Carney Speech & Feeding is a therapist owned and operated private practice located in Palos Hills, IL. We specialize in
Speech and Language Therapy, Feeding Therapy and Myofunctional Therapy for children ranging in age from birth to adulthood.
Contact US
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm CST
10125 S. Roberts Rd. Suite 104
Phone: (708) 625-5071
Fax: (773) 360-5813
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About Katie
Katie Carney, M.S., CCC-SLP, COM™, CLC is a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP), certified orofacial myologist (COM™) and certified lactation counselor (CLC). She has 13 years experience working as an SLP and has worked with children and adults in a variety of settings including: early intervention, outpatient clinic, school, hospital and skilled nursing facility.
In 2017, Katie decided to start her own business, Carney Speech & Feeding, due to the demand for private speech therapy. Katie lives in Oak Lawn with her husband and two children and is a graduate of St. Christina grammar school and Mother McAuley High School.
Katie received her M.S. in Speech Pathology from Eastern Illinois University in 2008. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and has been an early intervention specialist since 2009. Katie is a six time recipient of ASHA's ACE award for her commitment to continuing her professional education. Katie has special interest in oral motor, tongue ties, feeding and speech development. Katie is trained in orofacial myology through the IAOM, Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Treatment Protocol, TOTS (Tethered Oral Tissues) Speciality Training, SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding Therapy and is a Level 2 trained Talk Tools Therapist.
Katie believes children learn best through play; therefore, play is the central theme of all sessions. Parent's are encouraged to participate in therapy with their child. We provide parent training and homework to carryover skills learned in therapy sessions.
Meet Caitlin
Caitlin is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Caitlin has proficient skills in providing speech therapy services to patients with varying levels of medical complexity that struggle with communication and swallowing difficulties. Caitlin has taken numerous continuing education courses to build her knowledge in pediatric and infant feeding, swallowing, and language.
Caitlin’s goal is to help the pediatric and infant population improve their feeding, swallowing, and communication goals.
Caitlin has a diverse experience with children and adults with differing diagnoses developing individualized speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive treatment plans.
Caitlin recently became interested in primitive reflex integration with how it relates to speech, language, and feeding and has taken courses through RMTI (rhythmic movement training international) and Harkla.
Every child and infant is unique, so building a strong relationship is her first goal to provide effective therapy. This helps Caitlin to learn and build off of their strengths and identify areas for improvement to meet his/her needs. Nothing brings Caitlin more joy than watching a child’s language grow, seeing the child try new foods, having an infant have an efficient feed, and seeing the pride and confidence that comes with it!!
Caitlin received her bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences, with a minor in American Sign Language and certificate in Disability Studies, at the University of Iowa (Go Hawks!), and went to get her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Northern Illinois University. In her free time, Caitlin enjoys trying new restaurants and foods, traveling, baking new recipes, spending time outdoors and spending time with her husband and son.
Meet Gwen
Gwen became a speech language pathologist in 2017 after graduating with her master's degree from Saint Mary's College. She began her career in the schools working for a special education cooperative where she worked with students with a variety of diagnoses.
Gwen is passionate about working with families to find the right treatment plan for their children. She believes working with families is the best way for children to progress in their speech, language, and feeding goals. Gwen has completed training on the diagnosis and treatment of childhood apraxia of speech, natural language acquisition, reflex integration, myofunctional disorders, and responsive feeding.
She enjoys learning about all the areas of speech, language, and feeding therapy and is a two-time recipient of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association Award for Continuing Education (ACE). Gwen looks forward to building relationships with kids and their families and watching them meet their goals. Gwen looks forward to building relationships with kids and their families and watching them meet their goals.
Meet Alexandria
Alexandria holds a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Saint Xavier University, a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology, and a Spanish minor from Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame. Alexandria’s clinical experiences have included patients across the lifespan with a variety of diagnoses such as: speech sound disorder, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, aphasia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and language disorders. Alexandria has a variety of experiences with pediatric populations and is passionate about treating all patients to get the proper care they need in order to thrive. Some areas of interest are pediatric feeding, AAC treatment, language therapy, articulation, neurodiverse-affirming therapy practices, and oral motor therapies. “ I believe that each child’s journey is unique, and if I can be a part of their journey through therapy, that is an honor. I am thrilled to be a part of Carney Speech and Feeding and serve each patient and their family!”In Alexandria’s free time, she enjoys cooking, working out at Orange Theory, and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite dish to cook is Spaghetti with meatballs!
Meet Stephanie
Stephanie is the office manager here at Carney Speech & Feeding.
Currently, she is a Communication Sciences & Disorders student at Saint Xavier University, pursuing a degree to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. Working at Carney Speech & Feeding gives Stephanie the opportunity to learn each day.
She is from Oak Lawn, but lives in Hickory Hills. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with her friends and family.
Meet Stephanie
Stephanie is the administrative assistant here at Carney Speech & Feeding.
Currently, she is a Communication Sciences & Disorders student at Saint Xavier University, pursuing a degree to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. Working at Carney Speech & Feeding gives Stephanie the opportunity to learn each day.
She is from Oak Lawn, but lives in Hickory Hills. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with her friends and family.