Our Team of Therapists

Susana Riera
M.S., CCC-SLP

Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist, CEO

  • Qualifications:
  • Bachelors of Arts, Psychology
    University of Miami
  • Masters of Science, Speech Language Pathology
    Nova Southeastern University
  • DIRFloortime® Basic Provider (ICDL)
  • More Than Words®, Certified
  • Talkability, Certified
  • PROMPT Level 1, Trained
  • Gestalt Language Processing, Trained
  • Star Institute Advanced Mentored Clinician
  • SOS Feeding Approach, Trained
  • Autism Specialist
 
Areas of Expertise: 
  • Early Intervention
  • Neurodiversity Affirming Clinician with specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) 
  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
  • Gestalt Language Processing 
  • Fluency (Stuttering) 
  • Movement and Play-based Speech Language Therapy 
  • Sensory Integration Trained
  • Parent Coaching
 

Valerie Cuadros
M.S., CCC-SLP

Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors of Science – Elementary Education with Specialization in Early Childhood
    Lynn University

  • Masters of Science, Speech Language Pathology
    Florida International University

  • More Than Words®️, Certified
  • PROMPT Level 1, Trained
  • DIRFloortime®️ Level 1, Trained
  • Gestalt Language Processing, Trained
  • Star Institute Advanced Mentored Clinician
 
Areas of Expertise: 
  • Early Intervention
  • Neurodiversity Affirming Clinician with specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) 
  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
  • Articulation and Phonological Disorders
  • Gestalt Language Processing 
  • Fluency (Stuttering) 
  • Movement and Play-based Speech Language Therapy 
  • Sensory Integration Trained
  • Parent Coaching

Valeria Gonzalez
M.A., CCC-SLP

Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
    University of Florida

  • Master of Arts, Speech Language Pathology
    University of Florida
     
  • American Sign Language
  • More Than Words®, certified
  • Talk Tools ® Feeding Development
  • DIRFloortime® Level 1, Trained (ICDL)
 
Areas of Expertise: 
  • Early Intervention
  • Neurodiversity Affirming Clinician with specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) 
  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
  • Feeding and Swallowing
  • Gestalt Language Processing 
  • Fluency (Stuttering) 
  • Movement and Play-based Speech Language Therapy 
  • American Sign Language

Maggie Gonzalez
M.S., CCC-SLP

Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors of Science, Biology
    Florida International University 

  • Masters of Science, Speech Language Pathology
    Nova Southeastern University

  • The P.L.A.Y. Project®, Trained
  • More Than Words®, Certified
  • PROMPT Level 1, Trained
  • SOS Feeding Approach, Trained
 
Areas of Expertise: 
  • Early Intervention
  • Neurodiversity Affirming Clinician with specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) 
  • Articulation and Phonological Disorders
  • Feeding and Swallowing
  • Fluency (Stuttering) 
  • Movement and Play-based Speech Language Therapy 
  • Parent Coaching
 

Gabriella Bell M.S., CF-SLP

Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors of Science, Family and Child Sciences 
    Florida State University
  • Bachelors of Arts, English Literature 
    Florida State University
  • Masters of Science, Speech Language Pathology
    Carlos Albizu University 
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Areas of Expertise: 
  • Early Intervention
  • Neurodiversity Affirming Clinician with specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) 
  • Articulation and Phonological Disorders
  • Fluency (Stuttering) 
  • Movement and Play-based Speech Language Therapy 
  • Parent Coaching
 

Christina Varela OTR/L

Bilingual Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors of Science in Psychology: University of Central Florida
  • Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy: West Coast University
  • Practiced/Licensed in: Los Angeles, Texas and Florida
  • Experience as Outpatient Clinical Director and Department Lead
  • Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Feeding Approach Trained
  • Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) Trained
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Areas of Expertise: 
  • Early Intervention
  • Feeding: Oral Motor and Sensory
  • Sensory Integration
  • DIR Floortime, child led play based therapy
  • Neurodiversity affirming Clinician with specialization in ASD
    Parent Consulting and Education
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Trained
 

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Location

4675 Ponce de Leon blvd
Suite 200
Coral Gables, FL 33146

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Phone : +1 (305) 898-3967

Email : hello@oak-therapy.com