About Me

Hi, I'm Carly, the owner of Neighborhood Therapy! I began my speech therapy career as an undergraduate student at the University of Central Florida, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders. I continued my education locally at Jacksonville University, where I earned my Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.

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I am now a Florida Board-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a strong passion for working with children and their families. My clinical experience includes serving as a school-based SLP in Duval County Public Schools, providing home-based pediatric therapy, and supporting students in a variety of settings. I have worked with children of all ability levels—from those in Title I schools who benefit from additional emotional and academic support to students in self-contained classrooms who require highly individualized and structured learning environments.

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My goal is always to meet each child where they are, build on their strengths, and make communication development both meaningful and fun. I’m dedicated to creating a supportive, play-based environment where children feel encouraged, capable, and excited to grow.

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I’m an Avondale resident and truly love my neighborhood and community. I participate in local park clean-ups and enjoy supporting small businesses whenever I can. The Riverside–Avondale–Murray Hill–Ortega area holds a special sense of belonging that I treasure, and my hope is for Neighborhood Therapy to become part of the network of family-owned, community-centered businesses that make Jacksonville feel like home. I am truly so excited to be here!