TESTIMONIALS

There's not enough praise for Karissa and her wonderful and gracious team at Speech Pathways! Kara has done amazing work with our child. She was caring, talented and knowledgeable. The quality of care at Speech Pathways is top notch. The moment you walk in you feel welcome, it's warm, cozy, and inviting like I'm at a retreat and can relax. You know the feeling when you've found the right place and don't want to leave? Due to moving out of state we will truly miss the kind-hearted, supportive and magnificent individuals who brought a smile to my son during each session. We will truly miss you!

- Lily M. (Parent)

Speech Pathways has been such a blessing for our family. From the moment we started, Karissa and her team have shown so much kindness, patience, and dedication to our child's growth. You can tell right away that they truly care about every family who walks through the door. They don't just care about the child -- they care about the entire family and make it a point to check in on how everyone is doing.

What I appreciate most is how flexible and understanding they are. My husband and I always make sure to put sessions on our calendar because we know how important they are, but when we've had scheduling conflicts and gave notice, Karissa has been attentive and willing to work with us to find a solution. That kind of effort shows just how much they value the families they serve.

The therapists are outstanding - professional, encouraging, and so good at making kids feel comfortable and confident. The atmosphere is welcoming and fun, with a playroom that kids absolutely love. They play games, get on the kids' level, and make learning feel exciting and engaging. It's clear they truly enjoy what they do.

This is more than a therapy office - it's a place where children are supported, progress is celebrated, and families feel cared for. We are so grateful to be part of this community and couldn't recommend them more highly.

- Lyndsay L. (Parent)

Speech Pathways of St.John's has always treated my daughter and myself with the utmost respect and professionalism. Before our first visit, the owner Karissa Gussmann personally attended to our every concern and questions regarding my daughter's therapy. She made me feel apart of the process and she valued my input regarding my daughter. We enjoy and benefit from their speech therapy weekly. You won't be disappointed with their personal care and your results of their therapy!!!

- Regina S. (Parent)

Karissa is one of the most wonderful speech language pathologists! I have had the pleasure of working along side her and she has so much to offer. She will be in tune with your child and allow them to grow in every direction. Not enough wonderful words to use!

- Allie S. (Occupational Therapist)

Mrs. Gussmann is truly exceptional! As a parent, I feel like she cares personally about my son’s interests and meets him exactly where he is while helping him grow. Also, Mrs. Gussmann always has time to address all my questions and give me much needed guidance. She is really thoughtful about any steps or actions she suggests. We feel very blessed that we had the chance to work her.

- Swati D. (Parent)

I have known Karissa Gussman for several years. She has been the speech pathologist for both our son and daughter. She has worked with our kids both in person and virtually. The character traits that she has revealed throughout the years are patience, determination, kindness and honesty with a twist of wistfulness and fun.

Our son enjoyed how she worked in fun board games with a group of children and practiced various sounds of speech where he struggled. He had fun at speech therapy; the time flew by as he learned skills and played a game with his friends. Our daughter tends to be more reserved; Mrs. Gussman worked on helping her overcome her fears of speaking to her peers and then integrating with others. She worked very hard to relate to each of kids and help them learn how to speak clearly, correctly with her and with their peers.

She has played an important role in helping our children learn how to be more effective and correct in their speaking. Due to her charismatic personality, she made the process of therapy fun and delightful. Mrs. Gussman can help children with their speech difficulties

- Rachel S. (Parent)

Karissa has done a phenomenal job with our daughter’s speech therapy sessions. After feeling defeated with our daughter’s previous speech therapy journey, we were so relieved to finally see progress once Karissa entered our lives. Soon after switching over to her for sessions, my daughter’s progress skyrocketed. She was not only able to progress with words, but functional phrases to help with daily life. She brings the same energy and effort to every session no matter what. She gives helpful advice when asked and always follows up with reminding me to do what’s best for my daughter and family. She never pushes parenting advice on us which is greatly appreciated since we’ve had that in the past. If you are looking for a kind, knowledgeable, energetic and patient SLP that cares deeply for you and your family, I cannot recommend Karissa enough!!