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Stacey Buck is an ASHA certified and Illinois and Michigan licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, who has enjoyed over 20 years of success in helping children gain underlying foundation skills as well as compensatory strategies in order to make school easier for them.
Stacey is highly experienced in teaching general and special education students both individually and in team-teaching, and this classroom experience is only one of the many ways she is able to help prepare children for social and academic achievement. This, along with her ability to provide concise and meaningful input when consulting with teachers distinguishes her in the field and contributes significantly to the child's progress. In her private practice, Stacey is in high demand for her unique ability to successfully work with children from preschool through college-age and their families. As a thought leader in the field, she is consistently asked to train graduate students as well as present to, and collaborate with various schools throughout the Chicago area.
Stacey lives with her husband in Chicago and is a resident of Portage Park. She enjoys the farmers' market, her bootcamp and the outdoors.
To learn more about Stacey’s experience, view her LinkedIn profile below.
Meet Stacey
SUNY New York, BA - History & Secondary Education
Northwestern University, MA - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Brooke Traitz is an ASHA certified and Illinois licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, who brings a variety of experience to the table, spanning from early intervention with children to adult rehabilitation. She is a sensory trained SLP, meaning she prioritizes the unique sensory processing needs of her clients, helping them achieve their optimal zone of learning necessary for developing higher-level language skills. Brooke actively maintains her expertise through continuing education, professional memberships, and certifications.
Stacey and Brooke met when Brooke was one of the graduate clinicians providing therapy to Stacey for her concussion. Stacey was not only impressed with the quality of care she received, but also deeply touched by Brooke’s genuine empathy and understanding throughout the process.
Brooke lives in Lincoln Park with her fiancé. She enjoys soaking up everything Chicago has to offer, whether it’s cheering on the Hawks or enjoying a night at the symphony.
To learn more about Brooke’s experience, view her LinkedIn profile.
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The Ohio State University, BA, Strategic Communication
University of Florida, Post-Baccalaureate Program, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Rush University, MS, Speech-Language Pathology
Meet Grace
Grace is a Clinical Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology who earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Rush University and her Bachelor of Science in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from Michigan State University. Throughout her graduate training, Grace gained experience working with children and adults across a variety of clinical settings. Her pediatric experience includes working with children with speech sound disorders, language disorders, fluency disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and social communication needs. She values building strong relationships with her clients and their families and creating individualized, engaging therapy that helps each child feel supported and successful.
Grace’s clinical training has also given her experience working as part of interdisciplinary teams and collaborating closely with families and other professionals to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care. She is excited to continue developing her clinical skills through ongoing mentorship and continuing education.
Originally from Michigan, Grace now lives in Chicago and loves exploring the city with friends, traveling, and photography. Outside of the clinic, she can often be found trying a new workout class or taking photos around Chicago.
To learn more about Grace’s experience, view her LinkedIn profile.
Michigan State University, BS, Communicative Sciences & Disorders
Rush University, MS, Speech-Language Pathology