Meet the Team

A woman with long dark hair wearing a bright pink blazer over a white top and blue jeans, standing outdoors in front of a glass building, smiling at the camera. Speech therapy, pediatric speech therapy, speech language pathologist.

Nadia Bartolotta

Born in NYC, Nadia has lived in Raleigh since 2012. She holds a MS in Communication Disorders from North Carolina Central University. With 10+ years' experience, she treats autism, apraxia (using DTTC), articulation and phonological disorders, language delays, and AAC. Licensed in NC and CCC-certified by ASHA, Nadia is fluent in Spanish and enjoys serving Spanish-speaking and bilingual families. Raised trilingual (Spanish, Arabic, English), she’s passionate about language. In her free time she works out, gardens, and hikes with her husband and two dogs.

Founder/SLP
A young woman with black hair and a smile standing in front of a red brick wall. She is wearing a black top with puffed sleeves, a silver necklace, and beige pants. Speech therapy, pediatric speech therapy, speech language pathologist.

Joelle Balcita

CF-SLP

Joelle Balcita, M.S., CF-SLP, is a Raleigh native. Fascinated by language, she earned an M.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders from North Carolina Central University, gaining clinical experience with diverse populations. She specializes in articulation, phonology, receptive/expressive language delays, and developmental disorders (Autism, Down syndrome). Joelle is a Clinical Fellow focusing on early intervention and neurodiversity-affirming care and is committed to ongoing learning. In her free time she enjoys music, movies, and crocheting.

A young woman with long wavy brown hair, smiling, standing outdoors in front of beige horizontal siding. Speech therapy, speech therapist, pediatric speech therapy, speech language pathologist.

Amanda Dallas

CF-SLP

Amanda Dallas, M.S., CF‑SLP, is a Triangle native. She taught K–5 special education for eight years, before completing her M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at North Carolina Central University (2026). Her clinical experience includes family collaboration and therapy in language, literacy, articulation, AAC, and early intervention. She also completed a Bilingual Concentration, supporting multilingual clients with culturally responsive, evidence‑based practices. Amanda is expecting a baby girl in July 2026 and has a three‑year‑old son. She enjoys family time, her dog, reading, and baking.

Professional portrait of a smiling African American woman with long black hair, wearing a black blazer, white top, and gold jewelry, in an indoor office setting. Speech therapy, speech therapist, pediatric speech therapy, speech language pathologist.

Maris Kellar

CF-SLP

Maris Kellar, M.S., CF-SLP, is from Nashville, TN. She earned a B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from North Carolina A&T and an M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from North Carolina Central. After four years as an SLP-A, she focuses on early intervention for articulation/phonological disorders, language delays, AAC, and developmental differences including ASD. Maris uses a play-based, child-led approach and collaborates with families and teachers. In her free time she enjoys concerts, intramural volleyball, and travel.