Caroline Wieck, MS, CCC-SLP
Hello! My name is Caroline Wieck. I graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2019. Following this, I attended the University of Texas in Dallas, where I earned a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Before joining KidSpeak, I worked in the public-school setting, both in-person and through teletherapy. I have had a wonderful experience working with a variety of preschool to middle school-aged students with a wide range of diagnoses. I am passionate about providing individualized therapy that will help my clients achieve their short-term and long-term goals while also having fun. I love being a part of the KidSpeak team and getting to work with amazing therapists, clients, and families!
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and Goldendoodle, Annie. I love reading, attending hot yoga classes, spending time with friends, and watching college football!
(Caroline joined KidSpeak, LLC in the Fall of 2024)
Laramie Martin, MS, CF-SLP Intern
I am a licensed SLP - Clinical Fellow who holds a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Emerson College. I will complete my Clinical Fellowship at the end of the summer!
I started at KidSpeak in the Spring of 2023 as a graduate student, continued as an SLP-Assistant and is now a Clinical Fellow. I love the environment, children, and families at KidSpeak!
I have a passion for supporting children across diverse abilities and backgrounds. My areas of expertise include working with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Deaf/Blindness using total communication strategies that incorporate both spoken language and sign language. I am also well-versed in the SCERTS model, executive functioning skills and supports, and developing and implementing fun and functional goals and activities that enhance academic, play, and life skills. I am also experienced in working with children who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and those with more complex medical needs. I have special interests in feeding therapy, traumatic brain injuries, and genetic syndromes. I strongly believes in a collaborative, strengths-based approach that empowers families and helps each child reach their fullest potential.
I have a diverse background in working with children and adults with disabilities that comes from working at a summer camp for individuals with special needs (Camp Summit), coaching special olympics athletes in swimming, tennis, and bowling, clinical practice, and from my brother who has Autism.
Outside of KidSpeak, I enjoy baking and sharing my treats with the clinic, paddle boarding, painting, and taking time to be outside and connect with nature! I love spending time with my cat Chewie, friends, and family, whether it be a fun themed brunch or having a Star Wars marathon!
(Laramie joined the KidSpeak, LLC in the Spring of 2023 as an SLPA and then in the Fall of 2024 she transitioned into an SLP Clinical Fellow)
Jessica Cobbs, BS, SLPA
Hi! My name is Jessica Cobbs. I graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and a minor in Psychology in Spring 2024. Before deciding to pursue a career in Speech Pathology, I worked as a Therapy Aide and Medical Scribe—roles that gave me valuable insight into the importance of communication and connection in clinical care.
I began my journey at KidSpeak in Fall 2023 as a volunteer, where I spent a year learning and observing the incredible work being done by the therapy team. From there, I moved into an office assistant role, working closely with Ms. Amanda and gaining a deeper understanding of the day-to-day operations and the heart behind the practice. In the summer of 2024, I officially transitioned into my current role as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA).
Since becoming an SLPA, I’ve continued to learn and grow every day through hands-on experience and mentorship from the amazing team at KidSpeak. One of the most rewarding parts of my role has been working directly with children to support their communication development in both fun and functional ways. I’ve especially enjoyed engaging in structured play sessions, modeling language through everyday routines, and practicing conversations to help children express themselves in creative and meaningful ways. I’ve also had the opportunity to work with some of our kids in schools, which has been so amazing to see and has given me a deeper understanding of how therapy can be adapted across settings and strengthened my ability to support each child’s unique needs. These experiences have built my confidence, flexibility, and creativity as a therapist—and reminded me daily why I chose this career path.
Outside of work, I enjoy fun arts and crafts like crocheting and exploring different kinds of music. Creative hobbies help me relax, stay inspired, and bring a little extra joy to each day. I’m also a proud dog mom to Bailey, my sweet golden retriever/spaniel mix who always keeps life fun and full of love!
(Jessica joined KidSpeaak, LLC in the Summer of 2024)
Elizabeth Buchanan, MS, CCC- SLP
I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin, where I received my degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Prior to beginning my speech-language pathology career, I was a healthcare consultant for almost 7 years. In this time, I sharpened my written and verbal communications, managed a team of consultants and their clients, and built professional relationships with employees of clients nationwide.
I later attended The University of Texas at Dallas to earn my Master of Science in Communication Disorders. My pediatric clinical experience throughout graduate school included a preschool language development program at Callier Richardson, two elementary schools within Garland ISD, and an outpatient clinic in Plano.
When I am not at KidSpeak, I am a school-based SLP for an elementary school in Lewisville ISD. I absolutely love the relationships I am able to foster with my speech students. It is so rewarding to see the progress my speech friends make and the connections they are able to make with their peers. I manage a caseload of about 55-60 students, ranging in severity and disabilities. Typically, my students have speech impairments in the areas of articulation/phonology, fluency, receptive language, expressive language, and pragmatic language (including autism spectrum disorder). I have also had the opportunity to mentor other speech-language pathologists and supervise graduate clinicians’ externships. It is rewarding to be able to consult with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the growth on therapy goals, the needs of my students, and everyone’s involvement in the remedial process.
I am originally from the DFW area, so this is where I have always called home. I live with my 9-year-old Yorkie, Finley. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, listening to live music, reading thrillers, and traveling; however, my passion is working with kids!
(Elizabeth joined KidSpeak, LLC in the Summer of 2024)
Katherine Soulé, MS, CCC-SLP
Hi! I’m Katherine Soulé and I am so excited to join the Kid Speak team this summer! I graduated from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center with my Bachelor’s of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a minor in psychology. I went on to get my Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Tulsa. After graduating I relocated to the DFW area and have been here for 2 years.
I have been working as a school-based SLP since graduation. I currently work with elementary age students in Lewisville ISD. I manage a caseload of around 55 students and treat a variety of speech and language disorders. One of my favorite parts of working as a school-based SLP is collaborating with teachers, parents, and other service providers to best support my students. I am excited to bring that same passion for collaboration into my therapy at Kid Speak! I love play-based therapy and believe in affirming all forms of communication. I feel so lucky to get to work with such amazing kids and families every day. I am always inspired and motivated by the hard work and progress my students show throughout the school year.
Outside of the SLP world, I love to travel, read, needlepoint, and be outside with friends and family. As a born and raised Oklahoman, I have loved getting to explore new things in the DFW area.
(Katherine joined KidSpeak, LLC in the Summer of 2025)
Cristen “Cris” Brophy, MS, CCC-SLP
I am very happy to be a therapist at KidSpeak. I love working with our therapy friends and families. I graduated with a masters degree in Communication Disorders from UT Dallas. I also attended UTD for undergrad, earning a bachelors in biology. When I am not at KidSpeak, I working with middle school and high school students via tele-therapy. My students attend schools in New Hampshire and Maine. It's been a pleasure to learn about New England from here in Texas! I previously worked in elementary schools in Arlington ISD for 8 years. I love helping young people build their communication abilities and confidence. I particularly enjoy therapy and research related to receptive and expressive language, literacy, social-pragmatics, stuttering, and executive function. I love my "r" kids as well!
I am grateful to be a part of a field where I have the opportunity to share in the rewards of helping children and adults make gains in their abilities to relate to others and express themselves. Working with the collaboration of other speech pathologists makes the work even more meaningful. It's been wonderful to learn from the team here at KidSpeak!
In my personal time, I enjoy being around my family and friends, and walking my shepherd-mix dog. I love listening to podcasts, exercise, and playing the piano.
(Cris joined KidSpeak, LLC in the Summer of 2024)