Mentorship

Professional Mentorship with Amanda

Amanda provides individualized mentorship for students and professionals at various stages of their journey in the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) field. These sessions are designed to offer practical guidance, real-world insight, and structured support for those seeking clarity, confidence, and professional growth.

Mentorship is personalized and may address both clinical development and the organizational, executive functioning, and professional skills that contribute to long-term success.

Who Mentorship Is For

High School Students — Exploring the SLP Field

For students who are curious about careers in speech-language pathology and communication sciences.

Mentorship may include:

  • Understanding the role of an SLPA and SLP

  • Educational pathways and college planning

  • Building relevant experiences and skills

  • Professional communication and confidence

Undergraduate Students — Preparing for SLPA or Graduate School

For college students pursuing communication sciences or related fields.

Mentorship may include:

  • Graduate school preparation and planning

  • SLPA career pathway guidance

  • Executive functioning and study strategies

  • Building relevant experiences and skills

  • Observation and clinical readiness discussions

  • Professional skills and organization

New Master’s Graduates — Clinical Fellowship Support

For clinicians navigating the transition from graduate school to professional practice.

Mentorship may include:

  • Caseload and documentation organization

  • Executive functioning and workload management

  • Therapy planning and clinical decision-making

  • Professional communication and collaboration

  • Building sustainable systems and routines

  • Creating and sustaining work life balance

Practicing SLPs — Professional & Clinical Growth

For SLPs seeking refinement, structure, or expansion in their work.

Mentorship may include:

  • Clinical problem-solving and therapy planning

  • Executive functioning for clinicians

  • Program and workflow development

  • Business and service planning

  • Leadership and professional effectiveness

Areas of Focus

Mentorship sessions are tailored to individual needs and commonly support growth in areas such as:

  • Executive Functioning & Organization

  • Time Management & Systems Building

  • Clinical Reasoning & Therapy Planning

  • Professional Confidence & Communication

  • Business & Program Development

  • and more!

Session Format

Mentorship may be scheduled as:

  • One-time consultation sessions

  • Short-term goal-focused coaching

  • Ongoing professional support

Sessions may be conducted virtually or in person based on availability.

Getting Started

Mentorship begins with a brief intake to clarify goals, needs, and areas of focus.

For mentorship inquiries and availability, please contact Amanda at amanda@kidspeakdallas.com.

Costs & Payment Options

Mentorship sessions are designed to be flexible and can be scheduled based on individual needs and goals.

Options include:

  • Single Session: Ideal for targeted questions, guidance, or short-term support

  • Mentorship Packages: Discounted multi-session options for those seeking ongoing mentorship, accountability, or deeper professional development

Package structures can be customized depending on the focus and frequency of sessions.

Mentorship sessions are private-pay services.

Professional Courtesy

As part of our commitment to supporting professional growth within our community:

Former KidSpeak volunteers and therapists are eligible to receive 1–3 complimentary mentorship sessions per calendar year, depending on availability and scheduling capacity.

Important Note

Professional mentorship is educational in nature and does not replace required university supervision, Clinical Fellowship supervision, employer oversight, or state licensure requirements.