Meet the Specialists Devoted to Your Care
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TRICIA STONE-SHUMAKER, MA, CCC-SLP, CAS, CERT B.B.M.
Ayres Sensory Integration Certified
Speech-Language Pathologist – Owner
Tricia was raised in a military family and moved throughout the United States during her childhood before officially setting roots in Central California. She owns a private practice that serves the tri-county area of the Central Valley (Kings, Tulare, and Fresno Counties).
Tricia received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communication Disorders and Deaf Studies from Fresno State. She has experience working with all ages, from infants through geriatric years. Her focus remains on the pediatric population, primarily working with early intervention, orofacial myofunctional disorders, and autism. Her clinical experience includes providing services in home, clinic, preschool, and medical settings.
Tricia has evaluated and treated patients of various ages and delays associated with feeding disorders, speech and language delay, autism, various genetic disorders, traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, voice disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, Down syndrome, and cleft lip/palate.
She is licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the state of California and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Tricia has two sons in college, both of whom grew up attending speech therapy in a variety of settings. Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) is especially meaningful to her because her son had a severe tongue thrust, which led her into the speech-language pathology profession. With the combined perspective of both parent and therapist, Tricia brings kindness and compassion to every family she serves.
Trainings, Certifications & Awards
- Hanen Certified – It Takes Two to Talk® (Early Intervention)
- Hanen Certified – More Than Words® (Autism)
- Understanding the Orofacial Complex with Kristie Gatto – 4-Day Comprehensive Pre-Certification Training Course (2020)
- Infant Frenectomy Protocol Training
- ASHA ACE (two-time Award for Continuing Education) recipient
- Board Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) – IBCCES
- Member, AAPPSPA – American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology
- Member, American Laser Study Club
Peyton Sitterding, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Education: Ball State University - 2017, MA in SLP
- Focus: Myofunctional therapy, lactation counseling, early intervention
- Personal: Spending time with family, outdoor adventures, reading
Greeneville, TN Clinic
Clarissa Lopez, MA, CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Education: Maryville University - MS in SLP (Current)
- Focus: Early intervention, childhood apraxia, feeding
- Personal: Spending time with family, yoga, reading
Hanford, CA Clinic
Courtney Johansen, MA, CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Education: University of Akron - MA in SLP (2024)
- Focus: Feeding and swallowing, autism
- Personal: Figure skating, baking, exploring new places
Hanford, CA Clinic
Juliana Verdugo, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Education: California State University, Fresno - MA in SLP (2024)
- Focus: Bilingual Spanish, early intervention
- Personal: Traveling, cooking, dates with my dog
Hanford, CA Clinic
Sarena Foreman, MA, CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Education: University of South Carolina - MS in SLP (Expected 2025)
- Focus: AAC, social communication disorders
- Personal: Reading, crafting, traveling
Hanford, CA Clinic
Maci Abila, MA, CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Education: Stephen F. Austin State University - MS in SLP (2025)
- Focus: Articulation, language, dysphagia
- Personal: Baking, reading, concerts
Belton, TX Clinic
Support Staff
Kaila
Support Staff
- Focus: Speech-Language Pathologist
- Personal: Working out, reading, and hiking
Hanford, CA Clinic
Faby
Support Staff
- Education: Fresno State University (Communicative Disorders)
- Focus: Aspiring Master's student in Speech Pathology
- Personal: Working out, Pilates, and cooking/baking
Hanford, CA Clinic
Holly
Support Staff
- Focus: Medical Billing
- Personal: Traveling, reading, and retro video game collecting
Hanford, CA Clinic
Belton, TX Clinic
Jessica
Support Staff
- Professional goals: Physical Therapist
- Personal interests: Quality time with family & friends, baking, staying active!
A Legacy of Clinical Excellence
At ACCESS Speech Therapy, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive clinical environment that prioritizes professional growth and evidence-based innovation. Our clinicians are heart-centered specialists who translate complex research into compassionate, breathing-focused care. We believe that by investing in our team’s clinical mastery, we provide you and your child with a more peaceful, effective, and transformative healing journey.
