WELCOME TO KATIE LEIGH SLP!

Building Healthy Oral Motor Habits That Support All Patients, Throughout the Lifespan!

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SERVICES

What We Offer.

MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY

All Ages

Evaluation, diagnostics, and myofunctional treatment of oral-motor dysfunctions that alter: orthodontic success, sleep patterns, speech sounds, jaw growth/development, and swallowing health. Tongue-tie evaluation and therapy for preparing for a tongue-tie release. 

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ACCENT REDUCTION THERAPY

Adults

Evaluation and treatment of speech sounds. Therapy aimed at creating new speech patterns that are more similar to the Standard American English Accent.

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ARTICULATION THERAPY

All Ages

Evaluation, diagnostics, and speech therapy for speech-sound disorders such as: tongue thrust, phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, or distorted speech after jaw surgery.  Understanding if speech-sound disorders are related to the structures of the mouth or if they are developmental or neurological in nature.

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FEEDING & SWALLOWING THERAPY

All Ages

Evaluation and treatment for those facing challenges such as dysphagia, bottle aversion, breastfeeding difficulties, picky eating, and more. We aim to enhance the overall quality of your life during mealtimes.

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MEET KATIE WICKERSHAM M.S. CCC-SLP

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST & MYOFUNCTIONAL EXPERT

Hi! I’m Katie. I value the importance of diagnosing and treating underlying oral-motor impairments that are frequently missed by providers who only treat symptoms. With extensive experience working with patients ranging from children to adults, I am dedicated to providing individualized care that addresses the root causes of speech, feeding, and myofunctional issues. My approach ensures that each patient receives comprehensive treatment tailored to their unique needs, fostering long-term success and well-being.

⟡ Licensed and Certified
⟡ In-Person or Virtual
⟡ Modern Techniques

⟡ Evidence-Based Tools
⟡ Flexible Scheduling
⟡ Custom Treatment Plans

TESTIMONIALS

What Patients Say.

  • Katie is absolutely wonderful, knowledgeable and kind. I came to her for guidance with my son’s lip and tongue ties, unfamiliar territory for me as this did not happen with my first baby. I felt supported throughout the evaluation, prep, surgery and follow-up sessions. I highly recommend her!

    — Cicilia

  • I had a virtual consultation with Katie after multiple visits with an IBCLC, a pediatric PT, and 2 pediatricians for a suspected feeding aversion for my 3 month old son. He had been dealing with reflux for weeks and was gradually eating less from a bottle. Once I reached out to Katie, she responded right away and our virtual consultation provided so many more insights on oral function than any other provider had given to us. I am so grateful to have found her because now I have more hope in having positive breastfeeding and bottlefeeding journeys.

    — Jackie

  • I was referred to Katie by my dentist, since I’d had trouble breathing through my nose and was mouth-breathing at night. She was able to diagnose the issue immediately (apparently I’d always had an “acute” tongue-tie), and she trained me for the needed surgery. Now I’m breathing great! Katie is an ideal healthcare provider. Easy to communicate with, enthusiastic, and genuine. If all doctors were as passionate about their work as she is, the world would be a much better place. I’ve recommended her to all of my mouth-breathing friends.

    — Matthew

  • It was such a pleasure to work with Katie! Got a referral to consult with Katie about my 1.5 year old's tongue tie. Katie worked with us pre and post-op to ensure my daughter improved oral motor function from the surgery (optimizing speech & sleep !!). In addition, she helped us streamline the process for getting a frenectomy, answered all my Qs, and ensured that it was done by a trusted provider. Lastly, she easily made my daughter and I feel comfortable in her office with her warmth and encouragement! Highly recommend!!

    — Rachel

Schedule your free screening with Katie.

During this initial consultation, Katie will assess your needs and provide information to help determine if this is the right fit and next step for you.

Don't wait—start your journey to improved health and well-being today!

Keep Up With Katie on Instagram!

🥤S T R A W•D R I N K I N G 🥤 Why do I teach it so early? + It promotes a VOLITIONAL swallowing pattern instead of a REFLEXIVE swallowing pattern + It teaches tongue-to-PALATE contact in order to form the jaws NOT spout to palate contact + I
JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST INFORMED PARENT EVENT! I’m so excited to get a lucky group of like-minded parents together to discuss tethered oral tissues “TOTs”! This event will be a presentation of the signs and symptoms of tongue-tie, a l
🚨 EARLY EXPANSION ALERT 🚨 This kiddo was referred to me by his pediatric dentist! PATIENT: treatment start: 6 years treatment end: 7 years 3 months SYMPTOMS: Open-mouth posture Gummy Smile Recessed Mandible I did a complete myofunctional eva
We moved! 🥳 As of November 1st, you can find us 13130 NE 85th Street, Suite 150-B, Kirkland, WA 98011. Excited to continue serving our amazing patients in this fresh new space. #speechlanguagepathology #speechtherapy #myofunctionaltherapy #speech
 

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Contact Information.

katieleighslp@myomt.co
(425) 281-8833
13130 NE 85th St Suite 150-B Kirkland, WA 98033 

Conveniently located within the offices of Lake Washington Pediatric Dentistry.