About Me

Hillary Whitfield, MS CCC-SLP
Owner of
Chat and Chew Speech Therapy PLLC

I help children learn to express themselves and reduce frustration through the power of communication. I thrive on connection and empowering young voices to enjoy sessions, while helping train parents on strategies that will continue to support learning when I leave the home.

I was impacted at a young age by a teacher listening to my story, and giving me a voice. I now strive to help others find life changing freedom through the incredible power that therapy provides.

Therapy in-home provides the unique opportunity to support development in a familiar environment with the use of tools (and foods) that your child already loves and enjoys!

Outside of speech therapy, I love spending time with my husband, son, and puppy dogs. I enjoy volunteering with my church, running, and reading. I also have a big crazy family, and spend as much time with them as I can!

EDUCATION

  • New York University

    Master of Science,
    Speech-Language Pathology

  • University of Texas

    Bachelor of Science,
    Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Bachelor of Arts,
    Spanish- Hispanic Linguistics

  • CCC-SLP

    Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Licensed by the state of Texas in speech-language pathology.

I have years of experience working with ages 0-19. My special interest areas include: speech sound disorders (articulation and phonological impairment,) gestalt language processing, early intervention, and toddler feeding transitions. I have worked with multiple diagnoses including: autism, down syndrome, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), sensory processing disorder, hearing loss, anxiety, intellectual disability, vision loss, PTSD, and developmental disabilities. I also have experience working with G-tube feeding, mechanical ventilation, Passy Muir Valve, Breastfeeding, and Bottle feeding.

I am also the consulting speech language pathologist for Baby Brew Activities, intentional play time activity cards designed to support physical, cognitive, feeding, and speech and language development for babies. Baby Brew’s mission is to support parents with activities that are developmentally appropriate with minimal equipment to help you connect with your child in a purposeful way!





Colleagues and clients describe as energetic, warm, thoughtful, considerate, patient, passionate, and organized.

Key Continuing Education Units include:

  • Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition, LAMP Words for Life (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning) workshop trained with device access for AAC/SGD trials, Facilitating First Verbs through shared Book Reading, Maximizing Student therapy time through Power Strategies, Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Young Children, Functional Positive Behavior Support, Preventing Challenging Behaviors in Young Children, Language Development and its Clinical Applications, Pragmatics and Social Communication: Treatment Strategies, Strengthening Students' Core Vocabulary for Powerful Communication

  • Speech Sound Disorders in Preschoolers, /r/ Therapy, Therapy for the Child with Cleft Palate or Velopharyngeal Dysfunction, A-Z: Assessment for Severe Phonological Disorders, Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Evaluation of Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Adolescent and Adult Outcomes of Early Childhood Speech Sound Disorders

  • Picky Eating through the Lens of Orofacial Myology, Oral Sensory Aversion through the SOS Approach, Ethical Issues in Dysphagia Management, Working as a Team Member in the NICU: A focus on feeding and swallowing

  • Embedding Intervention Strategies into Everyday Activities of Infants/Toddlers and their families, Teaching Expressive Language During Daily Routines for Toddlers, Maximizing Patient/Family Engagement in the Treatment Process

  • Ethical considerations when working with Those who Stutter, Counseling in Stuttering Treatment, Fluency Disorders in the ASD Population

  • Incorporating Trauma Sensitivity and Mindfulness into Speech Therapy, Dual Language: What’s typical and What’s not, Using Parent Report in the Assessment of Dual Language Learners, DHD: Understanding Symptoms and Strengths of the Disorder, Ready, Steady, Go: Mindfulness practices for children, Pediatric Processing Disorders: Interdisciplinary Roles and Assessment

Chat with me

I would be more than happy to discuss your concerns and determine if an evaluation is the right step forward for your child.