West Office Staff

Brianna Mccarthy MS, CCC-SLP

Brianna McCarthy M.S., CCC-SLP is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. She is IAOM trained in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy as well as trained in neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and surface electromyography (sEMG) for dysphagia management using The Guardian Way device. She is also certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT).

She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology from Northeastern State University. Brianna has experience working with children and adults of all ages with various speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders and loves helping patients reach their highest potential and become more confident in their abilities.

Brianna is a current member of the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association and the International Association of Orofacial Myology. She is currently providing services at the Speech Swallowing and Voice Center’s west location.

Janelle Walter M.S., CCC-SLP

Janelle received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Kansas State University and Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from The University of Central Missouri. Janelle is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Kansas. She is also a member of The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Janelle is trained in PROMPT, certified in PECS, LSVT LOUD, MBSImP, and Hanen in the More Than Words Program.

Janelle worked for a rural hospital in Montana as an outpatient, inpatient, home health and skilled nursing rehab Speech-Language Pathologist. She gained immense appreciation in working closely with families, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nursing staff. Janelle has experience in working with a wide variety of diagnoses across the lifespan. However, Janelle particularly enjoys working with pediatric speech sound disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, and literacy and dyslexia.

In her spare time, you will find Janelle baking, watching movies and spending time with her husband and her dog, Ruby!

Paige Welborn MA, CCC-SLP

Paige is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. She received her Master's of Art degree in Speech Language Pathology and her Bachelor's of Arts degree in Speech Language and Hearing from the University of Kansas. Rock Chalk!

Paige has extensive experience with providing services to infants and children of various ages and diagnoses with pediatric feeding disorders. Paige received specialized training in the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding in the Spring of 2021 to support children with a variety of feeding challenges. She also received training in Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants (SOFFI) to support oral feeding in preterm and in infants who have complex medical issues within the early intervention setting in the Fall of 2021.

Paige also has experience providing services for all ages and needs, including expressive and receptive language delays, childhood apraxia of speech, voice disorders, phonological disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication. Paige is a strong advocate for early intervention and values caregiver education and providing evidenced based therapy services individualized for each child.

In her free time, Paige enjoys hiking, running, and practicing yoga. She also enjoys watching KU basketball and spending time with family. Paige is currently providing services at our west location.

Regina dowling ma, ccc-slp

Regina is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Wichita State University. Previously she has worked in an elementary school setting targeting speech sound disorders, expressive and receptive language, phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, and autism with children ages 3 to 10.

She is passionate about working with pediatric clients and creating a fun and positive therapy environment where clients are able to learn and grow in their communication skills. She is excited to gain more knowledge and experience around pediatric clients with communication disorders, as well as begin to learn more about feeding and swallowing disorders at SSVC-West!

Shandra Bole Office Manager

Shandra is a graduate of WSU with a bachelors degree in Health Care Administration and Community Development. She is a mom of two; Maddox and Maia. Also a dog mom to their pug, Gemma.

In her spare time, you will find her with her family on her parent’s boat. She enjoys reading mysteries and rom-coms; and cooking fancy dinners for family/friends.

Shandra is the office manager at the west location.