Speech Swallowing Voice Center
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 is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Kansas and an active member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She earned a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Central Missouri in 2016 and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Kansas State University.
Janelle began her clinical career at a rural Montana hospital, providing comprehensive speech-language pathology services across outpatient, inpatient, home health, and skilled nursing rehabilitation settings. This experience allowed her to collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including families, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nursing staff, fostering a deep appreciation for holistic patient care.
Over the years, Janelle has gained extensive experience working with a diverse range of diagnoses across the lifespan. However, she discovered a profound passion for pediatric speech-language pathology, leading her to specialize in this area. In 2021, she joined the Speech Swallowing and Voice Center in Wichita, where she focuses on treating children with speech sound disorders, particularly those with Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
Janelle is committed to providing individualized, evidence-based therapy to support the communication development of her pediatric clients.
In addition to her clinical experience, Janelle has pursued advanced training in several specialized areas to enhance her clinical expertise:
· Orton-Gillingham Literacy and Dyslexia Treatment Janelle is trained in the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education’s (IMSE) Orton-Gillingham approach, a structured, sequential, and multi-sensory method designed to support individuals with dyslexia and other reading challenges.
· Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Janelle has received education in orofacial myofunctional therapy through the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT), focusing on the evaluation and treatment of disorders related to the muscles of the face and mouth.
· Childhood Apraxia of Speech Advanced Training She has participated in the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Advanced Training Workshop, gaining specialized knowledge in the assessment and treatment of this complex motor speech disorder.
· PROMPT (Level 1) She has completed Level 1 training in the PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Musculature Phonetic Targets) method, a tactile-kinesthetic approach that uses manual cues to guide speech production, particularly beneficial for children with motor speech disorders such as Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
Additionally, Janelle is a member of Apraxia Kids and is listed in their directory of Speech-Language Pathologists with expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
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.
DANI PATE MA, CCC-SLP
Dani is a certified Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Kansas. She received her Bachelors Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Wichita State. She returned to Wichita State to receive her Masters of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
She previously worked in the school system where she worked with students of all ages with various needs, including expressive and receptive language, phonology and articulation, fluency, and complex communicators. Dani enjoys working with the pediatric population and has experience working with students with literacy-based needs, including dyslexia and writing difficulties. Additionally, she received her training in the SOS Approach to Feeding which works with children with food aversions.
She values working with parents as a team to help her patients reach their goals and strives to be current with techniques and strategies to best serve her clients. Dani is currently providing services at our West location.
Jenna Mccartney ms,CCC-SLP
Jenna is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. She received both her Bachelor's of Science and her Master's of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Kansas State University. Jenna has experience providing services for all ages and needs, including expressive and receptive language delays, childhood apraxia of speech, fluency, phonological disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication. Jenna is passionate about working with children of all ages and looking forward to making a positive difference in their life! In her free time, Jenna enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends and attending K-State football games! Jenna is currently providing services at our west location.
Diana bruns, office manager
I have been in the medical field for the last 8 years. I enjoy learning new things as they come, and family is what matters most to me. I love meeting all the families here at SSVC, and most of all being able to help them in anyway I can!