MEET OUR TEAM

We have an incredible team of speech therapists committed to providing evidence-based therapy solutions for children of all ages.

In addition to regularly participating in ongoing education and advanced training opportunities, our team has training and/or certifications in

DTTC (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing) • Social Thinking
Lively Letters • The Cycles Approach • Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding • Orofacial Myology and Tethered Oral Tissues • Gestalt Language Processing

Lindsey Lennon M.S., CCC-SLP

OWNER, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Lindsey founded Marshfield Speech & Language Therapy (MSLT) in 2016, after years of working in early intervention and private/public school settings. She previously received her master's degree in communication disorders at Emerson College. She has expertise in the areas of early language development, phonology, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, feeding and social communication. Lindsey maintains current certification and licensure with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed in the state of Massachusetts.

In building MSLT, Lindsey sought to provide effective and quality services tailored to each child's needs, and to incorporate parent consultation in ways that cannot be achieved in public settings. To achieve this, Lindsey knew that she must empower staff with resources, flexible schedules and a collaborative environment. MSLT is proud to remain loyal to these principles as the practice grows!

Tessa Carty M.S., CCC-SLP

CLINIC MANAGER & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Tessa received her bachelor's and master's degree in speech-language pathology from Ithaca College. Her local experience includes work in the Marshfield Public Schools and at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA. She previously worked in a contract position filling openings in a large variety of settings, a position that has contributed to her well-rounded clinical expertise. Tessa brings valuable knowledge and interest in the areas of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Phonology. Tessa maintains current certification and licensure with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

As clinic manager, Tessa assists with new client onboarding, ensures administrative compliance, provides clinical support and oversees daily operations of the clinic space.

Cassandra Talampas M.S., CCC-SLP

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Cassandra (“Cassie”) received her bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders from Syracuse University and completed her master's degree in speech and language pathology at Northeastern University. After graduating, Cassie moved to Las Vegas and began her career as a speech language pathologist. Cassie gained experience in school-based practice, outpatient rehabilitation and private practice. In these settings she worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Cassie specializes in orofacial myofunctional therapy to help clients overcome challenges related to mouth breathing, resting tongue posture, tongue tie and swallowing. She has completed extensive continuing education in this area including completion of the advanced myofunctional training course, The STONES Approach. Cassie is also a current American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) member and is a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist in the state of Massachusetts.

Lauren Lyon-Bliss M.S. CCC-SLP

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Lauren received her bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and completed her master's degree in speech and language pathology at Emerson College. Lauren began her career in early intervention, and transitioned to outpatient pediatrics in 2020. In these settings, Lauren developed valuable experience and knowledge with feeding, early language learning, and Deaf & Hard of Hearing populations. She is an avid proponent for parent coaching and collaboration to reach her clients’ goals. Lauren is a current American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) member and is a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist in the state of Massachusetts. Additionally, she holds an active license with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Tamara Funabashi M.S. CCC-SLP

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Tamara (“Tami”) received her bachelor’s and master’s degree in speech-language pathology from Loyola University Maryland. Tami gained experience in private practices in Massachusetts and New Jersey. In these settings, she worked with children, teenagers, and adults. Tami has special knowledge and interest in the areas of auditory processing and executive functioning and has received extensive training in the areas of feeding/swallowing (“SOS Approach to Feeding”) and gestalt language processing. Tami maintains current certification and licensure with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Katie Anderson M.S. CCC-SLP

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Katie received her bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education at Providence College and her master's degree in speech-language pathology from Worcester State University. She began her career working with children on the autism spectrum and then transitioned to private practice, treating toddlers, children, and teens with a variety of communication disorders. Katie has extensive training with Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and her special interest areas include phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, and early language development. She maintains current certification and licensure with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.