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Meet Our Therapists!

Our Therapists

Meet our caring team of pediatric speech-language pathologists!

Meet Miss Christine!

Christine Feinour-Barger, M.S., CCC-SLP is the owner and founder of Small Talk Baltimore. She was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and feels a deep connection to serving her community. Christine practiced as a pediatric speech-language pathologist at Kennedy Krieger Institute for more than five years. She loves working with children of all ages and has a special place in her heart for helping children on the autism spectrum. Christine graduated from Towson University with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. She is currently licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).​ In her free time, Christine enjoys singing, gardening, cooking with her husband, and spending lots of time with her son and dog!

Hey Miss Alice!

Alice Abney, M.S., CCC-SLP is a certified speech-language pathologist and a wonderful addition to Small Talk Baltimore! She was personally drawn to the field of speech-language pathology after her dad lost his voice due to cancer and has been practicing for over 15 years. Alice absolutely loves working with children, specifically in early intervention. She uses play, visual and verbal models, games, songs, and movement to help her clients succeed! Alice is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

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Hi Miss Sam!

Samatra Lee, M.S., CCC-SLP is a certified pediatric speech-language pathologist and a fantastic addition to our team! Sam’s love for the field of speech pathology began when she started receiving speech therapy services as a child. Sam traveled the world as the daughter of peace corps volunteers and received speech therapy for accent modification! As a client in speech therapy, she worked with her therapist to achieve her personal goals and had a blast throughout the journey! When it was time to decide on her calling, speech-language pathology was the first and only field that felt like ‘the one’. Sam has worked in a variety of settings and with many populations which has provided her with great experience. She has serviced many school districts throughout Maryland and California and has fallen in love with devising programs to help clients meet their individual communication needs. In her free time, Sam loves dancing, taking care of her many houseplants, being a foodie, and exploring the many exciting events that Charm City has to offer! Sam is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Hello Miss Maggie!

Maggie James, M.S., CCC-SLP is a certified speech-language pathologist and a special addition to Small Talk Baltimore! She was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and earned her bachelor's degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences from the University of Maryland, College Park. She went on to earn her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Towson University. Maggie loves working with children and has a passion for watching them develop new skills. Maggie is a firm believer in child-led therapy and embraces all forms of communication. She loves her job as a SLP! Maggie is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

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Hi Miss Sara!

Sara Cornett, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is a certified speech-language pathologist with a passion for enhancing inclusive instructional spaces that include children with and without developmental disabilities. Sara earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees from Florida State University in Communication Science and Disorders. She is experienced in working with students in school-based settings and infants and toddlers in home and childcare environments. Sara is also an assistant professor at Loyola University Maryland and teaches classes about language development, language disorders in the birth to five population, autism spectrum disorder, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Sara's particular expertise focuses on individualizing AAC services for children with limited speech ability, figuring out what makes the latest evidence-based practices “work” within each environment that is so unique to both families and children. While Sara loves her work as an SLP and professor, she also finds joy in exploring her new home state of Maryland, trying new restaurants, and keeping her German Shepherd and Dachshund busier than ever! 

Hey Miss Mackenzie!

Mackenzie Keeney, M.S., CCC-SLP is a certified speech-language pathologist and earned her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Towson University.  She has experience servicing children across school districts in Maryland and Pennsylvania, as well as providing in-home therapy. Mackenzie is passionate about building strong relationships with children and families while providing fun, effective speech/language therapy. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching sports, traveling and spending time with her family. Mackenzie is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

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