Brena is a speech-language pathologist who graduated from an accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders, with a minor in Social Work. From an early age, Brena felt called to work with children, particularly after reading memoirs of youth growing up in the foster care system. These powerful stories sparked her passion to help children find their voice—both literally and figuratively—and inspired her to pursue a career where she could empower young individuals to communicate and advocate for themselves.
Brena believes that building strong rapport is foundational to effective therapy and long-term progress. She values connection, trust, and creating a safe space for her clients to grow. She uses a play-based approach to keep sessions engaging, natural, and developmentally appropriate—allowing children to learn and connect in ways that feel fun and meaningful.
Her clinical interests include phonological and articulation disorders, receptive and expressive language development, and social-pragmatic language skills.
She works with children and families to create individualized, functional goals that support communication across all environments.
Outside of work, Brena enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring new restaurants, attending cardio beats classes, and being in nature.
