Two Practices, One Mission
Over the years, Speech for Young Talkers has become a trusted home for children’s speech and language support. As our clients have grown, so have their needs, which is why we created our companion practice, Speech for All Talkers. Think of it as an expansion, not a change.
Both practices share the same founder, training, and commitment to evidence-based therapy. The only difference is who we’re serving and how insurance and licensing require us to organize our services.
Linda LaRue Becker
M.A., CCC-SLP
The founder of Speech For Young Talkers and Speech For All Talkers, Linda LaRue Becker, has been working with both adults and children for the past 30+ years. She feels fortunate to have a job she loves, is challenging and fulfilling. For the first 10 years of her career Linda worked exclusively with adults and adolescents in brain injury and stroke rehabilitation. She specialized in cognitive and language rehabilitation, work re-entry and independence in home and community skills. She worked in Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centers, hospitals, outpatient clinics and home and community-based therapy.
Linda then went on to work with both children and adults in a private practice. She worked with children of all ages and types of disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, language and articulation disorders, stuttering, genetic and voice disorders. Linda’s has extensive experience with all disorders and types of children.
Linda started her own private practice, Speech for Young Talkers, and recently opened up another location in Ventura County, called Speech for All Talkers. She has specialized in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) for over a decade and is recognized by Apraxia Kids as a trained apraxia specialist who can be found on their directory list. She uses evidence-based therapy that has guided hundreds of children to become successful and functional verbal communicators. Linda regularly attends conferences and trainings on CAS, has conducted peer mentoring trainings and student supervision teaching about CAS. Her newest pursuit in Ventura County will also include working with adults with various neurological and degenerative neurological disorders, including dementia care to help improve independence and quality of life.
Linda has been an adjunct professor at California State University Northridge since 2013. She currently teaches Early Intervention and Diagnostics in Communication Disorders. She has also been a supervisor for the Early Intervention Clinic and regularly supervises student clinicians.
Linda loves her family time with her husband, sons and grandkids above all else. She enjoys playing golf, going to Pilates, swimming and gardening. She will never pass up an opportunity to meet up with friends over a nice dinner and conversation.
Robin Kohanteb
M.S., CCC-SLP
Robin is a bilingual licensed Speech-Language pathologist with over five years of experience providing care to clients across the lifespan, from toddlers to older adult patients. She has experience assessing and treating a variety of communication needs and is enthusiastic about helping individuals build confidence through meaningful and functional communication.
Robin specializes in early intervention, supporting autistic children, and providing care for older adults. She takes a client-centered approach that celebrates each individual’s strengths while creating personalized goals that support communication, independence, and quality of life.
Believing in the importance of family collaboration and collaborating closely with parents and caregivers, Robin provides education and strategies to help carry communication goals beyond the therapy setting and into everyday life. As a bilingual therapist in English and Farsi, she is committed to providing culturally responsive care and creating an environment where clients and families feel empowered.
Outside of her work, Robin enjoys hiking, cooking new recipes, attending concerts, and spending time with her family.
Chiara Perbil
M.S., CCC-SLP
Chiara earned her Master of Science degree in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Northridge. She is committed to supporting children in developing the communication skills necessary to become confident and effective communicators. She has experience working with children from early intervention through school age. Her clinical interests include early intervention, language development, social communication skills, and the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to support diverse communication needs. Her therapeutic approach is child-centered, play-based, and grounded in evidence-based practices. She is dedicated to designing engaging, individualized therapy sessions and collaborating closely with families to support each child’s progress and success.
In addition to her work in speech-language pathology, Chiara has over 15 years of experience as a private swim instructor and lifeguard. She is committed to promoting water safety while helping children build confidence in the water. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and prioritizing self-care and overall wellness.
Nelli Munoz
B.A., SLPA
Nelli is a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) with a strong background in Communication Disorders. She earned her degree in Communication Disorders from California State University, Northridge and has clinical experience supporting pediatric clients in early intervention and school-based settings.
Her work focuses on developing functional communication skills in children with expressive and receptive language delays, speech sound disorders, and early developmental communication needs. She uses a play-based, child-centered approach while integrating visual supports, modeling, and AAC strategies to help increase engagement and independence. Nelli is bilingual in English and Spanish, which allows her to effectively support diverse families and promote consistency across home and therapy environments. She is committed to helping each child make meaningful progress toward their communication goals.
Outside of work, she enjoys baking, exploring new coffee shops, trying new hobbies, spending time outdoors, and taking weekend walks or drives.
Julia Tinsdale
B.A., SLPA
Julia is a dedicated Speech Therapy Assistant who is passionate about helping children develop strong communication skills and confidence. She has experience working with students ranging from early intervention through high school, supporting a variety of speech and language needs.
Julia particularly enjoys working on articulation, receptive language, expressive language, and social communication skills. She strives to create engaging, individualized therapy sessions that are both effective and enjoyable, helping each child make meaningful progress toward their communication goals.
Outside of work, Julia enjoys making memories with her family and spending time with her cat. She values building positive relationships with her clients and their families and feels privileged to support children on their journey toward becoming confident communicators.
Joan Carr
Office Manager
With over 20 years of administrative experience, Joan is often the first friendly voice and face families encounter at our practice. She manages scheduling, billing, insurance matters, and office operations while helping families navigate the therapy process with ease. Joan takes pride in providing compassionate support and exceptional customer service, ensuring that every client feels valued and cared for.
The children know her office is always a welcoming place and often stop by for a sticker and a smile.
In her free time, she enjoys attending concerts, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends, especially her children and grandchildren.
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