Emily Westerbeek, MA, CCC-SLP

Emily received her Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Valley State University in Allied Health Sciences with an emphasis in Speech-Language Pathology and a minor in Psychology. She attended graduate school at Western Michigan University where she received a Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Her areas of interest include working with articulation/phonological disorders, autism spectrum disorder, expressive/receptive language disorders, and swallowing disorders. During her graduate studies, Emily worked at a clinic alongside a neuropsychologist and physician to identify specific neurodevelopment processes that affect an individual’s functioning within daily activities and routines. It was during this time that Emily developed her love for assessments and passion for working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Emily plans to further specialize in the area of atypical eating to assist children who are experiencing food selectivity or refusal issues in order to assist with further serving this population. Emily is rewarded daily through her work as a Speech-Language Pathologist as she believes that effective communication is a gift that every individual must have!

Emily is originally from a small island in the Detroit River but currently resides in Grand Rapids with her boyfriend, two rescue cats named Indie and Coyote, and a beta fish named Swim Shady. When she is not at work, you can find Emily enjoying time outdoors and spending time with her family. Emily is excited to be joining such a wonderful team and is ready to incorporate her extensive knowledge and skillset into shaping individuals’ futures.