Referral List
Everyone on this list has been vetted and approved by Sequential Development Consulting. These referrals are not affiliated with SDC—you will connect with the professional or clinic directly.
Speech-Language Pathologist
The Speech Path is a San Francisco–based private practice providing evidence-based speech and language evaluations and therapy. Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based, and focused on building functional communication skills that support meaningful participation at home, school, and in the community. We specialize in early language development, speech sound disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, social communication differences, and support for children with autism. Services include comprehensive evaluations, individualized therapy, social communication groups, and collaborative care with families and educators. Reach out today to get started!
Shivani Patel, PhD, CCC-SLP
Phone: 415-347-5328
Speech-Language Pathologist
All Brains Speech Therapy is a speech therapy clinic that provides compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming speech and language therapy for children and their families at their clinic in Oakland, CA, and virtually throughout California. All Brains Speech Therapy provides speech and language assessments, individual speech therapy sessions, and/or family coaching! All Brains Speech Therapy specializes in a variety of areas: expressive/receptive language skills, gestalt language processing, autistic-affirming pragmatic language support, and articulation/phonology.
Molly Ramassini, M.S., CCC-SLP
molly@allbrainsspeechtherapy.com
510-394-5497
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dynamic Communication Speech Therapy Inc., is a pediatric speech-therapy clinic based in the South Bay serving families in Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale. We provide in-home services or services can also be provided at your child's daycare, private preschool or elementary school, or after school care. We provide a free 20 to 30 minute initial free consultation call to learn more and determine the best next steps. Dynamic Communication offers evaluation and therapy services for clients in the areas of receptive-expressive-pragmatic language, articulation-phonology, phonological awareness, and executive functioning.
Shivani Bhakta M.S., CCC-SLP
Phone: 925-452-7465
Speech-Language Pathologist
Grow & Shine Speech & Language Therapy is a pediatric speech-language clinic providing individualized, play-based therapy for children. Services include support for speech sound disorders (articulation and phonology), expressive and receptive language delays, social communication challenges, and early intervention needs. Our approach is collaborative and family-centered, combining evidence-based practices with engaging, child-led sessions. We partner closely with parents and caregivers to ensure meaningful progress and carryover into everyday routines.
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Service Locations:
• In-clinic sessions in Emeryville
• In-home speech therapy throughout the East Bay (availability varies by location)
Supreet Kaur, M.A. CCC-SLP
supreet@growandshinespeech.com
Phone: 209-596-6070
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Brain Waves Educational Psychology is a team of educational psychologists in private practice in Pacifica. We serve the entire Bay Area by traveling to schools and providing parent support virtually. We provide psychoeducational assessments, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), IQ testing, therapy, and parent coaching. We provide testing and support for Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, and much more. We are also available for consultation on the IEP and 504 process and how to support twice exceptional (2E) and gifted learners.
Rachel Holowicki, EdS, LEP
Phone: 650-549-5015

Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Kelly is a pediatric occupational therapist offering in-person therapy within San Francisco and virtual care for the greater community. Through her practice, Nurtureally OT, she visits homes and preschools to support children and caregivers. She also contracts with the neuro-affirming practice Interconnect therapy at their clinic in the inner Sunset of San Francisco. With a disability empowering lens, she uses a strengths-based, collaborative and family centered approach to support her client's functional growth with daily living skills, body awareness and regulation. Services include assessment, individualized therapy and consultations.
Kelly Van Clief, M.S., OTR/L
Phone: 510-214-3588

Pediatric/AYA Psychologist Consultant
I have a private practice in Oakland, CA with a specialty in individual, family, and couples' psychotherapy for children, teens, young adults, and families presenting with a member with a life limiting and/or life-threatening medical condition. I work with individuals and families wanting a space to process and/or interventions for coping with grief and loss, behavioral challenges, parenting, impact on learning or work, and social isolation related to medical diagnosis, treatment, and/or survivorship. Consult with families and school systems to assist with development and implementation of school accommodations and learning support needs due to diagnosis, treatment, and long-term effects of medical condition.
Dina Hankin, PhD

Social-Emotional Learning Specialist
Julie Johnson, M.Ed., brings 30 years of experience in education as a teacher, researcher, and parent coach. She equips parents and professionals with evidence-based tools to address challenging behaviors, including defiance, power struggles, aggression, anxiety, and tantrums, and to turn everyday conflicts into opportunities for connection and growth. Her approach integrates attachment research, neuroscience, a family systems lens, and practical, relationship-based strategies for home and classroom settings. Julie offers parent coaching, teacher consultation, classroom observation, and workshops for parents and educators. She has advanced training through Hand in Hand Parenting, incorporates principles from Internal Family Systems (IFS), and is the founder of The Parent Child Connection.
Julie Johnson, M.Ed.






