Mariya believes in holistically supporting the communication needs of individuals who experience difficulties participating in society; this includes those healing from injury, those with neurodivergence, or those may simply benefit from support to become the best communicator they can be. She once benefited speech therapy as a child and is now committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space where individuals can feel heard, seen, and empowered in their communicative journeys. She has extensive experience in outpatient rehabilitation and telemedicine.
Areas of Focus: Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion
Adult Neurodivergence
Professional Communication
Specialties: Neurorehabilitation
Return-to-Work
Cognitive Communication Disorders
Aphasia
Apraxia
Acquired Stuttering
Functional Neurological Disorder
Neurological Fatigue
Executive Functioning
Approach: Mariya utlizes a functional, patient-centred approach to speech therapy. This means that goals are collaboratively created and have a focus on real life needs and contexts, individually tailored to each person’s experiences. Long-term treatment goals often include return-to-work and/or school.
Populations Served: Teenagers 14+
Adults
Older Adults
Languages: English. While an interpreter is not available, Mariya is experienced in treating and supporting multilingual clients with varying levels of English abilities
Credentials: Mariya holds a Master of Health Science in Speech Language Pathology with an undergraduate background in neurolinguistics and cognitive science. She is a member of the regulatory body CASLPO. Additional credentials include Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification.
