Our Staff

Jennifer L. Bills

M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Jennifer has over 25 years experience in speech-language pathology. Her work has spanned across medical rehabilitation, educational and private practice settings, giving her a broad skill base of experience for working with children and adults. She specializes in the treatment of stuttering, child and adult apraxia and aphasia, auditory processing disorders, swallowing disorders and those stubborn articulation problems. Jennifer is able to offer the exciting SpeechEasy anti-stuttering device, and is certified to treat swallowing disorders with The VitalStim electrical stimulation device, and is an LSVT LOUD certified clincian. She has a passion for designing a program to meet her client’s unique needs and welcomes collaboration with related professionals.

After living and working in the Rogue Valley for over 15 years, Jennifer was inspired to open The Speech Center in 2006 with the goal of developing a highly skilled team to meet the diverse therapy needs of the community.

Jocelynn Anderson

M.S., CCC

Speech-Language Pathologist

Jocelynn received her Masters degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences from the University of Oregon in 2002 where she was awarded for clinical excellence. She specializes in the development of speech, language, play skills, and social communication, especially as they relate to children and families who are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. She works hard to identify what motivates children and families and uses this information to provide purposeful, functional, collaborative, fun and motivating therapy. She delivers excellent treatment for individuals and loves facilitating social communication / play groups, where kids can use their acquired skills with peers. Before coming to The Speech Center she worked with children K-12 for several years in the school setting. She has a passion for serving children and working with families on all aspects of communication development including Phonological Disorders, Articulation, Apraxia of Speech, Pragmatic Disorders, Social Communication, Auditory Processing (including reading and writing) and Expressive and Receptive Language Disorders.

When Jocelynn is not at work, you can find her on two wheels of some sort and enjoying her wonderful family, including her four legged companion, Roxy.

Marie Pascale Soderstrom

M.S., CCC

Speech-Language Pathologist

Pascale has a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences from the University of Oregon. She specializes in the treatment of voice, feeding and swallowing disorders and cognitive rehabilitation throughout the lifespan. She is a certified provider of Lee Silverman Voice Treatment® (LSVT Loud) and, Vital Stim®, electrical stimulation for the treatment of swallowing disorders. Pascale enjoys collaborating with patients and their families, to develop functional treatment plans for success inside and outside the treatment room. Pascale blends a knowledge of research-based practice with a patient-driven approach to treatment. Her experience with people of diverse backgrounds helps her to provide a supportive and effective rehabilitative setting. In her free time, you will find her somewhere singing and cooking!

Lynn Roussell

M.S., OTR/L

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Lynn has 25 years experience in Early Intervention, public schools, and private practice. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University. She specializes in the treatment of children with Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum, and coordination difficulties. She is an authorized provider of the Listening Program, designed to improve auditory processing and other skills. Lynn blends her professional expertise with personal parenting experiences to provide powerful home program strategies in a supportive manner. She is an experienced speaker on a variety of therapy topics for professionals and parent groups. Lynn and her husband Ed moved to the Rogue Valley nine years ago in order to raise their two daughters near their family.

Heidi Smith

M.P.T.

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Heidi E. Smith, M.P.T., joined The Speech Center Plus with over a decade of experience. She earned her Master of Physical Therapy degree from Loma Linda University in Southern California. Her emphasis in physical therapy is pediatrics and neurological conditions. She has worked in pediatric private practice, early intervention, school districts, and neuro - rehabilitation. She is a LSVT BIG Certified Clinician. Heidi provides motivating, functional, and meaningful strategies to optimize outcomes for each person. Away from the clinic you can find Heidi running, swimming, or on an outdoor adventure with her strong husband, agile daughters, and energetic dog.

Chrissy Gehr

M.S., CCC

Speech-Language Pathologist

Chrissy joined our team in June 2010 with several years experience working with children and young adults. She has a unique background in working with severe communication challenges. She specializes in autism, developmental disabilities, and augmentative communication. Her experience in autism ranges from facilitating social skills groups for teens with Asperger’s to specialized therapy for verbal and non-verbal children. Chrissy collaborates with families and caregivers to assure communication success across environments. She helps families to develop communication systems for use in the home and community settings. Chrissy has also spent time in the schools bridging the gap between auditory processing and literacy. This is an often overlooked link to academic success that Chrissy is qualified to assess and treat. She is also skilled in treating challenging articulation problems, apraxia, and language development in children.

Rebeccah L. Bieri OTDR/L

Occupational Therapist

Rebeccah was born and raised in Northern New Mexico. She performed her undergraduate coursework at the University of New Mexico and attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, where she completed her doctoral training in Occupational Therapy in 2003. She has been a traveling Occupational Therapist the last five years, before joining The Speech Center Plus in 2011. She has worked in a wide variety of communitites and with individuals of all ages. Her areas of clinical experience and interest include sensory based pediatric therapy and neurological reeducation in adults who have sustained a stroke or other trauma affecting the central nervous system. Rebeccah loves adventure and traveling. Her favorite activities include mountain biking, cycling, backcountry skiing, fly fishing and yoga instruction.

Our Staff