The Inspire Team

Katie is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist from Florence, South Carolina. She attended the University of South Carolina where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health in 2017 and a Master of Speech Pathology in 2019. Katie's clinical interests include early language therapy and treatment of feeding disorders. Katie has completed specialty training in Beckman Oral Motor as well as training in Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders. Katie lives in Chapin with her husband, Connor, and her Goldendoodle, Emmylou. In her free time, she enjoys working out, going to concerts, and traveling.

Lindsay is a Speech-Language Pathologist originally from Greensboro, NC. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Linguistics from North Carolina State University prior to earning her Master of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Lindsay’s clinical interests include treating pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, early language, speech sounds, and orofacial myofunctional disorders. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Angelique is a Speech-Language Pathologist from Greenville, South Carolina. She attended the University of South Carolina, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health in 2021 and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2023. Her clinical interests include early language, pediatric feeding disorders, speech sound disorders, and myofunctional disorders. She is committed to serving children and their families to meet their functional and communication needs best. In her downtime, Angelique enjoys relaxing on the beach with her boyfriend, Will, or taking walks with her four bunnies, Thumper, Phoebe, Beatrix, and Winnie!

Haleigh is a Speech-Language Pathologist originally from Ohio. She attended the University of South Carolina, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2021 and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2024. Haleigh’s clinical interests include treating speech sound disorders, early language development, pediatric feeding disorders, and myofunctional disorders. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband, Matt, and their dogs Bruno and Bayne!

Bridgett is a Speech-Language Pathologist from Lexington, South Carolina. She graduated from College of Charleston in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in German Language and minor in Linguistics. Following the birth of her first child in 2018, she pursued a new career path, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Columbia College and gained experience working as an SLP-A.  She attended Baylor University and graduated with a Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Bridgett's clinical interests include infant and pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, early language, speech sound disorders, and myofunctional disorders. In her free time, she enjoys listening to food, health, and wellness podcasts, baking, dance parties with her family, and spending quality time with her husband, Henry, and their three children. 

Richlyn is a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She attended South Carolina State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology. Richlyn’s clinical interests include speech sound disorders, early language therapy as well as oral motor and feeding therapy. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her friends, and cheering on her SC State Bulldogs at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium!

Karsen is a licensed occupational therapist originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina. She attended East Carolina University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Recreational Therapy in 2021. She then earned her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Lenoir-Rhyne University – Columbia in 2023. Karsen’s clinical interests include feeding difficulties, sensory integration, and handwriting. She has a passion for supporting kids to improve self-care and meet their developmental milestones. In her free time, she enjoys boating on Lake Murray, exploring new restaurants, and cuddling her aussiedoodle, Oakley!

Kaitlyn started undergraduate school at the University of South Carolina before transferring to school in Greenville SC where she earned her associates degree and became an Occupational Therapy Assistant. She is currently in school at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in Concord NC to get her master’s degree in occupational therapy. She lives in Lexington, SC with her fiancé. Through education, guidance, and compassionate care, Kaitlyn aims to create a holistic support system for families and children to thrive. In her free time, she enjoys watching any sport related to the Carolina Gamecocks, spending time with friends and family, and going to a beach or lake whenever she gets the chance. 

Laurel is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant born and raised in Lexington, SC. She originally attended Midlands Technical College, earning an associate’s degree in chemistry and Basic Patient Care Certified. She later transferred to the University of Sout Carolina and Piedmont Technical College where she earned her occupational therapy degree. She has served the Lexington area in pediatrics for 7 years with focus on ASD, ADHD, and a range of other diagnoses; her main priority being to foster children’s independence and success with daily activities. She currently resides in Lexington with her husband, two children, dog, and cat. In her free time, Laurel enjoys spending time with family and friends, completing puzzles, watching and cheering on the South Carolina Gamecocks, hanging at the beach in Edisto, and soaking up the sun on Lake Murray.

Joy is a Registered Nurse and Certified Lactation Counselor originally from Kentucky. She has centered her care around the mother & infant population since she earned her nursing degree in 2020. 

Joy has completed specialized training in maternal and infant assessment. She has a passion for helping mothers and new babies with breastfeeding support to facilitate a healthy and successful breastfeeding journey! After getting help from a knowledgeable lactation consultant with her first child, she made it her goal to provide the same to all mothers with the same needs. 

In her free time, Joy enjoys spending time with her husband Scott and two children Layla & Atticus, reading books, and working out at Barre3 Lake Murray!