Meet the Specialists Devoted to Your Care
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TRICIA STONE-SHUMAKER, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC, CAS, CERT B.B.M.
Ayres Sensory Integration Certified, Buteyko breathing certified, certified lactation consultant, myomunchee practicioner certified, Speech-Language Pathologist – Owner
Tricia was raised in a military family and moved throughout the United States during her childhood before officially setting roots in Central California. She owns a private practice that serves the tri-county area of the Central Valley (Kings, Tulare, and Fresno Counties).
Tricia received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communication Disorders and Deaf Studies from Fresno State. She has experience working with all ages, from infants through geriatric years. Her focus remains on the pediatric population, primarily working with early intervention, orofacial myofunctional disorders, and autism. Her clinical experience includes providing services in home, clinic, preschool, and medical settings.
Tricia has evaluated and treated patients of various ages and delays associated with feeding disorders, speech and language delay, autism, various genetic disorders, traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, voice disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, Down syndrome, and cleft lip/palate.
She is licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the state of California and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Personal: She cherishes her time as a mother to two college-aged sons and has loved every moment of raising them.
Trainings, Certifications & Awards
- Hanen Certified – It Takes Two to Talk® (Early Intervention)
- Hanen Certified – More Than Words® (Autism)
- Understanding the Orofacial Complex with Kristie Gatto – 4-Day Comprehensive Pre-Certification Training Course (2020)
- Infant Frenectomy Protocol TrainingASHA ACE (two-time Award for Continuing Education) recipient
- Board Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) – IBCCES
- Member, AAPPSPA – American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology
- Member, American Laser Study Club
Clincians
Greeneville, TN Clinic
Hanford, CA Clinic
Hanford, CA Clinic
Peyton Sitterding, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC
Clarissa Lopez, MS, CCC-SLP, CAS
Courtney Johansen, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Education: Ball State University - MA in SLP (2017)
- Focus: Myofunctional therapy, lactation counseling, early intervention
- Personal: She finds happiness outdoors with a good book or simply spending quality time with her family.
- Education: Maryville University - MS in SLP (2025)
- Focus: Early intervention, childhood apraxia, Autism, AAC
- Personal: She can often be found lost in a book, exploring new travel destinations, or playing with her corgi.
- Education: University of Akron - MA in SLP (2024)
- Focus: Feeding and swallowing, autism
- Personal: She loves to spend her days figure skating, baking sweet treats, and discovering new places.
Juliana Verdugo, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Education: California State University, Fresno, MA in SLP (2024)
- Focus: Bilingual Spanish, early intervention
- Personal: She fills her free time by cooking delicious meals, traveling, and going for walks with her dog.
Hanford, CA Clinic
Sarena Foreman, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Education: University of South Carolina, MS in SLP (2025)
- Focus: AAC, social communication disorders
- Personal: She is a creative soul who loves to read, craft, and explore the wonders of the world.
Hanford, CA Clinic
Maci Abila, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Education: Stephen F. Austin State University, MS in SLP (2025)
- Focus: Articulation, language, dysphagia
- Personal: She is a lifelong learner who enjoys baking, sharing stories, and catching live music whenever she can.
Belton, TX Clinic
Vanessa Barraza, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Education: Missouri State University, MS in SLP (2023)
- Focus: Articulation, Early Intervention, Autism & AAC
- Personal: She can be found cooking, playing board games, or chasing her cats around the house.
Hanford, CA Clinic
Madison Alves, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Education: University of Redlands, MS in SLP (2025)
- Focus: Articulation, Language, AAC
- Personal: She enjoys working out, spending time with family and friends, and staying active.
Hanford, CA Clinic
Darcy Carothers, MS, CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Education: Texas State University, MS in SLP (2026)
- Focus: AAC, Speech Sound Disorders, Language Development, & Play-Based Therapy
- Personal: She loves to spend time with her friends, family, and two pups! Outside of the clinic, you can catch her at football games, traveling, and working out.
Belton, TX Clinic
Support Staff
Hanford, CA Clinic
Hanford, CA Clinic
Hanford, CA Clinic
Kaila
Support Staff
Faby
Support Staff
Holly
Support Staff
- Education: Fresno State University (Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies)
- Focus: Speech-Language Pathologist
- Personal: She stays grounded and active by going on hikes, reading, and maintaining her fitness routine.
- Education: Fresno State University (Communicative Disorders)
- Focus: Aspiring Master's student in Speech Pathology
- Personal: She prioritizes her well-being through Pilates, daily workouts, and baking homemade goodies.
- Focus: Medical Billing
- Personal: She is an avid collector of retro video games who loves to travel and find cozy new spots to read.
Jessica
Support Staff
- Professional goals: Physical Therapist
- Personal: She deeply values her time with family and enjoys staying active through fitness and baking for others.
Belton, TX Clinic
Ayden
Support Staff
- Education: Bachelors in Humanities with a focus in Elementary Education
- Focus: Aspiring Master's student in Speech-Language Pathology
- Personal: This former D1 athlete enjoys hitting the gym, drawing, and relaxing with the people she loves most.
Hanford, CA Clinic
A Legacy of Clinical Excellence
At ACCESS Speech Therapy, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive clinical environment that prioritizes professional growth and evidence-based innovation. Our clinicians are heart-centered specialists who translate complex research into compassionate, breathing-focused care. We believe that by investing in our team’s clinical mastery, we provide you and your child with a more peaceful, effective, and transformative healing journey.
