Unlocking Potential Through Speech Therapy: The Transformative Work of Rochelle I. Greenbaum
For over three decades, Rochelle I. Greenbaum has been a guiding force in speech pathology, helping children develop clear, articulate speech and empowering them through innovative therapeutic techniques. As the owner of Rochelle I. Greenbaum Speech and Language Pathology since 1988, her expertise has touched the lives of countless children and families, fostering confidence and communication skills that extend far beyond the therapy room.
A Unique Approach to Speech Therapy
Ms. Greenbaum specializes in speech pathology and language facilitation, offering personalized therapy tailored to each child’s needs. She is also a Certified Orofacial Myologist, incorporating orofacial myofunctional therapy techniques to establish correct oral rest posture and swallowing patterns. This approach not only supports orthodontic success but also addresses oral habits such as thumb sucking.
Parents and caregivers who have worked with Ms. Greenbaum describe her methods as intuitive, innovative, and highly effective. According to one review, “Shelley uses very unique approaches I have never seen any other therapist use—and they work! She is fantastic!” Another parent shared, “She has a knack for turning every moment into a learning opportunity, making each session both educational and entertaining.”
Life-Changing Success Stories
Ms. Greenbaum’s therapy programs have had a lasting impact on children’s lives. One of the standout successes is her program designed to help children stop thumb-sucking. A grateful parent stated, “Shelley’s program to help our daughter stop sucking her thumb after six years was incredible! It was a very detailed program that required follow-through by the parents, child, and therapist—and it absolutely worked.”
Her work extends beyond articulation and language development. She has also assisted families navigating the recovery process after procedures like frenectomies, ensuring proper tongue function and speech development. “Shelley’s unique skill set, unbelievable patience, and dedication are remarkable,” a parent shared after working with her post-frenectomy.
A Career Built on Passion and Expertise
Ms. Greenbaum’s journey in speech pathology began with her role as a speech/language specialist for the infant/preschool program through Santa Barbara County Schools. This early experience in childhood development laid the foundation for her distinguished career.
Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature and a Master’s Degree in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Ms. Greenbaum is deeply committed to continuing education and professional excellence. She is a Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence and has received multiple awards from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Additionally, she is a Certified Speech-EZ Apraxia Program Practitioner and an early provider of the Fast ForWord Program for children with auditory processing difficulties.
A Holistic Approach to Healing
Beyond speech pathology, Ms. Greenbaum’s work extends into energy healing and empowerment coaching. She is a Certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer, Happy for No Reason Certified Trainer, and Animal Reiki Practitioner. Her passion for healing extends to animals, as she has played a crucial role in helping shelter dogs receive training, earn their Canine Good Citizenship Certificates, and find loving homes.
She is an Animal Reiki Practitioner and part of a Metaphysical Healing Team known as the Light of Avalon Team. The Team was created by and is directed by Carolyn Paige since 2014, and is a distant and an on-site shelter healing program for shelter, rescue, and zoo animals. If anyone would like more information about the Light of Avalon Team, please visit Carolyn Paige’s website at carolynpaige.com.
Looking to the Future
Ms. Greenbaum’s vision for the future includes integrating empowerment programs such as Infinite Possibilities, Happy to Be Me, and Happy for No Reason into her work with children and teens. As a Life Mastery Consultant and Dream Builder Coach through the Brave Thinking Institute, she is determined to help young individuals reach their full potential while continuing her impactful work in speech and language pathology.
Her mission remains clear: to change lives by giving children the gift of confident communication and to bring healing and harmony to both young minds and animals in need.
Contact Shelley to discuss your child’s speech and language development journey.
Not only was Shelley so kind and supportive with our son (8), but she also was very knowledgable and her techniques were very effective. His speech got noticeably better with every visit, and she was able to get to the root of a lot of his problems. I highly recommend working with her!
Shelley is a wonderful speech therapist. My daughter has been seeing Shelley for more than a year, and her speech has improved considerably in terms of articulation, clarity, and actively participating in conversations. Shelley designed clear and attainable goals after doing detailed evaluations, and consistently designs new activities that keep the sessions fun yet effective. It is apparent how deeply Shelley cares about my daughter’s progress. We are grateful to have our daughter work with such a supportive and caring therapist.
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