Our Services
Speech & Language Evaluations
Are you concerned with your child's articulation, such as their pronunciation of certain sounds? Or are you concerned with the way your child is using, forming, or understanding language? How about their fluency (stuttering), or processing? No matter the concern, Able Speech and Feeding is equipped to evaluate, diagnose, and determine an appropriate plan of care for a variety of speech and language disorders.
Feeding Evaluations
Gagging, refusal, pickiness, oh my! Is your child struggling to take his bottle or progress in accepting more textured foods? Is your child refusing foods, spitting foods out, or having an overall unpleasant experience at mealtime? Is your child dependent on a tube for her nutritional needs? If you have any concerns with your child's feeding skills, Able Speech and Feeding is here to help.
Speech Therapy
Individualized therapy to target your child's speech and language goals in an engaging and fun environment for your child.
Feeding Therapy
Evidence-based feeding therapy focused on addressing your child's specific feeding needs in an environment in which they feel safe and trusting.
Meet Our Team
Jessica Barrett Kontos, MS, CCC-SLP
Owner and Founder of Able Speech and Feeding, LLC
Jessica has five years of experience specializing in pediatric speech language pathology. Jessica has worked at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in outpatient rehabilitation specializing in speech and feeding disorders. Prior to working in the hospital-based setting, she worked for a pediatric private practice specializing in speech and language disorders, including dyslexia and auditory processing.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2013, and her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University in 2018. She served as the president of Georgia State’s National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association chapter, and completed her clinical internships at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the Atlanta Speech School, and the Shepherd Center. Jessica has experience providing therapy for children with acute and non-acute populations, feeding disorders, tube weaning, expressive and receptive language disorders, speech sound disorders, phonological disorders, fluency disorders, and apraxia.
Courtney Mitchell, MEd, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Courtney Mitchell is a nationally certified and state licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
She attended Valdosta State University for undergrad and graduate school. Ultimately, obtaining a Master’s of Education in Communication Disorders in 2015. During her professional career, Courtney has had the opportunity to work with a range of populations and disorders for individuals from birth to geriatric. She’s obtained experience working in a variety of settings, including schools, private practice, early intervention, and medical settings.
Courtney’s clinical experience extends to feeding and swallowing disorders, articulation disorders, language disorders, voice disorders, fluency disorders, motor speech disorders, aphasia, traumatic brain injuries, autism spectrum disorders, hearing impairments, and cerebral palsy.
Stacey McGuire, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Stacey McGuire is a nationally certified and state licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
Stacey received her masters degree from Georgia State University in 2018 following a return to school to follow her passion to become a Speech Language Pathologist. She has since worked in various pediatric outpatient and hospital based settings working with ages 1 to 22 years. Stacey specializes in Voice therapy and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She follows the ideals behind “Total Communication,” believing that everyone deserves to communicate. Her collaborative approach with family members and play-based therapy is adored by all of her patients.
What Our Patients Have to Say
"I met Mrs Jessica B , when my son was 7 months old, and she has been the most helpful throughout our journey. We didn't start to see improvement until we saw her. The first time I met Mrs Jessica, she listened to all my concerns, answered questions we had and she made sure to keep in contact with his team for the best advice and treatment to help Tylan. Of course her help didn't stop there - she actually made a great connection with my family and has been the best thing that ever happened to us. Before meeting her I was ready to give up, but Mrs. Jessica came and turned our whole life around."
"This lovely Sunday morning is in large part thanks to you! So glad to not be tethered to a pump and see her eating regular foods like this English muffin. We cannot thank you enough for everything you’ve taught us but thank you."
Initial phone consultations are always complimentary. Call today to see if Able Speech and Feeding is the right fit for your child.
Able Speech and Feeding
Let's begin the journey of helping you help your little one
contact us
Phone: (404) 963- 7463
Email: info@ablespeechandfeeding.com
Our locations
4405 Northside Pkwy NW, Suite 120
Atlanta, GA 30327