Sarah Landry
Hi! My name is Sarah Landry. I am the founder of Talk Blossom. I provide play based treatment in children’s natural environments (including their homes, daycares or preschools). I’ve always had a love of early intervention- not only do I get to help children improve their communication skills, but I get to play while doing it! I’m always amazed at all the skills that tiny people can learn…all while having fun.
I obtained a Master's degree in Communicative Disorders and hold and maintain the Clinical Competence Credential from ASHA (American Speech-Hearing Association) as well as an Idaho State License in Speech-Language Pathology. I have a passion for early intervention and constantly stay informed regarding new and pertinent therapy approaches. I have over 18 years of experience in the field.
I understand that therapy works best when paired with parent involvement. By working with children and their families, I am able to help parents/caregivers develop a deeper understanding of their child's struggles. One of my greatest joys is to help parents and their children ease the day to day frustrations due to lack of communication.
Some of my other joys include spending time with my husband, 13 year old son and our puppy. We love spending time outdoors: gardening, biking, snowshoeing and playing by the river. I’d also consider myself mildly crafty and a foodie to my core!
Makenzi Walsh
Hi! My name is Makenzi Walsh. I have experience as a pediatric speech pathologist in a variety of settings, but have a particular passion for working in early intervention with children and their families in their natural environment (home, daycare, preschool). I strongly believe in the power of play based therapy and strive to make every therapy session fun for the child and informative for the caregiver(s).
While I am a Boise native, I obtained both my bachelor's and master's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from the University of Oregon. My passion for early intervention began in graduate school and has only flourished since. I find it incredibly powerful to work collaboratively as a team with parents/caregivers to establish an effective treatment approach and empower them to take charge of their child's development. I also have particular interest in treating feeding disorders related to oral aversion or extremely picky eating. As a self proclaimed foodie myself, I am passionate about expanding a child's food repertoire and making mealtime an enjoyable experience for both the child and their family!
When I'm not working with children and their families to develop effective communication skills, I enjoy being outdoors (biking, boating, playing with my pup), spending quality time with friends & family, and trying my hand at DIY projects.
Anna Herren
Hi, my name is Anna Herren! I was born and raised in a small town in Northwest Arkansas, and obtained both my Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville (Go Hogs!). I also have a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences. My husband and I moved out to Boise in 2021 and immediately felt welcomed to the Boise community. In our free time we find ourselves trying out new food spots or baking new recipes, playing with our pups (Standard Poodle and Airedale), or traveling!
I have been immersed in the pediatric population from the very beginning and truly love the joy and connection I'm able to build with my clients and their families through speech therapy. I'm passionate about working with children with articulation disorders, as well as children on the Autism spectrum. There is nothing more wonderful to me than helping my clients and their families learn about the beauty and strengths of being Autistic. I am trained in Gestalt Language Processing and use a neurodiversity affirming approach with all my kids!