Speech Therapy.

Our Goal

 It is our goal to provide quality service to assist the client and caregiver in achieving their maximum functional potential.

Our Speech Therapists & Assistants

Lily Nictora
CCC-SLP, MS

Lily is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Florida. She graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Spanish and completed a post-baccalaureate program at the University of South Florida, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Lily graduated with her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Florida State University. She developed an interest in the field of Speech-Language Pathology through her volunteer experiences at elementary schools and skilled nursing facilities and enjoys working with both the pediatric and older adult populations. Outside of school and work, Lily enjoys traveling, volunteering, and spending time with her family.​

Sheridan Obrochta
​​MS. CCC-SLP

Sheridan Obrochta is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) currently in her clinical fellowship. She grew up in Fort Myers and became interested in speech therapy watching family members' language grow with help from SLPs. She attended Florida State University for undergraduate and graduate school, completing her Master's degree in 2019. While working toward her degree, she learned in various settings including schools and hospitals, but ultimately loved working with children. Sheridan came to SPOT as a student before graduating and becoming a licensed SLP. Outside of work, Sheridan likes traveling, reality TV, and spending time with friends and family. ​

Shannon Peckham
CCC-SLP, MA/MS

Shannon Peckham is a licensed, certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years of experience. She has received two master's degrees; one in Early Intervention (Birth to 5) and the other in Speech-Language Pathology. She also holds a teaching certification in the area of Speech-Language Impaired and an endorsement in the area of Pre-Kindergarten Disabilities. Shannon has worked in schools, center site schools, hospitals, non-profit agencies, rehabilitation centers, clinics, and private practices. While working with clients from toddlers to adults she has focused on helping them with speech sound disorders, language impairments, stuttering, voice disorders, feeding, functional communication, picture communication and sign language. Shannon has worked with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and a variety of genetic disorders.​

Emily Seaman
​​M.S. CCC-SLP

Emily Powley is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in the state of Florida, and has earned her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2015, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Emily graduated with her Master's of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University. Emily has always had an immense passion for the field, as she is a second generation SLP. Emily is ADOS-2 certified, and has a passion for working with ASD, Down Syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and language and articulation impairments.  Outside of work, Emily enjoys being outdoors, traveling, reading, watching football games (go Patriots!), spending time with family, friends, her husband, and her two fur babies.​

Alyssa Rosenberg
M.A. CCC-SLP

Alyssa currently holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and is a certified speech therapist within the state of Florida. She was born and raised in New York prior to moving to Florida. Alyssa received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Florida. Her professional interests include language development in early intervention populations and augmentative and alternative communication methods. Alyssa has previously worked with a wide range of patients including children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, Selective Mutism, fluency, language, and articulation impairments. Alyssa enjoys working alongside occupational therapists, physical therapists, and patient’s families to help patients achieve their goals inside and outside of therapy. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, traveling, and doing yoga/pilates.

Melissa Soto
SLPA

Melissa is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant from Immokalee, FL. Melissa received her Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of South Florida in 2018 and is currently completing her final semester at Florida State University to obtain her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders as well. Her interest in the field of Speech-Language Pathology stems from her experiences volunteering at schools within her community and shadowing SLP’s in the school setting. She enjoys working with the pediatric population and loves the opportunities for collaboration that SPOT has to offer. She looks forward to the opportunity to work with you and your child! Aside from school and work, Melissa loves to watch movies, work on DIY projects, and spend quality time with her family and friends. ​