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. Lily is certified to administer the ADOS-2 assessment.  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.  Sheridan is certified to administer the ADOS-2 assessment. Outside of work, Sheridan likes traveling, reality TV, and spending time with friends and family. ​

Shannon Nelson
CCC-SLP, MA/MS

Shannon Nelson is a licensed, certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 30 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. Shannon is a feeding therapist that has taken the AEIOU feeding course and is also SOS approach to feeding certified. She is certified to administer the ADOS-2 assessment and is training in the Hanen "More Than Words" program.

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.​

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Nancy Nieto
SLPA

Nancy is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant from Bonita Springs,FL. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Florida Gulf Coast University and Communication Science and Disorder courses from the University of South Florida. Her interest in the field of Speech-Language Pathology arose from witnessing children with communicating difficulties and observing SLP’s helping children. In her free time, Nancy enjoys quality time with family, baking, and DIY projects.

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Holly Petersen
SLPA

Holly is a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) born and raised in Fort Myers, Florida. Holly graduated from the University of Florida in 2023 and received her Bachelor of Health Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She attends the University of Nebraska-Kearney to obtain her M.S.Ed in Speech-Language Pathology. Holly is passionate about stuttering and dyslexia, which stem from volunteering with children in the medical setting and shadowing SLPs while attending the University of Florida. She enjoys traveling, gardening, volunteering, and spending time with family and friends outside of work.

Melissa Soto
M.S. CCC-SLP

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. ​