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Our Core Values

Inclusivity. Everyone is welcomed, cherished, and appreciated. We want to learn from and with you.

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Neurodiveristy-Affirming. Who you are is enough. We value all neurological differences and thought processes. Your child will not be taught to mask or hide their perspective or personality; they will be embraced and built upon.

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Advocacy. We vow to always advocate for our clients and their families. We will also work with your child in order to build self-advocacy skills so they are empowered to advocate for their personal and individual needs.

 

Relationship-Centered Care. Your family and your child are the most integral members of this team. We value our relationships with you above all and you and your child's voice matters. We will listen and reflect throughout our therapy journey together. 

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Marissa Stockstad, M.S., CCC-SLP

(She/Her)

Marissa received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC in 2012. She then moved to Boston, MA where she received her Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology from the Massachusetts General Hospital's Institute of Health Professions. She concentrated in medical speech-language pathology, learning in-depth information about feeding and swallowing, while also taking classes that span the full field of speech pathology. 

 

Since graduating, Marissa has worked at various outpatient pediatric clinics and a skilled nursing facility. She is certified in the Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding and has completed advanced training for infants and toddlers. She has wide clinical experience with a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to: feeding and swallowing disorders, speech and language disorders, literacy disorders and dyslexia, social-emotional-behavioral disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and congenital disorders.

 

Marissa is passionate about working with children and their families to create a relationship-centered and strengths-based therapy plan that makes the child feel valued and understood. In her free time, she loves to cuddle with her dog and cat, dance, and rock climb!

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Taylor Stockstad OTD, OTR/L, NTMC 

(She/Her)

Taylor received a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major Psychology and Exercise Science from Central Michigan University in 2014 and her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2017 from Massachusetts General Hospital’s Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA. Completing her doctorate studies within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a focus on infant care and parent support. 

 

After graduation, she continued her work within the pediatric populations, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including outpatient sensory integration and feeding clinics. Most recently, she was working at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children on their NICU/SCN, PICU, and inpatient pediatric floors to provide care for medically complex infants and children and their families. She has advanced training in sensory integration, the SOS Approach to Feeding, neonatal massage, feeding for high-risk infants, neurodevelopmental treatment, and neuroprotective care. Her clinical expertise includes but is not limited to: premature and medically fragile infants, feeding disorders, social-emotional-behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, coordination disorders, congenital disorders, and other learning disabilities. 

 

Taylor is passionate about supporting children and their families using a strengths-based approach to optimize outcomes and maximize potential. Taylor is the proud mom of a sweet, two-year-old little boy and energetic dog. When not working, Taylor enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, trying a new recipe, completing DIY home renovation projects, going on walks, and exploring parks. 

Contact

Durham, NC 27707

(919)629-0202

Fax: (919)910-5537

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