About

Susan Crace M.A. CCC-SLP, Owner, Clinical Director & Speech Language Pathologist

Susan holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing from The Ohio State University and a Master of Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Cincinnati. Susan is a licensed speech-language pathologist in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina and has worked in the areas of speech development and feeding with children from infant to school age in a variety of settings including neonatal intensive care, outpatient clinic and home health. She has also worked with adults in acute care settings, rehabilitation, home health, and long-term care. Susan is a professional vocalist, trained in ASL (American Sign Language) and was a teacher at St. Rita’s School for the Deaf in Cincinnati, Ohio and a co-teacher in L.O.F.T (Language Opportunities for Toddlers).

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Janet Rogers M.A. CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist

Janet holds a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitative Recreation, Special Education from Clemson University and a Master of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology from South Carolina State University. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist in the state of North Carolina and South Carolina and has experience in speech/language, oral/motor, feeding and swallowing, and cognitive/linguistic intervention. Janet has worked in a variety of settings including the HSC Pediatric Center in Washington D.C. and most recently in the Berkeley County School system in South Carolina. Janet also holds a Neurodevelopmental Treatment Certification from the University of Georgia.

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Joe Crace M.B.A.,

Director of Operations

Joe earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration specializing in Finance from Northern Kentucky University. He also holds an Associate in Risk Management and has worked in various finance, insurance, customer service, and legal senior leadership roles in the private sector for more than twenty years.

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Rachel Albertone

M.S. CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Rachel earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Appalachian State University. She also holds a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from App State. Rachel has experience in a variety of settings including time with preschoolers evaluating and treating a range of disorders including articulation, language, voice, fluency, feeding, and cognitive communication disorders.

Mission

Good Shepherd Therapy serves children aged birth to early childhood with the highest quality speech and language therapy in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. We specialize in speech and language development, feeding, and swallowing therapy.

Vision

We are inspired by the story of the Good Shepherd - What should you do if you had 100 sheep and one of them wandered off? Shouldn't you leave the 99 and search for the one that is lost?

Good Shepherd Therapy began with one patient, investing all of our experience, energy, and resources into achieving the best outcome. We continue to treat every new patient with the same dedication as our first, striving to shepherd each life with passion, professionalism, and a sense of urgency to greater wholeness.

Values

Every decision we make is grounded in our practice’s core values. Each therapist is committed to these values in every moment, every day from the simplest decisions to the most complex.

Integrity – honest and consistent adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.
Constant Care – providing the highest level of treatment today and actively planning for future improvement.
Excellence – unending commitment to provide the highest quality service and evidence-based treatment.
Diversity – we treat all people with respect regardless of their race, age, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.