Consultation
Interested in getting support or feedback, but not on a regular basis? Request a consultation or informal “check-in” to discuss whatever questions you have about you or your family member’s communication.
First-time consultations are free.
Who needs a consultation?
You can think of consultation appointments like a brief visit with the doctor: we’re here to chat with you about your questions and guide you to resources that may be useful. You may find a consultation helpful if:
You want guidance on what services to seek out
You or a family member has ongoing therapy services elsewhere, such as at school, and you would like third-party feedback on how things are going
You or a family member no longer needs regular therapy services, but you would like an occasional “check-in” appointment to get feedback on how things are going
You or a family member would like guidance on a specific need or situation that does not necessarily require ongoing therapy services
Speech and language expertise
The Kinard Center founder and lead clinician, Dr. Jessica Kinard, PhD CCC-SLP, is a bilingual (English/Spanish) speech-language pathologist who has served as research, teaching, and clinical faculty for 10 years at UNC Chapel Hill, where she completed her doctoral and postdoctoral training in the fields of Speech and Hearing Sciences and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Dr. Kinard brings over 15 years of experience providing services to families.
FAQs
Questions about services? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page. You’re also welcome to contact us with questions.