Motivational Interviewing for the Speech-Language Pathologist – Recording

Valeria Gary, M.A., CCC-SLP owns Southeast Parkinson’s Speech Services LLC, where she provides maintenance speech therapy services. She also owns Total Body Cognition LLC, empowering those living with chronic conditions to minimize symptoms and thrive through nutrition, physical activity, and education. Valeria holds certifications in Speech-Language Pathology, Personal Training, Brain Health Training, Behavior Change, and Health Coaching. A member of Allied Team Training for Parkinson’s and an active volunteer for Parkinson’s Foundation, Valeria has a particular interest in wellness for people living with Parkinson’s Disease.

At Wellstar Kennestone Outpatient Neurorehabilitation Clinic, Valeria provides clinical services, supervises graduate students, and co-hosts a monthly Parkinson’s support group. Her specialty certifications include LSVT-LOUD, LSVT LOUD for Life, Speak OUT!, McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program, and MBSImP (Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile).

As a mentor for the Medical SLP Collective, Valeria assists Speech-Language Pathologists in providing evidence-based care in the areas of Parkinson’s Disease, motor speech disorders, and cognition. Valeria also serves as a co-chair of the Diversity Collaboration Committee, where she hosts weekly support calls and serves as an advisor on increasing cultural responsiveness within the organization.