Tel: 785-831-3053
Our Talented Team
Kimberly Williams, Owner & SLP | M.S., CCC-SLP
Kimberly graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2004. She provides fun and effective therapy for young children to older kiddos! She founded Sound Speech Therapy built on her passion for her craft - speech therapy. Like her, she has created a team who are equally excited about delivering successful speech strategies for their patients and families.
Fun Fact: I'm a Western Kansas girl with 25 first cousins, family get-togethers are always fun...and LOUD. I firmly believe this helped build my strong foundation of family values!
Jana Wallen, Clinic Director & SLP | M.S., CCC-SLP
With extensive experience in the field of speech-language pathology, Jana specializes in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, infant and childhood feeding disorders, and speech sound disorders that impact speech clarity. Jana’s clinical approach is rooted in compassion and a deep commitment to helping children and adults thrive in their communication, speech, swallowing and feeding difficulties. Whether working with infants who are struggling to feed or children facing challenges with oral motor and myofunctional skills, Jana loves the journey she takes with her patients and families and tailors therapy to meet each individual's unique needs.
Hillary Brunin, Director - OT | MOTR/L
Hillary earned her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2005. She is passionate about collaborating with families in order to help children be as confident and successful as possible. She believes that a whole-team approach involving the child, their family and other professionals in the community is truly how differences are made. Hillary has specialized training in feeding, and is part of our feeding team at SST. "Finding that just right challenge and watching the child learn, grow and have fun doing it is the best!"
Fun Fact: I love to bake, run and visit National Parks with my family when we can!
Natalie Moore, SLP | M.A., CCC-SLP
Natalie, a KU graduate, has been proudly providing speech therapy in the very town where she graduated—Rock Chalk! She specializes in early intervention for children birth to five and in speech sound disorders. Natalie is especially passionate about educating and empowering families to support their child’s speech and language development, while building strong, supportive connections with families. Natalie has a gift of connecting with her families and creating long lasting partnerships. “I love planning meaningful activities to support speech and language skills in young children,” she says, bringing creativity and heart to every session.
Fun Fact: Natalie enjoys cooking, gardening, and quoting The Office any chance she gets!
Tammi Soileau, SLP | M.A., CCC-SLP
Tammi graduated from the University of Kansas in Communication Sciences and Disorders program with a path focused on school age speech-language therapy. Providing therapy since 2009, "I've worked with children in specialized programs for students with complex communication and health needs and autistic students who required a high level of support in communication and academics". Tammi is also Natural Lanaguage Acquisition for Gestalt Lanaguage Processors (NLA) and Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) trained.
Fun Fact: I love nature photography and can walk in the woods alone for HOURS. I love to play around with my ukulele but can't seem to keep my body indoors and still enough to practice regularly - and I love to dance!
Erin Schmitz, SLP | M.S., CCC-SLP
Erin is from a small town in Northeast Kansas with a Master's degree from Kansas State University. She loves working with children of all ages and areas of need. Erin especially enjoys treating clients that present with orofacial myofunctional disorders, such as tongue and lip ties, tongue thrusts, and structural/habitual patterns that affect swallowing and speech. "I love that Speech Pathology gives me the opportunity to help children build their confidence through improving their communication skills!"
Fun Fact: I love spending my weekends tailgating and cheering on the Cats at football games!
Mackenzie Bravence, SLP
Mackenzie earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Kansas. She is passionate about helping children find their voice through meaningful, functional, and fun therapy experiences. What excites her most about being a speech-language pathologist is the opportunity to provide individualized support that empowers each child to express themselves, build connections, and fully engage with the world around them. She chose to join the Sound Speech Therapy team because of its collaborative, supportive environment and strong sense of community. With SST’s family-like culture and commitment to growth, Mackenzie is excited to continue developing her skills and making a difference in the lives of the families she serves.
Fun Fact: Mackenzie is a former Jayhawk swimmer and a proud supporter of all things KU!
Jaspreet Kaur, SLP
Jaspreet is a dedicated SLP from Olathe, Kansas. She earned her undergraduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Kansas in 2022 and completed her Master’s degree at Fort Hays State University in May 2025. A lifelong Jayhawk fan, Jaspreet is thrilled to be back in Lawrence and serving the community that helped shape her journey. She is deeply passionate about the field of speech-language pathology, viewing it as a profoundly rewarding career that empowers individuals across the lifespan to find their voice, regain communication, and connect more meaningfully with the world around them. Her clinical interests include speech sound disorders such as Apraxia of Speech, Fluency Disorders, and Aural Rehabilitation.
Outside of her professional life, Jaspreet enjoys going to the gym, taking trail walks, and watching TikToks. A couple of fun facts about her: she is bilingual and has had long hair for most of her life—currently measuring an impressive 32 inches!
Hillary Schmidt, SLP | M.S., CCC-SLP
Hillary graduated from New York University with a Master's degree in speech language pathology. Upon graduating, she worked closely with children and families in the local early intervention program. She is passionate about helping children learn to communicate effectively in order to build relationships and express themselves. Hillary values the family unit and provides support and education to parents, caregivers, and family members to support speech and language development. "Children amaze me. There is so much learning and growing in all stages of childhood. I feel honored to be a part of these crucial milestones in children's and families' lives." .
Fun Facts: In my free time I enjoy outings with my family, paddle boarding, playing board games, and listening to Taylor Swift!
Becky Armstrong, SLP | M.S., CCC-SLP
Specializing in speech therapy for middle and high school aged young adults, Becky brings many years of experience to help provide motivating and engaging sessions. "I love my profession because every day involves creativity, problem solving, and connecting with others of all ages...every day is different!".
Fun Fact: I enjoy playing the piano, playing golf, reading books, and playing Pitch with my family.
Practicing Since 2003
Lindsey Murphy, OT | M.S., OTR/L
Lindsey has been transforming lives as an occupational therapist since 2015. With a passion for helping children and their families overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential, Lindsey specializes in creating personalized adaptation strategies that empower children to thrive. She is certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Management through the American Institute of Balance as well as the SOS Feeding program, Interactive Metronome, and the Therapeutic Listening program. Lindsey's approach focuses on nurturing each child's unique strengths and interests as well as building their skills and self-esteem to pave the way for a brighter, more independent future.
Fun Fact: I enjoy reading, bicycling, traveling, gardening, and spending quality time with my family outdoors.
Amira Sayler-Williams, OT | M.S., OTR/L
Amira has been practicing occupational therapy since 2012. Amira has a passion for assisting youth with ADHD and executive functioning challenges in increasing their confidence and independence in everyday life. This led her to complete a specialized certification to become an ADHD-Rehabilitation Services Provider. "I love helping patients participate in their favorite activities by instilling confidence and building on each success through our sessions, even the small ones!"
Fun Fact: Amira loves to travel with her family and spend time enjoying the great outdoors.
Aleesha Wilson, PT | DPT
Aleesha graduated from KSU with a degree in Athletic Training in 2014 and completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Baylor University in 2019. She is passionate about purposeful play-based therapy to help kids optimize their function and have the highest quality of life! It’s a blessing to be able to help kids and families meet their goals, regardless of if that means working towards their next developmental milestone or retuning to sports after an injury. Aleesha is excited to collaborate with the team at SST!
Fun fact: My husband and I have 2 kids and we just moved to Lawrence from Hays, KS. If we have free time, we love playing with our kids outside and exploring Lawrence. We enjoy trying local restaurants and bakeries!
Kyla Johnson, COTA/L
Kyla graduated from the occupational therapy assistant program at Washburn University in May of 2024 and has been a practicing COTA since June, 2024. She plans to complete her Bachelor of Health Science degree with an emphasis in Health Administration in 2026. "I love helping children reach their fullest potential by providing motivating therapeutic interventions to promote lifelong skills and independence through OT!".
Fun Facts: Kyla loves serving the youth and kids at her church, spending time with her dogs and baking. In her spare time, she can probably be found at one of the local cozy coffee shops studying - one of her favorite things to do!
Shawnalee Kenning, Office Manager
No business can be successful unless the "behind the scenes" activities are kept in order. Shawnalee works hard to ensure insurance claims are properly filed and all billing is in order. She understands the intricacy of the insurance world and fights hard for our families to get the best out of their investments. "It brings me great joy to work behind the scenes for each and every one of our families. I enjoy talking with you and helping each of you through the process from start to finish! Thank you for letting me a part of your family!"
Fun fact: I have 4 daughters who keep me very busy! If we are not at a sports or school activity then we are at home tending to our 3 dogs and 4 cats!
