IRIS BERNAL, B.A., SLPA

Iris received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders and completed the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) program certification from California State University, Los Angeles. The science behind speech and language development fascinated Iris while in college which lead her to pursue a career in the field. 

During treatment sessions, Iris uses a client-centered approach, that adapts to the client's needs, and prioritizes communicating with families to review home programs which are crucial for carryover of skills in everyday life.​ Iris is passionate about helping others communicate with confidence so they are able to advocate for themselves and build connections with others. Her creativity, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills make her a great SLPA. When Iris is not working with a client, she actively researches evidence-based practices in the areas of stuttering, speech sound disorders, and early language development.

In her free time, Iris enjoys baking, reading, and playing volleyball.