The Spot
Where Children
Achieve More
Central Texas Therapy Spot was established in 2018 as a pediatric clinic to meet the needs of the community. Our mission is to provide quality therapy to assist children in reaching their full potential. Central Texas Therapy Spot is the pursuit of a lifelong dream of providing children the best start in life and the ability to help shape a successful future.
Our speech therapy assists children in all areas of communication, feeding and swallowing. We provide ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologists who screen, assess, identify, and treat speech, language, voice, fluency, swallowing and feeding problems for children birth-21 years of age.
Our occupational therapy assists children with all aspects of activities of daily living. We provide board certified Occupational Therapists who offer individualized evaluations to assess and treat a child's functional and developmental skills.
For speech therapy services, we accept self-pay and are also in-network with the following private insurance companies: BCBS, UHC, UMR.
For occupational therapy services, we accept self-pay and are also in-network with the following private insurance companies: BCBS.
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We are able to provide our families with super-bills for services provided for those that wish to use out of network benefits.
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Call today to schedule an appointment or free screening for your child.
What People Are Saying About Us
Meredith C.
Parent
We met Amy during a particularly difficult time in our lives. My son was not speaking or engaging the way other children his age were and it was clear there were things that needed to be addressed. I had a lot of anxiety going into our first session, but Amy put me at ease almost immediately. She was positive, encouraging, patient, and kind. My son responded to her better than I could have hoped and to this day she can pull things out of him that even I can’t. We love Amy and we are so incredibly thankful for her! She truly has a heart for healing and helping, and it shows!
Hope M.
Parent
We cannot say enough good things about Central Texas Therapy Spot and their therapists! My son started seeing Amy for speech concerns and by working with their team and with their insight, we realized very quickly that both of our children could benefit from speech/occupational therapy for their various diagnoses. We have seen a dramatic change in our son’s speech with the help of Amy and he has made great progress in his patience and focus with the help of Lauren.
Our daughter has Auditory Processing Disorder and Jilinda is the only SLP in this area that is qualified to work with an Audiologist and provide therapy for this disorder. We also recently added Lauren and OT to her treatment plan. We can already see an impact in the classroom and on her schoolwork!
All of the therapists are truly so patient with the kids and make each visit with them fun, even though they are actually learning! We really owe all of these ladies the world for taking such great care of our kids and we hope they know how much of an impact they will have on their lives.
Terri H.
Parent
Amy has been one of the greatest blessings to our little boy, Cruz. He lights up at just the sound of her name & can't contain his excitement to see her every visit. The improvement in his speech development & overall behavior over the last 2 years has been amazing to watch & we really owe it all to her. Not only has she taught Cruz so much, we've learned different strategies to use at home so we were all working together to really help him get up to speed. As new parents, especially of a child with a significant speech delay, we really needed that guidance & will be forever grateful! Amy is endlessly patient, caring, smart & has such a genuine love for kids. Cruz adores her, we adore her & wouldn't trade her for anything in the world!
Central Texas Therapy Spot
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E-mail: cttsofficeassistant@gmail.com
Phone: (254) 246-4713
Fax: (254) 647-0365
Location
213 Old Hewitt Road, Suite D, Waco, TX 76712
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, by appointment.
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
**Therapy Sessions are by appointment only.
Meet Our Staff
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Amy Warlick, M.A., CCC-SLP
Owner/Speech-Language Pathologist
Amy earned her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and her graduate degree in Communication Disorders from Our Lady of the Lake University. Amy has over 12 years of experience in the pediatric setting and has worked with a variety of developmental disabilities. Her specialties include feeding/swallowing therapy, myofunctional therapy, tethered oral tissues, thumb/digit sucking elimination, and oral motor/oral placement therapy. Amy has specific training in comprehensive orofacial myofunctional therapy. She currently holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a Texas Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
Amy opened Central Texas Therapy Spot in 2018 as a way to serve this community and children in need with quality therapy. Amy is passionate about helping children and families navigate a child’s speech/language/feeding difficulties and created this clinic as a way to help patients develop the ability to thrive.
Amy is married to her husband Justin, and together they have 2 children. Blakely who is almost 10 years old and Brock who is 7 years old. She spends her free time helping coach her children and others in youth sports as well as serving on the Heart of Texas Down Syndrome Board and South Bosque Elementary Buddies co-chair. She loves being outdoors and spending time at their ranch, cheering on her Aggies, and can never turn down chips & queso!
Courtney Hammermeister, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Courtney earned a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Baylor University. With 25 years of experience as an SLP, she has extensive training in the birth to 3-year-old population as well as specialized training with children with Autism and gestalt language processing. She also loves working with children with articulation and phonological disorders.
A native of Missouri, Courtney now calls Texas home. She is married to her husband, Greg, and has two sons Weston & Wells, as well as 2 bonus older children, Tylor & Taryn. In her free time, you will likely find her at one of her children's sporting events. Courtney loves to travel and spend time with her family and friends. Courtney is actively involved in her church as a mentor and has a passion for helping others.
Jenna Foley, M.S., CCC-SLP
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Jenna graduated from Baylor University in 2020 with bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences & Disorders and Spanish and in 2022 with a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Jenna provides services in English and Spanish with special interests in literacy, speech sounds, fluency, and working with older school-ages, tweens, and teens. She is qualified to perform diagnostic dyslexia evaluations and to provide that diagnosis in a formal report, if present. Jenna is also trained in two reading programs from The Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (BUILD and Rite Flight) and incorporates elements from them, if warranted, that align with a child’s plan of care and goals.
Jenna delights in getting to know each of her patients. What encourages them? What is hard for them? What makes them giggle? To her, every day is an adventure! In her free time, Jenna serves on leadership at her church, plays recreational volleyball, spends time with friends, and relaxes with her calico kitty, Brielle.
Staci Daniel, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Staci has nearly 20 years of experience working as a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist in a variety of settings. She received her master’s degree from Abilene Christian University. Staci’s area of expertise includes feeding/dysphagia, oral motor and AAC. She is passionate about treating holistically and working closely with families.
Staci enjoys spending time with her family and stays busy keeping up with her three children (ages 12, 14, 16) and all their activities. Her husband, Jeremy, is a pastor at Highland Baptist Church where she is also involved in the special need’s ministry.
Jilinda Robinson, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT
Speech-Language Pathologist
Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist
Jilinda has a wide array of experience in speech-language pathology with specialization in the following fields:
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Aural rehabilitation for adults who are deaf and hard of hearing
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Auditory-verbal therapy for children and families with hearing loss
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Auditory processing disorders
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Speech sound disorders and language delays
Jilinda provides therapy through in-person sessions as well as over telehealth. She loves collaborating with other professionals and families to provide efficient, effective and fun therapy.
Jilinda received her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Oklahoma. She was mentored in the specialization of auditory-verbal therapy by Linda Daniel, a leader in the field of AVT. During the 4 years of working with Ms. Daniel at her private practice,
Jilinda collaborated with the cochlear implant team at the Dallas Ear Institute. She received her LSLS Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapy certification in 2007.
Jilinda also specializes in auditory processing disorders. She has been trained through the Auditory Processing Institute to provide APD therapy using the Buffalo Model auditory training approach.
Jilinda is married to Michael, a financial advisor, and they have two teenage children and a labradoodle.
Ashlea Kersey, OTR-L
Occupational Therapist
Ashlea earned her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology-Motor Behavior from Texas A&M in 2011. She completed her Masters in Occupational Therapy in 2013 at UTMB Galveston. She has been practicing in pediatrics since graduation with brief hiatuses to raise her 3 babies. She has 10+ years experience in pediatric home health and outpatient settings.
Ashlea loves quality time with her husband and her proudest accomplishments, her children: Liv, Miles and Leighton. She also enjoys homeschooling, eating good food, and serving children awaiting foster placement with Isaiah 117 House.
Jessica Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Jessica Smith obtained her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. During Jessica’s 14 years of experience, she has delivered services spanning across a variety of settings including private practice, school-based, inpatient medical, outpatient rehabilitation, and home-based rehabilitation settings.
Her extensive training spans early intervention (0-3 years), medically fragile children and adults, swallowing, emerging literacy (preschool), and literacy (school age). Jessica has undergone additional training in Spell-Links, which uses a speech-to-print approach to achieve effective reading and writing.
Her passion for helping patients and their families thrive through adversity has driven an ongoing pursuit of resources and strategies to help her clients unlock their full potential and thrive in life.
Jessica and her husband Rodney, have three daughters, Cora, Amelia, and Sophia, ages 9, 7, and 5. As a family, they serve as pillars at their community of faith, Antioch Community Church, and enjoy traveling, camping, cooking/baking, gardening, and biking.
Elizabeth Tullis, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Elizabeth, a proud Baylor Bear, graduated with a Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology in 1994. Since then, she's been a champion for big and small voices, working with clients to reach their greatest potential in healthcare, private practice, and public school settings.
When not fine-tuning communication, Elizabeth finds joy in admiring flowers & birds, painting pictures, and sharing laughter with family and friends. Skipper, her mischievous canine companion, adds a flare of chaos to otherwise ordinary days.
Kristina Maqueda, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kristina graduated from Baylor University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders. After graduation, she worked as an SLP-A in pediatric home health for three and a half years, where she gained valuable experience serving children and their families in their everyday environments.
In 2023, she returned to Baylor to earn her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. During her training, she worked with individuals across the lifespan in both pediatric home health and outpatient rehabilitation settings. She especially enjoys building meaningful connections with families, discovering each child’s unique strengths and interests, and encouraging growth through play and creativity.
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Kristina spent her foundational years as a missionary kid in Nepal for 13 years but is now grateful to call Waco home. She and her husband, Chase, recently welcomed their first baby boy, Levi. When she’s not working, Kristina enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her dog, crocheting, and getting lost in a good book.
Michaela Lusty, MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Michaela is an Occupational Therapist with over 7 years experience working with children in outpatient pediatrics. She uses play-based therapy to help children build confidence, functional skills, and success in their everyday routines. She earned her degrees from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Abilene Christian University.
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She especially enjoys working with children on feeding, sensory processing, and reflex integration, and partners closely with families to support growth at home and beyond.
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Outside of the clinic, Michaela loves spending time with her children, Lola and Waylon, being outdoors, fishing, staying active, and attending church. She feels honored to be part of your child’s therapy journey.
Lindsay Mastin, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lindsay earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Baylor University.
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She previously worked in public schools and has experience helping children ages 2 to 19 with a variety of communication disorders. She loves incorporating the child’s interest to help build connection and encourage communication in a way that best meets the needs for the child, including AAC and sign language.
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Lindsay currently holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a Texas Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. She enjoys spending her free time with her dog Piper, reading, playing piano, sewing, and crocheting.
Kenedy Spencer
Office Assistant
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Kenedy is a senior at Tarleton State University pursuing a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and plans to work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. She enjoys making a difference in the lives of children and is passionate about supporting their growth and development.
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Outside of work and school, Kenedy enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs, as well as reading. She is excited to continue growing in the field and looks forward to being part of each client’s communication journey.
Lacee Larance
Office Assistant
Hi, my name is Lacee Larance. I graduated from Clifton High school in 2018. I love being outside and going on hikes. I love spending my free time with my friends and family and making memories with my nephew. I spend as much time as I can reading and just enjoying life as much as possible!
Kim Smith
Office Assistant
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Hi, my name is Kim Smith. I am a Waco native and a Baylor graduate with a background in education. I currently serve as an office assistant at the clinic and enjoy supporting both our clients and team. I am also the owner of Spray Tans 2 U and the mom of three grown daughters. In my free time I love reading, practicing Yoga, and spending time with family and friends.