Our Story
Teresa Newmark, M.A., CCC-SLP
Founder, Speech-Language Pathologist, Feeding Specialist
SF Speech Therapy is a therapist-owned practice!
Teresa Newmark founded SF Speech Therapy over a decade ago with the goal of providing personalized therapy to guide children and their families on the journey to becoming successful communicators. As a therapist and business owner, Teresa focuses on making sure that children can succeed through access to high-quality, individualized, one-on-one, collaborative care. As a classically trained singer, Teresa entered the field of speech pathology with a particular interest in voice disorders and has spent the past 20 years specializing in the treatment of feeding, voice, apraxia, and speech sound disorders. She is also passionate about providing early intervention services to give children the best possible start in life!
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Teresa received her bachelor's degree in International Relations and Music from the University of Notre Dame and her master's degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from San Diego State University. She holds her certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and a license in Speech-Language Pathology from the state of California.
Teresa lives in San Francisco with her husband and teenage daughter. In her spare time, she sings with Musae, attends yoga classes, plays mahjong, and is a commited member of several book clubs.
Meet Our Team
Our highly trained speech therapists share a passion for helping children find their voices in the world! We meet weekly to discuss best clinical practices and share what we have learned from the latest research and certification programs. Together, we have advanced training and certifications in:
​The SOS Approach to Feeding • LAMP Words for Life • PROMPT Therapy • DTTC for Childhood Apraxia of Speech • TD Snap • Talk Tools • Hanen's It Takes Two to Talk Program • Hanen's More Than Words Program • Gestalt Language Processing • Play Based Learning • Pediatric Dysphagia • & more!
Shannon Jose, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Shannon earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish from San Francisco State University and holds a master's degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from University of Colorado at Boulder. Her areas of interest include neurodiversity affirming practices, AAC, early intervention, gestalt language processing, and bilingual language. Shannon aims to create a warm, trusting environment for families and children to reach their communication goals. In her practice she hopes to uphold her values of cultural humility, empathy, and evidence-based practice. In her spare time, Shannon likes going on hikes in the Bay Area with her dog, cooking and baking, doing yoga, and enjoying movies or Broadway shows with friends and family.
Lily Bailey, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lily received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from San Francisco State University. Her areas of interest include articulation/ phonology, expressive/ receptive language, early intervention, childhood apraxia of speech, and feeding. Lily’s approach to therapy is neurodiversity affirming, and child centered. She is passionate about creating fun and engaging sessions that support confidence, connection, and communication. She values caregiver collaboration and strives to support each child’s unique strengths, needs, and learning style. In her free time, Lily enjoys hiking, exploring the Bay Area, and trying new coffee shops.
Alina Solomon, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Alina holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in Communicative Disorders from San Francisco State University. Alina’s approach to therapy is child—led and sensitive to the child’s interests and needs. She loves working in the child's natural environment and meeting the child where they are that day physically and emotionally. Alina specializes in early intervention, bilingualism, and receptive/expressive language for school-age children. She is fluent in Russian, an avid cook, and a black belt in Hapkido, a Korean form of martial arts. Alina lives in San Francisco with her husband and two children. She has worked with SF Speech Therapy since 2015 and currently works with the practice part time.
Paige McFarlane, M.S., CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Paige earned her bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders and Sciences and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a minor in Deaf Education from San José State University. Her clinical interests include augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), early intervention, and Gestalt Language Processing (GLP). Paige utilizes a play-based approach that emphasizes modeling without pressure. She strives to make therapy engaging by incorporating each client’s individual interests, creating activities that are both meaningful and motivating. She is passionate about supporting multimodal communication, including signs (ASL), AAC, vocalizations, and gestures, and works closely with families to identify strategies that best support each child. In her free time, Paige enjoys hiking, baking sourdough, practicing yoga, and watching anime.
Alyssa Litonjua, M.S., CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Alyssa earned her bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from California State University, Long Beach, and her master's degree in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences from San Francisco State University. Alyssa strives to build meaningful connections with every individual she encounters. She is passionate about promoting inclusivity and equity while honoring each child’s unique communication styles, strengths, and culture. Alyssa brings a fun, energetic, and empathetic approach to her work while building confidence in every child and family. Her areas of interest include Early Intervention (EI), Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC), Articulation/Phonology, Gestalt Language Processing (GLP), Social Pragmatics, and Feeding. She is especially interested in the brain–body connection across development. Outside of work, Alyssa has a strong passion for dance and has trained and competed as a Tahitian dancer. She also enjoys junk journaling, listening to live music, and cooking meals with friends and family.
Kathryn Barletta, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kathryn received her bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Hearing Sciences at Loyola University Maryland and her master’s degree in Communication Disorders: Speech Language Pathology at Adelphi University. Her areas of interest include early intervention, augmentative alternative communication (AAC), expressive and receptive language, social pragmatics, articulation/phonology, and working with neurodiverse populations. Kathryn focuses on using a child-centered approach, team collaboration, and fostering positive relationships with both children and their families to promote success in all environments. Having moved here from the east coast, Kathryn enjoys exploring the Bay Area in her free time as well as doing yoga, being outdoors, Broadway, and spending time with family and friends.
Sherry Beall
Billing and Scheduling Specialist
Sherry graduated from Bryman Medical Academy to become a medical assistant. She started her career working in nursing homes. She worked with a radiologist and became an x-ray tech. Sherry was promoted to Client Services Coordinator, where she worked closely with Indiana Fire Department, Indiana Police Department, & the Indiana Fish and wildlife. She was responsible for scheduling all physicals for each employee, back to duty exams, and she tracked all immunizations for those Departments. Following a move to Florida, Sherry began supporting speech therapy offices. She currently supports SF Speech Therapy by answering phone calls, scheduling clients, and billing. Sherry and her husband have two children and 4 grandchildren. She enjoys watching all the reality shows on Bravo TV and hanging with her husband of 35 years and her grandkids.
