
Jenifer M Shockley
Speech-Language Pathologist
43453 PARISH ST SOUTH RIDING VA, 20152About
Dr. Jenifer Shockley is a speech language pathologist practicing in SOUTH RIDING, VA. Dr. Shockley specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Shockley evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Dr. Shockley helps patients make sounds and improve their voices through various methods. Speech language pathologists also work with patients to strengthen muscles used to speak and swallow, and work with individuals and families to help cope with their conditions.
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Nearby Providers
- Mrs. Janet Cartwright-smith CCC-SLP3020 HAMAKER CT FAIRFAX VA 22031
- Diane Marie Grinage M.A., M.S. - CCC/SLP3750 OLD LEE HIGHWAY FAIRFAX VA 22030
- Gillian Robinson-lavigne SLP21728 KINGS CROSSING TER ASHBURN VA 20147
- Daniela Luisa Renfroe6506 LOISDALE RD STE 300 SPRINGFIELD VA 22150
- Ms. Lindsay Miller M.A. CCC-SLP7010 BRADDOCK RD ANNANDALE VA 22003
- Krista Goovaerts M.A., CCC-SLP25478 SCHOOLEY MILL TER CHANTILLY VA 20152
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