Rachel Goldman, M.S., CCC-SLP
South Mountain Speech and Feeding is owned and operated by Rachel Goldman, a mom to two girls, and a Maplewood resident for the past 13 years.
Rachel has worked in a variety of professional settings as a licensed speech language pathologist, including hospitals, sub-acute and long-term care facilities, special schools for medically-fragile children, and schools serving students on the Autism Spectrum. After working with children ranging in age from 3-21 and having kids of her own with feeding difficulties from birth, Rachel developed a love for infant and pediatric feeding and sought to build a practice focused on helping parents and caregivers navigate feeding issues, from breast and bottle feeding difficulties, to introducing solids and enjoying family mealtimes.
Rachel received her Bachelor’s degree in Public Communication from American University in Washington, DC. After years of working as a graphic designer and event planner, she returned to school to complete a Masters Degree in Communication Disorders from William Paterson University, where she graduated at the top of her class with a 4.0 GPA.
Rachel is committed to using the most up-to-date clinical approaches and techniques in her therapy. Her commitment to continuing professional development in the field of speech pathology resulted in Rachel being recognized with the prestigious Award of Continuing Education (ACE award) from ASHA’s Continuing Education Board (CEB). Rachel is trained in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and is currently pursuing her Certification in Orofacial Myology. Additionally, she has trained in Tethered Oral Tissues, SOS Approach to Feeding Therapy, Beckman Oral Motor, Sensory-Motor Feeding Therapy, Aquatic Therapy, LAMP, Brain Gym and various other courses in sensory integration, behavior modification and social skill development.