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We believe every child has something incredible inside them waiting to be expressed — sometimes they just need the right support, patience, and guidance to bring it out.
-Lisa, Northern Colorado Speech Language Pathologist.
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At Grounded Expression Therapy, we provide compassionate, child-centered speech therapy services in Northern Colorado designed to help kids communicate confidently and thrive. Our approach blends genuine, heart-centered care with proven, evidence-based speech-language therapy techniques. We take time to truly know each child, celebrate their individuality, and create a safe, encouraging environment where learning to communicate feels fun, engaging, and empowering.
Parents can trust that their child is supported by an experienced pediatric speech-language pathologist who understands childhood development, expressive and receptive language delays, articulation challenges, social communication skills, and the real-life impact of effective speech therapy. Every session is thoughtfully designed to build communication skills that strengthen relationships, improve daily functioning, and enhance emotional well-being.
At Grounded Expression Therapy, progress isn’t just about clearer speech — it’s about confidence, connection, and lifelong growth. We’re proud to support families across Northern Colorado, helping children express themselves fully, connect more deeply with others, and thrive at home, in school, and in the world around them.
Meet our Speech Therapists
Meet Lisa Aitken, M.S., CCC-SLP
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist | Grounded Expression Therapy – Northern Colorado
Lisa Aitken is a passionate and dedicated pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist who believes every child deserves the tools, confidence, and support to express themselves fully. She holds her graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Eastern New Mexico University and has spent years helping children develop stronger communication skills, emotional confidence, and meaningful connections.
Lisa began her career as an in-person school-based SLP, serving multiple school districts and gaining firsthand experience with a wide range of communication needs, learning styles, and developmental challenges. During COVID, she transitioned into remote speech therapy, where she successfully supported students and families through one of the most emotionally and academically challenging times in education. This experience deepened her creativity, flexibility, and ability to connect with children in any setting.
In 2023, Lisa transitioned into private practice and contract-based pediatric speech therapy, where she truly flourished. With a unique understanding of both school systems and what truly works in real-world therapy environments, Lisa brings compassion, evidence-based techniques, and individualized care to every session. She is deeply committed to helping children find their voice, build authentic confidence, and experience success not just in therapy—but in life.
Parents consistently appreciate Lisa’s warmth, patience, deep knowledge, and ability to turn therapy into something kids love. Her strategies do more than improve speech—they create lasting, meaningful change, stronger relationships, and brighter futures.
Today, Lisa proudly serves families across Northern Colorado through Grounded Expression Therapy, helping children communicate with clarity, confidence, and joy.
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