Kristin Bruning
M.S., SLP-CCC
I like to say that my gift is in speech therapy. I truly have a passion for this field and believe that my purpose is to help people communicate.
I graduated from the University of Redlands in 2006 with a master’s degree in Communicative Disorders. I completed my undergraduate work at California State University of Fullerton. I have an Administrative Credential which I earned from National University. My background includes a comprehensive knowledge of early childhood developmental norms and techniques to achieve functional and developmentally appropriate goals for each unique client.
It is gratifying to have had the privilege of providing therapy to people of all ages and make a difference in their lives.
Maya Thomas
M.S., SLP-CFY
Speech-language pathologist, working to study and treat pediatric and adult populations with speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Throughout my career, I have learned how to think from a patient perspective as well as a clinician. I have maximized clinical experiences in a personal lens allowing me to form stellar patient-clinician relations.
I am committed to analyzing different conditions to help advance strategic objectives and participate in models that prioritize patient care.
Laura Lester
M.S., SLP-CCC
With nearly two decades of clinical experience, I continue to have a deep love for the field of speech pathology and a genuine passion for working with students who exhibit struggles in their social communication skills.
As a mother of two sons, I enjoy watching them compete on their respective travel basketball teams. In the same manner in which I support my children in their endeavors, I will support your child in assisting them to become the best version of themselves through patience, compassion and through the use of tools that I have accumulated over my career.
Courtney Wilson
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Hanh Nguyen
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Daniel Guirao
M.S., Occupational Therapist
Suzanne Swezae
Licensed Educational Psychologist
I have been a practicing School Psychologist since 2007, with a Bachelor's Degree from UCSB and a Master's of Science in School Psychology from CSUDH. I love being a school psychologist because it allows me to make a meaningful impact on students' lives through providing them and their parents with the information that can explain how they learn best.
Evaluating students gives me the opportunity to understand their unique strengths and challenges, helping them reach their full potential. As a Licensed Educational Psychologist, every day can bring new opportunities to advocate for students and contribute to their success in school.
Stacy Mills
Office Manager
The Therapy Lab of OC is the leading speech therapy provider based in Huntington Beach, Ca. We expertly evaluate, diagnose, and treat children and adults with speech, language, social-communication, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders. Our clinic is owned and operated by a Speech-Language Pathologist, Kristin Bruning, M.S., SLP-CCC who has had the great pleasure of working in the field for nearly two decades. Our experienced team includes licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants who provide speech therapy using evidence-based therapy techniques. We take great pride in creating an environment where we support each of our clients and their families. Our team approach includes whole family training to assist with the generalization of skills taught in the clinic. We take great pride in offering the highest quality speech therapy. We are currently accepting private pay clients only. As a courtesy to our clients with insurance, we would be happy to generate a super bill for reimbursement.
Our mission at the Therapy Lab of OC is to provide exceptional and highly individualized speech therapy by licensed therapists in a loving environment. We advocate for our clients with communication disorders and their families by empowering, educating, and providing them with the highest level of professional care. We truly believe that everyone deserves to have a voice and we have expert clinicians who allow us to facilitate communication for each of our clients.
1- Call today for a complementary consult
2- Schedule evaluation
3- Develop individual goals
4- Begin speech therapy
“My son had an extreme speech delay. Mrs. Bruning helped my son make his first coherent attempt at a word in 3 weeks, when a year and a half of other speech therapists made no progress. Because of Mrs. Bruning, my son was able to enter kindergarten on time. How behind my son was made me heartbroken and left me feeling helpless. Not only did Mrs. Bruning teach my son, she also took time out of her day to help my son after he graduated from speech therapy. On multiple occasions we called her to help my son with pronouncing words. My sons progress in life has been forever credited to Mrs. Bruning’s work with him.”
