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Meet Our Team
Rhonda Rodriguez, M.S., CCC-SLP, COM®️
Owner, Rodriguez Speech and Myofunctional Therapy
Rhonda is from the piney woods of East Texas, where she graduated from Harmony High School in 1987. She is a US Navy veteran and has been an active member of the Denton community with her husband and children for over 25 years. She graduated summa cum laude from Texas Woman’s University with her Bachelor of Science degree in 2002 and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2005.
As a speech-language pathologist, she has worked in public education, private practice, and outpatient rehab for children and adults. She has worked with special populations such as individuals with down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, hearing impairments, Parkinson's Disease, ADHD, TBI, epilepsy disorders, hydrocephalus, and more. She has evaluated and treated a broad range of speech and language disorders including speech sound disorders; apraxia of speech; feeding and swallowing disorders; expressive, receptive, and social language disorders; stuttering; voice; and myofunctional disorders.She is the recipient of 7 ASHA ACE Awards for Excellence in Continuing Education. Areas of focus include sensory-motor feeding issues, orofacial myology, and swallowing. She also has certifications in Hanen It Takes Two To Talk, MDTP for swallowing disorders, AMPCare, and is a Licensed SPEAK OUT!®️ Provider and Certified LSVT provider for patients diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Rhonda has training and experience in listening and spoken language strategies for patients with hearing impairments.
This private practice is a reflection of Rhonda’s personal and professional values. It is her desire to provide quality, knowledgeable and individualized care to each client and their family. Rhonda's largest hope and passion is to meet each individual and family along their journey to help them “find their wings” and reach their full potential.
MAVERICK
Office Greeter
Maverick is a red merle mini Australian Shepard. His rescue date is March 6, 2024 and his birthday is February 6, 2021. His primary job is to greet everyone that comes in the clinic. He loves pets, playing fetch, and just hanging out in therapy to provide laughs and morale support. His absolute favorite thing is treats so he really enjoys demonstrating "not so" proper chewing techniques!
Maverick has a very sweet and sometimes silly disposition. He knows basic commands for sit, stay, down and he like to give high fives, fist bumps and shake. He values advanced training (because treats!) and is working to improve his skills all the time. He attends weekly training sessions and is working on earning his Canine Good Citizen (CGC) award. He will then be working toward his therapy dog certification.
Maverick works part time so he is not always here. That is sometimes disappointing but he needs his rest! If you or your loved one has allergies or a fear of dogs, please let us know and Maverick will keep his distance. Your comfort is priority!
Rachel Johnson
Office Coordinator
Rachel is a Texas native, born and raised in Garland. She is a Texas Woman's University alumna, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, pre-occupational therapy in 2023. Outside of school and work, she prioritizes and enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, being out in nature, and trying out new and fun restaurants throughout the DFW metroplex.
Rachel aspires to provide kindness by being a helpful and gracious individual in the health science field, in her future career.
As the front office coordinator, Rachel has very much enjoyed and appreciated being a member of the Rodriguez Speech & Myofunctional Therapy team since April 2023.