About Us

At Function First Speech Therapy, we are dedicated to helping individuals with traumatic brain injuries and developmental disabilities regain their communication and cognitive skills. Our mission is to support our clients in achieving their highest potential through personalized, functional therapy that focuses on meaningful activities and community reintegration.

Our Approach:

  • Personalized Care: We tailor our sessions to meet the unique needs and interests of each client, ensuring that our interventions are both effective and enjoyable.

  • Functional Therapy: We emphasize real-world skills and activities that our clients find meaningful, enabling them to apply what they learn in therapy to their daily lives.

  • Community Reintegration: Our goal is to help clients successfully reintegrate into their communities, whether that means returning to work, school, or participating in social activities.

Our Team: Our team of experienced speech-language pathologists and cognitive therapists is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of our clients. We bring a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to every session, striving to create a supportive and empowering environment for all.

Our Services:

  • Speech and language therapy

  • Cognitive rehabilitation

  • Social communication skills

  • Functional therapy activities

  • Community reintegration programs

Join us at Function First Speech Therapy, where we believe in putting function first and helping our clients achieve meaningful progress every step of the way.

Meet our founder, Mynia Castellano, an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist and Certified Brain Injury Specialist. Mynia graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with her Master’s Degree in 2022, where she discovered her passion for functional, community based therapy.