Team

Brittany Edyburn, M.A. CCC-SLP

Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist

Brittany is a speech-language pathologist who was born and raised in Southern California. She attended University of California, Santa Barbara to earn her bachelor’s degree in Communication and Psychology and later received her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at San Diego State University. Brittany decided to be closer to her family and relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina.

Brittany is passionate about traveling and she wishes to continue to learn about the diversity of different cultures. In her work she hopes to bring the power of connecting to the world with communication to individuals that have difficulty doing so for a variety of reasons. Her desire to help many children find their voices led her to open her practice, Junebug Speech and Language Therapy, PLLC.

She enjoys working in a variety of settings with a variety of age groups; however, her passion is working with pediatrics with a specialty in speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology, apraxia). She has extensive experience with several disabilities, such as autism, Down syndrome, developmental delay, intellectual disability, receptive/expressive language disorders, speech sound disorders, stuttering, and more. She also has learned and gained experience in behavioral strategies as well as sensory strategies for children with those needs. She believes working with families and supporting the child’s environment is the key to success in addressing communication needs of young children. She applies Neurodiversity affirming practices with her clients and her team. Brittany is continuously keeping current with research and never stops learning!

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, doing mixed media art, spending time at the beach, and going to yoga

Ashlie Tilley

Billing and Referral Coordinator

Ashlie grew up in the small town of Pleasant Garden, NC. After attending Liberty University she came home and began her career in medical billing. With a strong background in private practice billing for speech and occupational therapy, as well as outpatient surgery she is passionate about helping families navigate the often-confusing world of insurance benefits. She prides herself on making the billing process easier to understand and less stressful for the people she serves.

Taylor Dawsey, M.S. CCC-SLP

Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist

Taylor grew up in Greenville, South Carolina and moved to Raleigh after she received her dual Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Spanish from Coastal Carolina University in 2019. She received her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from North Carolina Central University in 2022. Prior to receiving her Master’s degree she worked as a Registered Behavior Technician and developed a huge love for learning about behavior analysis as well as working with children diagnosed with Autism. Taylor is a certified member of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice speech language pathology (SLP) in the state of North Carolina. She takes pride in being a Bilingual SLP and is proud to be able to also provide services to Spanish speaking clients. Taylor’s clinical experience includes treating and evaluating individuals with phonological disorders, articulation disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, apraxia, social pragmatic communication disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has a special place in her heart for treating articulation/phonological disorders and is always coming up with creative therapy activities to make therapy fun and engaging! She also enjoys working with the early intervention population and one of her favorite memories is when she heard a client say their very first word. She knows that family involvement is very important and likes to involve the family in sessions and provide in home techniques to help the progress and generalization of skills. Her favorite mantra is “poco a poco” or “little by little” because she believes that the small successes are just as important as the milestones. Outside of work, she loves traveling, college football, being outside with her dog, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Marianna Rodriguez, M.S. CCC-SLP

Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist

Marianna is a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) speech-language pathologist. She attended East Carolina University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies in 2019. She later earned her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from North Carolina Central University in 2022. Marianna is licensed to practice Speech Language Pathology (SLP) in the state of North Carolina and is a certified member of American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). She has prior experience evaluating and treating children with a wide variety of needs including articulation disorders, phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, social pragmatic disorders, and autism disorder. She also has experienced a variety of settings including in-homes, daycares, schools, and private practice clinics. She loves using a play-based approach to allow the child to find comfort during sessions and build rapport. She enjoys working with the early intervention population and her goal for all clients and their families is to be part of their journey in developing and growing the necessary speech and language skills to grow and succeed in life. Coming from a hispanic family/ background, she truly finds passion in working with those in the Spanish-speaking community to help bridge the gap. She is excited to get to know your little one and build a relationship with your family! In her personal life, she loves traveling, going to the beach, binge watching netflix shows, learning new things, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and loved ones.