Meet Our Team
Caroline Bowman, Owner
MEd, CCC-Speech-Language Pathologist
Caroline has over 11 years experience in treating both children and adults with speech, language, fluency, voice, feeding and swallowing disorders. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Valdosta State University. She is a member of the American Speech Hearing and Language Association and the American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology. Prior to opening Therapy SPOT in 2007, Caroline practiced in the hospital settings, early intervention programs,...
Lea Lanier, Owner
EdS, CCC-Speech-Language Pathologist
Lea has been a practicing speech-language pathologist since 2001. She received her undergraduate degree from University of Georgia and her master’s degree from Valdosta State University, both in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She has worked in the public school system, as well as hospital and rehab settings, where she provided services to adults and children from preschool through high school for a variety of communication disorders including articulation and phonological disorders, apraxia, fluency, voice, and...
Sarah Rapillard
MS, CCC-Speech-Language Pathologist
Sarah is a Bulloch County native who joined The Therapy SPOT team in July of 2017. She earned her master of science in speech-language pathology from Auburn University. Sarah has experience treating various areas including dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), cleft palate/resonance disorders, articulation and language delays, executive function disorders, cognitive-linguistic deficits, dysarthria, aphasia, and various voice disorders. Sarah is certified to provide Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT). She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the...
Nicole Dodge
MA, CCC-Speech-Language Pathologist
Nicole received her bachelor and master's degrees from the University of Central Florida in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Nicole began clinical work at the University of Central Florida’s Communication Disorders Clinic in the spring of 2013; where she had the opportunity to work with both children and adults. She gained experience working with the geriatric population while working at a Skilled Nursing Facility, and pediatrics while working in both home health care and a private practice. In...
Cecilia Williford
MSOT,OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Cecilia graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Georgia Southern University (GO EAGLES!). She went on to earn her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University. Cecilia currently maintains her National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy and is licensed to practice in the state of Georgia. She also maintains her membership to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) as well at the Georgia Occupational Therapy Association (GOTA). Her clinical experience included...
Olivia Chester
MOT, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Olivia is a Statesboro native who is excited to be a part of the Therapy Spot team. Olivia graduated from Queens University of Charlotte with a Bachelors degree in Psychology in 2013. She then went on to earn her Masters in Occupational therapy from The University of St. Augustine in 2016. She is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Olivia developed a passion for working with children during one of her academic...
Danielle Carey
MS, CCC-Speech-Language Pathologist, Lead Therapist
Danielle Carey, M.S., CCC-SLP, became a licensed speech-language pathologist in 2012, treating patients mainly in hospitals and subacute rehab centers with clinical time spent in the public school and at a private practice treating patients ages 2-80+. She graduated magna cum laude from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders with a minor in child development and family relations. Danielle received her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Old Dominion...
Shelley Eskew
Office Coordinator
Shelley received her degree from Ogeechee Technical College in business administration technology. She enjoys being around children and meeting new people, which is why she loves working at The Therapy SPOT! She also enjoys cooking, spending time with family, and playing with her four year old son. Shelley is great at answering questions regarding insurance, scheduling, organizing, multitasking, and communicating with families and physician offices.
Angel Coughlin
Spanish Interpretor and Liaison
Angel was born and raised in the southwest corner of the island of Borinquen, the native name for Puerto Rico. Angel served in the United States Navy, where she met her husband. Her favorite part of being in the service was learning about many places and cultures as she traveled. Angel has a love of children and served as a children’s pastor in New Mexico, prior to moving to Brooklet, Georgia in 2010. Angel and...
