ABOUT The owner

Linda Ernst, MS, CCC-SLP, has 25 years of experience in speech-language pathology. Her primary area of specialty is in pediatric medically-based speech pathology (swallowing, voice, motor speech and cleft palate related issues).

Her work experience includes primary pediatric hospital work, NICU / infant feeding experience, inpatient rehabilitation with both children and adult clients, prior work at a long-term care facility, home care and a school setting.

Linda has published as a co-author in research journals related to the study of pediatric swallowing disorders and presented regionally and nationally. Linda has a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Columbia University and is recognized as an American Speech-Language Hearing Association ACE awardee and prior recipient of the Allied Health Award for Clinical Excellence during her tenure at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Our mission at Strive Therapies KC, LLC: To provide effective, convenient, and affordable speech therapy in a timely manner so you (or your child) can attain your goals to communicate, breathe or swallow better and live your best life! Please contact STRIVE THERAPIES KC for a free consultation to see if we can provide those services for you.