Tara McPhedran

Speech Language Pathologist

About Tara

I am a speech-language pathologist originally from Calgary, AB. I have a bachelor of arts in Linguistics from the University of Calgary and received my Masters at the University of Alberta. I’ve grown up wanting to work as a speech language pathologist and have a strong passion and interest in supporting individuals with a variety of communication needs.

I began my career at a school specializing in supporting children with complex communication needs and started working in private practice with a variety of clients. I believe in a play-based therapy approach and use my clients strengths and interests in sessions to promote growth and build positive relationships. I focus on including parents/guardians in sessions to help families gain confidence and skills needed to continue to support their child at home.

I am passionate about supporting clients with a wide range of needs from speech sounds, motor speech, language delays/disorders, and/or alternative communication.

Tara’s Services

All of our clinicians offer a free consultation prior to booking.

  • An informal assessment provides a flexible, play-based approach to gain insights into your child’s communication skills and identify areas for support.

  • A comprehensive evaluation that uses standardized tools to assess speech, language, and communication skills, guiding tailored intervention strategies.

  • An evaluation to identify any speech sound concerns and determine if further assessment or intervention is needed.

  • Specialized assessments to evaluate motor speech challenges, literacy development, communication skills, or social language use, ensuring individualized support.

  • Our in-clinic sessions offer hands-on, personalized therapy to address specific challenges and help improve skills for daily living in a focused, supportive environment.In-clinic sessions provide focused, one-on-one support to help your child improve communication skills in a structured and nurturing environment.

  • Therapy sessions in daycare or school settings support your child’s communication development in real-world environments where they learn and play.

Meet The Team