Terapia bilingüe de Southshore, Inc.
Office: 813-296-7122
Fax: 813-303-1074
707 W Lake Drive, Wimauma, FL 33598
Meet The Team
Luz E. Gaona
M.S., CCC-SLP
Luz Gaona, M.S., CCC-SLP, is the founder of Southshore Bilingual Therapy, Inc. She is a bilingual speech-language pathologist and owner of Southshore Bilingual Therapy, Inc. She received her master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Florida State University. Luz has provided speech and language therapy in a variety of settings including in-home, pre-school, daycare, public school, senior living facilities and hospital outpatient clinic. Her clinical decisions are rooted in evidence-based practice and she believes in looking at the whole child when tailoring goals to the individual child. Luz has received training in PROMPT level 1 Trained, D.I.R. Floortime® and Myofascial Release.
Ashley Jones
Tech Lead
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Anacarolina Berben
SLP-A, B.S.
Anacarolina Berben, SLPA. is a bilingual pediatric speech language pathologist assistant at Southshore Bilingual Therapy, Inc. She acquired her bachelor's in Health Sciences with a concentration in biomedical sciences from the University of South Florida. Anacarolina was inspired by the field of speech pathology after experiencing the positive impact her brother’s speech pathologist made in his life. Her goal is to provide children with tools for better enrichment and success in life. Anacarolina enjoys Pilates, indulging in gluten-free snacks, and spending time with family and friends during her free time
Eunice E. Gutierrez
B.A., SLPA
Eunice E. Gutierrez, B.A. SLPA is a pediatric speech-language pathology assistant at Southshore Bilingual Therapy, Inc. Eunice is a first-generation college graduate who earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of South Florida. She initiated her career in speech-language therapy at a private school setting working with autistic children with a variation of speech-language disorders. Eunice is an advocate for the bilingual and underrepresented population in speech-language therapy. She has presented in FL-ASHA advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of speech-language pathology. Eunice is passionate about the evidence-based practice that bilingualism does not cause a speech-language delay. Eunice enjoys spending time outdoors kayaking, watching sunrises at the beach, spending time with her puppy, and traveling.
Iris Frazier
OTD, OTR/L
Iris Frazier, OTD R/L, is a pediatric occupational therapist at Southshore Bilingual Therapy Inc. She graduated from her Doctorate program at Gannon University located in Ruskin, Florida with a focus on Pediatric Sensory Feeding therapy. She has always had a passion for working with kids and turning work into play. In her free time, Iris enjoys lifting weights, reading, and spending quality time with her dog, Piper.
Jennifer Torres
COTA/ L.
Jennifer graduated from Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood, New York, in 2001, with an Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy. She is registered with the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy since 2001. She has 20+ years of clinical experience in diversified fields, including geriatrics and pediatrics in private clinics, rehab facilities, and home health. This diverse experience has afforded her the knowledge and opportunities to provide Occupational-based interventions for her clients' success to achieve the highest functional independence in their lives. She loves spending time with her family traveling and being outdoors. The beach, the soccer field, and arts and crafts keep her busy in her spare time.
Juliana Galarza-Mercado
COTA/L
Juliana Galarza-Mercado, COTA/L is a bilingual pediatric occupational therapy assistant at Southshore Bilingual Therapy Inc. She acquired her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of South Florida and recently graduated from Keiser University with her Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant. She has always had a passion for working with kids, and her goal is to help each child live meaningful and functional lives and learn skills through play. In her free time, she enjoys photography, reading, hiking, traveling, and going to the beach
Debbie Green
Content Strategist
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Alissa Rose
Product Manager
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