Our Team
Our Team is here to serve your family.
Our therapy is driven by highly researched assessment and therapy techniques. We strive to provide individualized and personalized care in a welcoming environment for each unique child.
Kelsey Ziegler M.S., CCC-SLP
email: kziegler@neighborhoodnd.com
Kelsey recieved her bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders in 2017 and her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology in 2019.
Kelsey brings experience and knowledge working with preschool and school-aged children in the private practice setting & school setting. She has special interests supporting those with Myo-functional Disorders (e.g. tongue thrust swallowing pattern), Language Development, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and Articulation. Kelsey enjoys working with all ages and abilities in the pediatric population.
Kelsey currently provides therapy and support for individuals with a tongue thrust. She has had training in the Myo Mentor program with the Breathe Institute, as well as TalkTools training on Pediatric feeding, mouth function, tethered oral tissues, and lisps. She also has completed the SOS Approach to Feeding for children with feeding difficulties.
Kelsey is also an NLA (Natural Language Acquisition) Trained Clinician, meaning she is trained in assessing and supporting those who are gestalt language processors (i.e. echolalia).
Kelsey holds a current license from the North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Jessica Braunberger M.S., CCC-SLP
email: jbraunberger@neighborhoodnd.com
Jessica received her Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders in 2017 and her Master's degree in Speech Pathology in 2019 from Minot State University.
Jessica has experience working with preschool and school-aged children in both school-based and private practice settings. Her special interests include Early Language Development, Phonological Disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and Feeding Disorders. She is passionate about helping children achieve their goals through meaningful activities and using a family centered approach.
Jessica has specialized training to assess and treat feeding disorders. Her training includes the TalkTools Sensory-Motor Approach and AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Feeding. She is also an NLA (Natural Language Acquisition) Trained Clinician, meaning she is trained in assessing and treating children who are gestalt language processors (i.e., echolalia).
Jessica holds a current license from the North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Mackenzie Bachmeier M.S., CCC-SLP
email: mbachmeier@neighborhoodnd.com
Mackenzie received her bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders in 2014 and her Master's degrees in Speech Language Pathology in 2016.
Mackenzie has a wealth of knowledge and experience working with preschool and school-aged children in the private practice setting and has special interests in supporting those with Auditory Processing Disorder, Fluency Disorders, Language Development, Articulation, and Language Processing difficulties.
Mackenzie currently provides specialized therapy and support for children diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorders and she collaborates closely with Buffalo Model certified Audiologists.
Mackenzie is also an NLA (Natural Language Acquisition) Trained Clinician, meaning she is trained and educated in assessing and supporting those who are gestalt language processors (i.e. echolalia). Child-led therapy is conducted in each therapy session.
Mackenzie holds a current license from the North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).