About Us
Owner - Lauren Stalte M.S. CCC-SLP
Little Bean Speech, PLLC is owned and operated by Lauren Stalte, a Speech Language Pathologist. She has both an Undergraduate Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology and Master of Science Degree from Bloomsburg University. Completing her Clinical Fellowship Year in Abington Memorial Hospital. She received her Clinical Competency Certificate in May of 2006 from the American Speech and Language Hearing Association. She is vital stim certified and Prompt Trained to treat Apraxia.
She has been treating clients since she graduated in 2005. Initially working with the adult population in acute and long term care settings to address cognition, language and swallowing. Establishing a strong medical background with Aphasia, Dysphagia, Dementia and Stroke Care. After having a son of her own, she transitioned to pediatric speech therapy addressing speech, language and feeding disorders. Completing therapy in the home and in the preschool/daycare environment. She has focused on feeding therapy for over 10 years, after having experience from a cleft effected son. Her medical based experience and learning of sensory aspects of feeding have strengthened her understanding of the various aspects of feeding. Addressing the unique needs of young children to foster growth and development. She still continues to treat pediatric speech, language, articulation and pragmatic therapy using family centered, play based therapy strategies while carrying her vision to use family centered education and collaboration to support children. She has worked to support child with preschool IEPs in developmental day programs across wake county, expanding her experience with Apraxia, Down syndrome, Tracheostomy, Autism, Cleft lip/palate, Articulation/Phonological Delay and Developmental Delay. Developing skills to dynamically support children with all types of AAC modalities. She also enjoys support her team at Little Bean Speech to develop collaborative treatment programs and building skill sets to effectively support each family within her private practice. Most of all, she loves what she does and looks forward to building relationships the new families every day!
Certifications
Lauren completed training for PROMPT, by the PROMPT Institute in January of 2017. This type of therapy addresses a variety of speech production disorders including Apraxia, Motor Speech Development and Articulation. Using touch and cognitive-lingustic approaches.
Lauren became VitalStim certified in 2007 to address Clinical Swallow function. This therapy address oral and pharyngeal stage dysphagia.
Speech Pathologist - Elizabeth Bashaw M.S. CCC-SLP
Elizabeth earned a Bachelor's degree in Childhood Education from State University of New York at Brockport and a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Nazareth College. She holds a New York State Teaching Certificate in Speech and Language Disabilities and Grades 1–6, as well as a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She has been a speech pathologist for nine years and has been with Little Bean Speech for seven of those years.
As a speech-language pathologist, she has experience working with children of all ages, recently with a primary focus on infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children (birth to 5 years). Her professional experience spans a variety of settings, including clinics, homes, daycares, and schools. She has collaborated closely with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to support children's communication development and educational success.
In addition, she has experience participating in and contributing to Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, helping to develop and implement appropriate services and supports to meet each student's unique needs.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her two daughters!
Speech Pathologist - Colleen Monsees M.S. CCC-SLP
I received my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Marywood University, completed my clinical fellowship year at Thom Springfield Infant and Toddler Services in Massachusetts, and received my Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in July 2013.
I am licensed in North Carolina and have 14 years of experience in the field, including the last 5 years with Little Bean Speech. Throughout my career, I have worked in various settings to meet family needs, including homes, daycares, community locations, and via telehealth. I have also supported families during doctor's appointments and school IEP meetings. Recently, my role at Little Bean Speech has expanded to include servicing children with IEPs alongside my private clients.
My clinical experience includes working within multidisciplinary teams to complete speech, language, and feeding evaluations. I regularly write plans of care and IEPs, collaborating with families to establish goals and outcomes. I have worked with a wide range of communication needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, receptive and expressive delays, fluency, and articulation.
My time in the field has reinforced the importance of partnering closely with families through a play-based model. I am very excited for this opportunity to continue empowering families and helping children find their voice.
Speech Pathologist - Jennie Errichetti M.S. CCC-SLP
I hold both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science degree from Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland. With 23 years of experience, I have developed extensive expertise working with children who present with a wide range of communication and learning needs, including articulation and phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, social-pragmatic difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, auditory processing challenges, learning disabilities, dyslexia, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, and fluency disorders. I am also experienced in providing speech-language teletherapy services and utilizing a variety of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
I am currently licensed and hold educator certifications to practice speech-language pathology in North Carolina. I hold my Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and am a current member of the North Carolina Speech, Hearing and Language Association (NCSHLA).
In addition to working with school-age children, I work with several toddlers and preschool-aged children to support the development of their early intervention skills and communication abilities. I am passionate about helping young children build a strong foundation for speech, language, and social communication.
As both a speech-language pathologist and a mother, I have a deep appreciation for the importance of individualized support, meaningful connections, and effective communication. My personal and professional experiences have strengthened my understanding of the unique needs of children and families and continue to shape my approach to therapy. I am passionate about teaching, communication, and building positive relationships, and I am committed to helping each child develop the skills and confidence needed to communicate and learn in their own unique way.
Speech Pathologist - Lauren Fulkerson Olsen M.S. CCC-SLP
Lauren received her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Hispanic Studies from East Carolina University in 2021, and a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from North Carolina Central University in 2023. She is licensed in NC and also holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association. Throughout graduate school, she had the privilege of working with ASD, apraxia, articulation/phonology disorders and delays, down syndrome, expressive/receptive language disorders and delays, and fluency/stuttering disorders within the pediatric population. She also gained experience working with many Spanish-English bilingual children and their families throughout her time as a student in bilingual clinics, and as a clinical fellow in the schools.
She completed her clinical fellowship year at an elementary school in the town of Burgaw, NC, which gave her experience in special education processes, school-based speech therapy, and IEP meetings. Lauren's passions and interests in the field of SLP are within the pediatric population through early intervention and play-based therapy to promote communication. She also loves working with dual-language development and Spanish-English bilingual populations, facilitating both languages and creating meaningful and professional relationships with parents/caregivers throughout the therapy process.
Speech Pathologist - Brenna Steiskal M.S. CCC-SLP
Brenna earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a minor in Applied Behavioral Analysis & Intellectual Disabilities, from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2021. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at North Carolina Central University in 2023.
She has clinical experience supporting children with a wide range of needs, including expressive and receptive language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, apraxia of speech, auditory processing disorder, fluency disorders, developmental delays, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Brenna has worked in early intervention, public school settings, and multidisciplinary private practice, collaborating closely with families and other professionals. She has additional experience with gestalt language processing, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and oral motor therapy.
Brenna was inspired to pursue a career in speech-language pathology after witnessing the meaningful impact early intervention had on her younger brother. She is passionate about providing fun, uplifting, play-based, and evidence-based therapy for children of all ages and diagnoses. Brenna is committed to fostering supportive, nurturing relationships with her clients and their caregivers to create a positive and encouraging learning environment.
Speech Pathologist - Jenna Hodgins M.Ed. CCC-SLP
Jenna earned her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Georgia State University. In 2001, she earned the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Professionally, Jenna has had the privilege of serving children with communication needs in public schools, daycare settings, and private practice.
Although a native of NC, Jenna has lived in Georgia (12 years), Sweden (one year), the US Territory of Guam (eleven years) and traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia. These experiences have given her a global perspective of family cultures and traditions, first-hand experience in communication challenges, and a deep appreciation for the process of language-learning. During her time on Guam Jenna was licensed with the Guam Board of Allied Health Professionals beginning in 2020 and owned a private practice for speech therapy services until her family relocated to NC in 2025. Outside of work, Jenna enjoys hunting for bargains at yard sales and thrift stores, browsing the shelves of bookstores and libraries, and completing small but meaningful home improvement projects with her husband of 30 years.
Occupational Therapist - Wendy Robertson M.S. OTR/L
Wendy is an occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience. She graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a master's in occupational therapy. She has worked in a variety of settings including acute care rehab, long term care, and mental health. For most of her career she worked with Wake County Public School system where she served students from preschool to high school. There she provided evaluation and occupational therapy treatment for students with differences such as autism, emotional/behavioral difficulties, developmental delay, and physical disabilities. Currently, Wendy is enjoying working with preschool students and their families at White Plains Children's Center. Wendy also enjoys the beach and spending time with her family, especially her 2-year-old grandson!
Operations and Administrative Coordinator - Valerie Contreras
I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the billing and admin team at Little Bean Speech, working alongside an exceptional team of therapists and professionals. I graduated from the University of Mount Olive with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. With a strong background in Montessori education, Early intervention, and Special education, I have gained over 18 years of experience working with children and families. My passion for assisting others, creating efficient systems, and organization has facilitated a smooth transition into the billing realm. With solid experience in billing insurance providers like BCBS, Aetna, Medicaid, and United Healthcare, I find great satisfaction in ensuring smooth operations that ultimately benefit our clients and their families. I live in Cary with my husband and two children. I love exploring our local community, traveling to new places, starting home decorating projects, and embracing new experiences!
