About Us

Mission

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Westside Therapy Associates specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric communication disorders, from birth to young adulthood. As one of only a handful of private therapy clinics in Hendricks County, we work hard to offer state-of-the-art neurodiversity-affirming and evidence-based therapy approaches to our clients.

We use the DIR model, an alternative to compliance-based therapy, which is family-centered and focuses on developing deep relationships through identifying each individual's developmental level and acknowledging their unique needs and differences.

We also focus on empowering caregivers and families to be strong advocates for their children. Our goal is to help each client reach their greatest potential through a strengths-based approach. Every individual, no matter the challenges they face, deserves the opportunity to learn and grow and become.

Westside Therapy Associates is a women-owned and operated!

Meet the Team

Owner-Speech Language Pathologist

Valyne Anderson

Throughout her two decade career, Valyne has worked with children in homes, clinics, schools, and most recently the telepractice setting. She received a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from Brigham Young University (Go Cougars!) and is certified nationally through ASHA. Specializing in pediatrics, she enjoys working with children of all ages. She currently lives in Avon, Indiana but has lived in several states from the East to West Coast. When she is not working, she loves to hike, watch movies and play games with her family.

Valyne has expansive experience working with communication disorders including expressive and receptive language delay, articulation, auditory processing, pragmatic language, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Autism, and ADHD. She is currently completing a certification course to be the only DIR Floortime certified therapist in the Indianapolis area. She feels strongly that families in Hendricks County should have access to quality therapy services in a convenient location.

Speech Language Pathologist

Hannah Guy

Hannah earned her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Purdue University and grew up in the Indianapolis area, where she continues to live and loves being part of the community. She especially enjoys working in pediatrics and has spent the past several years working in the school system, supporting children with a wide range of communication needs. Hannah has a special interest in early language development and speech sound disorders and loves making therapy fun, playful, and engaging.

Building strong connections with her clients and families is one of her favorite parts of the job. Outside of work, Hannah loves spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, watching football and basketball, and learning new things, including teaching her dog lots of new tricks.

Therapy Dog

Zip

Zip is an 11 year old Standard Poodle. He is a certified therapy dog and volunteers with Paws & Think. Hugs, pets and treats are his favorite things. He adds a calming presence where ever he goes.