What People Are Saying

 

  • “Margaret is much more than a Speech Therapist- she is a miracle worker. When our son began seeing her at age 4, he could barely string words together, much less have a conversation with anyone. How far he’s come since then! Margaret’s work with him goes beyond just speech and language therapy to developing other critical skills such as emotional regulation, social skills and stress/ anxiety management. Most importantly, Margaret genuinely cares about the kids and their families. In fact, she has become like family to us! Thank you, Margaret!”

    — Jessica B.

  • "Margaret Briggs is one of the kindest people of all time. She helped me with things I didn’t know because of my Autism. We would do fun activities to help me learn and then I would earn reward for giving my best effort. Sometimes we would go for a walk with Dante her service dog, and sometimes we would walk to a little café to sit and drink while chatting. She was always trying to help me with my social skills. She also would play board games with me which was very fun. I always enjoyed my time with Dr. Briggs."

    — Christopher S.

  • "Dr. Briggs has worked with our son from elementary school through high school and into his college years. The social and emotional growth he has displayed over that time frame is remarkable and would not have been possible without Dr. Briggs’ unparalleled skill in bringing out his best qualities while directly addressing his challenges. Dr. Briggs is incredible at what she does and her patients are blessed to have her help."

    --Patrick D. Harder

  • "Margaret has helped our son achieve great success in his speech with very positive results. She has a unique ability to relate to each individual on their level, involving the family in therapy for optimal support. We are extremely grateful for all she has done for our son and family, and we wholeheartedly recommend her. "

    --Jennie H

  • "Dr. Margaret Briggs is the gold standard for Speech Language Pathologists. She was a dynamic professor and treatment innovator. She is a master clinician and a wonderful mentor."

    --Catherine M. Villagran, MA, CCC-SLP

  • "Margaret is a great speech therapist. I enjoyed my sessions with her! She helped me with social thinking and summarizing. We had fun taking Dante for a walk and practicing being social."

    --F.H.H.

  • “We think you're a Rock Star.”

    — The Watson Family

  • "Dr. Briggs expertly balances knowledge and real-time application, helping her clients find and use their unique voice. Her love and passion for her work shine through in all she does, making her one of my go-to, no-brainer referrals."

    --Gwennyth Palafox, Ph.D.

  • As a nationally recognized expert in social communication, I can think of no one better equipped to help young people with ASD navigate the complexities of relationships of all kinds, including dating and romantic connection. As her colleague of over 25 years, I am excited to see Dr. Briggs’ work in this area unfold.

    Diane M. Danis, M.D., M.P.H.
    Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician

  • “My son’s experience with Margaret was instrumental in finding the right tools and in helping him get over the emotional humps of being a person that stutters. He gained so much confidence after his sessions with Margaret and was made to feel that he was not the only one with the struggle. She supports her clients in such a nurturing way. We could not ask for a more caring, dedicated and kind person to work with.”

    --Kerry Lovelock

  • We have had the good fortune of having Dr Margaret Briggs work with our teenage son for the past 4 years. While focused on speech & language issues she also managed to help our son with social thinking, addressing these two important areas with an effective holistic approach. Our son, and we as a family, have benefited greatly from her work and recommend her highly. You won’t be disappointed.

    --Kim & Jenifer Watson

  • We were lucky enough to find Margaret, after working with several therapists who could not figure out how to help our daughter. Margaret is a highly knowledgeable stuttering specialist; with her wonderful dog, Dante, Margaret created a warm, nurturing and relaxing environment to connect with our daughter and teach through play. Over the approximately three years that we saw Margaret on a weekly basis, our daughter was able to build her confidence to share her fears in connection with stuttering, embrace who she is, and take the steps necessary towards speech fluency!

    Svetlana M

  • My journey with Dr. Briggs has spanned decades. First, as her client and now as her colleague. As a clinician Margaret is kind but maintains good boundaries. She connects with and encourages children to try their very best and explains how what they’re working on will benefit them. Margaret creates lasting relationships with families, including my own. As her patient she counseled my mother through every concern and anxiety she had with my communication. She treated me as a unique child and tailored treatment to my individual needs. She reminded my mother to never let anyone treat me as a statistic. Now, three decades later, I have the honor of standing beside Margaret as her colleague and glean from her wealth of knowledge. Margaret helped me find my voice as a child and showed me that what I say is powerful and important. She empowered me and has inspired me to do the same for other children walking a similar path. Margaret is the very best and I am so grateful to have met her.

    Heather Tom
    MS. CCC-SLP
    Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist