Meet Your Speech Therapist

Malikaa Matthews Long, M.S., CCC-SLP

Hi, I’m Malikaa! I’m a pediatric speech language pathologist with experience working with children and families in many different settings; schools, daycares, ABA clinics, home health, outpatient clinics, and even through telehealth, serving hundreds of Baltimore families. Before becoming aSpeech Therapist (SLP), I worked as former Registered Behavior Technician with autism expertise in schools and at home, which gave me a strong foundation in understanding and supporting children with unique developmental needs.

I believe kids learn best when they feel connected and are having fun. That’s why my sessions are play-based, engaging, and tailored to your child’s unique strengths and interests, which is proven effective especially for late talkers. I also make sure therapy is family-centered, so you feel supported and can use strategies at home in ways that fit naturally into your daily life.

Some fun facts about me are that I’m a mom of 2 little girls, and spending time with my family is my favorite thing to do. We have 3 pets: 2 cats, and 1 dog, who get along surprisingly well. I also enjoy being outdoors and traveling to state and national parks.

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Maryland

• Certified by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

• Specialized training in autism and developmental delays