MEET OUR TEAM
Holly Howard
Owner M.Ed., CCC-SLP |
Holly has 25 years of experience across all ages and settings. In an effort to share her expertise with her community, she launched Southern Speech Pathology Services, LLC in 2019. In 2021, she added OT to her practice and changed the name to Collective Therapy. Holly’s passion for the field of speech pathology has guided her from schools to hospitals to skilled nursing facilities, and her passion knows no age limits. From simple sound impairments to neurologically based deficits, Holly believes in collaboration, communicating with other health team members to ensure optimal care.
Holly has also received three ASHA Awards for Continuing Education, meaning she completed 70 hours of continuing education in a three-year period—three separate times. She is a trained and approved provider for Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding, Tethered Oral Tissues, Beckman Oral Motor, Ampcare ESP, PhoRTE Voice, and the McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program. Holly works diligently to stay educated on evidence-based practices for infants through geriatrics. In addition to her clinical expertise, Holly is a graduate of Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses program, an intensive initiative that equips entrepreneurs with advanced training in leadership, growth strategy, and financial management to strengthen their community impact. She is also a member of ASHA’s SIG 13, which keeps her connected to the latest developments in swallowing and swallowing disorders, as well as the MedSLP Collective, where she collaborates with specialized SLPs across the nation. Holly has been married for 23 years. She and her husband, Autrey, have three grown children. |
Morgan Lindsey
Clinical Director M.Ed., CCC-SLP |
Morgan received her Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University in 2019 and her Master’s degree from Valdosta State University in 2020. She has gained diverse experience working in private clinical practice, school settings, and outpatient/acute hospital environments. Morgan joined the Collective Therapy family in May 2021 and became ASHA-certified as a clinician later that year.
She has specialized training in Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Gestalt Language Processing, and Early Intervention. Morgan is also an ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE) recipient, completing 70 hours of continuing education within a three-year period. Her passion lies in working with the pediatric population, and she finds great joy in watching children blossom as they make progress in therapy In addition to her clinical work, Morgan serves as the Clinical Director at Collective Therapy, where she fine-tunes processes, oversees billing and insurance, and manages the behind-the-scenes clinical operations that allow the team to provide the highest quality care. Outside of her professional life, Morgan is very family-oriented and cherishes spending time with her loved ones. She will marry her fiancé, Matt, in November. |
Becky Daniel
Clinical Manager - Dublin M.A., CCC-SLP |
Becky has been a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist for the past 18 years, with experience in pediatrics, skilled nursing, and acute care settings. She has a special interest in working with children with Autism and in Early Intervention, and she loves that every session brings something new and fun.
In addition to her clinical work, Becky serves as the Clinical Manager of Collective Therapy’s Dublin office, where she oversees human resources, supports employee morale, and manages the day-to-day operations that keep the office running smoothly. Originally from Florida, Becky has called Laurens County home for more than a decade. She and her husband, Ryan, stay busy with their gymnastics- and baseball-loving family. |
Katelyn Scott
Clinical Manager - Cochran M.Ed., CCC-SLP |
Katelyn received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Communication Disorders from Valdosta State University. She has gained experience across a variety of settings, including schools, private practice, home health, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice. Katelyn enjoys working with patients of all ages and takes pride in helping them achieve their treatment goals. She has a passion for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and has recently begun training in pediatric feeding disorders.
In addition to her clinical work, Katelyn serves as the Clinical Manager of Collective Therapy’s Cochran office. She manages all day-to-day operations and uses her strong organizational skills to ensure the success and smooth functioning of the clinic’s second location. Katelyn is married to her husband, Jaron, and together they have a precious baby boy. |
Blair Howard
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Blair graduated from Valdosta State University in 2023 with her Master’s in Education of Communication Sciences and Disorders. She has a passion for working with patients across the lifespan and is currently completing her Clinical Fellowship. During graduate school, Blair was 1 of only 4 students selected from her cohort to work with patients in the inpatient rehabilitation unit at South Georgia Medical Center.
Blair specializes in dysphagia, voice, pediatric feeding disorders, and fluency. She is trained in PhoRTE Voice and MBSImP swallowing and has experience using the SPEAK OUT! Parkinson’s Voice Program, Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI), and surface electromyography (sEMG). Blair is married to her husband, Bailey, and they are excitedly preparing to welcome a baby girl in December. |
Cari Evans
M.Ed., CF-SLP |
Cari holds both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Valdosta State University. She has a true passion for working with children and finds joy in helping them achieve their communication goals. Her clinical interests include Early Intervention, language development, and articulation. Currently completing her Clinical Fellowship year, Cari has gained valuable experience in both school and private practice settings, which has strengthened her skills and versatility as a clinician.
Outside of her professional life, Cari is happily married to her husband, Britt. Together, they enjoy spending quality time with family and friends and are excited to welcome their first child in March 2026. |
Breanna Price
M.Ed., CCC-SLP |
Breanna received her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Valdosta State University in 2021. Her clinical experience includes working in both hospital and skilled nursing facility settings, where she developed a strong foundation in speech-language pathology. She earned her ASHA certification in 2023 and has a particular passion for language development, especially in helping children effectively express their wants and needs.
Outside of her professional work, Breanna is married to her husband, Colby, and enjoys spending quality time with their two fur babies, Poppy and Teddy. |
Laura Owens
M.S., OTR/L |
Laura received her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Child and Family Development from Georgia Southern University in 2017. She went on to earn her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Augusta University in 2019. Laura has experience working with the adult population in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation facilities, but her true passion lies in pediatrics and helping children meet developmental milestones. She is a Board-Certified Occupational Therapist.
Laura’s clinical interests include autonomic nervous system regulation, attention, and behavior. She has specialized training in the Safe and Sound Protocol, Learn Play Thrive, and emotional regulation approaches, which she integrates into her therapy to best support each child’s needs. Laura is married to her husband, Dustin, and they have two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, her cat, and her four dogs. |
Lauren Stevens
M.S., OTR/L |
Lauren received her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Augusta University in 2019. In addition to pediatrics, she has experience in inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and skilled nursing settings. Lauren loves being a part of each child’s growth and progression toward their developmental milestones. Her clinical interests include attention, fine motor skills, visual motor integration, motor planning, and overall developmental progression.
Lauren is married to her husband, Keith, and together they have one son, Baylor. She enjoys spending time with her family and working in her garden. |
Julie Hooks
Office Administrator |
Julie has spent her entire life in Laurens County, and after over 20 years of teaching preschool, she's become a familiar face to many in the community. She's passionate about helping kids grow and learn, and when she's not in the classroom, you’ll find her outdoors tending to her flowers. Julie and her husband, Dan, have two children, Link and Maddie.
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Cassie Jones
Billing and Intake Specialist |
Cassie, a life long resident of Laurens County, loves spending time with her family, including her two sons, Lucas and Johnny, and her husband, Landon. She’s passionate about helping others and enjoys the simple joys of life, like taking care of her chickens and spending time outdoors.
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