MEET OUR B2 KELLER HIVE
Joanna Littler
Owner & Physical Therapist
Joanna has been a pediatric physical therapist for 17 years and has been the owner of Beelieve Pediatric Therapy for the last 7 years. She had a vision for a clinic in DFW that not only helps kids with special needs, but one that recognizes and celebrates all kids’ accomplishments and milestones! She has experience and extensive training in neurodevelopmental treatments, autism, aquatic therapy, CP management, Down syndrome, pediatric equipment, partial weight bearing with gait training, assessment of the high-risk infant, torticollis, functional electrical stimulation, spasticity management, spina bifida and working with children with severe impairments. Joanna is trained and certified in TheraSuit Therapy and is competent in using the Universal Exercise Unit to help children of all ages with neurological impairments. Joanna is passionate about intensive therapy and has found this to be a very effective treatment approach in meeting functional goals in a short period of time.
Joanna and her husband, Rudy, opened Beelieve in January of 2015 and have been enjoying this new adventure helping kids and their families by providing the best all-around care to help each one of them meet their highest potential and bee the best that they can bee. When not at work, Joanna enjoys spending time with Rudy and their two active children, Baylee and Liam. She loves watching the Arkansas Razorbacks, watching Baylee and Liam play sports and act, doing anything outside, traveling, and going out to eat.
Marilu Flores
Therapy Director & Occupational Therapist
Graduated with her Masters in Occupational Therapy from UT Pan American in Edinburg, TX. Since becoming Therapy Director, Marilu has been able to fulfill her passion for assisting families and therapists as we collaborate to help kiddos reach their greatest potential. She loves assisting in all aspects of our client’s care both behind the scenes and directly with the therapists.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
Katelyn Willingham
Occuaptional Therapy Director
Graduated with her Masters of Occupational therapy from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Tx. Before coming to Beelieve, Katelyn worked in Lubbock doing pediatric home health and then in an outpatient pediatric clinic. She has gained wonderful experience working with children with a variety of diagnoses including children diagnosed with autism, developmental delays, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sensory processing, oral/feeding difficulties, and much more! Katelyn loves working in pediatrics and having the privilege to help children become more independent and confident in their everyday lives!
Emerald Fernandez
Occupational Therapist
Emerald graduated with her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and her Bachelor Degree from Baylor University. Emerald has experience working in an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic with children with a variety of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, sensory processing disorders, Down syndrome, oral/feeding difficulties, developmental delays, and more. She is a Certified LAMP Professional and loves to incorporate AAC into her OT sessions. Her favorite part of therapy is incorporating a child's interests into the session and finding creative ways to help them grow in confidence and BEE the best they can BEE!
Alaina Martin
Occupational Therapist
Alaina graduated with her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University after earning her Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Science from Arkansas Tech University. She has experience working with common pediatric diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, and developmental delays. It was during a school-based fieldwork placement that Alaina discovered her passion for pediatrics and fell in love with helping children reach their fullest potential.
SPEECH THERAPISTS
Caitlin Perryman
Speech Therapy Director
Caitlin completed her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center. She has a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is currently serving as the Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association State Advocate for Reimbursement.She specialized in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Apraxia, hearing impairment, language disorders, articulation/phonological processing disorders, fluency disorders, feeding disorders, Rett syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Williams syndrome, Prader-Willie syndrome, Traumatic brain injury and more. She also established and implemented a variety of Augmentative and Alternative communication systems for nonverbal children.
Samantha Klym
Lead Speech Therapist
Graduated with her Master’s in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Texas at Dallas. She has experience with a variety of disabilities and disorders including articulation and receptive/expressive language disorders, fluency, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, cochlear implants and more. Sam loves her job and loves being able to help children communicate their wants and needs!
Claire Sartain
Lead Speech Therapist
Graduated with her master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado. Claire has experience with a variety of disabilities and disorders including fluency, articulation/phonology, receptive/expressive language, auditory processing, hearing impairment, use of augmentative/alternative communication devices, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Down Syndrome. She loves working with kids and helping them reach their full potential!
Bethany Waltman
Speech Therapist/Clinical Education and Development Lead
Graduated with her master’s degree from Texas State University in 2020. Bethany is NLA-Trained to treat Gestalt Language Processors. Bethany has experience with various disabilities and disorders including articulation/phonological disorders, expressive/receptive language, fluency, augmented assistive communication devices, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She loves getting to know each child she works with and finding fun ways to assist functional communication
Morgan Gibson
Speech Therapist
Received her bachelor's and Master's of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at The University of North Texas. Morgan has experience with a variety of disabilities and disorders including: articulation and phonological disorders, expressive/receptive language, fluency, use of augmented assistive communication devices, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and more! She loves serving others through the field of speech-language pathology and helping kiddos reach their full potential!
Abbie Clark
Speech Therapist
Received her undergraduate degree at the University of North Texas in 2018 and her master’s degree at Texas Woman’s University in 2022. After undergrad and throughout grad school, Abbie worked as an SLP-Assistant in home health. Abbie specializes in orofacial myofunctional disorders and prevention. She loves collaborating with other professionals to ensure each kiddo is able to achieve their max potential while also improving their quality of life. She has experience treating children with tongue and lip ties, tongue thrust, oral habits, feeding/swallowing difficulties, articulation/phonological disorders, expressive/receptive language disorders, augmentative and alternative communication devices, and more. Abbie loves working with kiddos and helping them build their confidence while reaching their goals!
Madeline Kime
Speech Therapist
Graduated with her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Texas. Prior to attending graduate school, Madeline worked as a SLP-assistant within the school system serving both general and special education classrooms. She has experience across a variety of different disorders and disabilities including expressive/receptive language delays and disorders, articulation/phonological disorders, autism spectrum disorder, fluency, childhood apraxia of speech, use of AAC devices, and more! Madeline has a great passion for serving the pediatric population. Her favorite part of therapy is getting to create meaningful connections with each of her clients and their families in order to help them grow to their full potential and BEE awesome communicators!
Ari Figueroa
Speech Therapist
Graduated with her Master’s in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Texas at Dallas. She has a variety of clinical experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, social and pragmatic skills, down syndrome, expressive/receptive language disorders, early language intervention, and feeding disorders. She is very excited to build new connections with the patients and empower them to bee the best they can bee as well as collaborating closely with the families. A fun fact about her is that she is a big movie lover and has a sweet cat at home!
Aime Chavez
Speech Therapist
Aime earned her master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of North Texas. She has experience working with individuals across a range of disabilities and disorders, including dysphagia/ feeding disorders, cognitive impairment, fluency disorders, articulation/phonology, receptive and expressive language, use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Aime is passionate about working with children and is dedicated to helping them communicate effectively and reach their full potential.
OFFICE TEAM
Megan Houk
Office Manager
Megan keeps everything running smoothly for both families and staff. She is passionate about creating a welcoming and organized environment where everyone feels supported.
Outside of work, Megan is married and a proud dog mom to her dachshund, Jimmy! She enjoys spending her free time reading and swimming whenever she can.
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Favorite place to eat in DFW- Nanglo
Alyssa Gamez
Office Assistant
Alyssa helps support daily operations and create a welcoming environment for families and staff.
Outside of work, Alyssa is married and comes from a big family, she has three sisters and one brother and is the third of five! She enjoys reading, spending time outdoors (especially camping, hiking, long walks, and bike rides), and making memories with her family. As she’s new to the DFW area, she’s always open to recommendations for places to explore!
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Favorite place to eat in DFW- TBD – Tell her your recommendations!
Samantha Burger
New Patient & Intensive Coordinator
Samantha supports families from the very first step of their journey. As a remote team member, she is dedicated to creating a smooth, welcoming experience for every new patient.
Outside of work, Samantha is married and excitedly expecting her first baby boy! She and her family also have a mini goldendoodle named Wrigley. In her free time, she enjoys going on walks, spending time with family, organizing, and relaxing with her favorite TV shows. Samantha graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Human Development and Family.
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Favorite place to eat in DFW- Cactus Canyon
Monica Ohlman
Billing Manager
Monica supports families and the team behind the scenes to ensure a smooth and efficient billing process.
Outside of work, Monica is married and a proud mom to two sons on the autism spectrum. She also has two beloved dogs at home. In her free time, she enjoys reading and fishing. Monica earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.
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Favorite place to eat in DFW- Coco Shrimp
Lindsay Pierson
Billing Coordinator
Lindsay helps support families and the team by helping keep billing processes running smoothly behind the scenes.
Outside of work, Lindsay is married to her college sweetheart and loves spending time with her family. She is a proud mom to 17-year-old twins, Nate and Lilly, and 12-year-old Ben. Whether she’s cheering on her boys at baseball games, watching her daughter sing, or enjoying a dinner date with her husband, family time is her favorite. She also has a rescue dog named Harley who keeps things fun at home! In her free time, Lindsay enjoys walking her dog and being involved in her church small group. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a degree in Biology.
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Favorite place to eat in DFW- Mi Cocina
Chelsea Guido
Family Care Coordinator
Chelsea supports families with compassion and care throughout their journey. She is passionate about creating meaningful connections and helping families feel seen, supported, and encouraged every step of the way.
Outside of work, Chelsea has been married to her husband since 2001, and together they have four incredible children—Vince, Rocco, Eliana, and Lola. Their home is full of energy, love, and plenty of noise! She also has three dogs—Gigi, Adagio, and Cannoli—who add even more fun to the mix. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys spending time with her family, gathering with friends over a great meal, reading, trying new recipes, and thrifting or antiquing. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Cardinal Stritch University in Wisconsin.
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Favorite place to eat in DFW- HG SPLY
Melissa Womack
Benefits Coordinator
Melissa ensures a smooth experience when it comes to benefits.
Outside of work, Melissa is a proud mom to Wyatt and Camryn and dog mom to her puppy, Coco. She loves staying active by working out, spending time outdoors, and making memories with her kids—whether that’s cheering them on at soccer, basketball, or cheer. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing, reading, and traveling to her favorite places like the beach and the mountains. Melissa graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in Teaching.
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Favorite place to eat in DFW- Muchacho
Dillon Sherrell
Marketing Coordinator
Dillon combines creativity and connection to share the heart behind the hive. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a degree in Marketing and is passionate about building relationships with families and the community.
Outside of work, Dillon is married, a proud dog mom to three pups, and also cares for her four backyard chickens. She loves getting lost in a good book, binge-watching her latest favorite show, and heading to concerts whenever she can.
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Favorite place to eat in DFW- Bocca Osteria Romana (Fort Worth)
Kate Tisworth
Engagement Coordinator
Kate focuses on building meaningful connections with families, staff, and the community.
Outside of work, Kate has been married to her husband, Skip, for 23 years, and together they have three kids, Reese, Beau, and Charlotte. She loves spending her time cheering on her kids at sports and theater events. Kate also enjoys watching TV and movies, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends. At home, she has a cavapoo named Luka who keeps things fun! She graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Business Administration and Linguistics.
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Favorite place to eat in DFW- Mi Cocina