Carissa graduated from the University of Sydney with a Masters in Speech and Language pathology. She is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia.
Carissa is trained in a number of speech pathology programs including, Sounds-Write Phonics program, Hanen: More Than Words, Natural Language Acquisition, Lidcombe and Camperdown programs for stuttering.
Carissa has worked with children and adults with varying communication and swallowing difficulties in a range of settings including schools, hospitals and the community. She has had experience working as a Disability Support Worker and a Speech Pathologist in the disability sector, supporting children and adults to achieve their potential and lead a good everyday life.
As a former educator from Singapore, Carissa is passionate about working with children and teenagers. She believes in family-centred practice, ensuring that clients and their families are supported and empowered throughout their therapy journey.