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The Person Behind the Practice

Meet Susan Shields

Four decades of clinical excellence, a deep love for what she does, and a firm belief that every person is capable of more than anyone imagines.

Susan Shields, M.S., CCC/SLP

Susan Shields, M.S., CCC/SLP

Director & Founder — Shields Speech & Language Services
ASHA Member TCU Magna Cum Laude SUNY Plattsburgh Published Author 40+ Years
Biography

A career built on curiosity,
expertise, and genuine care.

Susan Shields, M.S., CCC/SLP has dedicated over four decades to the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders — working with children, students, and adults across private practice, university, and clinical settings in Texas and Florida.

She graduated with Honors from SUNY Plattsburgh with a B.S. in Speech and Hearing Science, then earned her Master's degree in Communication Disorders from Texas Christian University, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

Before founding Shields Speech in 2004, Susan served on the Child Study Center team in Fort Worth, taught graduate-level courses, and served as clinical advisor at NOVA Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. She has consulted to public and private schools — including Westlake Academy, an International Baccalaureate school.

“I believe every individual possesses unique strengths — and those strengths become the foundation of every therapy plan. Our job is to find them together.”
— Susan Shields, M.S., CCC/SLP

Susan has co-authored two therapeutic games — WordBurst and Rocky’s Mountain — published by LinguiSystems, used by therapists and educators across the country.

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40+
Years in Practice
ASHA
CCC Certified Member
TCU
M.S. Magna Cum Laude
2
Published Therapeutic Games
3+
Partner Schools in Colleyville
Education & Certifications

Credentials & Qualifications

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Undergraduate

B.S. Speech & Hearing Science

SUNY Plattsburgh — graduated with Honors. Foundational training in communication sciences and disorders.

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Graduate

M.S. Communication Disorders

Texas Christian University — Magna Cum Laude. Advanced clinical training in speech-language pathology.

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Certification

ASHA CCC/SLP

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

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Academic

Graduate Faculty & Clinical Advisor

NOVA Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale. Supervised and mentored graduate-level student clinicians.

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Publications

Published Author

Co-authored WordBurst and Rocky’s Mountain — published by LinguiSystems for word-finding and expressive vocabulary.

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Consulting

IB School Consultant

Consulted to Westlake Academy, an International Baccalaureate school, on speech, language, and learning support.

Career History

A journey of four decades.

1980s

Early Career — Clinical Practice

Began evaluating and treating communication disorders across clinical and educational settings in Texas and Florida, building broad expertise across a wide range of diagnoses.

1990s

Child Study Center & University Faculty

Joined the Child Study Center in Fort Worth, and concurrently taught graduate coursework and served as clinical advisor at NOVA Southeastern University.

2000

LinguiSystems Publications

Co-authored WordBurst and Rocky’s Mountain — two therapeutic language games published by LinguiSystems for children.

2004

Founded Shields Speech & Language Services

Established her private practice in Colleyville, TX — bringing two decades of expertise to the DFW Metroplex with a focus on individualized, evidence-based care.

Today

Continuing to Serve the DFW Community

Individual therapy at 609 Cheek Sparger Rd., Colleyville, and on-site services at The Novus Academy, Covenant Christian Academy, and Waypoint Montessori.

How Susan Approaches Her Work

A philosophy of partnership
& possibility.

Susan's approach is grounded in a simple but powerful belief: every individual possesses genuine strengths. Therapy at its best finds those strengths and builds from them.

Teamwork is not optional — it's essential. Parents, teachers, OTs, and caregivers all play a critical role. Susan works to align everyone around a single shared goal: your success.

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Evidence-Based Practice

Every approach is grounded in current research and clinical best practices. No guesswork — only what works.

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Collaborative by Design

Families, schools, and other specialists are partners. Progress happens fastest when everyone works from the same playbook.

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Strengths-First Thinking

Every plan is built on what a client does well. Strengths are the launching pad, not an afterthought.

Community Partnerships

On-Site School Services

Susan currently provides on-site speech and language services at three Colleyville-area schools, bringing therapy directly into the educational environment.

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The Novus Academy

On-site speech and language services integrated with The Novus Academy's individualized approach.

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Covenant Christian Academy

Speech, language, and communication support within Covenant Christian Academy's school community.

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Waypoint Montessori

On-site services supporting Waypoint Montessori students with speech, language, and social communication goals.

Ready to work with Susan?

The first step is a free phone conversation. No forms, no waiting rooms — just a real discussion about your child and how Susan can help.

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