Elizabeth “Lizzy” Hutchens

Lizzy earned her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Appalachian State
University and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications. During graduate school, she completed
a variety of clinical placements in both school and clinic settings, where she had the opportunity to
work with children across K–12 as well as adults.

Through her training, she has worked with many different communication needs, including speech
sound disorders, fluency, language delays, social communication skills, and the use of
augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She gained hands-on experience evaluating
and treating children, creating individualized therapy plans, and working closely with families. She
values using research-based practices while always keeping each child’s unique needs, strengths,
and personality at the center of therapy.

She is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, and is excited to be moving to the Winston-
Salem community, where she has family roots. Most of her training and experience have been
with the pediatric population, which is where her passion truly lies. She loves helping children find
their voice and supporting them as they build confidence, independence, and communication
skills that carry over into their everyday lives.

What she feels is unique about her approach is the balance she strives to create between structure
and connection. She enjoys planning therapy sessions that are engaging, supportive, and fun, while
still being purposeful and goal-driven. She meets children where they are, adapts activities as needed,
and works to create a therapy space where children feel comfortable, motivated, and proud of their
progress. Partnering with families and keeping open communication is an important part of how she
supports each child’s success.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys reading, writing, cooking, spending time outdoors, and being with
family, friends, and her two spoiled cats. She is really looking forward to getting to know the
families at the clinic and becoming part of the Winston-Salem and DTA community.