Hello, I’m Kenda Dougherty, owner of WITH Therapy Services. I have been a speech-language pathologist for over 15 years and have experience in private and educational settings. When I am not hanging out at WITH, I am usually spending time with my family. We love hiking, biking, and all things sports. 

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I am passionate about providing individuals with the communication skills they need to develop and maintain relationships and be active learners in their daily lives. My specialty is pediatrics, and I am so excited to collaborate with other local professionals to develop children’s speech, language, and social skills through play and to support them and their families every step of the way at WITH.

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Kenda's Credentials

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

• Minnesota Department of Health: Speech-Language Pathology license

• Minnesota Department of Education: Speech-Language Pathology license

• University of Minnesota, Twin Cities: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2005

• University of Minnesota, Twin Cities: Master of Arts in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences, 2007

• PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets), 2010, 2012

• Orton-Gillingham trained, 2021

• Sensory Certificate: Level 1 Inside Out, 2025

• Making the connection: Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders trained, 2025

 

Hi! I’m Savannah Lenarz! I graduated from the speech pathology program at Minnesota State University-Mankato, and I am excited to start my journey in the field at WITH.

My passion has grown for working with individuals of all ages to increase their confidence while supporting growth in all areas of communication and building relationships with individuals and families. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my parents and sister, traveling, hanging out with friends, watching hockey, and attending concerts!

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Savannah's Credentials

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

• Minnesota Department of Health: Speech-Language Pathology license

• Minnesota State University-Mankato: Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 2021

• Minnesota State University-Mankato: Masters of Science in Communications Sciences and Disorders, 2023

• Beckman Oral Motor trained, 2022

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Hi! I’m Katelyn Schruin! I graduated from Minnesota State University- Mankato in May and am thrilled to join the team at WITH! 

 

I am committed to building relationships with individuals and their families to support them in reaching their communication goals! I am interested in many areas of communication disorders, with a special interest in speech sounds, apraxia, and early communication. 

 

In my free time, I enjoy spending time on the lake in the summer with family and friends, traveling, and designing on my Cricut. I am so excited to be a part of WITH!​​

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Katelyn's Credentials

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

• Minnesota Department of Health: Speech-Language Pathology license

• Minnesota State University-Mankato: Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 2022

• Minnesota State University-Mankato: Masters of Science in Communications Sciences and Disorders, 2024​​​​​​​​​​

 

Hi, I’m Christine Dauck. I have been a speech therapist for more than 15 years. During that time I have worked in educational settings with elementary and preschool aged kids. I have LOTS of personal and work experience with Autism. I love collaborating with families and teachers to help kids accomplish their goals and participate in activities!

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When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my husband and kids. I love hiking with my dog, Bernie, and gardening! I also love sitting down with a good book and a cup of coffee!

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Christine's Credentials

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

• Minnesota Department of Health: Speech-Language Pathology license

• Minnesota Department of Education: Speech-Language Pathology license

• University of Minnesota, Duluth: Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 2006

• University of Minnesota, Duluth: Master of Arts in Communication Science and Disorders, 2008​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

Hi there! My name is Julia McCabe. I have recently graduated from the Speech & Language Pathology program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. 

My specialties in speech therapy cover a wide variety of areas, as I enjoy both pediatrics and geriatrics. I am very passionate about family centered / play-based therapy & am especially a firm believer in getting to know the patient as a whole (development, personality, life outside of speech, hobbies, and much more!). My goal at the beginning of one’s speech journey is to first develop a strong and caring relationship with the individual and their family, and from there, dive deeper into the oh so many aspects of speech therapy. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, being active, hanging out with friends and family, and traveling! 

I am super excited to start my speech therapist career at WITH, as the coworkers, staff, and patients are so friendly and caring!

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Julia's Credentials

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Clinical Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology (CF-SLP)

• Minnesota State University-Mankato: Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 2022

• Minnesota State University-Mankato: Masters of Science in Communications Sciences and Disorders, 2024​

 

Hi, I’m Bauer! Ms. Kenda’s hockey-loving family named me this in the middle of 2022 when I joined her at WITH. I am a happy Goldendoodle who loves all people and helps with therapy sessions!

Did you know that interacting with animals like me can help reduce anxiety and depression while improving motivation, engagement, security, and emotional support during therapy sessions?

I’m the perfect addition to these sessions because I love hanging out with people and helping them feel calmer and more confident. I understand that therapy sessions can be challenging, but I have a special bond with my WITH family, and I help to make learning playful and enjoyable!

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Krista​

Patient Care Coordinator

 

​Hello, I’m Krista Alexander and I am the patient care coordinator here at WITH. My son had been receiving speech therapy services with Kenda while he was in preschool, and we were blown away to see him come out of his shell once he learned how to better express himself through speech. I joined the WITH team in 2022 after working in EMS for 13 years, and I love it here! In my spare time, I love being outside with my family and our dog, camping, spending time on the water, and gardening. And anything hockey during the winter months.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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