Caitlin M. Briley, M.S., CF-SLP, is an Opelousas native. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2021 and earned a Masters of Science in Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2023. Caitlin is a clinical fellow and is working towards her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). 

 

Caitlin has training in a variety of clinical settings and has experience working with individuals ranging in age from young children to geriatrics.  She obtained her clinical experience and training in Lafayette at the Speech, Language, and Hearing Center, Woodvale Elementary School, and Moreau Physical Therapy. She has clinical experience with children in areas including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), articulation and phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), receptive and expressive language disorders and delays, stuttering, intellectual disabilities, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She also has clinical experience with adults in areas including cognitive impairments, voice disorders, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), dysphasia, apraxia, stuttering, and mild to global aphasia. She holds special interest in the areas of stuttering, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and early childhood language. 

 

Caitlin’s passion for working as a Speech-Language Pathologist came from the challenges she experienced in school with her learning disability (Dyslexia). She views her personal experiences as a way to create a deeper connection with her clients by revealing her own challenges to ensure a safe yet challenging, risk-taking therapy environment. She believes that client-clinician relationships are the key to achieving effective therapy and goal progression.  

 

Outside of work, Caitlin enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, organizing, and DIY projects!