Therapy

Our team is dedicated to turning little steps into big progress — one playful path at a time!

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Our team is dedicated to turning little steps into big progress — one playful path at a time! 〰️

“Life happens on the way to your goals, not once you get there.”
— Lauren Butland

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (MA, CCC-SLP) - 2017

As a native Floridian born and raised in Orlando, I have lived almost all over central Florida and in the Tampa Bay area.

I graduated from the University of South Florida in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts. I went on to work as an SLPA for a private special needs school and then for the public school system in Orlando, FL. I then got accepted into the University of Central Florida and graduated with my Master of Arts in 2016 and received my ASHA C's in 2017.

Since then, I have worked in a variety of settings and with different populations. I found a passion for early intervention in home health, working with the birth to 3 population and early language and child development. Working in that setting opened many doors for me, such as working at PPEC (basically a medical day care) and helped expand my skill set exponentially.

I have discovered a newfound passion for feeding therapy and dysphagia in pediatrics! I started Playful Paths Speech Therapy because I want to continue to make a positive difference in children's lives. I also want therapy to be accessible to all families and don't want there to be barriers that prohibit them from getting what they need.

I look forward to hearing from and working with you!

“There are many ways to get to where you want to be, which is why the path is the goal.”
— McKenzi Donahue

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - 2022

  • Minor in Speech and Hearing Science - 2023

McKenzi is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in Florida, currently pursuing her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology at Nova Southeastern University with an impressive 3.95 GPA. She holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Binghamton University, along with a minor in Speech and Hearing Science.

At Playful Paths, McKenzi brings experience from working in pediatric speech therapy, where she has delivered engaging, individualized, and group sessions for children from diverse backgrounds. Her background includes leadership in early childhood settings, classroom support as a teacher’s aide, and organizing enrichment activities that foster creativity and developmental growth. Passionate about helping children communicate and succeed, McKenzi combines strong clinical skills with a warm, playful approach that reflects our mission.

I’m excited to bring energy, creativity, and care to every session—see you in the therapy room!