About Your Speech Therapist & Lactation Counselor

Jaime Perez, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, CNT, NTMCT, speech therapist, feeding therapist, and lactation counselor in Land O' Lakes, FL

Jaime Perez, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, CNT, NTMCT

Owner, Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Neonatal Therapist, Certified Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapist, Certified Small Baby Care Specialist, ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Welcome to Thriving Joy Pediatric Therapy! I am Jaime Perez, a dedicated speech therapist and certified lactation counselor with over a decade of experience, holding a Bachelor’s in Business from James Madison University and a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Loyola University of Maryland. With extensive experience in neonatal intensive care units, pediatric hospitals, and outpatient clinics, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my private practice to provide the highest quality care.

My shift to private practice stemmed from a personal struggle with breastfeeding and the universal challenges of parenthood. This experience, coupled with my professional background, inspires my holistic, family-centered approach. I focus on empowering parents, addressing the root causes of challenges, and advocating for holistic paths of care. I strive to ensure every family feels listened to, valued, and confident in their care plan.

I am deeply committed to forming genuine connections with my clients, understanding their unique challenges and aspirations beyond therapy sessions. My aim is to create a supportive, stress-free environment where families know they are not just clients but friends. Accessibility, empathy, and dedication guide my practice, ensuring families receive the comprehensive support they need.

My clients and colleagues would describe me as a loyal, genuine person who cares deeply for my clients and their families. I have a strong faith and a deep moral compass and want to do right by everyone. I give my clients my whole heart and advocate tirelessly for them.

When I'm not working, I am either at the hockey rink cheering on my boys, at church, or on a camping adventure. I am a mountain girl at heart and will take any opportunity I can to escape to a quiet cabin in the woods and get a break from the Florida heat.

Advanced Trainings & Certifications

  • Certified Lactation Counselor

  • Certified Neonatal Therapist

  • Certified Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapist

  • Certified Small Baby Care Specialist

  • ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

  • SOFFI - Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants - trained

  • SOS Approach to Feeding trained

  • AEIOU - An Integrated Approached to Pediatric Feeding - trained

  • Tampa Bay Birth Network - Member

Stephanie Poe, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Stephanie is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 12 years of experience specializing in pediatric therapy. She has worked to help children develop essential communication skills in various settings, including schools, clinics, daycares, and home health. Stephanie is passionate about providing individualized therapy for speech, language, and feeding disorders, tailoring treatment plans to meet each child's unique needs. She is committed to a neurodiversity affirming, collaborative approach, working closely with families and other professionals to ensure comprehensive support. Currently, she is expanding her expertise through specialized training in pediatric feeding therapy.

Stephanie loves working with all children and has a special interest in speech sound disorders, early intervention services, pediatric feeding, social language and pragmatics, and Autism.  Stephanie received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from University of Central Florida. She is a mom to her own two kids and must start her day with a hot cup of coffee. When she's not at work she enjoys spending family time outside, going for walks or practicing yoga, reading, and volunteering with dog rescue organizations.

Victoria Mahairas, CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Victoria is a Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellow who is pursuing her certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Victoria truly fell in love with speech therapy after shadowing an SLP at her former elementary school, where she connected with so many kids and felt the activities and exercises came naturally to her.

She completed her undergraduate education at University of South Florida and her Master's degree at NOVA Southeastern University.  Victoria is actively working towards completion of her certifications in DIR Floortime® and has a passion for working with preschoolers, articulation and phonological processing disorders, and Autism. She is a Florida native and in her spare time, you can find her hanging out with her loved ones, trying out a new recipe, or curled up with a good book!

Let’s Get Started!

Contact me to to get your questions answered and learn more about how I can offer support through personalized feeding therapy, lactation counseling, or speech therapy.