Meet the Little Warriors Family

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With over 30 years of experience, Colleen Tierney is a licensed and ASHA-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist dedicated to helping young communicators find their voice and be understood.

Colleen is also deeply committed to the training and mentorship of new clinicians, staying current with best practices to ensure that every client receives the highest quality care across our entire clinical team.

Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of working with children facing a wide range of speech, language, and feeding challenges. Nothing brings her greater joy than seeing a child gain confidence in their communication abilities.

Colleen takes a whole-client approach, tailoring therapy to each child’s unique strengths, interests, and needs. 

Her treatment philosophy is rooted in respect, flexibility, and child-led interactions, ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and engaged in the therapy process.

She also prioritizes family involvement, recognizing that a collaborative approach helps children reach their fullest potential.

She holds the following advanced certifications and trainings:

• PROMPT Level 2 (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets)

• SOS Feeding Approach (Sequential Oral Sensory)

• Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Trained

• Sensory Integration & Regulation Training

• Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) for Childhood Apraxia of Speech

• Hanen: It Takes Two to Talk – Parent Coaching for Language Development

• Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) – Targeting Speech Clarity and Oral Motor Strength

Colleen believes that every child deserves a voice and is passionate about empowering young learners through individualized, evidence-based therapy.

By creating a nurturing and engaging environment at Little Warriors, she strives to bring joy and success to each child’s communication journey because nothing is more rewarding than seeing a child thrive!

Lindsay is a licensed and ASHA-certified Speech‑Language Pathologist with over 10 years of experience serving children and families in New Jersey. She is passionate about fostering meaningful connections through communication and believes that every individual deserves a voice.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College and a Master of Science in Education in Speech‑Language Pathology from Monmouth University.

Over the years, she has been honored to support children with diverse speech, language, and feeding needs. Helping a child build confidence and find their voice remains one of the most rewarding aspects of her work.

She holds the following advanced certifications and trainings:

• PROMPT Level 1 Certified
  
  
• Myofunctional Therapy Certified (Simon Says Myofunctional)
  
  
• Sensory SLP Certified (Inside Out Sensory)
  
  
• Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Trained
  
  
• Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
  

Lindsay’s passion for Sensory Integration stems from her belief that effective communication is grounded in both access to tools and the body’s ability to self-regulate. She emphasizes sensory processing as foundational to language development.

Dedicated to ongoing growth, Lindsay earned the ACE Award from ASHA for completing over 70 hours of continuing education in a three-year period. She consistently incorporates the latest research and evidence‑based practices into her therapy. 

In 2025, families voted Lindsay onto New Jersey’s Favorite Kids’ Doc list, honoring her dedication and impact.Her approach is nurturing, client-centered, and empowering. 

She creates inclusive, supportive spaces where all communication styles are respected and celebrated, and where every client feels heard and confident in advocating for themselves.

Alimah is a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow in New Jersey. 

She earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Montclair State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Speech-Language Pathology from Montclair State University.

Alimah has gained diverse clinical experience working with children in school, outpatient, and intensive therapy settings. She has provided therapy for children with receptive-expressive language disorders, articulation and phonology disorders,  fluency disorders, motor speech disorders (apraxia and dysarthria), and feeding challenges. 

She values a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, having worked alongside occupational therapists to support children with complex needs.

Alimah believes in a strengths-based, individualized approach to therapy, ensuring that each child receives personalized, evidence-based care to help them thrive. 

Shannon is the driving force behind our clinic’s daily operations and outreach.

Shannon oversees all clinicians and staff, ensuring that our clinic operates smoothly and that every client receives the highest level of care. She works closely with clinicians and families to coordinate services, streamline communication, and maintain an exceptional client experience.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and dual minors in Marketing and Journalism from Coastal Carolina University, she brings a strategic and dynamic approach to managing both our team and our brand.

Shannon is also the creative mind behind our social media presence, managing all platforms to keep our community engaged and informed. 

She serves as the point of contact for all community events, partnerships, and marketing opportunities, helping to expand our clinic’s reach and impact.

Shannon’s deep passion for working with neurodivergent children was fostered by years of witnessing the work of her mother, Colleen Tierney, our clinic’s founder.

That early exposure to neurodiversity-affirming care shaped Shannon’s dedication to making Little Warriors a place where all children and families feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

Her leadership, organization, and marketing expertise keep our clinic thriving both behind the scenes and in the public eye.

Filomena is the backbone of our billing and insurance operations, ensuring that every family has a smooth, stress-free experience when navigating insurance and payments. 

With a powerhouse background on Wall Street, she later took on the most important job of all...being a stay-at-home mom. 

Now that her children are school-aged, we are incredibly fortunate to have her expertise and tenacity on our team.

As our Billing & Insurance Specialist, Filomena handles insurance verifications, authorizations, and claims processing with precision and efficiency. 

She ensures that parents have all the necessary information before starting services, including a clear understanding of their insurance coverage and financial responsibilities.

Her attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and no-nonsense approach make her an absolute boss in the world of insurance and billing. 

Families can rest easy knowing Filomena is on their side, making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.