Meet the Little Warriors Family

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With over 30 years of experience, Colleen Tierney, MA CCC-SLP, is a licensed and ASHA-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in pediatric speech therapy. 

She is dedicated to helping young communicators find their voice and be understood. Colleen is also deeply committed to mentoring new clinicians and collaborating with occupa

With over 30 years of experience, Colleen Tierney, MA CCC-SLP, is a licensed and ASHA-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in pediatric speech therapy. 

She is dedicated to helping young communicators find their voice and be understood. Colleen is also deeply committed to mentoring new clinicians and collaborating with occupational therapy specialists, staying current with best practices to ensure that every client receives the highest quality care across our 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, including working with occupational therapy specialists, 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, and 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 pediatric speech 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!

Alimah is a licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist at Little Warriors Therapy in Westwood, NJ, with a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).

With specialized training in PROMPT and the AEIOU Approach to Pediatric Feeding, Alimah has a strong clinical interest in pediatric fee

Alimah is a licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist at Little Warriors Therapy in Westwood, NJ, with a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).

With specialized training in PROMPT and the AEIOU Approach to Pediatric Feeding, Alimah has a strong clinical interest in pediatric feeding therapy, oral-motor development, myofunctional therapy, articulation, and motor speech disorders. She also incorporates principles of Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) and Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) to support children with diverse communication styles and language development needs.

Alimah takes a child-led, play-based, and neurodiversity-affirming approach to speech and feeding therapy. She believes meaningful progress begins with building trust, celebrating each child's strengths, and creating an environment where children feel safe, understood, and empowered to communicate.

Through individualized therapy and close collaboration with parents and caregivers, Alimah focuses on developing functional communication and feeding skills that carry over into everyday routines.

Outside of the therapy room, Alimah enjoys watching and playing sports, staying active, spending time outdoors, traveling, exploring new places, and making memories with family and friends.

Alex Bergen is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinical Fellow at Little Warriors Therapy in Westwood, NJ. She earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from William Paterson University.

Alex has gained clinical experience supporting children and adolescents across private practice, middle sch

Alex Bergen is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinical Fellow at Little Warriors Therapy in Westwood, NJ. She earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from William Paterson University.

Alex has gained clinical experience supporting children and adolescents across private practice, middle school, high school, and transition program settings. Her clinical interests include early intervention, pediatric speech and language development, and helping school-aged children strengthen their communication skills. She has also completed introductory training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), an approach used to support children with motor speech difficulties.

Alex believes speech therapy should be a safe, supportive, and engaging experience where every child feels comfortable being themselves. By incorporating each child's unique interests and strengths into therapy, she creates individualized, play-based sessions that make learning meaningful and fun.

Outside of Little Warriors, Alex enjoys skiing, hiking, staying active, painting, and taking on creative DIY projects.With specialized training in PROMPT and the AEIOU Approach to Pediatric Feeding, Alimah has a strong clinical interest in pediatric feeding therapy, oral-motor development, myofunctional therapy, articulation, and motor speech disorders. She also incorporates principles of Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) and Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) to support children with diverse communication styles and language development needs.

Allison Abrom is the Human Resources Manager and Office Manager at Little Warriors Therapy in Westwood, NJ, where she helps create a welcoming, organized, and supportive environment for children, families, and staff.

Allison earned her bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Food Science, with a concentration in Applied Nutrition and Wellness, 

Allison Abrom is the Human Resources Manager and Office Manager at Little Warriors Therapy in Westwood, NJ, where she helps create a welcoming, organized, and supportive environment for children, families, and staff.

Allison earned her bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Food Science, with a concentration in Applied Nutrition and Wellness, from Montclair State University. With a professional background in administration, customer service, scheduling, team support, management, and wellness, she brings a thoughtful and people-centered approach to her role.

At Little Warriors, Allison supports the therapists and administrative team who help make individualized pediatric therapy possible. She is passionate about being part of a practice where children are encouraged to grow at their own pace, celebrate their strengths, build confidence, and reach meaningful developmental milestones.

Allison believes that a positive therapy experience begins with a caring and collaborative team. By supporting daily operations and helping foster a warm, family-centered atmosphere, she contributes to making Little Warriors a place where both families and team members feel valued.

Outside of work, Allison enjoys working out, discovering new restaurants and coffee shops, reading, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing at the beach.

Filomena Rizzo is the Insurance & Billing Specialist at Little Warriors Therapy in Westwood, NJ, where she helps families navigate the insurance and billing process with clarity, confidence, and support.

As a parent herself, Filomena understands the importance of feeling informed, supported, and confident when making decisions about a chil

Filomena Rizzo is the Insurance & Billing Specialist at Little Warriors Therapy in Westwood, NJ, where she helps families navigate the insurance and billing process with clarity, confidence, and support.

As a parent herself, Filomena understands the importance of feeling informed, supported, and confident when making decisions about a child's care.

A graduate of Hofstra University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Computer Information Systems, Filomena began her professional career in New York City's financial district before taking time to raise her children. She now brings her extensive organizational, financial, and problem-solving experience to the Little Warriors team.

Filomena assists families with insurance benefit verification, prior authorizations, claims processing, patient billing, and financial questions related to their child's therapy services. Whether a family is beginning speech therapy, feeding therapy, she works to make the administrative side of care easier to understand and navigate.

With a detail-oriented and compassionate approach, Filomena is committed to providing clear communication and dependable support throughout each family's experience. Her goal is to help parents spend less time worrying about paperwork and more time focusing on their child's growth and progress.