Empowering Clients.
Supporting Families.
We provide client-centered speech and language services in a warm, welcoming environment. Our mission is to help every client feel heard, supported, and empowered in their daily communication.
Built Around Confidence & Independence
The name “Empower Speech Therapy” reflects our core goal: helping clients feel more confident in their ability to communicate. Empowerment looks different for everyone—a toddler asking for “milk” independently, a child using their device to greet a friend, or an adolescent following classroom lectures with greater ease.
No matter the goal, we celebrate every step forward and design therapy around real-life activities, interests, and routines that matter to each client and family.
Collaborative, Personalized, Family-Focused
We believe therapy is most effective when it feels collaborative and meaningful. We work closely with clients and families to set goals, select strategies, and find ways to practice skills in everyday routines—in the home, at school, and in the community.
Whether sessions are in person or via teletherapy, our focus is always on functional, evidence-based therapy that supports communication confidence and independence.
Experienced.
Caring. Dedicated.
Our speech-language pathologists bring years of experience, advanced training, and a genuine passion for helping others communicate more confidently.
Lindsay A. Mangano, MA, CCC-SLP/L, TSSLD
Lindsay is a New York State licensed and nationally credentialed speech-language pathologist. She earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences and Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University at Buffalo.
Since beginning her career in 2011, Lindsay has worked extensively with children to support speech and language development, as well as clients of all ages on fluency and voice. She is passionate about creating individualized, functional goals that fit naturally into each client’s daily life.
When she’s not in the office, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband and three boys, exploring new restaurants, being outdoors, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills.
Kelly A. Harlock, MA, CCC-SLP/L, TSSLD
Kelly is a New York State licensed and nationally credentialed speech-language pathologist with broad experience across a variety of settings. She has extensive experience working with children who have developmental disabilities.
Kelly is skilled in assessing AAC needs and supporting the effective use of communication devices. She is trained in American Sign Language (ASL) and Level 2 trained in implementing the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), bringing additional tools to support her clients’ communication.
Outside of work, Kelly enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, going to concerts, and reading.