Therapists
Jessica Aubin, MS CCC-SLP (CEO)
Jessica is a 2005 Speech Language Pathology Graduate from the University of Washington. Her work experience covers a broad range of settings from in-patient rehabilitation, long-term care, and Outpatient services to the public school setting. She started the Aubin Aphasia Speech and Language Center LLC in 2010 to help improve needed access to services on Bainbridge Island and also acquired a local tutoring service, Island Educational Services in 2022.
Apart from being a Washington State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist she holds multiple specialty certifications including certifications from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Vital Stimulation NMES certification for dysphagia, competence with the Claudia Allen Dementia Scales, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), SPEAKOUT! Provider, and PROMPT training for Apraxia of Speech.
“I believe in making a functional difference in people’s lives. Initially, I did this by working directly with clients to help them achieve their life goals. Now, I find that I can help more people by supporting a variety of service providers to do whatever is needed to to train, staff, connect, and deliver the best services possible.
I am honored to also be a Board Member of Vitalize Kitsap, an organization supporting young adults with disabilities all over Kitsap County. This is yet another extension of my goal to help clients and families obtain the best quality of life possible.”
Lindsey Erickson, MS CCC-SLP (CLINICAL DIRECTOR)
Lindsey Erickson, is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in comprehensive assessment and treatment of voice, speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders. She currently serves as a teletherapist, providing virtual services to ensure continuity of care and effective intervention for her patients remotely.
As the Clinical Director, Lindsey is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Speech-Language Pathology department. In this role, she develops and implements clinical protocols, manages workflow systems, and ensures the team adheres to the highest standards of practice. She ensures that both patients and their families receive compassionate, patient-centered care.
Lindsey also takes great pride in her role as a Graduate Student Intern Supervisor, mentoring and training graduate students pursuing careers in speech-language pathology. She provides hands-on experience, offering guidance and constructive feedback to help students refine their clinical skills. Through her mentorship, Lindsey ensures that students are well-prepared to provide high-quality care and adopt evidence-based practices in their future careers.
Lindsey’s professional background includes roles at the Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver, where she focused on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) modalities, and at Idaho falls Community Hospital, where she played a pivotal role in establishing the Speech-Language Pathology department. She contributed by developing clinical protocols, implementing efficient workflows, and providing training across departments to enhance patient care delivery.
Lindsey earned her Master of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders from Idaho State University and completed her undergraduate studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver, graduating with a double major in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences and Elementary Education. She is also a certified SPEAK OUT! Provider, offering specialized treatment for individuals with Parkinson’s disease to improve voice and speech clarity.
Certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Lindsey is committed to ongoing professional development and delivering compassionate, effective care to her clients.
Outside of her professional work, Lindsey enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including paddleboarding, hiking, climbing, biking, and gardening, as well as reading and practicing yoga. These hobbies reflect her holistic approach to wellness and her dedication to maintaining balance in both her personal and professional life.
Isabella Cozzarin, MS CCC-SLP (SPEEch language pathologist)
Isabella Cozzarin, CCC-SLP, earned her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Emerson College and her bachelor's degree in Public Health Studies from Elon University. She has extensive experience providing speech and language therapy across various settings, including schools, private practice, and rehabilitation hospitals.
Isabella currently serves as a teletherapist for Aubin Aphasia Center. Previously, she provided individualized and group therapy to children with complex communication needs, including severe expressive and receptive language disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and Gestalt Language Processors.
Her clinical background also includes working with individuals with acquired neurodivergence in a rehabilitation hospital, where she assessed and treated patients with neurological conditions involving dysphagia, aphasia, and other cognitive-communication disorders. She is passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and family education to ensure continuity of care across settings.
Dedicated to empowering her clients, Isabella tailors therapy to their unique strengths and needs. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, playing tennis, and spending time with her family.
Oliver Petraitis, MS CF-SLP (speech language pathologist)
Oliver Petraitis is a recent graduate of the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at Western Washington University and has been with AASLC since April 2024. Prior to becoming an SLP, his background was in applied foreign languages, sociolinguistics, ESL, and foreign language instruction, in which he has 10+ years of combined experience. He has also worked in many other fields including the music industry, as a mechanic, as a localization specialist for Nike, and has held teaching positions at various universities in the US and Germany.
He holds degrees in English literature, German, French, psychology, as well as two Masters in Sociolinguistics and Communication Disorders.
He provides services at AASLC’s Poulsbo office house the North Kitsap Medical Suite as well as via telehealth.
He spend his free time riding mountain bikes, writing music, keeping old cars running, and shooting billiards.
NIPA RAVAL, MS CCC-SLP, Ph.D. Aud (speech language pathologist)
Nipa is a Dual certified Speech Therapist/Audiologist with 17+ years of experience in various healthcare settings and has a Masters in Communication Disorders from Southern Illinois University and a Masters in Audiology and Speech Therapy from AYJ National Institute for Hearing Handicapped - Mumbai, India.
Nipa Raval holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and is very much looking forward to working with families and their children here at The Aubin Aphasia Speech and Language Center.
Melissa katz, MS CCC-SLP (speech language pathologist)
Melissa earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania and then received her master's degree in speech-language pathology from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. Most recently, she was a Senior Speech-Language Pathologist at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, primarily on the inpatient stroke and brain injury unit where she worked with patients who had complex neurological conditions involving dysphagia, aphasia, and other cognitive-communication disorders. She also helped co-initiate the music therapy department and lead the Cancer Care Committee. She has a passion for advocating for her clients while also supporting their families. Melissa is a SPEAKOUT! Provider. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and going to the beach.
ANIKA Frazier, C-SLPA (speech language pathology Assistant)
Anika, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Linguistics from Western Washington University, earned in 2021. Following graduation, she discovered a passion for Early Childhood Education, working over the past four years as a Pre-K teacher, Toddler teacher, and Early Learning Program Supervisor. To deepen her knowledge and commitment to the field, she completed an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education in 2022.
In November 2024, Anika relocated to Silverdale, WA to further pursue her passion for Speech Pathology. Since then, she has earned both her Washington State certification and ASHA certification as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). Anika currently works part-time with AASLC as our Patient Care Coordinator, while also specializing in pediatric speech-language therapy as a certified SLPA.
administration
Flain Kim (Front Desk)
Flain has a Bachelor of Arts from Saint Vincent’s College in Communication. He has been working in the communications and client services field since 2007 and loves helping people in any of the multiple languages that he speaks.
Born and raised in the Phillipines, Flain lives on a little island with his wife and teenage children. In his spare time, he loves to go to festivals and spend time with his family.
Nicolas MoscarelLa (Scheduling Specialist)
Nicolas is a bilingual spanish/english customer serivce specialist. When he is not working or taking care of his family, you may find him at the kick boxing gym! Ask him for workout tips, he loves sharing that.
Nicolas is lovely to talk with on the phone and enjoys helping find solutions to problems.
Jobert (JB) paderna (Billing specialist)
In 2012, I started working in Customer Relations, specializing in Billing. I've been with companies such as Telco, Bank, and Healthcare services. Now being part of AASLC, my commitment to providing excellent assistance is a top priority.