About Us

Amanda Mossaro, MS, CCC-SLP, CBS
Speech-Language Pathologist
Practice Owner

Amanda is a ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist licensed in Texas, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and the founder of Therapy Adventures, PLLC. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, graduating with honors, and a Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology from The University of North Texas. She has worked as a speech therapist in schools, outpatient and inpatient hospital settings, home health, and early intervention. She founded Therapy Adventures in 2021 to actualize her dream of creating a more interactive, supportive, and family-centered pediatric therapy clinic. Click here for more.

Cara Poli
Billing & Patient Services Coordinator

Cara is an occupational therapist by training who now brings her clinical insight to the non-clinical side of things as our Patient Services Coordinator. As both a therapist and parent, she understands how important it is for families to feel supported and informed throughout their care journey. She handles patient intake, scheduling, and billing with the perfect mix of empathy and efficiency—making sure things run smoothly from the very first call.

When she’s not helping families navigate services at Therapy Adventures, Cara enjoys building (yes, actual building!) and adventuring with her husband and their three energetic boys. Whether she's wrangling insurance claims or wrangling her kids, she does it all with heart and a great sense of humor.

Marissa Boyer
Receptionist

Marissa is the cheerful, steady presence holding down the front desk and making sure every family’s visit starts off on the right foot. With a BS in Kinesiology from LSU (Cum Laude) and hands-on experience as an Occupational Therapy Tech, she brings both heart and know-how to supporting our patients and team.

Before joining Therapy Adventures, Marissa worked in rehab clinics, academic service centers, and even dabbled in photography and graphic design—so whether you need help checking in, scheduling, or navigating your first visit, she’s got you covered with calm, confidence, and genuine care.

A first-generation college graduate and natural connector, Marissa has led volunteer initiatives, managed club PR, and served as an LSU Student Ambassador. She loves building relationships with families and helping make the clinic feel welcoming, organized, and stress-free from the moment you walk in.

When she’s not keeping our front office running smoothly, Marissa enjoys photography, community service, and spending time with friends, family, and her pets.

Natalie Kemp, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Natalie is an experienced pediatric speech-language pathologist who has been practicing since 2009. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M—where she became a lifelong, proud Aggie—and later completed her master’s degree at the University of Texas at Dallas. Before graduate school, Natalie worked as a special education teacher in Houston ISD (PPCD and Resource), an experience that shaped her passion for supporting young learners and collaborating closely with families.

Throughout her career, Natalie has worked in public schools, private schools, and home health, giving her a broad understanding of how to support children across different environments. She brings extensive training and hands-on experience in autism, AAC (Tobii Dynavox, Proloquo, LAMP), feeding therapy (SOS), Childhood Apraxia of Speech (DTTC), articulation, language, fluency, and supporting non-speaking children and those with more complex behavioral or developmental needs. She especially loves working with toddlers, preschoolers, and early school-age children, blending play, structure, and connection to help each child communicate more confidently.

Natalie’s favorite part of her work is building relationships—with her clients, their families, and the community she serves. She thrives on the creativity and constant problem-solving that pediatric therapy requires and takes joy in making sessions fun, meaningful, and effective. She loves incorporating new books and games in her sessions. One of her favorite things about being an SLP is always having an excuse to buy new (used) books, games and toys!

A native Texan, Natalie has called Austin home for almost six years, where she lives with her husband and two children. She enjoys running, working out, cooking, and reading (she could talk books all day!). When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll often find her volunteering or substitute teaching at her kids’ schools. Her go-to coffee order is a Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte.

Natalie is grateful for every family she gets to work with and loves being a part of this tight-knit community. Therapy Adventures is so lucky to have her depth of experience, warmth, and dedication on the team!

Addison Spradling, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Addison received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas State University and her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Baylor University. Prior to joining Therapy Adventures, Addison spent most of her career in school-based settings working with preschool and elementary-aged children. She has a special passion for supporting minimally verbal students with AAC, and she excels at creating individualized therapy sessions that help kids feel successful and understood. She especially loves working with preschoolers and early elementary students as they discover new sounds, new words, and new ways to connect with the world around them.

Her favorite part of the job is seeing a child’s confidence bloom—whether it’s a clearly produced sound, a joyful AAC request, or a playful shared moment. Addison is a natural cheerleader for her students, celebrating every win, big or small.

Outside of the therapy room, Addison is an avid reader—she read 75 books last year! Her favorite children’s books to use in therapy, are the classic If You Give… series. She also enjoys being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and unwinding with an iced matcha latte. If she was not a speech-language pathologist, she’d be pursuing photography or occupational therapy.

Addison loves working at Therapy Adventures with “the best coworkers and kids,” and we feel just as lucky to have her!

Aubree Dry, MS, CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Aubree earned her Masters Degree at Abilene Christian University and is excited to be completing her clinical fellowship at Therapy Adventures.

Aubree worked as an SLP-A prior to graduate school and has experience in early language, articulation, and especially loves working with little ones ages 1–4. She loves helping toddlers and preschoolers find their first words, new sounds, and meaningful ways to connect with the people around them.

Her favorite part of the job is collaborating with both the child and their family to uncover functional, everyday communication strategies. Aubree believes therapy should feel natural and empowering—and she’s committed to helping each family build skills they can use well beyond the session.

Outside of the clinic, Aubree enjoys golfing with her husband and exploring new hobbies. She lives the gluten-free life thanks to celiac disease and never turns down an iced chai latte (with or without a much-needed shot of espresso). In therapy, she loves using the Knuffle Bunny books to spark engagement and connection.

Aubree is dedicated to continual learning and growth so she can better serve her clients and their families—and Therapy Adventures is thrilled to have her on the team.

Jennifer Parrish, MOT, OTR
Occupational Therapist

Jennifer is a licensed occupational therapist with a rich background in both pediatric therapy and social work. She brings a unique perspective to Therapy Adventures through her dual master's degrees—one in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University and another in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin.

Jennifer has provided compassionate, evidence-based care across a variety of settings, from intensive feeding programs to home-based therapy and outpatient clinics. She’s worked with children from birth to young adulthood, treating diagnoses such as feeding difficulties, autism, developmental delays, sensory integration challenges, and more.

She’s passionate about responsive feeding, self-regulation, and supporting early mental health through play and connection. Jennifer’s work has been published in both the Journal of Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics and Youth Theatre Journal, reflecting her dedication to lifelong learning and creativity in care.

When she’s not at the clinic, Jennifer loves spending time with her family, exploring new ideas, and continuing to learn how to better support the little ones and families she serves.

Renée Hinson, MOT, OTR
Occupational Therapist

Renee is a seasoned occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting children and families through individualized, evidence-based therapy. She earned her Master of Occupational Therapy from The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology from Louisiana State University.

Throughout her career, Renee has worked in a variety of pediatric settings—including clinics, homes, and schools—providing compassionate care to children from birth through young adulthood. She brings extensive expertise in supporting children with developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and emotional regulation difficulties. Renee is especially passionate about partnering with parents and caregivers to create meaningful routines and lasting progress beyond the therapy session.

With a calm, confident approach and a heart for advocacy, Renee integrates play-based interventions and functional goals to help each child thrive at home, at school, and in the community.

Miranda Geels, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

Miranda brings an encouraging, family-centered approach to supporting young children’s development. She completed her undergraduate degree at Texas Tech, and earned her master’s degree from Texas Woman’s University in Dallas.

Miranda specializes in early intervention and loves helping families understand and support developmental milestones in ways that feel natural and low-pressure. She has a particular passion for ages 0–3 and excels at creating routines that support sensory regulation, motor development, and successful mealtimes. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that every child progresses at their own pace—and that families thrive when they feel confident and supported.

Her favorite part of the job is encouraging families and celebrating growth, big or small. Miranda is dedicated to showing parents that development is never one-size-fits-all and that, together, they can build the skills their child needs to flourish.

Outside the clinic, Miranda enjoys reading, crafting, thrifting, and trying new restaurants and coffee shops. She spent 10 years living in Wisconsin and dreams of one day opening a cozy coffee/book/floral shop. Her go-to drink is an iced vanilla matcha latte, and her favorite therapy tools—bubbles and balloons—always bring joy to little ones during sessions!