Our Providers

Meet The Team

A licensed, credentialed team of speech, feeding, and occupational therapy providers — all here to support your family.

Melissa Peters Yang

Melissa Peters Yang

M.S., CCC-SLP & CLC
Founder and Program Director

Melissa founded Speak Live Play in 2015 and leads its clinical program. She holds a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Molloy College and a Certified Lactation Counselor credential, and serves as Supervisor of Rehabilitation at Providence St. John's Health Center.

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Anna Harrison

Anna Harrison

M.S., CCC-SLP

Anna graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor's in Speech, Language and Hearing, along with a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology. She holds California licensure, her Certificate of Clinical Competence, and ASHA membership.

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Sara Lewandowski

Sara Lewandowski

M.A., OTR/L, CPAM

Sara holds a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Counseling from Drexel University and a Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California.

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Shabnam Banafsheha

Shabnam Banafsheha

M.A., ED, SLPA

Shabnam completed her Bachelor's at Cal State Northridge and earned her SLPA license, followed by a Master's in Education, Instruction and Curriculum from California State University, Bakersfield. She also practices as a behavioral therapist.

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Julia Axelrod

Julia Axelrod

M.A., CF-SLP

Julia received her Bachelor's in Communications and Marketing from San Francisco State University and her Master's in Communication Disorders from California State University, Los Angeles.

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Anastacia Hernandez

Anastacia Hernandez

M.A., CCC-SLP

Anastacia earned her BA from San Diego State University and her MA from California State University, Long Beach. She emphasizes client-centered therapy approaches, built around meaningful, engaging materials for families.

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Beyla Sobel

Beyla Sobel

M.S., CF-SLP

Beyla holds a Bachelor's from the University of Redlands and a Master's from Yeshiva University. She advocates for neurodiversity-affirming care, and believes every form of communication is meaningful.

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