Kelsey O’Neal received her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Kent State University and her Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Akron. She has experience diagnosing and treating children from preschool through high school, addressing a variety of speech, language and developmental challenges including articulation disorders, language delays, multiple disabilities, and nonverbal children who rely on AAC devices to communicate. Kelsey joined The Center For LifeSkills team in July 2024. 

Kelsey is dedicated to providing a holistic, individualized approach for each child she works with. She takes pride in collaborating with families, teachers, and other professionals to create treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each child. Her ultimate goal is to ensure each child she works with has a motivating and safe environment to communicate and to empower children to be confident communicators in all aspects of their lives.