Danica Federe is the founder of The Therapy Grove, a speech-language pathologist, and a certified lactation counselor with a passion for helping others communicate and thrive. Whether she’s working with a child on their first words, supporting an adult in regaining speech, or guiding a new mother through breastfeeding challenges, her goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care. She specializes in assessing and treating speech, language, and feeding disorders in children and adults, as well as offering in-person and virtual lactation support for mothers who need extra guidance.

Danica has special interests in the areas of articulation, language disorders, and early intervention, and she believes in creating a warm, supportive environment where clients feel confident and empowered. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed in California. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from CSU East Bay, with a minor in Human Development, and completed her master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at CSU Northridge. She also received her lactation counselor certification through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP).

With eight years of experience in private practice, home-based therapy, home health, and school settings, Danica brings a well-rounded and client-centered approach to her work. Her favorite part of being a speech-language pathologist is building connections with her clients and their families and celebrating every step of their progress.

Outside of work, Danica enjoys cooking, hiking, traveling, and spending time at the beach.