Sherry O'Neal, pediatric speech-language pathologist and owner of Sound Beginnings

Meet Sherry

Sherry M. O’Neal, M.S., CCC-SLP is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 25 years of experience helping children develop their speech, language, and communication skills. Specializing in early childhood communication development, Sherry is passionate about empowering children to express themselves confidently and effectively—whether they are just beginning to speak, need support with speech clarity, or have developmental delays that affect communication.

 
Sherry providing pediatric speech therapy to a child in an in-home setting

With extensive experience and specialized training in pediatric speech & language disorders, Sherry provides individualized therapy to support children with a variety of communication needs. Using a warm, child-centered, and play-based approach, she creates a supportive environment where children feel comfortable learning and communicating. Sessions are engaging and tailored to each child, helping them develop language skills, expand their vocabulary, improve speech clarity, and connect more meaningfully with others. Sherry strives to make therapy fun and rewarding while helping children build communication skills that support everyday interactions.

 
Sherry providing speech sound therapy during a pediatric speech therapy session

Sherry brings extensive clinical experience and a collaborative approach to her work, having partnered with multi-disciplinary teams to support children’s communication needs. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Radford University and is licensed to practice in Virginia. She is also certified as an Early Intervention Professional, holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and is listed in the Apraxia Kids Directory of SLPs with expertise in childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).

 
Sherry providing pediatric speech therapy to a young child.

If you’re looking for an experienced and compassionate speech-language pathologist for your child, Sherry is committed to helping each child build communication skills and reach their potential. Through individualized therapy and practical guidance for families, she strives to help children communicate more confidently and participate more fully in everyday interactions.