Meet Your Therapist
Cheryl “Bella” Abella, M.S., CCC-SLP
Bella is a bilingual, licensed Speech-Language Pathologist providing in-home speech, language, and feeding therapy for children from birth through age 21.
Bella began her career as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, gaining over 11 years of hands-on experience working with children and families. She earned her bachelor’s degree from West Texas A&M University and later completed her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Baylor University in 2022.
Since becoming a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, she has worked across a variety of settings, including home health, Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), outpatient clinics, hospital settings, and schools. This diverse background allows her to provide well-rounded, individualized care tailored to each child’s unique needs.
The Approach
Bella uses a play-based, functional approach to therapy that focuses on building skills within a child’s natural environment. Sessions are individualized and designed to be engaging, meaningful, and supportive of real-life communication and feeding success.
She believes therapy should be both effective and enjoyable, helping children feel confident while building skills that carry over into everyday life.
What families can expect
Bella values building strong, trusting relationships with both children and their families. She strives to create a supportive and comfortable environment where families feel heard, understood, and empowered.
She is passionate about connecting with families and helping make everyday life easier through improved communication and/or feeding skills