Brooke is an ASHA-certified and Illinois-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Since 2024, she has focused primarily on supporting school-age students with academic language in the private practice setting.

Brooke earned her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Rush University, where she completed clinical training across a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation, early intervention, schools, and private practice. Her interest in the relationship between language and the brain led her to serve as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for an SLP Neuroscience course and participate in research involving cognitive-linguistic disorders and brain imaging. This work was later featured at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention.

Over the past several years, Brooke has continued to refine her clinical expertise through private practice, learning under experienced mentors and developing the specialized approach she offers today. She values collaboration and frequently works alongside teachers, tutors, psychologists, and other professionals to support each student's success.

Brooke is passionate about making high-quality services accessible to families and believes teletherapy can be a powerful way to reach students who may otherwise have difficulty accessing specialized support.

Brooke lives in Lincoln Park with her fiancé. She enjoys soaking up everything Chicago has to offer, whether it’s cheering on the Cubs or enjoying a show at the Salt Shed.

Brooke Traitz, MS, CCC-SLP/L

Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist