About Communicate 2 Connect Baltimore
Hello!
Communicate 2 Connect Baltimore is a private, speech-language therapy practice in Baltimore County, MD. Our mission is to provide our clients with skills to be successful communicators!
We are dedicated to providing specialized care for young children and their families. We use dynamic assessment and evidence-based approaches to help children develop communication and improve their feeding skills, ensuring they achieve their fullest potential in a supportive environment.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of assessment and treatment options, including individual and group treatment, education and training for professionals, clients, and families!
We are a private-pay practice utilizing a HIPAA-compliant EHR and practice management software for client care and billing.
We will work with clients to help support insurance reimbursement for services on a case by case basis.
Meet Alicia
Alicia Barger holds a Master of Science degree from Loyola University Maryland, along with the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and Maryland State Licensure. She is PROMPT trained and has created a Myofunctional “Tongue Thrust” program—The SPOTT Program—designed for both children and adults.
In addition to her private practice, Communicate 2 Connect Baltimore, Alicia served as a clinical faculty member at Loyola University Maryland, her alma mater, for 13 years. In the spring of 2024, she was granted tenure and promoted to associate professor.
Her professional background also includes work as a speech-language pathologist at The Maryland School for the Blind and within Baltimore City Public Schools. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of speech-language pathology.
Alicia resides in Ruxton with her husband, Michael, and their daughter, Maggie. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, horseback riding, gardening, baking, and practicing yoga.
The Buzz
"Working with Alicia has been the greatest gift to my almost 6 year old son. After 15 months, his articulation and phonological disorders have greatly improved, but most importantly his confidence in the classroom and ability to express himself have soared. He is now the happiest and chattiest child! He continues to work with her weekly. I am so proud of all the work they have done together.” - Emily, Baltimore, MD
"I cannot understate the positive effects Alicia has had in helping my child with an Expressive Language Disorder. She has truly played a vital role in my child’s social and emotional development and I am beyond grateful that she has unlocked my child’s voice!" - Libby, Baltimore , MD
"Alicia has provided two of my children with highly effective speech therapy services while in pre-school. She is committed to helping children improve their language skills in a delightful engaging environment.
Every week they looked forward to their sessions because of her loving disposition and her approach of productive therapy through fun and play-based activities. She is compassionate, collaborative with caregivers and teachers, and provides tools for parents to use between sessions to reinforce practice.
She is a true joy to have as part of my children's' lives and has given them such a wonderful first impression of how positive therapy can be!"
-Lauren, Baltimore, MD
Summer Sessions with C2C
Our summer groups provide targeted articulation practice, and social language development in a fun, supportive, small-group setting. Groups are organized by age and speech sound focus to ensure each child receives high-quality practice and peer interaction. The plan is for the groups to be conducted at Good Shepherd Church in Ruxton. Alicia K. Barger, M.S. CCC-SLP will conduct the group therapy.
Tuesdays:
🐍 Smooth S Talkers, 8-9:00am
Ages 4–5 | Frontal Lisp Group
Focus on correct placement and production of /s/ and /z/ sounds using games and visuals.
👅 Smooth TH Talkers, 9:30-10:30 am
Ages 4, 5 & 6 | TH Sound Group
Focus on correct placement and production of voiceless /th/ and voiced /th/ sounds using games and visuals
🐣 Sound Starters, 11:15-12:15 pm
Ages 18 mos.-2.5| Early Language Skills
Ages 3–4 | Early Articulation Sounds
Play-based group targeting early-developing sounds. Sounds may include: /p, b, m, t, d, n, k, g, f/
Wednesdays:
🦁 Speech Explorers, 8:30-9:30 am
Ages 5+ | Advanced Articulation Group
Targets later-developing sounds including /th/, /r/, and /l/ through structured practice and conversation.
🐣 Sound Starters, 10-11 am
Ages 18 mos.-2.5| Early Language Skills
Ages 3–4 | Early Articulation Sounds
Play-based group targeting early-developing sounds. Sounds may include: /p, b, m, t, d, n, k, g, f/
⭐ Social Navigators, 11:30-12:30 pm
Ages: 5–7 years
The Social Navigators group is a small-group social-pragmatic language program designed to support friendship skills, flexible thinking, and a growth mindset.
Using the Social Explorers® program by Michele Garcia Winner, children will learn about perspective-taking, emotional awareness, expected vs. unexpected behaviors, and problem- solving through games, role-play, movement activities, and guided discussion. This group focuses on helping children build confidence, strengthen peer relationships, and successfully navigate social situations at school and in everyday life.
Daily Schedule:
8:45-9: Arrival
9-9:30: The Gather ( Social Skills and Story Time)
9:30-10:30: Stations: The Hunt, The Garden, The Game, The Craft) 10:30-11: The Prep (preparing snack)
11:00-11:30: The Snack
11:30-11:45: The Wrap
11:45-12: Pick-up
Payment Options:
$150 per child/per day for 3 hours.
$100 due at sign-up and balance due day of first session. Venmo Alicia Barger, @akbarger (Notes: please provide child’s name, age, email, C2C Camp, dates)
Questions: Email: aliciabarger76@gmail.com, communicate2connectbaltimore.com Instagram: @communicate2 connect @dirtyballerinaplants
Structure, Dates and Cost Information for Summer Group Sessions
Group Structure & Pricing
• Session Length: 60 minutes
• Group Size: Younger Children (4-6 per group) Older Children (Maximum 6 per group)
• Recommended Frequency: (Recommended 3 sessions in June, 2 sessions in July & August)
Calendar:
June Dates (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
9th and 10th
16th and 17th
23rd and 24th
30th and 1st
July Dates: (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
7th and 8th
21st and 22nd
28th and 29th
August Dates: (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
11th and 12th
18th and 19th
25th and 26th
• Pricing: $100 per student, per session
• Summer groups are self-pay and not billed to insurance but will be billed through the Simple Practice Portal, same as the school year)