Meet Elizabeth Goldschen | Speech and Language Pathologist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Elizabeth Goldschen and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Elizabeth, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I had spent my career working for other people, in public schools, in private practice and then the pandemic happened. I had always been interested in running my own business, but had yet to take that leap. Due to closures at the beginning of COVID-19, speech therapy with children was truly flipped on its head. I was unsure of how I would work at all. As I learned how to facilitate teletherapy and became far more independent in my work due to the physical distance from others, I learned that I enjoyed the independence and creativity that came with it. I began seeing my own clients as a side business and as it grew, I began to believe in myself more as both a professional and business owner.

What should our readers know about your business?
I truly believe that the success of my practice comes from the way in which I treat each client and family. I do not treat my work as my job. I feel that I am a resource for these families that stretches beyond just our weekly session time. If there are challenges in the child’s school, I will collaborate with professionals there. If there are difficulties with social relationships with peers or family members, I work to support these as well. I spend the extra time with families and bring the human care to each case. While this is what I love to do, it also provides tremendous value to my families. They know that they can reach out to me with any concern and I will take the time to work it through with them and help them find the resources that best serve them.

Getting to where I am today, business-wise, was not simple or a straight line. I spent time driving all across Los Angeles, seeing clients in their homes, working through the pandemic, which drastically changed my therapy model time and time again. Yet, when challenges were presented, I did my best to assess and pivot as quickly as possible. I learned how to provide effective teletherapy when this became best practice, I shifted back to in person therapy constantly assessing and re-assessing the safety protocols of the pandemic. I had to remain in consistent and open communication with all of my clients to be sure I provided the best and safest care possible. It has not be simple, but thankfully, I’ve been able to continue doing my work along the way and feel very grateful to be where I am.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I truly love this city and have continued to re-center myself in the access to the outdoors in Los Angeles, particularly during the pandemic. I would take them to hike at Will Rogers, which does not require over exertion, but is beautiful and reenergizing. I would take a day trip to Descanso Gardens where the beauty is endless. We would grab some sidecar donuts and walk towards Palisades Park to eat and enjoy the view of the ocean. We would have some delicious dinner at the Rose Cafe in Venice. We may finish out the weekend at the Studio City Farmers Market with some delicious food and great acoustic music.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to dedicate this to my family for always supporting me along the way and trusting me and my passions. I am where I am today because of them.

Website: https://speechwithelizabeth.com/

Instagram: @speechwithelizabeth

Linkedin: Elizabeth Goldschen

Image Credits
Lista Family Photos