Our Team

Anna Crudup

Anna Crudup of Charleston, SC earned her BA in Communications from the College of Charleston in 2009. Anna continued her journey in higher education by earning her Master in Communication Disorders from the University of South Carolina.

Since beginning her career as a speech-language pathologist, Anna has completed courses in: Introduction to PROMPT: Technique and Bridging PROMPT Technique to Intervention. These courses have enabled Anna to provide her patients with a multi-sensory approach to treating articulation, language, and oral motor deficits.

Anna is devoted to constructing an environment for therapy that promotes natural engagement with a communication partner while having fun! Anna is experienced in providing skilled speech therapy to children across a variety of deficits and diagnoses.

During her time off, Anna enjoys spending time at the beach or walking around downtown Charleston with her dog, Hazel, and her husband, Jeff.

Lauren von Lehe

Lauren von Lehe of Mt. Pleasant, SC received her BS in Public Health from the College of Charleston in 2013.

Upon receiving her undergraduate degree, Lauren enrolled in the Master of Communication Disorders program at the University of South Carolina, earning her MCD in 2018.

Lauren is experienced in providing speech and language therapy services across environments (homes, clinic, daycare, etc). With commitment and enthusiasm for toddlers and early communicators, Lauren is accomplished in creating a therapy setting that is ideal for fostering emerging language skills.

In addition to implementing her Introductory training in PROMPT, Lauren is dedicated to utilizing evidence-based practice in therapy in order to provide her patients with the most current and effective care.

Lauren enjoys spending time on the water with her friends, family, and husband.

Mary Auburn Whitney

Mary Auburn Whitney of Santee, SC earned a Master of Communication Disorders from the University of South Carolina, following her BA from Presbyterian College.

Upon graduating, Mary Auburn received her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Mary Auburn is passionate about enhancing the communication abilities within the pediatric population of the Lowcountry and surrounding areas.

Mary Auburn has served the pediatric community to include a variety of deficits (ASD, CP, CAPD, etc).

Experience in these areas has lead Mary Auburn to develop pertinent skills in the use of Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC), feeding therapy, oral motor planning therapy, and the implementation of PROMPT training.

Mary Auburn enjoys spending time with her husband, Blake, and their dog, Reggie.