Administrative Team

  • Tony and Marley Costin

    OWNERS

    Tony Costin, Retired US Army

    Marley Costin BA, SLP-A, MA, CCC-SLP, AAC Specialist

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    Mandy Whittimore M.A., M.S., B.S.

    PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR

    Master of Arts in School Administration

    Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction

    BS in Early Childhood Education

    "At Joy in the Journey, I get to do what I LOVE, helping families get the services their child needs to grow and thrive! It is a JOY to help so many families along their JOURNEY!"

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    Kelsey LaBroski

    OFFICE MANAGER

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    Tara Starkey

    BILLING AND CREDENTIALING SPECIALIST

    “I am thrilled to be a part of the Joy in the Journey team!  I get to learn from the best therapists and contribute to the development of the new ones.  My primary passion lies in assisting families in understanding and navigating the complexities of the insurance system.”

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    Nikki Gilbert

    BILLING AND CREDENTIAL SPECIALIST

    “I enjoy working at Joy in the Journey because it’s rewarding to support a mission-driven team by helping the business run smoothly behind the scenes.”

Speech Therapy Team

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    Eleftheria “Lefty” Nel B.Sc., L/SLP

    SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

    "Joy in the Journey has helped me rediscover my passion and purpose, preventing the burnout that so many experience after 20 years as a Speech-Language Pathologist. This work is truly a calling, and surrounding yourself with the right community is essential to bringing out your best as a professional."

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    Kelly Duggan MS, CCC-SLP

    SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

    "Joy in the Journey is filled with so much joy, love and laughter! I love working with our children and their families!"

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    Lisa Bergenbaum MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, PROMPT Trained

    SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

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    Olivia Phillips CCC-SLP

    SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

    "What I appreciate most about Joy in the Journey is the supportive environment, particularly the focus on mentorship, supervision, education, and collaboration."

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    Suzanne Gould BA Early Childhood Education, MCD, CCC-SLP

    SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

    “I love working for Joy in the Journey because I get to work with a team of people who only want the best for our patients,  and it not only shows in our work with our children, but also in our support of one another!”

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    Bree Hilton BA, SLP-A

    SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT

    "I enjoy working at Joy in the Journey because of its warm and supportive environment. It is an honor to be able to work with incredible families and share the special moments with everyone."

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    Kayla Kort BA, SLP-A

    SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT

    “I chose the field of speech-language pathology because I was inspired by my own child’s therapist and the incredible impact she had on our lives. Now, I am honored and so excited to be in a position where I can make that same difference for other families!”

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    Kerry Smith BA, SLP-A, Orton Gillingham Trained

    SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT

    “What I love most about working at Joy in the Journey is the flexibility, the amazing families I get to serve, the supportive team I work with, and the incredible opportunities that have opened up for me to grow both personally and professionally.”

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    Kylie Hackenberg BA, SLP-A

    SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT

    “What I like most about working at Joy in the Journey are the people I get to work with and the families I get to serve!” 

  • Autumn Grant

    Autumn Grant, B.S SLP-A

    "I feel incredibly blessed to work alongside the amazing team at Joy In the Journey. A kid at heart, I truly enjoy every session with my kids and love supporting them as they grow and communicate."

Occupational Therapy Team

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    Emily Layton, MSOT, OTR/L

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

    “At Joy in the Journey, we all work together and build lasting relationships with our families. I love what I do, and I love that I get to spend each day helping kids grow and learn.”

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    Victoria Meade MSOT, OTR/L

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

    "I love working at Joy in the Journey because it gives me the opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives. I’m so thankful for the coworkers, friends and families that Joy in the Journey has brought into my life."

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    Rachel Crelly MOT, OTR/L

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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    Ella Wood COTA/L

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

    "At Joy in the Journey, I love celebrating victories big and small as kids and their families reach their goals through fun and meaningful activities!"

Got JOY? WE DO!

Are you passionate about transforming lives through OT, and Speech Therapy?

Join our team!

Email your resume to ApplyNow@joyinthejourneysc.net