Meet the CTS team!

Kristin Kudarauskas, M.S. CCC-SLP, Owner

Kristin received her Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Emerson College in 2005. Considered a “Jackie of all trades,” she has served families and their loved ones from age 4 to 104 for over 19 years. Early on, she had the honor to work with students in various public and private school systems, with specific focus on enhancing communication for students on the Autism Spectrum and with moderate to severe physical disabilities. Kristin transitioned to serving adults with both developmental and acquired speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallow deficits. It has been her dream to open and thrive in her own private practice to serve the greater community in which she lives. She resides in Fredericksburg, VA with her husband, three children, two dogs and a cat.

Kristin holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as well as her Speech-Language Pathology license in the state of Virginia. A life long learner, Kristin enjoys engaging in a variety of continuing education courses to ensure her treatment protocols are effective and timely, providing top of the line evidence-based approaches.

Jessica Johnson, M.S. CCC-SLP

Jessica received her Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Longwood University in 2014. Prior to her Master’s degree, she attended James Madison University for her undergraduate degree (go Dukes). Her first job as a speech-language therapist was with a local rehabilitation hospital. There she provided services to adults with acquired speech, language, voice, swallowing, cognitive and fluency deficits and aided in the caregiver education and patient transition out of the rehab hospital. After some time working with adults, Jess transitioned to working with children in the public county schools. In the school setting she provided skilled speech, language, augmentative alternative communication, and fluency services for students in preschool up to 8th grade. She also collaborated frequently with teachers, parents, and other specialists so they, as a team, could provide the best individualized care in all settings.

Jessica is thrilled to now work with Chancellor Therapy Solutions, where each therapist strives to provide premier treatment for their clients while prioritizing a trusting relationship with clients and families. She grew up around Fredericksburg, VA and now resides there with her husband and two children.

Jessica holds her Certificate in Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as well as her Speech-Language Pathology license in the state of Virginia. Jessica seeks out opportunities for continuing education in order to remain informed of the latest research and provide the best, evidence-based treatments for her clients.

Carrie Szlyk, MPH, M.S. CCC-SLP

Carrie earned her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from James Madison University in 2019. Her journey to becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) began when her own children entered elementary school, sparking her passion for the vital connection between speech-language development and academic success. This passion led her to serve students of all ages—ranging from preschool through middle school—in Stafford County Public Schools. Carrie has extensive experience working with children with complex communication needs, including those with speech sound disorders, augmentative and alternative communication needs, Autism, Down syndrome, verbal apraxia, cleft palate, and fluency.

Before becoming an SLP, Carrie built a career in public health policy at the National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine, focusing on educating policymakers on critical issues related to  healthcare quality, environmental health, physical activity, and substance abuse prevention. Born and raised in Fredericksburg, VA, Carrie earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond and later received a Master of Public Health from George Washington University. 

Carrie and her husband are parents of two college students—one at the University of Virginia and the other at Virginia Tech (a lively rivalry in their household), and one furry baby, a dog. 

Carrie holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed by the state of Virginia to practice speech-language pathology. Her approach to therapy is rooted in evidence-based practices and emphasizes close collaboration with families, teachers, and other professionals to support each person's unique communication needs.  

Katie Castell, SLP-A

Katie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Mary Washington in 2021. After graduation, she discovered her passion for the field of speech-language pathology and began communication sciences and disorders coursework through Longwood University. Soon after, in 2022, she joined Chancellor Therapy Solutions as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLP-A). In this role, she provides speech and language therapy under the supervision of Kristin, a licensed speech-language pathologist, as well as serves as an administrative assistant for the practice. Katie is now also a speech-language pathology graduate clinician at Longwood University with an expected graduation date of May, 2025.

Katie is a lifelong Fredericksburg, Virginia resident who is grateful to have the opportunity to give back to those in her community while doing what she loves every day. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and playing pickleball.