Meet our team

Yelena Rodriguez, MA, CCC-SLP is a board-certified Speech-Language Pathologist and founder of Verbal Tree Speech Pathology & Development, Inc. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice in California.

Yelena earned her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology from California State University, Northridge and her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from San Jose State University. With over a decade of experience, she has provided services across schools, homes and community settings-helping each child find their voice and confidence.

Her clinical expertise spans early language development, speech sound production, fluency, social communication, and gestalt language processing. Yelena brings therapy to life through play, sensory exploration, and child-led connection—believing that communication grows best when children feel regulated, engaged, and understood.

As a bilingual clinician ,Yelena offers a unique perspective on dual language development. She empowers families to nurture both languages while building strong communication skills, academic readiness, and social-emotional growth.

Warm, compassionate, and deeply dedicated, Yelena combines clinical excellence with a family-centered approach. Beyond her professional life, she is a proud wife and mother of two—values that inspires Verbal Tree Speech Pathology & Development, Inc. mission to help every child communicate with clarity, confidence, and joy.