Empowering Every Voice: Meet the Best Speech-Language Pathologists in New Mexico
- Jul 28
- 3 min read
We believe true wellness encompasses every aspect of your daily life, including how you speak, communicate, and swallow.
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are specialized healthcare clinicians dedicated to evaluating and treating communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Because no two healing journeys are identical, our speech therapy department is built on specialized care tailored to your exact stage of life.
From toddlers finding their first words to adults recovering from neurological events, meet the expert SLPs behind our compassionate care at Balanced Physical Therapy + Wellness.
Meet Our Expert SLP Team
Danielle Benavidez, CCC-SLP | Pediatrics Clinic
When it comes to pediatric care, speech therapy should feel less like a chore and more like engaging, purposeful play. Danielle Benavidez brings incredible energy and specialized focus to our Pediatrics Clinic.
Danielle works closely with children and their families to address speech delays, language development, articulation, and feeding challenges. By creating a warm, supportive environment, she helps our youngest patients build the foundational communication skills they need to thrive at home, in school, and in social settings.
Specialties: Pediatric speech and language delays, articulation, early intervention, play-based therapy.
Cade Haynes, CCC-SLP | Lymphedema + Neuro Clinic
Rebuilding communication and swallowing function after a neurological event or navigating complex chronic conditions requires deep clinical expertise and patience. Cade Haynes leads our speech pathology care in the Lymphedema + Neurological Clinic.
Cade specializes in cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation, voice therapy, and dysphagia (swallowing) management for adults dealing with stroke recovery, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, and other complex neurological conditions. Cade’s goal is simple: restore independence, safety, and quality of life for every patient.
Specialties: Adult neurogenic communication disorders, cognitive-communication rehabilitation, dysphagia (swallowing therapy), and motor speech disorders.
Juliana Vidal, CCC-SLP | Las Cruces Clinic
Serving our Southern New Mexico community, Juliana Vidal brings comprehensive speech-language pathology services in Las Cruces.
Juliana delivers personalized care for individuals across the lifespan. Whether helping a child navigate speech sound disorders or guiding an adult patient through voice and speech restoration, Juliana is passionate about providing evidence-based, compassionate care that directly improves daily living for Las Cruces families.
Specialties: Comprehensive speech and language evaluation, adult & pediatric rehabilitation, voice therapy, and patient-centered communication goals.
Comprehensive SLP Services in Albuquerque and Las Cruces
Our SLP team collaborates closely with our physical, occupational, and specialized therapy teams to offer truly holistic care:
Therapy Focus | Who It Benefits | How Our SLPs Help |
Pediatric Speech & Language | Children with speech delays, developmental conditions, or social communication needs | Build vocabulary, clear articulation, and expressive confidence through play-based care. |
Neuro Rehabilitation | Adults recovering from stroke, TBI, or living with neurodegenerative conditions | Rebuild word-retrieval, memory, executive function, and speech clarity. |
Dysphagia & Swallowing Care | Patients experiencing difficulty or discomfort while eating/drinking | Train safe swallowing mechanics and mealtime strategies to restore safe nourishment. |
Cognitive Therapy | Individuals needing support with attention, memory, and problem-solving | Develop practical strategies for everyday home and work tasks. |
Why Choose Balanced Physical Therapy + Wellness for Speech Therapy?
Integrated Care: Our SLPs work alongside our physical and occupational therapists, ensuring your care plan covers every aspect of your physical and functional well-being.
Targeted Expertise: Having specialized clinics from Pediatrics to Neuro, means you work with an SLP whose daily practice matches your exact needs.
Patient-Centered Approach: We don't believe in standard checklists. Danielle, Cade, and Juliana tailor every session around what matters most to you and your family.
Take the Next Step Toward Communication & Wellness
Whether you are looking for pediatric speech support for your child or specialized neuro rehabilitation for yourself or a loved one, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
