Our Story
​Since its beginning, Radiant Moments Pediatric Therapy has found purpose in helping children develop their communication skills so that their personalities can shine through and they can deepen their relationships with others. We live for the moments when a child tells a joke or says "I love you" for the first time. These are the moments that truly matter.
The practice was inspired by our founder, Caitlin, whose journey as both a speech therapist and a mother gave her a deep understanding of the challenges families face. Like so many parents, she experienced the uncertainty of navigating our healthcare systems, searching for answers, and balancing various appointments—all while trying to focus on those seemingly little moments.
Today, our team of compassionate and skilled therapists carries that vision forward together. At Radiant Moments, we provide comprehensive speech and feeding therapy tailored to each child and family. With diverse expertise and a shared passion for empowering children, we help families find clarity, see their child thrive, and focus on all of life’s radiant moments.
Meet the Team
Caitlin Burke, M.S., CCC-SLP
Founder & Speech-Language Pathologist
Caitlin is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with 10 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities. In recognition of her commitment to lifelong learning, Caitlin was awarded the ASHA Award for Continuing Education by completing more than double the required hours of additional training. Every child who sees Caitlin is met with compassion, enthusiasm, a big smile, and a genuine desire to improve their quality of life. Caitlin especially loves guiding families at the beginning of their therapeutic journey so that they feel hopeful and optimistic. As an autistic speech-language pathologist, Caitlin brings a unique perspective to her speciality areas of autism, gestalt language processing, augmentative and alternative communication, medically complex children, speech sound disorders, and feeding.
Caitlin earned her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Michigan State University and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is licensed in the state of North Carolina and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Caitlin has the following advanced training: NLA Trained (Meaningful Speech), AAC + GLP Trained (Meaningful Speech), Feed the Peds® Trained, Oral Placement Therapy, PODD Trained, and Inside Out Sensory Certificate for SLPs. She is a 2017 recipient of the Lara Jane Parker Award for Excellence, a New Voices Foundation program that recognizes individuals who work daily to improve the lives of children. Caitlin continues to be a clinical supervisor to UNC graduate students to inspire the next generation of speech-language pathologists. Caitlin enjoys traveling, horseback riding, dining at her favorite restaurants, and creating new memories with her husband and their two children.
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Meghan Rich, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Meghan is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with experience working with individuals of all ages and abilities. Meghan allows each child to feel confident and valued by weaving communication goals into motivating activities using DIR floortime techniques and sensory strategies. Meghan specializes in the areas of autism, gestalt language processing, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), early language development, phonological processing disorders, and orofacial myofunctional disorders. Meghan earned her bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family studies with a minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Michigan State University and her master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Toledo.
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Meghan is licensed in the state of North Carolina and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Meghan has advanced training in gestalt language processing (NLA Trained through Meaningful Speech), PRC AAC devices, supporting Autistic children using strengths-based approaches, and orofacial myofunctional disorders. Meghan enjoys being outdoors, spending time with friends, family and her pets, and exploring new restaurants.
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Courtney Kaylor-Bates, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Courtney is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Courtney sees every child’s strengths and builds connection and intrinsic motivation through play and the use of sensory strategies. She has an innate ability to meet each child where they are moment-by-moment. Courtney believes that all forms of communication are valid and strives to support children and their families in finding ways to communicate and connect that are both accessible and meaningful. Courtney specializes in the areas of autism, gestalt language processing, late talkers/early language development, speech sound disorders, and feeding.
Courtney earned both her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Ohio University. She is licensed in the state of North Carolina and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Courtney has the following advanced training: NLA Trained (Meaningful Speech), SOS Approach to Pediatric Feeding Trained Clinician, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) Certification, Sensory Patterns Masterclass for SLPs and Sensory Communication Mastery Summit, DIR Floortime 101, and PLAY Project. Courtney enjoys traveling, reading, playing games, being outdoors (especially at the beach or mountains), and spending time with her friends, family, and cats.
Jessie Mewshaw, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Jessie is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with experience working primarily with neurodivergent children and teens. Jessie is passionate about play/interest-based, child-led therapy that centers joy and connection. She specializes in working with gestalt language processors, late talkers, non-speakers, AAC users, and PDAers. Jessie was the recipient of the Central Carolina A Kid Again Educator of the Year award in 2022. Jessie is a late diagnosed ADHDer. Jessie earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from University of Maryland, College Park and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Towson University.
Jessie is licensed in the state of North Carolina and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She has the following advanced training: DIR Floortime 101, NLA Training (Meaningful Speech), AAC for GLPs (Meaningful Speech), 2-Day LAMP training, and 2-Day PODD training. When she's not working with the best kids ever, she's having adventures with her husband and their two neurodivergent kids. Jessie is also a cat-lover with only two cats (for now). She loves staying active, putting together puzzles, collecting cool antiques, and adding new fidgets to her fidget collection.
Janice Rich
Administrative Assistant
Janice is the administrative assistant for Radiant Moments Pediatric Therapy. Janice has over 35 years of experience as a pediatric audiologist at Children's Hospital of Michigan and as an educational audiologist for Oakland Schools in Michigan. Janice worked with children and students (birth through age 26) who were Deaf or hard of hearing along with their families before retiring in the summer of 2023.
Janice earned her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Michigan State University and her master's degree in Audiology from the University of Michigan. Janice enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.
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