Meet Our Team
Gaella Doutis
M.Ed., M.S., CCC-SLP
Owner & Founder
Gaella Doutis, M.S., M.Ed., CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist licensed in Nevada and Texas and a bilingual Tagalog-English clinician with more than a decade of experience serving children, adolescents, and adults.
Her clinical experience includes autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning and intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, cognitive-communication disorders, speech sound disorders, feeding difficulties, and orofacial myofunctional challenges.
Gaella is trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding and orofacial myology, allowing her to provide specialized support for individuals with feeding, oral-motor, chewing, swallowing, and speech-production needs. She also conducts comprehensive Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), providing families and educational teams with objective information regarding a student’s communication abilities, educational needs, and appropriate supports.
Gaella earned a Master of Education in Special Education from Concordia University in Portland, Oregon, and a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. As the owner of Speech Box LLC, she is committed to providing individualized, evidence-informed services that help each client communicate and participate more successfully in daily life.
In July 2024, Gaella was invited to attend the White House Southwest Regional Business Briefing in Washington, D.C., where she learned about federal initiatives and resources supporting small businesses.
Outside of her professional work, Gaella enjoys spending time with her husband, Tyler, and their two sons, TJ and Hunter. She also enjoys CrossFit, weightlifting, golfing on the weekends.
Elaine Dabu
M.S. CCC-SLP
Elaine Dabu M.S. CCC-SLP Elaine is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with almost over 10 years of experience working in the school district, supporting individuals with a wide range of speech and language needs. She is passionate about helping her clients build confidence and communication skills in meaningful, functional ways. More recently, Elaine has expanded her work into private practice with Speech Box Therapy, where she continues to grow professionally and enjoys providing personalized care.
Elaine earned her Masters degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and has recently completed her Clinical Fellowship.
Outside of her professional work, Elaine values maintaining an active and balanced lifestyle. She enjoys training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, practicing hot Pilates/group classes, and taking walks with her husband and their dog. She also treasures quality time with family and friends and loves traveling with her husband.
Jennifer Rodriguez
M.S., CCC-SLP
Jennifer Rodriguez, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with experience working with both pediatric and adult populations across outpatient, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation settings.
She enjoys working with children with a variety of speech and language needs, with a particular interest in phonological disorders. Jenn believes in creating individualized, functional, and engaging therapy that helps clients build skills they can carry beyond the therapy room and into everyday life.
Jenn also has a passion for working with adults, particularly in the areas of cognitive-communication and dysphagia. She is dedicated to helping individuals maintain or regain meaningful communication, independence, and participation in daily life. She has a special interest in rehabilitative dysphagia treatment, including exercise-based approaches designed to improve swallowing safety and efficiency.
Jenn earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Outside of work, Jenn enjoys spending time with her husband and family, trying new food spots, reading, traveling, and, of course, enjoying plenty of coffee and tea!
Katie Bell
M.S., CF-SLP
Katie Bell, M.S., CF-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist who earned her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Nevada State University in May 2026. She is currently completing her clinical fellowship year and especially enjoys working with preschool-aged children and school-aged children between 6 and 13 years old.
Katie is passionate about creating a positive and encouraging therapy environment where children feel comfortable learning, playing, and expressing themselves. She strives to make each session engaging and meaningful while helping her clients build confidence in their communication skills. She also values collaborating with families to support each child’s progress beyond the therapy room.
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Katie is proud to serve children and families in her hometown community.
Outside of work, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and their three dogs.