Melissa Philippsen, M.A., CCC-SLP is the owner of Empowering Kids
Pediatric Therapy located in Columbus, Indiana. Melissa noticed a need
for pediatric speech therapy services in the community and opened her
private practice in 2020. She continues to practice as a speech
therapist, finding fulfillment in supporting parents while working
with their child to best meet their speech-language needs.
She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees at Ball State
University, graduating with Suma Cum Laude distinction. Melissa is a
licensed member of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA),
holding her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language
Pathology since 2009. She is accredited by Indiana Public Licensing
Board.
Melissa has been recognized by the American Speech-Language and
Hearing Association (ASHA) as an ACE recipient. ASHA recognizes those
who have the equivalent of 70 continuing education contact hours
within three years. Note from ASHA: “Mrs. Melissa Philippsen joins a
select group of individuals who have made a concerted, personal effort
to continue professional learning beyond an academic degree. We hope
you share our pride in this accomplishment.”
Melissa has also been accepted as a member of the Apraxia Kids SLP
Directory. She is one of a handful of speech therapists in Indiana who
have been accepted to the directory.
When Melissa is not practicing, she enjoys spending time with her
husband and three children. She enjoys being outdoors, reading,
traveling, volunteering and participating in activities in her church
and children’s school.