About The Nest
If you are looking for Clarke Communication Services you are in the right place. We're undergoing some changes! It's been 11 years since Nikki (I) started my little private practice in Eldersburg. When I began in 2015 I truly thought it would be amazing to treat just 5 families. Fortunately my little solo practice blossomed into something I could never have imagined.
My plan was to fly through my career solo and retire at 50 (didn't happen), but when the opportunity to hire Bianca came to me, I had no reservations. We joined forces in 2023 & haven't looked back. Together we find ourselves practicing with joy, an insatiable hunger for learning, brewing creativity, deep compassion for one another & those we treat, & so much possibility!
At The Nest, we are clinicians who are deeply committed to growth — both for our clients and ourselves.
We are adding speech-language pathologists to our team who believe that communication, feeding, regulation, and voice are connected to the whole body. Our team seeks advanced training in areas such as craniosacral therapy, manual therapy, oral function, lactation support, nervous system regulation, and collaborative infant care.
All of our clinicians have experience in traditional settings — schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals — and have chosen to expand their skill set to better serve families seeking deeper, root-level care.
We are curious. We are collaborative. We value ongoing education and thoughtful, hands-on work.
We have been working together to create a beautiful space for families to feel truly cared for & nurtured. We hope you love what we are creating as much as we do.
Nikki
Nikki Clarke has been practicing as a Speech-Language Pathologist for more than 30 years. She is a Maryland Licensed, ASHA certified Speech Pathologist and has formalized training in Orofacial Myology and Craniosacral Therapy (through the Upledger Institute). She specializes in infant regulation, craniosacral treatment, feeding, and integrative oral function
Nikki prides herself in working very closely with families to achieve optimal results as quickly as possible. Caregivers and parents will learn techniques and strategies that they can integrate into their daily lives and implement immediately. Nikki's main goal is to provide the highest quality services that meet the needs of the entire family and help client's achieve maximum success.
Meet The Team
Bianca
Bianca is a speech-language pathologist with over 16 years of experience working with individuals and families across the lifespan. Her clinical background includes adult neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders—such as stroke, brain injury, progressive neurological disease, and dysphagia—with specialized training and experience in infant feeding in a level 3 NICU.
After many years in large hospital systems, Bianca found Nikki! Through their partnership, Bianca has gained exceptional mentorship to round out her clinical skill set to expand to treating early speech and language development and motor speech disorders to best accommodate our community.
Bianca has acquired specialized training and achieved qualification in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) to offer support and therapy that focuses on airway and oral motor maturation for speech and feeding skills from infancy to adulthood.
Bianca believes that strong therapeutic relationships are the foundation of meaningful progress. Trust, connection, and collaboration with clients and families are essential for achieving the best outcomes, and Bianca prioritizes creating a supportive, respectful space for care.
Jamie
Jamie Gaddis is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with 13 years experience across medical and pediatric settings. She has had the opportunity to work within the NICU, school, and inpatient/acute settings. She has completed a 28 hour myofunctional training. Through her experience, she has gained valuable knowledge to support a variety of populations and is passionate about helping children and adults find confidence in their communication and feeding skills.
Jamie believes therapy works best when it feels supportive, practical, and personalized. She partners closely with families and caregivers to create meaningful goals and build skills that carry over into everyday life.
Outside of work, Jamie is a Navy Veteran and military spouse who has supported the military community through advocacy and education. She also loves spending time with her family, playing sports, hiking, and staying active.