Meet Our Therapists
Julie Jackson, M.S., CCC-SLP
Julie Jackson is a seasoned speech-language pathologist with over 12 years of experience, specializing in stuttering therapy. She is passionate about helping individuals transform their communication and is particularly interested in supporting parents of children who stutter.
Julie holds a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Her extensive experience includes positions at renowned institutions such as NYU RUSK, and Schneider Speech.​
In addition to her clinical practice, Julie serves as an adjunct clinical professor and supervisor at New York University (NYU). At NYU, she teaches the graduate-level Developmental Stuttering course and supervises graduate student clinicians, sharing her deep knowledge and experience with the next generation of speech-language pathologists. ​
Julie’s approach to therapy is client-centered and compassionate, focusing on evidence-based practices tailored to the unique needs of each individual. She believes in empowering clients and their families with the tools and support they need to build confidence and effective communication skills. Julie’s dedication to her clients and her field is evident in every aspect of her work, making her a trusted speech-language pathologist in the stuttering and speech-language pathologist communities.
Eric S. Jackson, PhD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Eric S. Jackson brings a wealth of expertise and passion to Transformative Speech Therapy. As an Associate Professor in the Communicative Sciences and Disorders department at NYU, he holds a deep commitment to advancing the field of speech therapy.
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Dr. Jackson earned his M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from CUNY Brooklyn College and his Ph.D. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences from the CUNY Graduate Center. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing speech-language pathologist, he specializes in stuttering intervention.
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His research focuses on the variability of stuttering, examining the context-based inconsistency with which stuttering events manifest themselves. Dr. Jackson is dedicated to understanding the factors that drive variability, including social interaction and anticipation. His ultimate goal is to inform support mechanisms and intervention approaches to improve the lives of children and adults who stutter, and their families.
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Dr. Jackson's impactful work has been funded by prestigious institutions such as the NIH and NSF since 2015, reflecting the significance and quality of his research contributions.
Prior to his tenure at NYU, Dr. Jackson served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Iowa, supported by the National Science Foundation. He has also held positions as a Visiting Professor at various institutions in the US and internationally since 2009.
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With his blend of research prowess, clinical experience, and personal insight as a person who stutters, Dr. Jackson brings a unique perspective to the field of speech therapy, enriching the services we offer at Transformative Speech Therapy.