Let's Kiikii!
To "kiki" or a "kiki" refers to the gathering of friends, usually for the purpose of chit-chat, gossip, and story sharing. Its origins are historically connected with the Black LGBTQ+ community.
Kiiya Shibata, M.S. CCC-SLP
Communication Coach (she/her)
Providing specialty services virtually, across the United States
1.
Primary Progressive Aphasia
Get personalized education and coaching on strategies to optimize communication with PPA.
2.
Speech Coaching & Speech therapy
Voice and speech training for professional voice users, those with vocal injuries, and individuals seeking gender-affirming care.
3.
Neurogenic Communication Difficulties Coaching
Education and coaching on strategies for language, memory, and cognitive after brain injury, concussion, stroke, long COVID, prolonged illness, diagnosis of dementia, and more.
Quick Bio
Kiiya Shibata is a licensed speech-language pathologist with extensive experience in neurological and vocal communication disorders and differences. She offers formal speech therapy, as well as coaching for communication and brain health. Her passions include working with individuals with progressive neurological disorders, brain-based communication difficulties, and those struggling to find a voice that aligns with their identity.
Education and Licensure
San Francisco State University
2013
BA in Communicative Disorders
2015
MS Communicative Disorders
CA Clinical License
2015-Current
National Certification (ASHA)
2016-current
Vanderbilt University
2021-2025
PhD in Hearing and Speech Sciences