Transforming Lives Through APD Expertise
Specializing in Auditory Processing Disorder evaluations and evidence-based therapy for children and adults. Expert audiologists and speech-language pathologists providing individualized treatment plans across twelve states through telehealth and in-person care.
20+ Years of Treating APD
Our practice is dedicated solely to APD, with decades of specialized experience.
Personalizing therapy to each patient’s unique APD needs.
In-person and telehealth care bringing APD treatment to more families.
We support children, parents, and schools with guidance and advocacy.
Services
At ListenHEAR, we provide auditory processing services including APD evaluations and therapy, speech-language therapy, cochlear implant support, educational advocacy, and professional training. We serve children and adults through in-person appointments at our Florida location, as well as telehealth services across 12 states with doctoral-level audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
APD Evaluation
APD evaluations for children and adults ages 3.5 and up using tests tailored to your everyday listening challenges.
APD Therapy
Auditory therapy using Buffalo Model Auditory Training and ARIA therapy to treat auditory processing deficits in children and adults.
Hearing Evaluation
Complete hearing evaluations for children and adults using state-of-the-art equipment and best practices.
Pediatrics
Pediatric audiology services for children of all ages, including hearing evaluations, APD assessments, and early intervention support.
What People Say About Us
Hear from patients and families about the life-changing impact of expert APD evaluations, therapies, and educational advocacy.
Meet Our Team
Our team of doctoral-level audiologists and speech-language pathologists brings decades of combined experience in APD evaluation and treatment.
Dr. Rachel Cohen
Dr. Rachel Cohen, Au.D., CCC-A, Cert. LSLS AVEd. is the owner of ListenHEAR. She received her Doctorate of Audiology degree from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. in 2005. She is an experienced Pediatric Educational Audiologist with a specialty in Auditory Processing Disorder and a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist- Auditory Verbal Educator.
Dr. Danielle Hester
Dr. Danielle Hester, Au.D., CCC-A is a graduate of the University of South Florida’s Doctorate of Audiology program. She also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders from the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Hester specializes in Auditory Processing Disorder. She performs APD evaluations and therapy in the office, in schools, and via telehealth.
Dr. Erik Brizzee
Dr. Erik Brizzee, Au.D., CCC-A has nearly 20 years of experience maximizing hearing technologies for his patients, and he has joined a network of audiologists dedicated to understanding auditory processing and its treatment. He performs APD evaluations and therapy via telehealth.
Tammi Nokes
Tammi Nokes, M.S., CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist with 20 years of clinical and leadership experience. She earned her Master of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Tammi helps children and families achieve meaningful communication through individualized, family-centered care.
Melissa Karp
Melissa Karp, M.S., CCC-A/SLP is an experienced audiologist and speech-language pathologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). She earned her Master of Science in Communication Sciences from Hunter College, where she also served as adjunct faculty. Melissa holds audiology and speech-language pathology licenses in New York and Florida.
Dr. Rachael Kauffman Dinant
Dr. Rachael Kauffman Dinant, Au.D., CCC-A is an educational and pediatric audiologist specializing in Auditory Processing Disorder. She holds a Doctor of Audiology degree from West Virginia University. She provides APD evaluations and therapy via telehealth in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.
Paula Cholewa
Paula Cholewa is ListenHEAR's Director of Operations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and brings years of management experience from medical and veterinary clinic operations. As a parent of neurodiverse children, Paula understands firsthand what families go through and is committed to making every family feel understood and supported.
What is APD?
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) affects how the brain interprets sound, even when hearing is normal. People may hear clearly but still struggle to make sense of what they hear, especially in noisy environments.