McLaurin Alexander, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIS

McLaurin Alexander, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIS is a dedicated speech-language pathologist specializing in adult rehabilitation, with advanced expertise in aphasia, dysphagia, and cognitive-communicative disorders arising from stroke, brain injury, and neurodegenerative conditions. At Encompass Health, she provides evidence-based, individualized care designed to restore communication, swallowing function, and independence, while supporting patients in reclaiming their identity and quality of life after neurological injury. Her clinical approach emphasizes functional outcomes, patient-centered care, and holistic rehabilitation.

In addition to her direct clinical practice, Alexander is deeply committed to mentoring and education. She supervises graduate clinicians during their clinical rotations, serves as a teaching fellow, and integrates advanced training techniques into her practice, including MDTP, VitalStim, MBSImP, and MoCA assessments. Her work also includes interdisciplinary collaboration with occupational and physical therapists, ensuring cohesive care plans that optimize recovery. Alexander’s focus on clinical excellence extends to family and caregiver education, empowering those around her patients to actively participate in rehabilitation and long-term success.

Alexander is currently completing her Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, with an emphasis on connecting academic learning to clinical readiness. She is a certified Brain Injury Specialist and holds multiple advanced credentials in dysphagia management and neurorehabilitation. Actively involved in professional associations such as ASHA, TSHA, and the Brain Injury Association of America, Alexander is committed to advancing the field of speech-language pathology while shaping the next generation of clinicians.

• MGH Institute of Health Professions – Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (Ongoing)
• Texas Woman's University – Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
• University of North Texas – Bachelor of Science, Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
• Midwestern State University – Biology

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)
• McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP)
• VitalStim Therapy & DINES Specialty Certificate
• Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP) Registered Clinician
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Certified Rater
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Quality & Safety Certification, Institute for Healthcare Improvement

• University Honors – Chancellor’s List, 6 Semesters, Texas Woman's University
• University Honors – Dean’s List, 6 Semesters, University of North Texas

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Brain Injury Association of America

Capstone manuscript in progress, preparing for national and state conference presentations (ASHA, TSHA)