About the slp

Liz Costello is a proud reno-native who specializes in pediatric speech-Language pathology. she is licensed by the State of Nevada Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensing Board, as well as the Nevada Department of Education. she is also an active member of the national American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

About Saddlehorn Speech and Language

We believe in the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with our families to establish a positive experience for our clients. By building a strong foundation, we can begin to build upon your child’s communication skills meaningfully.

Our Values

Family Centered

Evidence-based

Compassionate

Child-led

Reliable

Liz attended the University of Nevada, Reno where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in 2017, and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Nevada, Reno in 2020.

Prior to opening Saddlehorn Speech & Language, Liz received experience working at a local pediatric private practice as well as a charter school where she completed her clinical fellowship year (CFY). During that time, she discovered her passion for working closely with families in a one-on-one setting where she was able to explore the valuable ability to share each child’s journey towards greater communication. Liz strongly encourages the families she works with to identify and honor every child’s means of communication on an individualized basis. Liz’s primary focus involves working within a variety of areas including articulations disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, social-pragmatic deficits, disfluencies/stuttering, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She also has experience working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, social pragmatic communication disorder, Williams syndrome, and other areas.  

Liz’s passion lies within helping others for a greater purpose, and enjoys learning from each of her individual clients. When she isn’t working with her clients, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé and two dogs (Charlie and Benji), getting together with her friends and family, and enjoying the outdoors camping, kayaking, and hiking. 

Saddlehorn Speech & Language is a private practice which was established in april of 2022 in reno, nevada. Saddlehorn provides speech, language, and communication services for a variety of disorders and impairments within the pediatric population. our mission is to work closely with children and their families in a one-on-one setting in order to help children achieve their highest communicative potential.

Liz Breckner is a proud Reno native and is licensed by the State of Nevada Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensing Board, as well as the Nevada Department of Education as a practicing speech-language pathologist, and is an active member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She is the founder and sole owner of Saddlehorn Speech & Language, which opened in April of 2022. Liz attended the University of Nevada, Reno where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in 2017, and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Nevada, Reno in 2020.

Prior to opening Saddlehorn Speech & Language, Liz received experience working at a local pediatric private practice as well as a charter school where she completed her clinical fellowship year (CFY). During that time, she was able to discover her passion for working closely with families in a one-on-one setting where she was able to explore the valuable ability to share each child’s journey towards greater communication. Liz strongly encourages the families she works with to identify and honor every child’s means of communication on an individualized basis. Liz’s primary focus involves working within a variety of communication needs including articulations disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, social-pragmatic deficits, disfluencies/stuttering, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She also has experience working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, social pragmatic communication disorder, Williams syndrome, among other areas requiring specialized skills.  

Liz’s passion lies within helping others for a greater purpose, and enjoys learning from each of her individual clients. When she isn’t working with her clients, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé and two dogs (Charlie and Benji), getting together with her friends and family, and enjoying the outdoors camping, kayaking, hiking, and so much more. 

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