Welcome to Our Space
We’re proud to be located within Pediatric Associates of Dallas. We can’t wait to meet you and your child to support their development!
Meet Our Therapists
At Creating Voices, we’re dedicated to providing compassionate care. With a combined 30+ years of experience, our therapists provide a culture of support and community to patients and their families.
Nicole Rhodes, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech - Language Pathologist, Owner
Nicole graduated from Texas Christian University with her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Speech Language Pathology.
She became interested in speech-language pathology after her family member received speech therapy for articulation, as well as serving as a caregiver for a child with Autism during her time at TCU. Nicole joined the Creating Voices team in 2020. Prior to working at Creating Voices, Nicole has served children in clinic based, hospital, home health, and university settings as a clinical supervisor at the graduate level. She has experience treating children with articulation and language impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, feeding impairments, pragmatic language impairment, Down syndrome, motor speech disorders, and various genetic disorders.
She is PROMPT trained to serve children who experience Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and certified in VitalStim neuro-muscular electrical stimulation for dysphagia management.
When Nicole isn’t at the clinic, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, daughter, and son. She also loves traveling and making memories with family and friends!
She is currently accepting new patients. She looks forward to meeting you!
Margaret Sumrell, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Speech - Language Pathologist
Margaret received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of North Georgia in 2007. Her Master’s of Education is from Georgia State University which she received in 2010.
Margaret joined the Creating Voices team in 2021. Prior to working at Creating Voices, Margaret worked in a variety of settings including rehabilitation settings with adults, schools, private clinics, and home health.
She has experience treating children with articulation and language impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, pragmatic language impairment, Down syndrome, motor speech disorders, and various genetic disorders.
Margaret is from Athens, Georgia and has lived in Dallas since 2010. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids. Margaret loves reading and nature.
She is currently accepting new patients. She looks forward to meeting you!
Kailey Gumm, B.S., SLPA
Speech - Language Pathologist Assistant
Kailey earned her bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from Baylor University and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. She brings valuable clinical experience from the home health setting, working with children with autism, sensory feeding challenges, articulation and language disorders, and AAC users. Kailey holds a certificate in the Kaleidoscope Model for Feeding from TalkTools and has a strong foundation in both feeding and oral motor therapy. She uses play-based, child-led approaches and sensory integration strategies to create a fun, engaging, and supportive environment for her clients.
Originally from Dallas, Kailey lives here with her husband. In her free time, she enjoys playing pickleball and tennis, hiking, or exploring local food spots. Kailey joined Creating Voices in 2025.
Kailey is currently not accepting new patients.
Amelia Abernathy, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech - Language Pathologist
Amelia earned her Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from Texas Christian University in 2018 and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2020.
Amelia joined Creating Voices in the summer of 2025. She currently works in the school setting and sees patients after school and over the summer at Creating Voices. She has experience treating children with articulation and language impairments, pragmatic language difficulties, fluency disorders, voice disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, various genetic disorders, and AAC users.
Originally from Longview, Texas, Amelia has lived in Dallas since 2018. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
Amelia serves patients after-school, however, she is currently not accepting new patients.
Catherine Nguyen, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech - Language Pathologist
Catherine received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Texas at Austin and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Texas at Dallas.
Catherine joined the Creating Voices team in the summer of 2026. Prior to working at Creating Voices, she gained experience in a variety of settings, including elementary schools, early childhood special education classrooms, private practice, home health, and skilled nursing facilities.
She has experience treating children with articulation and language impairments, pragmatic language difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and complex communication needs. Catherine especially enjoys working with bilingual early language learners and supporting functional communication development.
Catherine is from Plano, Texas and is a proud University of Texas alum — Hook ’em! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, trying new restaurants, and planning her wedding for next year.
Catherine serves patients after school and is currently not accepting new patients.
Caroline Zimmermann, MCD, CCC-SLP
Speech - Language Pathologist
Caroline earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Education from the University of Mississippi and her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Caroline has experience working with children in school-based and private speech settings, as well as adults in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. She has experience treating children with articulation and phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, pragmatic language difficulties, fluency disorders, AAC users, and complex communication needs. She enjoys working closely with families and educators to help children develop communication skills that support their success at home, at school, and in the community.
She believes that speech therapy should be a positive and supportive experience where children feel comfortable, confident, and motivated to communicate. She uses individualized, evidence-based strategies and incorporates each child's interests and strengths into therapy to make sessions engaging and meaningful.
Caroline is from Lexington, Kentucky and recently moved to Dallas, Texas. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, trying new crafts and hobbies, and trying new restaurants.
Caroline is currently accepting patients. She looks forward to meeting you and your child and being part of their communication journey!
Rebekah Gayle, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech - Language Pathologist
Rebekah earned her Bachelor’s degree in communication from Texas A&M University in 2022 and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2024.
Rebekah joined Creating Voices in the fall of 2026. She currently works in the school setting and sees patients after school and over the summer at Creating Voices. She has experience in early childhood intervention and working with children with articulation and language impairments, pragmatic language difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, various genetic disorders, and AAC users.
She believes that some of the most meaningful progress happens when children are having fun and feel truly understood. She takes the time to get to know each child and incorporates their interests, strengths, and individual needs into therapy. Her goal is to create an encouraging environment where children feel excited to participate, confident in their abilities, and proud of the progress they make along the way.
Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Rebekah has lived in Dallas since 2023. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing mahjong, needlepointing, and traveling.
Rebekah is currently accepting new patients. She looks forward to meeting you!
Our Story
Creating Voices founders, Megan Davidson and Clare Coates, met in college, where they both studied speech pathology. After attending graduate school in Dallas, both Megan and Clare worked in outpatient rehab clinics for the same hospital system, and also became next door neighbors. After gaining valuable experience in other settings (some of which overlapped!), and growing their families, they decided to take a leap of faith, and they started Creating Voices together.
Creating Voices began with one therapy room where Megan and Clare alternated days seeing patients. The clinic continued to grow and expanded into three therapy rooms within Pediatric Associates of Dallas. Creating Voices gained two therapists: Nicole Rhodes, one of Megan’s old co-workers and friends, and Margaret Sumrell, who they met through the audiologist at PAD.
Following Megan moving out of state and Clare beginning to serve the local school district, Nicole Rhodes, their first employee, acquired Creating Voices Therapy and hired two additional talented therapists!
We are blessed to be supported by our patients and their families on this journey, and are thankful to be able to continue to serve you!