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Dr. Anna Gross

SLPD, CLC

Speech-Language Pathologist | Lactation Specialist

Background

Dr. Anna Gross is a licensed speech-language pathologist and Certified Lactation Counselor specializing in infant and toddler feeding, oral motor development, and early orofacial myofunctional disorders. She provides comprehensive, evidence-based evaluations and individualized treatment for young children with feeding and oral motor concerns.

Her clinical focus has been shaped by both advanced training and personal experience, strengthening her commitment to helping families better understand and navigate complex feeding challenges.

In addition to private practice, Anna lectures nationally on infant feeding and myofunctional topics and is actively involved in professional education.

Specialties

Oral habits (e.g. pacifier use - thumb or digit sucking habits - blanket sucking)

Sleep disordered breathing (snoring - sleep apnea)

Myofunctional disorders (mouth breathing - snoring - drooling)

Oral-motor hypotonia (e.g. - weak jaw - open mouth posture)

Solid feeding and swallowing (gagging - poor chewing - choking - straw drinking - cup drinking - leakage - picky eating - refusal)

Feeding tube support and weaning

Oral Ties (tongue-tie - lip-tie - buccal-ties)

Breastfeeding/bottle feeding difficulties (latching - dribbling - leakage - gagging - choking - coughing - clicking - weaning - aversion)

Feeding related anxiety

GI Issues (Colic - Spitting up - Reflux - GER - GERD - gas - constipation)

Courses

Education & Training

SLPD
Northwestern University

CLC
ALPP


Insurance

Out-of-network

Superbill for reimbursement

Languages

English

Affirming Care

LGBTQIA+

Neurodiversity Affirming

Contact

Service Areas

16633 Ventura Blvd, Suite 1015
Encino, CA


Los Angeles, CA

Popular Courses

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VIRTUAL Infant TOTs: Assessment, Treatment, and Frenectomy Readiness
A professional development course for occupational therapy practitioners, OT assistants, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Learn clinical frameworks for the evaluation and treatment of infants with suspected tethered oral tissues — anatomical, developmental, and functional perspectives that support clinical reasoning, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Virtual 4-Week Feeding Class for Parents of Children With Down Syndrome
Families of babies and children with Down Syndrome – are mealtimes a challenge? The Virtual Feeding Class is here to provide you with the tools, strategies, and personalized support needed to help your child thrive. This 4-week recorded program is designed specifically for children with Down syndrome, aged 6 months and up, to improve feeding […]
Feeding for Function
So many parents are handed a list of foods to offer but never taught how to build the skills that make eating successful. That’s why I created Feeding for Function. Inside the course, you’ll learn how to support: ✨ Healthy chewing ✨ Oral and jaw development ✨ Tongue function ✨ Texture progression ✨ Positive mealtimes […]
Empowered Women: A Four Week Therapy Journey
To support postpartum mothers in reconnecting with themselves, building resilience, and reclaiming their physical and emotional health, while fostering meaningful connections with others. Through practical tools and compassionate guidance, the group aims to help participants navigate the challenges of motherhood, prioritize self-care, strengthen relationships, and embrace their new and evolving identity as a mom with […]
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VIRTUAL Infant TOTs: Assessment, Treatment, and Frenectomy Readiness
A professional development course for occupational therapy practitioners, OT assistants, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Learn clinical frameworks for the evaluation and treatment of infants with suspected tethered oral tissues — anatomical, developmental, and functional perspectives that support clinical reasoning, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.