Service Providers in Humboldt County

All information published on this website is offered in good faith and for general use only. The goal of this website is to offer the public interested in dyslexia a listing of information, resources, and service providers available in Humboldt County as well as in the state and nationally. While we strive to provide accurate and reliable information, Redwood Coast Reading Alliance makes no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy or reliability of any content nor does the Redwood Coast Reading Alliance vet or endorse listed service providers. All service providers listed on this website are independent practitioners who have asserted that they have professional training in Structured Literacy; they are solely responsible for the services they provide.

Educational Psychologists

  • Licensed Educational Psychologist #547
    (Licensed Speech Language Pathologist #6836)
    (Licensed Marriage Family Therapist #20289)

    Contact:
    3008 Hubbard Lane
    Eureka CA 95501
    Janpauluslep@gmail.com
    Text to 707-442-8648

    Services:
    I provide a comprehensive assessment of all areas that could be interfering with a student’s progress. I can provide a brief consultation consisting of record review and parenting interview. My schedule is typically full for several months in advance. Appointments are in person at the office.

    Experience:
    I have 40+ years experience working with a wide variety of student learning challenges. I am particularly interested in helping families figure out the basis for learning challenges for students who are at risk of “falling through the cracks” (eg. Very bright students with subtle glitches, students with multiple areas of challenge). 

Reading Specialists and Literacy Coaches

  • Reading Specialist

    Contact:
    Sequoia Literacy Services 
    Email: sequoialiteracy@gmail.com
    Website: https://sites.google.com/view/sequoialiteracy/home

    Services: 
    Diagnostic Assessment $190, 60-90 minutes, including written summary and follow-up meeting
    Literacy Coaching, $60/hr (summers only)
    Appointments in person at the office

    Experience: 
    Elementary Classroom Teacher K-8, 20 years
    Cal Poly Humboldt Supervisor
    Recipient of the CATE Teaching Excellence Award
    Teacher Consultant for the Redwood Writing Project

  • Literacy Coach

    Contact:
    ramarawal@gmail.com
    707-616-6481

    Services:
    Private Tutoring
    $50/hr, $30/half hour
    Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM and later

    Venue:
    In-person at the Cal Poly Humboldt Library
    1 Harpst St
    Arcata, CA 95521

    Virtual sessions available via Zoom 

    Experience:
    CA & FL Elementary Education Teaching Credential
    Currently pursuing an M.A. in Education

    Description of Services:
    My teaching approach blends Lindamood-Bell and Montessori strategies to create engaging, hands-on lessons, thoughtfully tailored to each learner, both in person and online. I strive to make reading and writing joyful experiences, so students begin to associate literacy with confidence and fun. 

  • Literacy Coach with Lindamood-Bell training 
    TEFL Training Certificate

    Contact:
    corbear222@gmail.com
    619-402-6849

    Services:
    One-on-one online reading and writing assistance and tutoring for all ages: $50/hr sliding scale
    Current availability on Thursday and Friday afternoons

    Experience:
    6 years as an online Literacy Coach
    2 years living and teaching ESL abroad
    7 years as an English and writing tutor in San Diego and Humboldt County

    Venue:
    Virtual meetings on Zoom using multiple digital resources

    Description of Services:
    Using an individualized curriculum for each student based on the Lindamood-Bell methodology and a Montessori approach, I guide students into awareness of the major rules of reading, vowel combos, digraphs, syllables and affixes. Throughout our sessions I help them quickly learn and memorize high frequency sight words and the tricky rule exceptions of English while expressing their creativity. This approach is suited to any grade level and is especially helpful for students with dyslexia, as it focuses on strengthening the ability to visualize letters and word patterns in order to read faster and build literacy.

  • Literacy Coach

    Contact:
    motaymt@gmail.com
    2620 Central Avenue
    McKinleyville, CA 95519
    707.845.7286

    Services:
    Private Reading/Writing/Math Instruction: $60/hour, Mon-Thursday during school year; summer session available Tuesdays through Thursdays.
    The 2025-2026 School year is currently full, but a waitlist option for next school year is available. 
    Five-week summer session fills up quickly, so please contact me early if you are interested.

    Venue:
    Appointments available in-person at the office
    2620 Central Avenue
    McKinleyville, CA 95519

    Online

    Experience:
    Reading Intervention Teacher: Grades K-5, Eureka City Schools and Union Street Charter School
    Science of Reading Trained: Orton-Gillingham Associate, Lindamood-Bell LiPS, Phonographix
    Private Tutor: Grades 2-High School, specializing in reading and writing all ages, as well as math through algebra level.
    Elementary Classroom Teacher grades 3-8, 30 years

  • Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
    Literacy Coach/ Reading Tutor

    Contact:
    acoth2@yahoo.com
    307-760-3261

    Services:
    Speech and Language Therapy (in person locally or online)
    Literacy Coach/Reading Tutoring (in person at the client’s home)
    Private pay with SLP service contract
    Areas of interest: Preschool speech and language, phonological awareness, dyslexia support, language development, cognitive development, and stroke rehabilitation.

    Availability:
    Weekdays after 4:30
    Weekends
    Summers

    Experience:
    Elementary School Speech and Language Therapist PreK-8th, 15 years
    Previous Childhood Language Development Instructor at Cal Poly Humboldt, 1 year
    Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center Speech Language Pathologist: Adult and geriatric speech, language, swallowing, cognitive, and neurological rehabilitation, 5 years

Speech and Language Pathologists

  • Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
    Literacy Coach/ Reading Tutor

    Contact:
    acoth2@yahoo.com
    307-760-3261

    Services:
    Speech and Language Therapy (in person locally or online)
    Literacy Coach/Reading Tutoring (in person at the client’s home)
    Private pay with SLP service contract
    Areas of interest: Preschool speech and language, phonological awareness, dyslexia support, language development, cognitive development, and stroke rehabilitation.

    Availability:
    Weekdays after 4:30
    Weekends
    Summers

    Experience:
    Elementary School Speech and Language Therapist PreK-8th, 15 years
    Previous Childhood Language Development Instructor at Cal Poly Humboldt, 1 year
    Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center Speech Language Pathologist: Adult and geriatric speech, language, swallowing, cognitive, and neurological rehabilitation, 5 years.

Child and Family Therapists

  • Contact:
    meliaporterlcsw@gmail.com
    1433 11th Street, Suite E
    Arcata, CA 95521
    707-825-8926

    Office only appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays 
    Contact for further information and available hours

    Services:
    I am certified in Theraplay, Child Parent Psychotherapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
    I am deeply committed to serving children with learning differences. I strive to foster strong connections, positive relationships, emotional growth, and self-confidence, creating a safe and welcoming environment for collaborative, healing therapy.

    Experience:
    Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 20 years
    Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist