About Sue Merino M.A., CCC-SLP

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Specializing in Orofacial Myofunctional & Speech Disorders


Sue has 20 years experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a variety of scholastic, outpatient clinical, and hospital settings. Originally from New England, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders with a Minor in Spanish from Pennsylvania State University. She received her Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Indiana University. Sue has completed post-graduate training in Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders through the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy under the direction of Joy L Moeller, B.S., R.D.H. and from the International Association of Orofacial Myology under the direction of Kristie Gatto, M.A., CCC-SLP, COM®.

Sue is consistently taking Continuing Education classes in order to better serve her patients and their families. She has earned the ASHA Award for Continuing Education multiple times. She has experience evaluating and treating clients with a wide range of disorders and therapy needs from childhood to adulthood with a specialization in Orofacial Myofunction Disorders and Articulation Disorders.

Sue is not only a therapist, but a mother and wife as well. She understands first-hand how the health and well-being of all ages with the home is important for the entire family dynamic.


Sue is a graduate of the Myo Master Minds Program, a 9 month hands-on collective learning experience.

About Andrea Butler M.S., CCC-SLP, CLC ®

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Andrea has 20 years experience in the field Speech-Language Pathology. Born and raised in Houston, TX, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Stephen F. Austin State University.

She received her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Texas Woman’s University. Andrea has completed post-graduate training in Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders through the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy under the direction of Joy L. Moeller, B.S., R.D.H. She has also completed post-graduate training and certification and is a Certified Lactation Counselor ®.

Andrea has earned the ASHA Award for Continuing Education multiple times since 2018 and consistently participates in Continuing Education courses and seeks the latest research in order to provide the best care and therapy available. Andrea has had Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training and is trained in TummyTime Method!™

Andrea has worked in settings such as public school in Conroe ISD, Home health therapy and private practice in Conroe, TX. She has experience evaluating and treating clients with a wide range of disorders and therapy needs from infancy to adulthood.

Andrea shares her home with her 2 sons and the family’s fun loving beagle named Sophie. She is excited to help patients and their families achieve their personal goals with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Speech Language Pathology services.


About Liz Albritton


Liz was born and raised in the Houston area and has resided in The Woodlands since 2007. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and a Master of Arts degree in Communication Disorders from The University of Houston. Liz has over 10 years experience working with children of all ages within schools in Conroe Independent School District and the private clinic setting.

Liz has completed post-graduate training in Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders through the International Association of Orofacial Myology under the direction of Mary Billings M.S., CCC-SLP, COM® and Dianah Davidson B.S., RDH, COM®. Liz is a member of the International Association of Orofacial Myology and is on track to complete her Certification of Orofacial Myology (COM®) through the mentorship of Sue Merino M.A., CCC-SLP, COM®.

Liz shares her home with her husband, two daughters, and a multitude of pets including a miniature schnauzer dog, tuxedo cat, and a hamster. Liz and her daughters received myofunctional therapy at OroFacialTx and underwent tongue and lip tie revisions in 2021. Liz’s first-hand experience with this process provides her with a unique perspective to better relate to her patients as she strives to provide the best care possible with optimal results.