Blue Door
Pediatric Therapy, P.C.
Helping Families
One Child at a Time
MELISSA BRADLEY-POTTER
OWNER, CEO, SLP
Blue Door Pediatric Therapy, P.C., is owned and operated by
Melissa Bradley-Potter, M.A., CCC-SLP. Melissa is a Nebraska licensed and ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist serving families in Omaha and surrounding areas. An Iowa native who lives with her husband, eleven year old twin boys and eight year old daughter, Melissa has been working with children and their families for almost two decades. Melissa is a parent of children with autism and ADHD.
Melissa is a Certified Hanen Instructor for the It Takes Two to Talk® Program and the More Than Words® Program. These programs teach families how to become their child's most important language teacher. She is a Certified Baby Signs Instructor, teaching families how to communicate with their babies through sign.
Melissa is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) as well as the Nebraska Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSLHA). She is also a member of the Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association (NOTA) and a guild member for the Autism Action Partnership (AAP). Melissa specializes in working with autistic children, children with Down Syndrome, ADHD, and early intervention toddlers and preschoolers. Melissa is passionate about neurodiversity affirming practice, parent education, and mentoring the next generation of therapists to help our community. Melissa grew up on a farm in southwest Iowa and went to undergraduate and graduate school at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Melissa loves crocheting, travel, reading, children's literature, animals and coffee. She enjoys experiencing all of the wonderful activities that Omaha has to offer with her family and friends. Melissa has a 5 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback dog named Bea and a 1 year old Schnoodle named Hattie.
Her favorite color is turquoise and she has an iris garden that blooms in beautiful colors in the spring.
THERAPISTS
Courtney Claxton - Speech-Language Pathologist
Courtney Claxton is a Speech Language Pathologist. who earned her Master's degree in 2019 from University of Central Missouri and her undergraduate degree from Kansas State University in 2017. Courtney has experience with children and adults of various
populations including Autism, language delays, literacy, traumatic brain
injury and more from working in private practice and school- based
settings. Courtney is a military spouse and recently moved to Nebraska from Virginia. Courtney is originally from Kansas so she is excited to be closer to home! Courtney has enjoyed learning more about Natural Language Acquisition and executive functioning, while completing recent training.
When she is not working Courtney enjoys traveling, cheering on the KC Chiefs and K-State Wildcats, being involved in the community, and trying out new restaurants and coffee shops.
Abbey Dyer is a Speech-Language Pathologist
Abbey Dyer is currently completing her clinical fellowship year. She earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2026 and her undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2023. Abbey has experience working with individuals across the lifespan with a variety of diagnoses.
Abbey was born and raised in Omaha, NE. During her free time, Abbey enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, reading, and trying new coffee shops.
Kaira Hammond is an Occupational Therapist
Kaira Hammond is an Occupational Therapist. She earned her doctorate degree in occupational therapy from Colorado State university in 2025 and her undergraduate degree in kinesiology from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in 2022. Kaira has experience in the outpatient pediatric setting working with a variety of diagnoses including Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and sensory processing disorder.
Kaira is originally from Colorado, but is excited to be living in Omaha. During her free time, Kaira is usually taking care of her two dachshunds, spending time outside, watching gymnastics, or trying out a new restaurant.
Kaytlyn Gooderl is an Occupational Therapist.
She received her undergraduate degree in Health and Human Performance from Emporia State University in 2019. She earned her doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from The University of Kansas Medical Center in 2022. Kaytlyn has experience in pediatric settings working with a variety of diagnoses including Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, and Muscular Dystrophy.
Kaytlyn is originally from a small town in Kansas, and is excited to explore Omaha. In her free time she enjoys reading, being outside, and spending time with friends and family.
Brad Gibson - Speech-Langauge Pathologist
Kaira Hammond - Occupational Therapist
Abbey Dyer - Speech-Langauge Pathologist
Brad Gibson is a Speech-Language Pathologist and an Omaha native. Brad has 20 plus years of experience working with elementary age children.
Brad has been married to his wife for 19 years and their daughter is a freshman in college. Brad has a lot of jokes that he loves to tell and brings energy and fun to every therapy session.
Kaytlyn Gooderl - Occupational Therapist
Katherine Hernandez is an Occupational Therapist.
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Bio to come..
Katherine Hernandez - Occupational Therapist
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Jesse Potter- Patient Services Manager
Jesse Potter is our Patient Services Manager and has been with Blue Door since day one! He has vast experience and knowledge working in the medical field with providers across Nebraska and in western Iowa. He has degrees in Biochemistry and Community and Public Affairs.
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Jesse enjoys spending time with his wife, three children and 2 dogs. He is an avid fisherman and enjoys boating and golfing. He coaches his kids All-Play baseball team along with his wife.
Lauren Leggitt- Billing Manager
Lauren Leggitt is our Billing Manager and is part of our billing administration team. She is currently studying medical billing and coding. Her years of customer service experience and administrative experience are here to help our billing operations run smoothly and efficiently.
She found Blue Door when her own children needed services and has loved it here ever since.
Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband, three kids, 3 Great Danes and 2 cats. You will also find her traveling to Colorado throughout the year to spend time with her family and to enjoy the mountains
Alyssa Jones is our Admin Specialist and is part of our scheduling and administration team. Alyssa helps with clinic outreach and scheduling. Alyssa's years of customer service experience as well as her work in the medical field make her a great patient advocate.
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Alyssa enjoys spending time with her three kids and husband. They love going to the zoo and other outdoor activities.
Alyssa Jones - Admin Specialist
Alyssa Jones - Patient Care Coordinator