About BrainBridge Connect
Specializing in neurorehabilitation, we provide evidence-based therapy for adults recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, anoxic brain injury, and other neurological disorders.
Our approach blends clinical expertise with compassionate, person-centered care. Beyond therapy, we emphasize education, caregiver support, and functional strategies to promote independence and long-term recovery—because we believe healing happens when people feel truly seen, supported, and understood.
Our mission is to guide patients and families through the rehabilitation journey with knowledge, connection, and hope—helping them build a bridge from hospital to home, and from challenges to meaningful participation in life.
Meet Renee Garrett, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIS
Renee Garrett is the owner and founder of BrainBridge Connect, LLC. She is an experienced speech-language pathologist who has worked across a wide range of practice settings. She has a special interest in cognitive retraining following traumatic brain injury (TBI) and holds certification as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) through the Brain Injury Association of America.
Renee is passionate about educating families, friends, and patients about neurological communication and cognitive disorders. She hosts the podcast Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs, and is a regular presenter with SpeechTherapyPD, at various state and other conferences, and at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention.
In addition to her clinical work, Renee serves as adjunct faculty at both James Madison University and Old Dominion University. She was recognized as a Darden Fellow by Old Dominion University’s Darden College of Education and Professional Studies in 2023, and as a SHAV Fellow by the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia in 2024.
Outside of her professional life, Renee loves traveling, gardening, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with her family.
Hi, I'm so glad you're here!
This practice was created for adults who are navigating communication challenges and cognitive changes, and for the loved ones who walk beside them. Over the years, I’ve worked in inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, assisted living, and outpatient therapy—and I’ve seen firsthand how powerful the right support can be on the road to recovery.
I have a special passion for working with people recovering from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), offering both assessment and treatment in a way that centers shared decision-making and trauma-informed care. I also work with individuals living with neurogenic conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia, and I deeply believe that caregivers are the lifeline for so many of the people I serve.
Here, you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we’ll focus on meaningful progress—building skills, rebuilding confidence, and finding ways to reconnect with the life and people you love.
- Renee
Bridging Clinical Expertise with Compassionate, Person-centered Care