We provide in-home and in-school services in both Los Angeles County and Sonoma County. Please reach out to us to find out if we service your exact neighborhood! Teletherapy services are also offered.

No, we do not accept insurance directly. However, we can provide you with a monthly superbill to submit for potential reimbursement from your insurance company. If you’re wondering whether out-of-network speech therapy will be covered under your plan, you can call your insurance and ask the following:

Do I need to hit my deductible in order to be reimbursed for out of network speech therapy?

How much of my deductible have I met so far?

What will you reimburse me per session once the deductible is met?

Do I need any type of preauthorization in order to submit out of network superbills and be reimbursed?

Do you need any type of clinical notes or evaluation reports to be submitted with the first superbill?

The first step is a free phone consultation, which you can schedule here. Then, given an assessment is recommended, we would schedule a comprehensive speech and language evaluation. Scheduling of ongoing therapy sessions and other logistics are discussed following the evaluation.

We have several therapists, each with diverse experience and areas of specialization. That said, our practice is most recognized for our work with speech sound disorders, language processing difficulties, stuttering, and social communication development. We only accept clients when we’re confident that our expertise aligns with their needs. If we’re not the best fit, we’ll always help connect families with a provider who is. Please reach out to us to inquire if we may be a fit for your child’s needs!

Absolutely! Many preschools and private elementary schools welcome us onto their campuses for sessions during the school day. We love collaborating with schools to make therapy convenient and seamlessly integrated into your child’s routine. (Please note that school permission varies by site).

Myofunctional therapy (or "myo") is a type of therapy that some speech therapists are trained in and specialize in. In myo, there is extra emphasis on facial muscles, dentition, and airway. This may be the correct method of treatment for children with tongue ties, tongue thrusting patterns, abnormal dentition that affects speech, airway issues, and more. Myo sessions improve strength and coordination of the orofacial muscles while often simultaneously working to correct speech sound errors, if there are any.

SLPA stands for speech-language pathology assistant. SLPAs cannot evaluate clients, and they must treat under the guidance and supervision of a licensed SLP. Stephanie and our SLPA, Christina, have known and worked with one another since 2016 and we can safely say she is one of the best, most qualified SLPAs out there! Click here to read more about Christina.

It depends. The most important considerations for whether or not to begin therapy are 1) how clear (or understandable) the child is to an objective party, 2) whether there is a history of previous speech and language issues, 3) if there is a social or emotional impact on the child, and 4) if there is an academic or educational impact. For example, a child who is three years old and can’t yet say their /R/ sounds, has no previous speech or language issues, and is otherwise understandable, is a case in which we would likely wait to see if the sound emerges on its own.

We usually say that a parent’s intuition is not to be ignored. If you suspect your child is behind, it is at the very least worth a consultation or screening with your local speech-language pathologist.

Speech doesn’t develop in isolation — it’s closely connected to a child’s overall health and physical development. Poor sleep, frequent illness, or mouth breathing can be signs that the muscles and structures used for speech aren’t functioning optimally. For example, chronic mouth breathing or congestion can alter tongue and jaw posture, impacting how sounds are produced. By looking at the whole child — including sleep, breathing, and oral-motor strength — we can identify underlying factors that may be affecting speech and support more effective, lasting progress.

Ah, the “crystal ball question.” The truth is, we speech therapists wish we had the answer to this too! It depends on many factors, including but not limited to: the reason for therapy, severity of the issue, responsiveness to therapy, the child’s (and family’s) motivation, relevant background or medical history, and how frequently home practice and carryover is implemented. Usually, this question is an ongoing conversation with check-ins regarding timeline every 6-8 months or so.