Pediatric Speech Therapy

We provide speech therapy for children from 6 months through high school.

Trust your instincts. If you've noticed your child has fewer words than other kids their age, is hard to understand, gets frustrated when communicating, or a teacher or pediatrician has mentioned a concern, it's worth checking.

We believe in helping sooner rather than waiting to see if a child will "just catch up." A consultation is an easy, no-pressure way to find out if an evaluation makes sense.

No. You can contact us directly to get started.

The evaluation is tailored to your child’s age, developmental level, and individual needs. With younger children, we often use play-based activities so the evaluation feels natural and engaging. With older children, we establish rapport and use age-appropriate activities and testing to understand their communication skills.

The therapist looks at how your child understands and uses language, communicates with others, and produces speech sounds, while also learning about their history and your concerns.

Afterward, we explain the results in plain language and, if therapy is recommended, work together to develop goals that are meaningful for your child and family.

That's completely normal, and our therapists are used to it. Sessions are built around your child's interests and we follow their lead, so most kids warm up quickly once they realize they're there to play.

Rates depend on the type of service and setting. Reach out to us and we'll walk you through current rates and the options that fit your family.

We’re a private-pay practice, and we’ve partnered with a third-party company that lets some families use their insurance for therapy with us. Contact us and we’ll check whether your plan is covered.

If your plan isn’t included, we provide superbills you can submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement. We recommend calling your insurance provider to ask about your out-of-network speech therapy benefits.

We’re also a San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) vendor, so eligible children may receive services through SDRC.

A superbill is a detailed receipt with the diagnosis and service codes your insurance company needs. You pay us directly, submit the superbill to your insurance, and they may reimburse part of the cost depending on your plan.

Yes, we are an SDRC vendor. If your child qualifies for regional center services, therapy may be covered at no cost to your family.

Eligibility is determined by SDRC. We're happy to explain how the process works when you contact us.

Sessions are typically 25 or 40 minutes, 1–2 times a week. The therapist will recommend the appropriate length and frequency based on your child’s evaluation, goals, and your family’s preferences.

You can choose what works best for your family: at our Encinitas clinic, at your child's preschool or private school, or online through teletherapy.

We serve Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, and La Jolla.

For many children and goals, yes. Research supports online speech therapy for areas like articulation, language, and fluency. Sessions are interactive and game-based. Your therapist will let you know if in-person sessions would be a better fit for your child.

Absolutely, and we encourage it. Parents play a big role in progress. We share simple strategies and activities you can use during everyday routines, so practice continues between sessions.

Every child is different. It depends on their needs, goals, and how often they practice at home. We track progress along the way, update goals, and keep you informed, and we celebrate when your child reaches their goals.