Evaluations are an opportunity for me to interact with your child and learn about their unique communication skills.

Depending on the child and their skills, some or all of the following may be part of an evaluation:

• play and rapport building

• completion of a standardized assessment

• parent/caregiver interview

• treatment probes.

Each evaluation includes a comprehensive report and a follow-up phone call to discuss the report and treatment plan.

Sessions vary depending on your child’s need on any given day. If they are resistant to adult-directed play, I will follow the child’s lead to select intrinsically motivating activities. If they gravitate towards more physical play, we use more movement in the session. Each session will look different depending on how your child is feeling and what they are interested in. 

Telehealth sessions are conducted in a private virtual meeting room on a HIPAA compliant platform. While it will look different from an in-person session because the client and provider will not be in the same physical location, with some creativity and an open mind, the same targets and strategies can be practiced.

With years of experience providing both telehealth and in-person treatment, I believe that each delivery model has its own benefits:

In-person treatment allows for a more hands-on approach, increased physical play, use of specialized materials/equipment, and can lead to more engagement.

Telehealth treatment allows for an ability to treat a client in their home environment where they feel most comfortable and have their favorite toys, easier access to other family members, and easier logistics (schedules/commutes/etc.).

If you’d like to discuss the needs of your unique situation, please schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation.

Eligibility- In schools, a child must demonstrate at least a 1.5 standard deviation deficit before they qualify for services. This means that some children are denied services in schools because they are not struggling “enough.” Private therapy allows for more nuanced and less standardized treatment and evaluations - if your child is struggling, we can help.

Ratio - School-based therapy is often given in groups of 3-5 children which means the provider’s attention is split which makes it more difficult to tailor treatment. Private therapy is offered individually which allows for dynamic and personalized treatment.

Parent/Caregiver involvement - Parent involvement within schools is limited due to privacy issues and time constraints of the SLP. In private therapy, the opportunity for parent/caregiver involvement is built-in, which allows for up-to-date communication and increased carry over of skills to the home environment.

Becoming “in-network” can take between 3-6 months. However, some insurance companies are not currently open to accepting new providers. If you have specific questions, please let me know, and I will do my best to find answers!

Paying privately allows for a smoother and more tailored experience.

• The family has the power to choose a therapist that best fits their needs - rather than a therapist that is in-network.

• Flexibility of treatment, which means you get to pick service delivery, frequency, and duration of sessions.

• No visit limits, which means you won’t “run out of visits” or be required to be on hold while we request more visits. 

• Get started faster due to no waiting period for doctors referrals, prior authorizations, newly requested visits, etc.

• Treatment progress and momentum will not be interrupted if your insurance changes.

• No requirement to “prove” your child needs services, which means that even children that “test well” can receive services if they need support.

• You may be eligible for a partial reimbursed by out of network benefits if you submit a superbill.