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Currently, I do not accept insurance. However, I can provide superbills that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. By operating as a private-pay practice, I am able to offer greater flexibility in therapy. This approach ensures that sessions are tailored to meet your or your child’s unique needs, without being limited by insurance-imposed restrictions or approvals. Therapy can truly focus on what works best for you and your goals.

I require at least 24 hours' notice for any cancellations, regardless of the reason. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice will result in the full session fee being charged. This policy helps ensure consistency in therapy and respects the time reserved for each client.

You will be billed automatically after each session through Square Payments via the Simple Practice portal. If you prefer to use a different form of payment, I am happy to discuss alternative options with you.

Services are provided at 5510 Doyle Street, Emeryville. Parents are welcome to stay and observe during sessions. For children over the age of 6, drop-off sessions may be an option. We can discuss beforehand to determine if this arrangement is a good fit for your child’s needs.

Yes, an evaluation is required before starting services. This evaluation can be conducted by me or provided from an outside source, as long as it was completed within the past year. This ensures we have a clear understanding of your or your child’s needs and goals before beginning therapy.

I work with children 12 months - 18 years old.

Yes, private speech therapy can complement and enhance the services your child receives at school. These sessions provide additional support tailored to your child's specific needs and goals. I’m also happy to offer services during school breaks, such as summer or winter break, to help maintain progress and close any gaps in therapy.

I provide detailed daily progress notes through Simple Practice after each session. These notes outline what we worked on, your child's progress, and any important updates, keeping you informed every step of the way.

Neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy celebrates and respects neurological differences like autism, ADHD, etc. It focuses on supporting your child’s unique communication style, building on their strengths, and fostering self-advocacy. This approach avoids “fixing” behaviors like stimming or scripting, instead embracing them as valid forms of expression. It’s all about creating a collaborative, supportive environment that empowers your child to communicate in a way that works best for them.

Many people think speech therapy is drill-based, but my approach is the complete opposite. Play-based speech therapy uses fun, engaging activities to build trust, strengthen the therapist-child relationship, and work off of your child’s strengths. Through play, children feel more comfortable and motivated to practice their communication skills in a natural and meaningful way. This approach encourages creativity, builds confidence, and supports progress in a way that feels enjoyable and empowering for your child.