Why choose a private speech therapist?
Often, families might not qualify for school- or community-based therapy, or might want more individualized therapy than is offered at their child's school. Adults may not have the time to drive to hospital- or clinic-based therapy setting.
Does insurance cover private speech therapy?
There are almost as many insurance plans as there are people who use them, which is why I take the time to personally verify your insurance benefits before beginning therapy. Most insurance plans cover some variation of therapy, depending on the client's diagnosis. My in-home (or daycare) therapy is covered the same as therapy provided in a clinic.
Is "concierge" speech therapy more expensive than other private speech therapy?
No, I use the term concierge therapy to highlight the fact that I am a mobile therapist who comes to you, rather than offering sessions at an office. My session rates are the same as other individual providers in the area, and less expensive than hospital therapy.
How long is a typical therapy session?
Sessions are 30-45 minutes long, depending on the client's needs and attention span. I always take time to discuss the session and homework with the client or parents (for home sessions), or to send parents a detailed note including the activities we did and how to complete the homework (for daycare sessions).
Still have questions questions? Call or email me- I am happy to answer them!
Often, families might not qualify for school- or community-based therapy, or might want more individualized therapy than is offered at their child's school. Adults may not have the time to drive to hospital- or clinic-based therapy setting.
Does insurance cover private speech therapy?
There are almost as many insurance plans as there are people who use them, which is why I take the time to personally verify your insurance benefits before beginning therapy. Most insurance plans cover some variation of therapy, depending on the client's diagnosis. My in-home (or daycare) therapy is covered the same as therapy provided in a clinic.
Is "concierge" speech therapy more expensive than other private speech therapy?
No, I use the term concierge therapy to highlight the fact that I am a mobile therapist who comes to you, rather than offering sessions at an office. My session rates are the same as other individual providers in the area, and less expensive than hospital therapy.
How long is a typical therapy session?
Sessions are 30-45 minutes long, depending on the client's needs and attention span. I always take time to discuss the session and homework with the client or parents (for home sessions), or to send parents a detailed note including the activities we did and how to complete the homework (for daycare sessions).
Still have questions questions? Call or email me- I am happy to answer them!
More about Jill
I'm an American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist (What is ASHA certification? Find out HERE). I've provided fun, evidence-based speech-language therapy services since 2011. I love giving clients the freedom to communicate their hopes, dreams, wants, and needs during every stage of life.
My youngest sister has multiple handicaps including Cerebral Palsy (CP) and cortical-visual impairment, and I received speech therapy myself while in elementary school. I believe that my understanding of and empathy for the challenges of special needs and speech-language disorders make me a better speech therapist.
I have extensive experience and training in literacy-based interventions for many speech and language disorders, including
I believe that speech therapy should enrich the whole person, and that clients are much more than the sum of their needs. I teach caregivers strategies to help their children, and clients strategies to help themselves, so that therapy is as effective as possible.
My youngest sister has multiple handicaps including Cerebral Palsy (CP) and cortical-visual impairment, and I received speech therapy myself while in elementary school. I believe that my understanding of and empathy for the challenges of special needs and speech-language disorders make me a better speech therapist.
I have extensive experience and training in literacy-based interventions for many speech and language disorders, including
- Apraxia of Speech / Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
- Articulation (Speech Sound) delays and disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorders/ Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)
- Dysarthria
- Fluency disorders / Stuttering
- Language delays and disorders
- Social / pragmatic language disorders
- Reading/phonological awareness disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury/Stroke
I believe that speech therapy should enrich the whole person, and that clients are much more than the sum of their needs. I teach caregivers strategies to help their children, and clients strategies to help themselves, so that therapy is as effective as possible.
Certifications, Licensure, & Awards
- PA SLP license # SL011918 (verifiable here; type in my name and choose "Speech" under Profession Type)
- Personnel Preparation Training Grant, US Department of Education awarded to Vanderbilt University: Enhancing the Preparation of Speech-Language Pathologists to Collaboratively Address The Language and Literacy Needs of Children with Disabilities (Dr. Melanie Schuele, PI)
- Presenter, Pennsylvania SLP Association (PSHA), 2019 and 2020; Texas SLP Association (TxSHA), 2020
- ASHA ACE recipient 2014 (Award for Continuing Education- 70+ hours in 2 years)
- PA Teaching Certification for Language Impaired K-12
- Member, ASHA Special Interest Group 1: Language Learning and Education
- ASHA Certification for Clinical Competency - Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Specialized Trainings
- "Effective Interventions for Autism Spectrum Meltdowns"
- "Reading Comprehension Interventions in Secondary Students"
- "Morphological Awareness: Implications for Language and Literacy"
- "Evaluation and Treatment of Children Who Stutter"
- "School-based Speech Intelligibility Therapy for Students with Down Syndrome"
- "Assistive Technology for Access and Participation"
A Little More About Me
I received my BS in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina, then my Masters of Speech-Language Pathology from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. I've worked primarily in schools and early intervention before I started my own practice. I love to spend time with my husband and daughter, and on the rare occasion that I have a spare minute, I love to run, read, and indulge in Handel's Ice Cream (Banana Cream Pie all the way)!
Looking for more info?
Parents and Clients, check out my extensive list of Speech and Language Resources HERE.
SLP's: looking for fun, engaging resources and tips, or want to learn how to start your own private practice? Check out my Private Practice SLP website, TPT store, and Private Practice Foundation course
SLP's: looking for fun, engaging resources and tips, or want to learn how to start your own private practice? Check out my Private Practice SLP website, TPT store, and Private Practice Foundation course