service options & Scope of practice

There is a range of sound-based disorders across age groups. Addressing needs in these areas is my specialty. Examples of my current scope of practice include:

  • Trouble producing sountds or talking clearly? Articulation Therapy is available for all ages, in-person and virtually.

  • Persistant or complex speech difficulties? Tried intervention in the past, but it wasn’t successful? I use a wide range of strategies and I get results. Audio Before & After Example for remediation of R.

  • Suspect Apraxia/Dyspraxia/Developmental Apraxia of Speech? I am PROMPT trained and frequently provide intervention for this complex speech disorder.

  • Late talker? A child who understand everything, but isn’t quite up to speed yet with their verbal language use? I provide Early Intervention for this population.

  • Do you have a specific event coming up where you want to sound your best? A big presentation at work or in school? Interview? Speech in front of a group of people? A Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, Confirmation, or Quinceañera? This is for you. Public speaking support is available for all ages.

  • Do you need a therapeutic consultation, either in-person or virtual? Cosnultations are generally 60-90 minutes and include written suggestions at the end of the session. This is an excellent option for the following purposes:

    • Need to get “up and going” with some tips and strategies to help your child as soon as possible.

    • Would like to develop a home program with periodic guidance from a pediatric therapist.

  • Home Visits based on availability in the surrounding Bethesda area.

  • School Visits at Sidwell Friends Lower School and the surrounding Bethesda area.

Do you have additional questions, want more info on speech therapy in general, or aren’t sure if your child needs speech therapy? Schedule an inital phone consultation. You can consult with me on any speech-language-related matter. If you choose to engage my services the fee is applied toward your first visit.

Ready to schedule a visit or find out more about my services? Email or Text

My scope of practice does not currently include receptive language based disorders, pragmatic language or social skill difficulties, Autsim Spectrum Disorders, Dyslexia or reading difficulties, AAC, feeding, or stuttering. If you email me, I am happy to send you referrals. Alternatively, feel free to schedule a more in-depth phone consultation, and I can help point you in the right direction.

FEES & INSURANCE

  • An hourly fee for service rate is charged for individual evaluations and intervention. Clients are billed for the time spent rounded to the nearest 15 minutes. This may include, but is not limited to direct client contact, in class observations, parent conferences either in person or via telephone, scoring and interpretation of test results, and report writing.

  • Cancellations require 48 hours advance notice. Clients will be charged in full for cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance. The only exceptions are weather related emergencies and illness provided advance notice is provided. In the event of extreme weather we will decide mutually whether or not to hold the session. In the event that your child is ill, please notify me by 8AM the morning of the appointment or as soon as you know that you won't be able to make it. "No shows" are charged at the full rate.

  • For full details regarding my rates and payment policy please request my "policies and procedures" document.

  • Insurance is not accepted; however clients with an "out of network" benefit may be eligible for reimbursement through their insurance company. Any invoices not covered by insurance may be eligible to be submitted to the client's medical flexible spending account for reimbursement. All dealings with insurance and reimbursement are handled directly by the client. If you need a provider who is “in-network”, please visit my Fees & Insurance page and scroll down.