Services

I provide speech and language therapy in the comfort and familiarity of your home. In-home sessions allow for natural interactions and reduce stress for both the child and family, supporting meaningful, real-world communication progress.

Virtual therapy may be a great option for some families, depending on your child’s goals, preferences, and environment. I’ll work with you to determine if teletherapy is a good fit and adjust approaches as needed to ensure sessions feel engaging, connected, and effective.

Evaluations are the first step in the therapy process and are essential to developing an individualized and effective treatment plan. Each evaluation is tailored to your child’s unique needs and communication profile and includes assessment, parent input, and a written report with recommendations.

Supporting communication doesn’t stop at the therapy session. I offer parent consultations and collaborative planning sessions to empower caregivers and integrate support strategies into your child’s daily life. Whether it’s answering questions, attending a school meeting, or brainstorming together, I’m here for your whole family.

As part of my private practice, I offer Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) for families seeking an outside assessment through their school district. With extensive school-based experience and a commitment to thorough, strengths-based assessment, I provide comprehensive evaluations that help support your child’s unique educational and communication needs.

My IEE services include:

• A detailed parent interview and review of relevant records

• Administration of appropriate, non-biased standardized and informal assessments

• Clear, defensible written reports aligned with IDEA guidelines

• Collaborative communication with families and — when permitted — school teams

• Expertise in articulation, phonology, receptive/expressive language, pragmatic communication, and alternative communication methods
  
  

I follow state and district-specific IEE procedures and welcome communication from special education teams regarding timelines or requirements. If you're seeking an IEE or want to know whether this is the right fit for your child, please feel free to reach out.

In-home and teletherapy sessions are available in the SF East Bay including:

• Oakland

• Castro Valley

• San Lorenzo

• San Leandro

• Hayward

(Teletherapy available for all of California)

Not sure if I travel to your area? Just reach out — I’d be happy to let you know or add your city to my areas of service. Virtual services may also be offered if they are a good fit for your child, and available for greater California areas.

As a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist, I am trained to support a wide range of communication needs — including speech sound production, language development, social communication (pragmatics), fluency, voice, and AAC. While I bring a comprehensive skill set to my work, I have a special interest and extended experience in the following areas:

• Gestalt Language Processing
  Supporting natural language development in children who learn language in larger chunks (scripts or echolalia), often aligned with neurodivergent communication styles.
  
  

• Selective Mutism
  Drawing on clinical training and lived experience, I provide gentle, child-led, anxiety-informed therapy and family consultation—partnering with caregivers and schools to address the many ways selective mutism impacts daily functioning, and supporting communication across settings through small, meaningful wins.
  
  

• Articulation & Phonological Disorders
  Helping children develop clearer, more intelligible speech through developmentally appropriate, evidence-based articulation and phonology approaches focused on meaningful, functional progress.

• Child Language Development
  Addressing receptive and expressive language challenges to support meaningful, functional communication.

I want families to feel informed and supported as they consider services. Below is an overview of payment and insurance options to help with planning. Questions are always welcome, and I’m happy to talk through options together.

Insurance

• I am in-network with the following insurance plans through Beaming Health:

  1. • • Anthem Blue Cross

       • Blue Shield of California

       • Cigna

       • Kaiser Permanente

       • Regional Center of the East Bay

Additional insurance plans are in progress and will be added as they become effective.

• Families can view my current in-network plans and learn more about coverage details by visiting my Beaming Health provider profile:

🔗 View my Beaming Health provider profile

Beaming Health provides general plan information; families may wish to contact their insurance company directly for detailed benefit verification.

Private Pay

Private pay services are available and may offer increased flexibility, privacy, and continuity of care. Rates vary based on the type and length of service provided including therapy, evaluations, consultations, family coaching, and IEP meeting attendance.

Typical rates start at:

• 45-minute therapy session: $120,  or $160/hour

• Evaluation: $400–$800 (based on the scope of assessment and written report)

• For families planning ongoing services, a package of five sessions is available at a discounted rate. I’m happy to talk through whether this option makes sense for your child.
  
  

Because each child’s needs are unique, recommendations are individualized. I’m happy to discuss services, frequency, and options that best support your child and family.

Out-of-Network & Superbills

If I am not in-network with your insurance plan, services may still be eligible for out-of-network reimbursement. I can provide a superbill upon request, which families may submit to their insurance company for possible reimbursement.

Superbills may also be used for reimbursement through Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), depending on individual plan guidelines and eligibility requirements.

Out-of-network, FSA, and HSA benefits vary by plan, and reimbursement is not guaranteed. Families are encouraged to contact their insurance carrier or benefits administrator directly to confirm coverage and requirements.

Questions Welcome

Choosing services is an important decision, and financial considerations are a meaningful part of that process. If you’re unsure where to start or would like help understanding insurance versus private pay options, please reach out—I’m glad to help.