Pediatric Speech Therapy · Tampa Bay

Speech by KatieTherapy for the Skills That Matter Most

Language, speech, reading, and feeding — individualized care for Tampa Bay children, delivered in-home, virtually, or at school.

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Specialty 01

Language Therapy

Language is the foundation of learning, connection, and self-expression. Katie helps children understand language and use it effectively — skills that support success in school and everyday life.

  • Receptive Language — comprehension, directions, and concepts
  • Expressive Language — vocabulary, sentences, and sharing ideas
  • Social Pragmatics — turn-taking, cues, and conversation
  • Autism Support — functional communication and connection
Who benefits mostChildren with limited vocabulary for their age, trouble following multi-step directions, difficulty with storytelling, or challenges making and keeping friends.
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Specialty 02

Speech & Articulation

Clear speech opens doors. When children struggle to produce sounds correctly, it can affect confidence, relationships, and school performance. Katie uses evidence-based techniques to build clarity and confidence.

  • Articulation — targeting specific sound errors
  • Speech Delay — support when development lags expectations
  • Childhood Apraxia — motor-based, consistent production
  • Phonological Patterns — treating error patterns that reduce clarity
Who benefits mostChildren who are difficult to understand, leave sounds off words, substitute one sound for another, or whose speech is inconsistent from one attempt to the next.
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Specialty 03

Reading & Literacy

Reading is built on sound awareness — and SLPs are uniquely qualified to address the language-based roots of reading difficulty. Katie's phonological awareness work is especially effective for children with dyslexia.

  • Phonological Awareness — hearing and manipulating sounds in words
  • Blending & Segmentation — building words from sounds and back
  • Dyslexia Support — structured, systematic instruction
  • Early Literacy — rhyming, syllables, and play-based foundations
Who benefits mostChildren who struggle with letter-sound connections, have been identified with dyslexia, reverse letters frequently, or are falling behind peers in early reading.
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Specialty 04

Feeding Therapy

Mealtime should feel positive for the whole family. When feeding is hard — sensory sensitivities, oral motor difficulty, or mealtime anxiety — Katie brings specialized expertise and patience to rebuild comfort and skill.

  • Oral Motor — strength and coordination for chewing and swallowing
  • Sensory Feeding — gradual exposure to textures and foods
  • Mealtime Strategies — reducing stress and building positive associations
  • VitalStim Certified — neuromuscular support for swallowing disorders
Who benefits mostChildren who are extreme picky eaters, gag easily with new textures, have difficulty chewing or swallowing, or whose limited diet raises nutritional or social concerns.
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How We Work Together

Flexible Service Delivery

Three ways to receive therapy — each designed to fit your family's life and your child's routine.

Same clinical approach in every setting.

In-home speech therapy at the table

In-Home Therapy

Katie comes to your home, where your child is most comfortable and parents can participate naturally.

  • No travel for families
  • Familiar environment boosts engagement
  • Integrates with daily routines
  • Available across Tampa Bay
Virtual speech therapy session

Virtual Therapy

Secure, interactive video sessions that deliver the same quality care from anywhere in Florida.

  • HIPAA-compliant platform
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Interactive digital materials
  • No commute or waiting rooms
In-school speech therapy collaboration

In-School Therapy

Collaborative support in the school setting, timed to complement your child's educational day.

  • Coordinated with teachers & staff
  • Aligned with IEP objectives
  • Minimizes disruption to the school day
  • Supports classroom communication
Step Up For Students Scholarships Accepted

Speech by Katie is a registered Step Up For Students provider. Families with a Unique Abilities or PEP Scholarship can often use funds for speech therapy with little or no out-of-pocket cost. Learn more →

Why Families Choose Us

The Speech by Katie Difference

17 Years of Experience

Hospitals, Pasco and Pinellas County schools, and private practice — a breadth few SLPs can match.

Child-Centered Sessions

Therapy built around each child's interests. Sessions should feel like play — kids who enjoy them progress faster.

True Family Partnership

Parents are coached as active partners so skills generalize at home — not just in the session room.

Evidence-Based Practice

Techniques grounded in current research so your child receives interventions that are proven to work.

ASHA Certified & Licensed

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Local & Committed

A Tampa Bay therapist invested in the families she works with — not a large agency, a dedicated specialist.

After You Enroll

Stay Connected Between Sessions with Talkli

Once therapy begins, Katie links your family on Talkli — goals, session notes, and home practice guidance in one place so you’re never left guessing.

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Goal transparency

See what Katie is targeting and how your child is progressing after each session.

Home practice

Short, goal-specific activities your family can do between visits.

Answers for your child

Guidance tailored to your child’s plan — not generic internet advice.

Ready to Get Started?

A free 15-minute consultation is the easiest way to see if Speech by Katie is the right fit for your child.

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