Melissa S.
SLP
About Me
Hi, I'm Melissa, a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with more than five years of experience helping children, teens, and adults communicate with greater confidence and ease. I've worked across schools, outpatient clinics, and telehealth settings, and that variety has shaped how I think about care — every person's needs, environment, and goals are different, and therapy should reflect that. From the moment we start working together, my focus is on making sessions feel relevant to your real life, not just exercises on a page. Whether I'm supporting a preschooler taking their very first steps toward spoken language or an adult who wants to feel more confident in conversation, I bring the same commitment: create a comfortable, encouraging space where progress feels within reach. I celebrate every milestone, big or small, because meaningful growth often starts with a single small win. I'm proud to offer flexible morning, afternoon, and evening availability so that quality speech therapy fits into your life — not the other way around.
Why Clients Love Working With Me
Clients and families often tell me they appreciate how patient, warm, and adaptable I am. I love making sessions genuinely enjoyable — think games, music, and themed activities that keep motivation high. I also believe the best results happen when everyone is on the same team, so I make a point to collaborate closely with family members and any other providers involved in a client's care. When we all work toward the same goals together, progress tends to follow.
Details
- Licensed In
- CA
- Languages
- English
- Availability
- Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Age Groups
- Children, 3-5 Preschool, Adolescents, Adults
- Payment Methods
- Insurance, Cash, FSA, HSA accepted