At this time, Sona Speech Therapy is a private pay practice. This allows us to focus fully on your child’s needs without the restrictions or limitations that sometimes come with insurance-based services.

I am happy to provide a Superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so please contact your insurance provider directly to learn more about your specific benefits.

Sona Speech Therapy is also an approved provider for the Step Up for Students Scholarship. Families using this scholarship are welcome to apply their funds toward therapy services.

Yes. All new clients must complete an evaluation before beginning therapy unless a recent evaluation has been completed within the last four months in the areas of concern. Evaluations are an important part of the treatment process because they help us understand your child’s strengths, identify the underlying areas of need, and develop an accurate, individualized plan of care. This ensures that therapy is targeted, effective, and truly aligned with your child’s goals.

Your child may benefit from therapy if you answer yes to any of the following:

• Are they behind in expected milestones?

• Are they difficult to understand?

• Do they struggle with specific sounds?

• Do they have trouble understanding language or following directions?

• Do they avoid interacting with peers?

• Is there a family history of speech or language disorders?

• Do they have a condition that increases their risk, such as autism or a genetic diagnosis?

General guidelines to keep in mind:

• First words by 12–15 months

• Frequent two-word combinations by 21–24 months

• Frequent three-word combinations by 36 months

• Speech about 90% understandable by age 4

• Mostly complete sentences by kindergarten

If you’re unsure, an evaluation can provide clarity and direction. Early support can make a meaningful difference.

Private pay services allow your child to receive therapy that is fully tailored to their needs, without the limitations or restrictions often imposed by insurance plans. This means we can choose the therapy approaches, session lengths, and frequency that best support your child rather than what insurance will authorize.

Private pay also removes wait times for approvals, reduces interruptions in care, and allows for seamless collaboration with families. You receive clear, consistent communication, individualized treatment planning, and therapy that can evolve as your child grows.

Many families appreciate the flexibility, transparency, and personalized attention that private pay services provide.

The “wait and see” method is outdated and not supported by current research. While it’s true that children vary in when they reach early milestones, early intervention is proven to be far more effective than delaying support. A speech-language pathologist can assess whether your child is simply developing at their own pace or showing signs of a persistent delay. Identifying these needs early helps prevent the gap from widening in language, social skills, and school readiness.

We strongly recommend a “check and see” approach. Early identification and support can make a big difference. If you’re unsure, an evaluation is a gentle, helpful first step to understanding your child’s communication needs and strengths.

This is one of the most common questions families ask, and I wish there were a simple answer. The truth is that every child’s journey is unique, and the length of therapy varies based on several factors. These include the severity of the communication concern, how your child responds to therapy, their motivation, family involvement, and how consistently strategies are practiced at home.

While there isn’t a set timeline, we will regularly monitor progress, adjust goals as needed, and work together to support steady growth. My goal is always to provide therapy that is meaningful, individualized, and focused on helping your child make the best possible progress.