ASHA Certified · Tampa Bay Area

Helping Children Find Their Voice

Personalized, evidence-based speech therapy for children across Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg — in your home, at school, or virtually.

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17 YearsClinical Experience
ASHACertified SLP
17 Years of Experience
ASHA Certified Member
Serving Tampa · Clearwater · St. Pete
In-Home, Virtual & School-Based
Step Up Scholarships Accepted

Specialized Therapy for Every Child

Each child is unique. Katie provides individualized, evidence-based therapy across four core specialty areas.

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Language

Building vocabulary, sentence structure, and social communication skills through receptive and expressive language therapy.

Receptive LanguageExpressive LanguageSocial Pragmatics
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Speech & Articulation

Improving speech clarity, motor planning, and pronunciation so children can express themselves confidently.

ArticulationSpeech DelayApraxia
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Reading & Literacy

Strengthening phonological awareness — the foundational building blocks of reading — through engaging activities.

Phonological AwarenessSound BlendingDyslexia Support
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Feeding & Swallowing

Evidence-based intervention for mealtime challenges including picky eating, oral motor difficulties, and sensory sensitivities.

Oral MotorFeeding TherapyVitalStim Certified
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🎓 Registered Provider

Have a Step Up For Students Scholarship?
Use It Here.

Speech by Katie is a registered Step Up For Students service provider. Eligible families can use their scholarship funds for expert pediatric speech therapy — often with no out-of-pocket cost.

Unique Abilities Scholarship

For Children With a Qualifying Diagnosis

Designed specifically for children with documented disabilities or developmental diagnoses. Scholarship funds can be used directly for speech therapy sessions with Katie.

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Dyslexia & Language Disorders
Feeding & Swallowing Disorders
Intellectual Disabilities & more
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PEP Scholarship

For Homeschool Families

K–12 home education students may be able to use PEP scholarship funds for speech therapy with Katie — fitting naturally alongside your homeschool curriculum.

Find out if your child qualifies →

How It Works

1

Confirm your scholarship type and balance at stepupforstudents.org

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Contact Katie — let her know you have a Step Up scholarship

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Free 15-min consultation → therapy begins, payment processed through Step Up

Ready to use your Step Up scholarship?

Katie personally responds to every family within one business day. No referral needed.

Full Step Up Details → Contact Katie

Simple Steps to Better Communication

Starting therapy is easier than you think.

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Reach Out

Call, text, or complete the contact form. Katie personally responds to every inquiry within one business day.

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Free Consultation

A complimentary 15-minute phone consult to discuss your child's needs and determine the right fit.

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Begin Therapy

Katie develops a personalized plan and sessions begin on a schedule that works for your family.

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Therapy Doesn't Stop When the Session Ends

Katie uses Talkli to keep you connected, informed, and actively involved in your child's progress between sessions — because the most effective therapy extends into everyday life.

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See Your Child's Goals in Real Time

Katie sets therapy goals directly in Talkli. You see exactly what's being worked on, at what level, and why — no more wondering what happened in the session.

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Guided Home Practice

Talkli provides structured practice activities tied to your child's specific goals. Five minutes a day at home accelerates progress dramatically.

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Ask Questions Any Time

Get answers personalized to your child's diagnosis, goals, and progress — not generic advice. Talkli's AI knows your child's specific therapy plan.

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Clinical Notes & Superbills

Session notes and superbills delivered directly through the platform. Full transparency, zero paperwork chasing.

Emma · Age 5

Current therapy goal

Articulation — /s/ sound at sentence level, 80% accuracy target

Starting point68% → 80% target

Ask about Emma

"How can I practice the /s/ sound with her at home today?"
Try the "snake game" — take turns making long /ssss/ sounds while drawing a snake together. At Emma's current level, aim for 5 correct sentences per practice...

Latest note from Katie

Great session today! Emma held /s/ in "sunny soup" consistently. Try "seven silly snakes" as a fun phrase this week. She loved the sticker chart — keep using it!

Katie Tashkin, MS CCC-SLP · Today

Therapy On Your Terms

Choose the setting that works best for your child and family.

In-Home Therapy

Katie comes to you. A familiar environment helps children engage naturally and lets parents participate actively.

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Virtual Therapy

High-quality interactive sessions via secure video. Ideal for busy schedules — no travel required.

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In-School Therapy

Collaborative support integrated into your child's school day, aligned with IEP goals and classroom expectations.

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Credentials & Training

  • MS, Nova Southeastern University
  • BS, University of Central Florida
  • ASHA Certified (CCC-SLP)
  • VitalStim Certified
  • Autism Spectrum Specialist

Katie Tashkin,
MS, CCC-SLP

"I believe every child deserves to be heard. My goal is to give each one the tools they need to communicate with confidence — and joy."

With 17 years of experience across inpatient care, school systems, and private practice, Katie brings deep expertise and genuine warmth to every session. She specializes in autism spectrum, dyslexia, and speech and language delays.

Katie partners closely with families, teachers, and other providers — ensuring consistent, connected support across all environments.

17+Years Experience
3Service Settings
100%Child-Focused
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What Parents Are Saying

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"Katie has been absolutely transformative for our son. In just a few months, he went from barely speaking in sentences to telling full stories. She has a gift for connecting with kids."
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Jessica M.Parent of a 5-year-old · Tampa
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"The in-home sessions have been so convenient and effective. My daughter actually looks forward to therapy every week, which says everything about how Katie works with children."
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Rachel L.Parent of a 7-year-old · Clearwater
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"After trying two other therapists, Katie was the one who finally clicked with our son who has autism. Her patience, creativity, and expertise are unmatched. We're so grateful."
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David T.Parent of a 9-year-old · St. Petersburg

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

Signs include difficulty being understood, limited vocabulary for age, trouble following directions, struggles with reading, or feeding difficulties. A free consultation can help clarify whether evaluation is appropriate.
Speech by Katie is currently a private pay practice. A superbill can be provided for families who wish to seek out-of-network reimbursement from their insurance provider.
In-home therapy covers Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and surrounding Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco County communities. Virtual therapy is available throughout Florida.
Sessions are typically 45–60 minutes, 1–2 times per week depending on your child's needs. Katie will make a recommendation after the initial evaluation.
Katie provides home practice strategies so families can reinforce skills between sessions. Progress is significantly faster when therapy extends into everyday routines.
Yes — with your permission, Katie actively collaborates with educators to ensure therapy goals align with IEP objectives and classroom expectations.
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Step Up For Students Scholarships Accepted

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

Ready to Start Your Child's Journey?

Reach out today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Katie personally responds to every family.

Phone / Text813-431-3526
Service AreaTampa Bay & surrounding communities

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