Personalized, evidence-based speech therapy for children across Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg — in your home, at school, or virtually.
Each child is unique. Katie provides individualized, evidence-based therapy across four core specialty areas.
Building vocabulary, sentence structure, and social communication skills through receptive and expressive language therapy.
Improving speech clarity, motor planning, and pronunciation so children can express themselves confidently.
Strengthening phonological awareness — the foundational building blocks of reading — through engaging activities.
Evidence-based intervention for mealtime challenges including picky eating, oral motor difficulties, and sensory sensitivities.
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.
Designed specifically for children with documented disabilities or developmental diagnoses. Scholarship funds can be used directly for speech therapy sessions with Katie.
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 →Confirm your scholarship type and balance at stepupforstudents.org
Contact Katie — let her know you have a Step Up scholarship
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.
Starting therapy is easier than you think.
Call, text, or complete the contact form. Katie personally responds to every inquiry within one business day.
A complimentary 15-minute phone consult to discuss your child's needs and determine the right fit.
Katie develops a personalized plan and sessions begin on a schedule that works for your family.
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.
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.
Talkli provides structured practice activities tied to your child's specific goals. Five minutes a day at home accelerates progress dramatically.
Get answers personalized to your child's diagnosis, goals, and progress — not generic advice. Talkli's AI knows your child's specific therapy plan.
Session notes and superbills delivered directly through the platform. Full transparency, zero paperwork chasing.
Articulation — /s/ sound at sentence level, 80% accuracy target
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!
Choose the setting that works best for your child and family.
Katie comes to you. A familiar environment helps children engage naturally and lets parents participate actively.
Learn MoreHigh-quality interactive sessions via secure video. Ideal for busy schedules — no travel required.
Learn MoreCollaborative support integrated into your child's school day, aligned with IEP goals and classroom expectations.
Learn More"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."
"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."
"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."
Everything you need to know before getting started.
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 →
Reach out today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Katie personally responds to every family.