Let's Start Your Child's Journey

Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Katie personally responds to every family — usually within one business day.

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Call, or fill out the form — Katie personally responds within one business day. No pressure, just a warm conversation about your child.

Katie Tashkin, pediatric speech-language pathologist

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727-605-4982

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Service Area

In-home: Tampa Bay Metro

Virtual sessions available throughout Florida.

Communities Served

New Port Richey
Land O' Lakes
Virtual · All of FL
Step Up For Students Scholarships Accepted

Registered Step Up provider — Unique Abilities and PEP scholarships can often cover speech therapy with little or no out-of-pocket cost. Learn more →

What Happens Next

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Katie responds within 1 business day

Every message is read personally — not a receptionist or automated system.

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Free 15-minute phone consultation

A relaxed conversation about your child, your concerns, and whether Speech by Katie is the right fit.

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Evaluation & personalized plan

If you move forward, Katie conducts an evaluation and designs a plan tailored to your child.

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Therapy begins on your terms

Sessions scheduled at your convenience — in-home, virtual, or at school.

Send a Message

Fill out the form and Katie will be in touch within one business day. Still deciding? Try the parent guidance questionnaire first.

Your information is kept private. Katie responds within 1 business day.

After You Enroll

Stay connected between sessions

Once enrolled, Katie links your family on Talkli — therapy goals, session notes, home practice guidance, and answers specific to your child's plan.

Learn about Talkli →

Before You Reach Out

Answers to the questions families most commonly have.

Signs your child may benefit include: difficulty being understood by family or unfamiliar adults, limited vocabulary compared to peers, frustration when communicating, trouble following directions, challenges with friends due to communication, struggles with early reading, or mealtime difficulties. A free consultation can help you decide whether a full evaluation is appropriate.
The free 15-minute phone consultation is a relaxed conversation — no paperwork, no assessment. Katie will ask about your child's age, the concerns you're noticing, and your goals. She'll share her initial thoughts and let you know whether an evaluation would be helpful. There's absolutely no pressure to commit to services.
Speech by Katie is a private pay practice. Step Up For Students scholarships are accepted. Upon request, Katie provides a superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Questions about Medicaid or other coverage? Contact Katie — she's happy to discuss your options. Payment is accepted via check, Zelle, or Venmo.
Progress timelines vary depending on the child's age, the nature of the challenge, session frequency, and how consistently home practice strategies are implemented. Some children show meaningful gains in a few weeks; others with more complex needs benefit from longer-term therapy. Katie sets clear, measurable goals and tracks progress at every session.
Absolutely — Katie strongly encourages parent involvement, especially during in-home sessions. Parents who understand what's being worked on are far better equipped to reinforce skills between sessions. Katie regularly coaches parents on home practice strategies and welcomes questions throughout the therapy process.
In-home therapy is available throughout the greater Tampa Bay area including Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, Tarpon Springs, New Port Richey, Land O' Lakes, and surrounding communities in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties. Virtual sessions are available throughout all of Florida.
Life with kids is unpredictable — Katie understands that. She asks for at least 24 hours notice for cancellations when possible. She'll share the full cancellation policy details during your consultation.