Do you accept insurance?

Yes, we are in-network with Premera and Lifewise. Additional insurance credentialing is pending. Aetna and Kaiser Permanente are not accepting new in-network providers. View our insurance page here.

Do I need a referral for speech therapy?

Every insurance plan is different. It is recommended that you contact your insurance company directly by calling the number on the back of your insurance card, or log into your insurance portal to review your benefits. You may also reach out to us directly for a benefits check. Patients may request a referral from their primary care provider (PCP); it often does not require an additional appointment for established patients to receive a referral from their PCP.

How does school-based speech therapy differ from outpatient therapy?

School-based therapy is provided through the public school system at no cost to families. To qualify, a student must show that their speech or language challenges impact their ability to succeed in the classroom. Services are tied to academic goals, often provided in small groups, and written into an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The qualifying score for receiving school-based services is much lower, meaning your child must demonstrate a significant impact to be eligible for school-based services.

Outpatient or clinic-based therapy is based on activities of daily living, pediatric development, and functional communication and outcomes, not school performance. Anyone with a communication disorder may qualify, and therapy is usually one-on-one with a customized plan of care. Children may qualify for speech therapy in areas that schools can’t cover, such as phonological processing/literacy and executive functioning. These services are billed to insurance or paid privately, and often allow for more frequent or intensive support.

Both settings can play an important role, and many children benefit from a combination of school and outpatient services.

School-based SLPs and outpatient SLPs undergo the same educational and training requirements, and may differ in a department of health license or educational certificate, although many SLPs carry both across settings.