Evidence-Based, Always
We use approaches proven in clinical research — and we'll explain, in plain language, exactly why we chose each one for you.
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologists · In person & online
Every voice deserves to be heard.
Compassionate, evidence-based speech therapy for children and adults — built around your family, at your pace.
A 15-minute call. No cost, no obligation, no pressure.
- ASHA-certified therapists
- 15+ years of practice
- 900+ families served
- Most major insurance accepted
Where do you fit?
Who are you looking for help for?
Pick the path that sounds like you. Everything from here on is built around that answer.
Children & Teens
Speech delay, late talking, articulation, apraxia, autism and social communication, stuttering.
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Adults
Stroke recovery and aphasia, Parkinson's, brain injury, voice disorders, stuttering, communication clarity.
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Schools & Providers
Evaluations, IEP collaboration, and contracted services for schools, pediatricians and care teams.
Talk to our teamWhy families choose Ascend
Care that's built around your family — not a template.
Every person who walks through our door arrives with a different story. Your plan should reflect that.
A Plan That's Truly Yours
No two therapy plans at Ascend look alike. Yours is built from your evaluation, your goals, and your daily life.
You're Part of the Team
You'll never wonder what happened in a session. We share what we did, what we saw, and what to try at home.
Progress You Can See
We track measurable goals and review them with you regularly, so growth is something you can point to — not just hope for.
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Conditions we treat
Whatever brought you here, you're in the right place.
We work with a wide range of speech, language, and communication needs. Find what sounds familiar — and know that it has a name, and a path forward.
Hard to understand, even for family. Certain sounds get left out, swapped, or softened. Very common — and very responsive to therapy.
Fewer words than expected for their age, or trouble putting words together. Understanding may be well ahead of speaking — which is often a very good sign.
They know exactly what they want to say, but the message from brain to mouth gets scrambled. Progress is steady with the right, specialised approach.
Support with conversation, connection, play, and being understood — always affirming, and always led by your child's strengths.
Repeats, blocks, or gets stuck. We focus on confident, comfortable communication rather than "perfect" speech.
Difficulty with textures, chewing, or safe swallowing at mealtimes. We work closely with your pediatrician throughout.
Words that won't come, or come out wrong. The thoughts are intact — the pathway needs rebuilding. Progress is possible long after a stroke.
A voice that's grown quiet or harder to control. Targeted programmes can meaningfully restore volume, clarity, and confidence.
Support with memory, attention, organisation, and getting your words out the way you mean them.
Hoarseness, strain, fatigue, or a voice that gives out — especially if you rely on it professionally.
It's never too late. We work on fluency techniques and, just as importantly, on speaking without fear.
Not a disorder — a goal. Speak with confidence and be understood clearly at work and in life.
Not sure where you fit? That's completely normal — and it's exactly what a first conversation is for.
Tell us what you're noticingTherapy services
Two paths. The same commitment to every person we work with.
Whether you're here for your child or for yourself, therapy at Ascend starts the same way — by listening.
Speech Therapy for Children
Play-based, family-centred therapy that helps children find their words — and their confidence. Sessions feel like play because, for a child, play is how learning happens.
- Speech & language evaluation
- Articulation & phonology
- Expressive & receptive language
- Apraxia motor speech programs
- Social communication groups
- Fluency support for young speakers
- Parent coaching & home plans
- School & IEP collaboration
Speech Therapy for Adults
Focused, respectful therapy for adults rebuilding speech, language, voice, or cognitive communication. You set the goals. We build the plan around the life you want to get back to.
- Adult communication evaluation
- Aphasia & post-stroke therapy
- Motor speech & dysarthria
- Voice therapy & vocal health
- Cognitive-communication rehab
- Adult fluency & confident speaking
- Accent & clarity coaching
- Caregiver training & support
Not sure which is right? Book a free consultation and we'll help you figure it out.
Our therapy process
Here's exactly what happens — from your first call to your last session.
No surprises. No jargon. Just a clear path, and someone walking it with you.
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60–90 minutes
Evaluation
Before anything else, we get to know you. A comprehensive evaluation looks at how you or your child communicates today — strengths first, then areas to build.
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Within one week
Your Personalised Plan
We translate the evaluation into specific, measurable goals — then sit down and walk you through it, so you know precisely what we're working toward and why.
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30–60 min · 1–2× weekly
Therapy Sessions
For children, sessions are built around play, movement, and games. For adults, sessions are focused and practical. Every session has a purpose — and you'll always know what it was.
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Reviewed every 8 weeks
Growth & Progress
We measure against the goals we set together. Plans get adjusted as skills grow. And when the goals are met, we'll tell you honestly — because the aim was never to keep you in therapy.
You leave withProgress you can point to, and a plan for what's next.
Meet the team
The people you'll actually be working with.
Not a directory. A small team who will know your name, your goals, and your story.
Sara Lovell
Founder & Lead SLP
ASHA-certified & state licensedSara Lovell, M.S., CCC-SLP
Founder & Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
- ASHA CCC-SLP
- State Licence #SLP-00000
- PROMPT Certified
- 15 years in practice
"I became a speech-language pathologist because I watched my younger brother struggle to be understood — and I watched what changed when someone finally listened properly. Every family who walks in here is carrying something. My job is to take some of that weight, give you a real plan, and celebrate every single step forward with you. There will be plenty of them."
Founder, Ascend Speech Therapy
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Elena Ruiz, M.A., CCC-SLP
Pediatric Language Specialist
Early language development, late talkers, and parent-coaching programmes for children under five.
Fully bilingual — sessions in English or Spanish.
Daniel Okonjo, M.S., CCC-SLP
Adult Neuro Rehabilitation
Aphasia, post-stroke language, dysarthria, and cognitive-communication therapy for adults.
Certified in LSVT LOUD for Parkinson's.
Sarah Lindqvist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Fluency & Voice
Stuttering across all ages, voice therapy, and confident-speaking work for professional voice users.
Works alongside Otis, a very patient therapy dog.
Family partnership
You're not dropping your child off. You're joining the team.
The most powerful therapy doesn't happen in our room — it happens in your kitchen, in the car, at bedtime. We make sure you know exactly how to make those moments count.
In the Room
You're welcome in every session. Watch, join in, or take notes — whatever helps you most. Nothing we do is hidden from you.
Between Sessions
You'll leave with simple, specific things to try at home. Not homework. Just small ways to turn everyday moments into practice.
Always in the Loop
Short session summaries, regular progress reviews, and a direct line to your therapist when something comes up. You'll never have to guess.
For the first time, I felt like I knew what to do at home instead of just worrying.Rachel M. — parent of a 4-year-old
Inside Ascend
A space designed to feel calm before a word is spoken.
Natural light, soft materials, and room to move. Come and see it before you decide anything.
How we compare
What makes a private practice different.
An honest look at what you get here versus a typical high-volume clinic.
| Ascend Speech Therapy | Typical high-volume clinic | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first appointment | Within one week — no waitlist | Often 6–12 weeks |
| Who you see each week | The same named therapist, every session | Whoever is scheduled that day |
| Session length | 30–60 minutes, protected | Frequently shortened to fit the schedule |
| Parents in the room | Always welcome | Often observation window only |
| Between-session support | Written summary + a home plan every week | Rarely provided |
| Progress reviews | Every 8 weeks, in writing, with you | At re-authorisation only |
| Direct therapist contact | Yes — email your therapist directly | Through front desk |
| When goals are met | We tell you, and we discharge | Sessions often continue by default |
Success stories
The moments that make all of this worth it.
Real families. Real progress. Shared with their permission.
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 240+ reviews
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"He asked for juice. By name. I cried in the kitchen."
Where they started
Age 3, fewer than 15 words, frustrated and melting down most days. Strangers couldn't understand him at all.
Where they are now
Combining three- and four-word sentences, understood by teachers and grandparents, and starting kindergarten with confidence.
What we did: Twice-weekly play-based language therapy with a strong parent-coaching component at home.
9 months from evaluation to todayI was so worried he'd cry every single week. He asks if it's a therapy day. That's not something I ever expected to say.Jenna T.Parent of a 5-year-old
Eleven months after my stroke I was told I'd plateaued. I hadn't. I just needed someone who believed that.Robert B.Adult client, aphasia
I refer patients here without hesitation. The reports are thorough, the communication is excellent, and families actually stay engaged.Dr. Priya N.Pediatrician, referring provider
Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most — answered honestly.
If yours isn't here, just ask. We'd rather you had a real answer than a guess.
A few common signs: strangers struggle to understand them, they have noticeably fewer words than other children their age, they get frustrated trying to be understood, or a teacher has raised it. But honestly — if you're wondering, that's reason enough to ask. A consultation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. And if we don't think therapy is needed, we'll tell you that plainly.
Neither. We work with children from around 18 months through the teenage years. Early intervention is genuinely powerful, but later intervention still works well — the brain stays adaptable far longer than people assume. The best time to start is whenever you're ready. That's true at three and at thirteen.
It depends on the specific need, the starting point, how often we meet, and how much practice happens at home. Some families see their goals met in three to six months; others work with us for a year or more. We won't give you a number we can't stand behind — but we will review progress with you every eight weeks so you always know where you stand.
Sessions for young children are built almost entirely around play, movement, and games — because that's how children's brains actually learn. Most parents tell us the same thing: they braced for tears and got a child who asks when the next session is.
Yes, adults absolutely improve. The brain keeps forming new connections throughout life — that's neuroplasticity, and it doesn't switch off at a certain age. We regularly work with people years after a stroke or diagnosis who were told they had plateaued, and see meaningful gains. It is not too late.
Your first visit is a 60–90 minute evaluation. We'll talk with you about what you've noticed, spend time directly with you or your child, and use standard assessments alongside informal observation. Bring any reports from your doctor or school if you have them. You'll leave with a clear explanation of what we found and a written report within a few days.
We're in-network with most major carriers and we handle the paperwork and authorisations for you. We also accept FSA and HSA cards, and offer transparent private-pay rates with a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. Tell us your plan on the consultation call and we'll verify your benefits before you commit to anything.
Both. Many families do a mix — in person for the evaluation and hands-on work, online when life gets busy. Research consistently shows teletherapy is as effective as in-person therapy for most goals, and we'll be honest with you about which format suits your situation best.
Still have a question? Just ask us — we're happy to talk it through.
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