Thyme for Speech specializes in pediatric speech, language, and literacy intervention, serving children from infancy through adolescence, in Seattle, Edmonds, and surrounding Washington communities.

At this time, all services are provided on-site (e.g., your family’s home, the local park, in the community, etc.) and/or remotely using secure video-conferencing technology within the state of Washington.

Immediate openings—reach out for more information!

Appointment availability varies throughout the week, with options available during weekdays and evenings, as well as limited Saturday time slots.

Please see our Fees & Insurance page for more details, or feel free to reach out directly with any questions.

Session length and frequency vary based on individual needs:

• In-Person Sessions: Typically scheduled for 40 minutes.

• Teletherapy Sessions: Scheduled for 25 to 40 minutes.

• Frequency: One to two sessions per week are usually recommended.

• Hybrid Options: Bi-weekly structures may include one in-person session paired with a shorter teletherapy session, or two shorter teletherapy sessions.

Determining if your child needs speech-language therapy often involves looking beyond exact word counts and noticing how they communicate in their daily life. While every child’s path is unique, here are several signs that it may be thyme to reach out for support:

• Frustration: Frequent meltdowns, withdrawal, or distress when they cannot be understood by others.

• Social Connection: Difficulty engaging in back-and-forth communication or struggling to use language for different purposes (like asking for help, telling a story, or commenting).

• Clarity: Persistent speech sound errors or omissions that make their speech unclear to familiar or unfamiliar listeners, especially past age five.

• Understanding: Difficulty following simple directions or struggling to answer comprehension questions about a story they just heard.

• Stuttering: Repeating sounds, words, or phrases in a way that causes the child distress or impacts their ability to communicate fully.

• Reading Challenges: Struggling to rhyme, remember letter names, or sound out words; difficulty understanding the meaning of what they have read.

If these signs feel familiar, you aren't alone. I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation so we can discuss your concerns and explore how to best support your child’s journey.