Naomi is a truly exceptional Speech Therapist. She worked with my son during COVID and helped him make incredible progress, and more recently she evaluated my twins. Her level of skill and expertise is outstanding, and she has an intuitive ability to know exactly how to connect with each child and bring out the best in them. Beyond her talent, Naomi is unbelievably warm, friendly, and encouraging. She brings boundless energy and joy to her work--we call her the "Speech Therapy Miss Rachel." My husband said that he has never met anyone more enthusiastic about their job, and that enthusiasm is contagious. We adore her, trust her, and it's immediately clear how deeply she cares. Naomi consistently goes above and beyond. She even took the time to send me worksheets for my daughter who is NOT her client, simply because she wanted to help. That level of generosity, dedication, and heart is rare. We feel incredibly lucky to have worked with her and recommend her without hesitation to any family looking for a truly outstanding speech therapist. read more

As a doctor of psychology, I have been referring families to Achieve Speech Associates for over 10 years, and every single one of them has come back to me with 100% positive feedback. Ms. Naomi and her team are wonderful, and they get real results. From the very first phone call to the initial evaluations, everything they do is thorough and efficient. They don't just work with the individual during their sessions either; they give the families practical homework so the learning actually continues at home. They really do offer the full package. What stands out to me the most as a professional is how willing they are to collaborate. Even though they are incredibly busy, they always make it a priority to sit down for meetings with families and other professionals to make sure everyone is on the same page. That team effort is exactly why they have such a great success rate. I will never forget when one of the mutual clients texted me "Thank you for sending us to Naomi, we finally feel heard, seen, understood and have HOPE." read more

Ms. Michaela and Ms. Cheili were incredible with our son and his speech improved in leaps and bounds. Beyond the excellent progress where our son went from speaking a couple words at a time to full sentences and an explosion of new vocabulary, the therapists were beyond loving and kind to him. They were also so flexible and accommodating when scheduling conflicts arose. Not only did he never put up a fight when it was time to go, he actually had so much fun with them every time! We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Achieve. Cannot say enough good things, highly recommend!! read more

I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Naomi and the Achieve Speech team and can't say enough good things about them. As a pediatric OT, I truly value working with a team of providers who are thoughtful, communicative, and child centered, and Achieve Speech does EXACTLY that! They go above and beyond. Naomi and her team are incredibly skilled and genuine in how they support children and families. Collaboration between OT and speech is so important, and this team makes it feel seamless. I have had numerous families that we both treat, and each and every family that works with the Achieve speech team has nothing but the highest praise for them! As a provider, I I genuinely enjoy working alongside this team! read more

This clinic is highly regarded for its professionalism. The staff and clinicians are warm and friendly so the children and their families are put at ease. I've also heard other parents say how much they appreciate that the environment feels so inclusive. Lots of progress in a short time with Naomi's dedicated staff. read more

There are no words to express how much I love this place and their speech therapists. My son started their speech therapy services when he was 21 months old. At that time, he only used simple signs and only said the word, "Ba" After working with Cheili and Michaela, he can't stop talking. They worked very hard and used all necessary steps to encourage his language development and his communication skills. I can't thank them enough!! They are great, caring, and fun to work with!! I LOVE THEM!! Highly recommend. read more

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I am so glad we met Naomi and the team. She was able to work around our schedule. We had the pleasure of working with Narda (Speech) and Elizabeth (Child Development). They both helped so much. Narda helped our toodler find his voice and helping him be confident in all the noises he would make. Now he's talking and she was always trying new things to help him get to achieve his goals. Elizabeth was the 3rd child development we found and I am so glad we kept looking because with her he was able to be more independent and work on his goals with lots of fun activities she had prepared for him. He was always exited to see what new things she had for him. They were all very patient and attentive. They let you know on what they are working on. So we can work on it at home. They were such a great help in my toodler's journey and I will forever be thankful for them. read more

We've been going to Achieve Speech for almost 2 years now. when we first started, my son who at that time was newly diagnosed with ASD, barely had any words. He had very basic vocabulary like "mom", "dad", "bubbles", "water" etc. Two years with Ms Naomi and Ms Michaela, and our little boy can not only speak full sentences, he is telling us what happened at school, what he ate at school and most recently starting to ask questions. He loves Ms Michaela and every time after his session, he comes home very happy and tells us all about his session with Ms Michaela. The boy who could barely communicate, is now communicating in full sentences. We couldn't be prouder of how far our son has come, and so so thankful to Ms Naomi and Ms Michaela for their hard work and patience with our little one. My only regret is not starting at Achieve Speech a little earlier, because when it comes to speech, there is no one more qualified than Ms Naomi and her staff. read more

What an amazing experience, I have nothing but great things to say about Ms. Michaela and the services we received. My son was assigned to a different facility before and we immediately noticed a difference. Ms. Michaela is such a great communicator, so patient and sweet. Your child needing speech therapy might be overwhelming but they always made us feel good & considered his specific needs. Thank you SO SO much to all the staff. Keep doing what you all do, you make such a huge difference in children's lives. Happy Holidays! read more

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We are so grateful for Achieve Speech Associates! Naomi found a spot for us when our daughter was just shy of 2 years old and had only 3 words, when we did not yet know if she would eventually progress or if early intervention was necessary. Naomi fought for us and the resources we needed proactively in the beginning, and with tireless work from our daughter's amazing assigned clinician, Cheili, we made steady progress. It filled my heart to see my daughter finally be able to communicate and work through her frustrations, for her to be able to find her words, and for others to finally be able to understand what she was saying. I remember some words and sounds that we worked on for weeks, and the joy I felt when my daughter finally got it! Cheili was patient, persistent, encouraging, fun, silly (when needed), caring, and so knowledgeable throughout the process. When my daughter was being sluggish or stubborn, Cheili always knew how to change the approach, get her laughing again, and get her meeting her speech goals. We had services through other speech therapists, but it was very limited and surely not as intensive and committed to making the progress we needed. At Achieve, they were able to educate us about the mechanics of speech and gave us the tools to continue our progress at home. Every week, we were given updates and explanations of what we were working on and how we were getting there. Every session at Achieve felt special and they truly care about your child's well-being, and not just meeting but exceeding your child's speech needs. After this journey, my daughter graduated from the speech program today and I am so relieved and proud of how far she has come. It's a marathon, not a sprint, like so many other things in life. Others now often comment on what a chatterbox my child is, and she has blossomed socially. We highly recommend Achieve Speech Associates for anyone who may merely wonder if their child needs help, or who definitively knows that their child needs help, for the very best in speech therapy services. Endless thanks to the entire team at Achieve - well done! read more

Achieve Speech is an incredible group of professionals providing exceptional care to their clients. Our son went for speech therapy with Claudia for this past school year and the difference is immense! Not only did we notice the difference but the school administrators and teachers were blown away by how far he came. Naomi and Claudia are truly incredible women who helped our family so much! Couldn't recommend them more read more

We were referred by the Regional center for my 18 month old who is not saying any words. December 19 first appointment. I confirmed in a GROUP TEXT with Naomi the owner and Michaela who is doing the speech therapy. (From the beginning it seemed strange why the employees are micromanaged in group texts) Michaela was very nice and my son liked her a lot she told us it will take SEVERAL appointments for them to ASSESS WHAT HE LIKES AND HOW TO APPROACH WITH HIS SPEECH THERAPY. We went a total of 3 times, one time I had to cancel because my son was coughing a lot, I was doing the right thing as a parent not to take him somewhere and get others sick! but they told me TO COME IN ANYWAY! as long as there was no colored mucus...now I understand why BECAUSE THEY WANT TO SUCK MONEY FROM THE REGIONAL CENTER. Another time I didn't make it I had a family emergency and I couldn't contact them to cancel because it was an EMERGENCY. I FELT HARASSED BY NAOMI BECAUSE SHE TEXTED ME FOR HOURS TREATING ME LIKE A CHILD AND SAYING SHE WAS SO WORRIED ABOUT US. After that on January 24 Michaela tricked my into signing a paper which resulted in them...DROPPING MY CHILD FROM SPEECH THERAPY ON JANUARY 31 BECAUSE I TEXTED THEM THE DAY BEFORE HIS APPOINTMENT AND MENTIONED I HAVE A REALLY IMPORTANT DOCTOR APPOINTMENT AND NEED TO RESCHEDULE. I'm happy not to be with them anymore because all she did during 3 appointments was bring toys out from a box for 10 min then she spent the remaining 30 min blowing bubbles and saying "bubble" ( I can do that at home too) I asked her why is it taking many appointments to start the actual "speech therapy" she said because many children are unresponsive to therapists I said well my son made excellent eye contact with her, loved to play with her so it shouldn't take that long , wasting our time then dropping us because I had to reschedule. I can't believe the way Naomi sucks money from the county for useless appointments that have no improvement , no results, then after she sucks the County's money they will start to help your child. I even mentioned this to the county supervisor and they will look into it. read more

I'm so excited to share my stellar review for Achieve Speech! Naomi runs a truly boutique clinic that really really cares about your kid! We were blessed to have been paired with them from Regional Center after another clinic couldn't meet our needs with working-parent friendly hours. Right away, Naomi worked with us to create a schedule that worked for us. It's also the little things- I always get a friendly text reminder the day before a session, and they invite me into each session to learn tips I can use at home. We've been so happy here that we stuck with them after my daughter turned 3. Cheili and Alice and all the clinicians we've met are fantastic! They are so kind and flexible and positive. I love the one-on-one sessions tailored just to my daughter with all the things she loves: music, bubbles, and every toy you can think of. They also have a great sensory gym they incorporate into sessions to help get the wiggles out. Everything is SO toddler friendly and SO autism /neurodivergent friendly. Most importantly for me, they are clearly experts in working with autistic toddlers. My daughter has autism and is non-speaking. They have helped us incorporate our daughter's AAC speech output device into each session. They celebrate every little win with us, whether it's a verbal sound or words using her AAC. We have never felt anything but love and empathy and teamwork from them. I'm truly tearing up writing up this post. Being a special-needs parent can be tough. But it is truly the people like those at Achieve Speech who will make your life easier and help you create happy moments in communication, even when the way your child communicates is mostly non-speaking. Thank you Naomi, Cheili, and Alice for everything!! read more

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I can't say enough amazing things about Achieve Speech! Our experience there has been perfect. My son attended speech therapy and in just a short amount of time he was quickly picking up new words and communicating with us. Claudia and Adrina have been fantastic and treated us with warmth, compassion and professionalism. You can tell that they love what they do. They would send a summary after each session as well as suggestions for ways to practice at home in between sessions. Naomi, the owner, has created the perfect space. From the clean and tidy office to the staff she has honestly hit 5 stars in all aspects. There is not a single negative thing I could say about Achieve Speech. They have forever marked a positive impact in our son and in our family read more

I will forever be in awe of the dedication and work this practice has done for our family. My brother was basically non verbal, we came here through recommendations from a few friends who had seen major changes. Ms. Naomi was our first contact and she was beyond compassionate. She got us in with a speech teacher within a week. My brother loved his speech teacher and instantly connected to her. In 3 sessions only we heard new words and had progress. Now he won't be quiet. We love our teacher, the office is so clean and organized, they have free parking and are very easy to work with. read more

We are truly grateful for the dedication and care for my daughter. From the very beginning the staff was warm and friendly. My daughter started with no words, Ms Michaela has helped my child so much, I can't thank you enough. Ms Michaela, you're a wonderful teacher. We are forever grateful. Highly recommend this place to any parent seeking for speech support for children. read more

My son started at achieve speech a little before he turned 2 he has little to no words when we first started. We were lucky to work with Michaela and Cheili, but EVERYONE there is incredible. My son just turned 3 and I can fully communicate with him, I am forever grateful to achieve speech for giving me the biggest gift ever the chance to understand and communicate with my little one! The team at achieve make each session super fun for the kiddos, my son was reluctant to go in at first and by the time he graduated, I couldn't get him to leave! He grew so much verbally and emotionally while at achieve. They are truly the best!!! I couldn't recommend it more! read more

Don't know where to start I'm forever thankful for the achieve speech team! My son Ethan had just started when had just turn 2 year old, at age two I hadn't heard my say son say a word he was diagnosed with autism and was told he wouldn't talk . We met Miss Michaela & Miss Claudia and I remember telling them how I really wanted to hear our son say mom and it was a big dream of mine. As Ethan started his speech therapy and 2 months in we were at an ikea and he said for the first time ever "MAMA" !!! Now that he's three he's saying colors,numbers & naming animals ! And I thank Miss michaela & miss claudia for their amazing work and patience they had with our little thanks to them Ethan found his voice and speaking so much ! To miss Naomi thank you for always making us feel like family!! We love ACHIEVE SPECCH read more

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My son C has been seeing Naomi for almost a year now. From the start C took to her. In the past it always took awhile for him to warm up to someone new, but with her there was instant connection. She has this energy about her and C just vibed with it. From the first session, I could tell he felt seen, heard, respected and accepted. Naomi really takes the time to build that "connection and trust" and I truly believe that communication can't happen without those two things. C trusts her and knows she is going to help him through it and find a way that works for him to get that sound that he is working on. It is through this connection she has not only built with C but also with his Dad and I that he is thriving!!! Just the other week, I was in the living room and I smelled popcorn. After I told him to wait because I was in the middle of something. I yelled "I smell burnt popcorn!" * C: I made popcorn. I burned (correct tense) it! With a giggle... * Mommy, Daddy, Gigi - Do you want some? Clear and with the right intonation!!!! My mind was literally blown. Texted Naomi and shared and she got as excited as we all did. She celebrates your child's win just as hard as you do! Naomi has just been so amazing with C, that I can't believe how far he has come and that he is forming "actual sentences". Naomi, checks off all the boxes on the qualities you would want a person to have working with your child. Not only is she amazing, but her whole staff is! I highly recommend Achieve Speech! read more

We absolutely love it here. Our son jace has been seeing Narda for the past few months and she is amazing! We have seen so much improvement in him already. She is so caring and good with him. So happy we found this place. Naomi was the first person we spoke with when making a decision to come to this office for his speech therapy. She was helpful every step of the way. Thank you guys! read more

An absolute dream team of speech therapists at Achieve. Everyone is so accommodating, patient and knowledgeable. My son progressed tremendously and the little toy at the end of each session was the perfect treat. read more

It was truly a gift to find Achieve Speech. My daughter was a little over two years old when she started with Cheili. While my daughter communicated very clearly - it was exclusively through pointing, body language and facial expressions. She had very few words. Cheili was positive, patient, and kind. She always came into the room with a great energy and quickly earned my daughter's trust. We started seeing results pretty quickly - within months she was saying phrases with a few words. She just turned three and she starts talking from the moment she wakes up and we can't keep her quiet. Achieve Speech is a well organized, clean space with really amazing people. While we mostly worked with Cheili, we had the pleasure of having a few sessions with some of the other therapists and they were all incredible. If you're looking for a speech therapist for your little, i highly recommend this clinic. read more

My daughters have been going here for over 5 years. Naomi is one of a kind!! My kids adore her and always happy to go see her. We knew it's the right place for our kids right away. We found asa from recommendation of other professionals. We've seen progress with our older daughter within a few weeks. Naomi has a unique way of getting in to our kids way of thinking and help them seeing things in a way they understand better. Asa changed our girls life and ours, we recommend asa and especially Naomi! Thank you! read more

Achieve Speech has truly surpassed any and all expectations for my family. My daughter qualified for speech therapy through the regional center at just 18 months, and we have been attending Achieve Speech Associates ever since. I can honestly say I have nothing but positive things to share about our experience. From the moment I first spoke with Naomi, the owner of Achieve Speech, I felt an instant connection. Her knowledge, flexibility, and accommodating nature made it clear that this was the right place for us. I got such good vibes right from the start and was completely right. She has a natural energy to her that is so fun and makes this place amazing! Throughout my daughter's time there, she had the opportunity to work with various speech therapists, all of whom were exceptional, warm, and incredibly loving. My daughter can be a bit shy, but the therapists knew exactly how to engage with her. They utilized a perfect blend of play, tough love, and fun to create an amazing experience. Ms. Claudia and Ms. Michaela were particularly outstanding, always radiating positive energy and enthusiasm. They would come to the waiting room with smiles, making the whole atmosphere feel welcoming. They took the time to truly get to know my daughter and always met her where she was at in her journey. Additionally, they always updated me on strengths and areas where she could continue to improve throughout her sessions, gave us things to work on at home, confirmed sessions the day prior, and created the most loving and welcoming environment. Now that my daughter is 3 and has graduated from speech therapy, I can confidently say that so much of her growth is thanks to the dedicated team at Achieve Speech. I wholeheartedly recommend this place--10/10! If you're looking for a nurturing and effective speech therapy environment, look no further than Achieve Speech! read more

We've had such an amazing experience here with Naomi thus far! My son is 3 and had a very limited vocabulary when he started seeing her just 4 months ago. He is now speaking in full sentences and telling me about his day! She puts him to work when he is in there while still having fun so he enjoys it! I appreciate her so much and as a mom seeing your kid blossom in speech and confidence has been incredible! We were at a different practice before her and I wish we would have started with her first! The other place did not put nearly as much effort and care into him. I feel so hopeful for his continued growth with her! read more

My son began seeing Naomi at Achieve when he was 3.5. We have had a wonderful experience. Since beginning treatment we have gotten to know our son in a whole new way. He is able to express himself and is learning new things every day. Naomi, and the entire staff, genuinely care about the kids here. My son is happy to come to his appointments and always leaves feeling happy and confident. read more

Achieve speech is truly invested in the development and progress of your child. All of the speech pathologist are amazing! We've had the honor to work with Claudia and Michaela. They have such a lovely space and work to create a nurturing, caring environment to help any child thrive and grow. As a first time mom, I was faced with so much anxiety, and fear when I first realized my son is speech delayed. When I contacted Achieve Speech I was immediately put at ease. Claudia and Michaela have the most fun and welcoming personality that my son has completely fallen in love with them. There is something really special about seeing other adults care for your child in a way that makes a lasting impression on them. We've certainly experienced that with Claudia and Michaela!! Not only has my son's speech massively improved, he's also more social and interactive with other kids at playgrounds. Claudia and Michaela have empowered him to be more confident in everything he does. They're both organized, communicative, passionate, kind, energetic, engaging and talented. Sessions are always highly productive! What sets the team at Achieve speech apart is their wealth of knowledge and expertise in their field. They're all skilled at educating parents on how to support their child's progress outside of therapy sessions. They have truly became a part of our family. Most importantly my son has found his voice! Achieve Speech will be the BEST decision you make for your kiddo and family. read more

We are so grateful to Achieve Speech Associates for everything they have done for our child. At the time of his evaluation at 19 months our son spoke 5 words inconsistently. It was clear he understood us but he really needed the right guidance and tools to develop further. Our pedi recommended we go through the regional center for evaluation and from there we were teamed up with Cheili at Achieve. Our son is now 29 months and the difference in his speech, cognitive skills and confidence is astounding. We joke that Cheili is a miracle worker but truly she has connected with our child in a way that has encouraged and guided him to blossom before our very eyes. We have experienced our most hopeful of outcomes because of her expertise and approach to our child's individual needs. Achieve in general is a small slice of wholesome paradise. We look forward to every session because of the warmth and joy of all the staff and the opportunity for students to connect and play at the end of each session. We will forever be grateful to Achieve and most of all to the wonderful Ms Chiely. For parents in search of highly recommended speech development therapy for your little one, Achieve Speech Associates in Encino is THE place. read more

There's a reason why Achieve has so many five star reviews and it's because they truly deserve it. It is so easy to call this place "home" for your child and family. Naomi and Robert make scheduling and booking appointments very easy. They also ensure your child is paired with a highly skilled speech pathologist. I have seen them go above and beyond for our family and for many other families we know personally. This is the right place to be if you want results and for your child to succeed. read more

We can't say enough great things about Claudia! Our son has been with her since he was 22 months old (he's now 2 and half), and we're very happy that we found this place through the regional center. Claudia is so sweet, loving, funny, kind, caring and patient, and our son loves her! (We all do!) Our son always has a great time with her, and his speech has improved so much thanks to her. She always lets us know what they worked on, what they continue to work on, etc after every session which is super helpful. The atmosphere of the office is great as well, and everybody is super nice and friendly! read more

Claudia is an angel to us my son was assigned here from the regional center and i can not thank them enough on the fabulous job that was done. My son now is a chatter box he improved so much in the time he attended his sessions with Claudia. They go above and beyond for every family and look at the child's best interest. She always kept us updated with his progress and what we could do at home to help him. Highly recommend Achieve Speech to anyone trying to help there little ones in there speech development. Great Staff read more

This is the best place for your child if they have a speech delay. When my son started speech he wasn't saying a lot of words. Naomi made me feel so comfortable and helped me through the process. My son now can communicate his wants and needs. I will be forever grateful to his speech therapist Cheili. She is amazing at her job, she helped my son find his voice. You won't be disappointed bringing your child here for speech. read more

I can't say more good things about Achieve Speech Associates. I've had two of my children go through speech therapy here and they literally changed my children's lives. They were so careful to help with each of their needs, so cooperative dealing with my insane work schedule and so easy to work with. Always with a smile and a hug. Can't recommend them enough read more

My son has been coming here for speech therapy and I couldn't recommend this clinic more. It is such a beautifully designed and pristine space with thoughtful attention to details. They have a huge array of toys and even an amazing play gym to provoke speech. My sons therapist is Michaela, and she is so patient, warm, and kind. My son really enjoys his sessions here and I have seen so much progress in just 3 sessions. I can't wait to see his speech blossom in sessions to come. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

I have been coming with my son to Achieve Speech for a few years. My son was with Mrs. Naomi and Ms. Cheili and I have seen lots of improvement. All the teachers are amazing and excellent and all have a good heart .My son loves to come here. I am very confident he will catch up and do well. I am thankful to God that my son is in good hands. Thank you all !!! read more

Achieve Speech is awesome! I've been here for the last 4 months, and Naomi, Cheili, Michaela, Narda, and Claudia are all amazing! The environment they set is super welcoming and comfortable. They're all incredibly skilled, knowledgeable, and empathetic with each of their clients. I'm so happy to be here--I definitely recommend Achieve Speech to anyone looking for a great team! read more

A warm and inviting environment, and the staff are lovely, professional, and welcoming. They build strong connections with both the children and their parents, consistently following up and tracking each child's progress. It's a place where children enjoy spending their time. read more

My little one was referred to speech therapy by the Regional Center. We were welcomed by the amazing Achieve Speech team. Claudia was our therapist who was sweet and patient with not just my daughter but with my busy schedule. She was always willing to re-schedule us whenever I had to cancel. I appreciate the knowledge shared by Naomi's team and I would DEFINITELY recommend anyone seeking services for their child. read more

I truly couldn't be more grateful and appreciative for the team at Achieve Speech. From the moment my son and I walked into their offices we were greeted with the warmest welcome by their entire staff especially, the director, Naomi. Making my son feel beyond comfortable and excited to start a new adventure in learning. Every time we walk in the door we are greeted by nothing but smiles! My son was lucky enough to get a spot in their program at two years old when he was diagnosed with an expressive speech delay. He is so fortunate to work with their speech pathologist, Ms. Narda. Her patience, technique, attention and compassion with the many moods of a toddler is so commendable and has been amazing to watch. Every session and week I have watched my son grow a stronger vocabulary and communication skills. We truly are lucky to have such an amazing team of speech specialists right in our neighborhood. My only regret is that I didn't get my son enrolled in their program sooner! read more

We initially came in to achieve speech associates after looking everywhere for the right speech therapist for my daughter. After all the good reviews we decided to go meet with Naomi who was very fast at getting back to us. We were very pleased to see how caring she was with our daughter. We decided to stay with her after noticing her professionalism. It was very easy to schedule appointments and to get in contact with the office. Now I have both my kids at therapy with Achieve Speech Associates. My kids love the environment so much. We personally are currently working with Naomi, Cheili and Claudia. They are all very loving and genuinely caring of my kids. Very happy with the service and thankful for the progress my husband and I have seen on both our kids. Thank you so much ladies read more