I am grateful for Granite Bay speech. Its has been awesome experience. Great team. This is an office where you ask a question and it is answered. Great partnership with the office and our family. I recommend this office without reservation. read more

They are very polite and seemingly kind. However, horrible communicators and very poor planning. They had accepted our intake information, scheduled my daughter's appointment weeks in advance and then on the Sunday night they cancelled our session via email. I called back twice without a response until the next morning before our appointment and still nothing. Finally I got ahold of someone stating we were only 2 times per month and that there's a waiting list. But they called another provider that's accepting kids. So frustrating! Why take our information, schedule a session and then cancel stating there's a waiting list? I suggest doing more research on third party providers for Kaiser. Apparently certain families aren't worth their time. Not an easy process and they certainly made it more difficult for my family. Single dad, four kids and simply tossed to another organization for whatever reason they deemed. read more

Nancy Barcal has been a Godsend to my family. She has tremendously helped out two of my four of my children with their stuttering. She gives many tools for them to practice and cares for our family unit as a whole. I feel that she has helped bridge the gap regarding communication with my other two children that do not stutter. Nancy takes her time, exploring each child's needs and environment to come up with the best plan to help them in the long run. Nancy has gone above and beyond for our family. We had many issues with one of my high school students teachers. I contacted her and she immediately went to bat for us and we felt like we had a giant in our corner. She was and will always will be an advocate for my kids. Both my 16-year-old and 10 year old are very fond of her. They trust her, which means that they can be themselves and open up. Being a busy mom of four, there have been times where I had to reschedule because I could not make it across town. Instead of canceling the appointment we would have a telephone session. I really appreciate that because she would go above and beyond and make sure that all of their needs were met before getting off the phone. They never felt rushed which I appreciate since each session is charged by the hour. We have been a part of the Granite Bay speech community for the past 2 1/2 years. I feel that the communication between all parties including the receptionist, is open and clear. Throughout the years we have built a relationship with Granite Bay speech. It is worth the half an hour drive for us! Nancy is always enthusiastic and full of ideas. I have nothing negative to say and would recommend 100% On behalf of myself and my husband, and our children, Thank you!!! read more

I rarely give 5 star reviews. 5 stars is exceptional. Granite Bay Speech is exceptional. Nancy Barcal, Director and licensed speech pathologist, is exceptional. Why? Nancy is at the sweet spot in life. Not a new grad, with head knowledge and limited experience. Not so old, that she's not up to date with current best practices (not that elderly aren't wise, but in health care, you know what I mean :). I just finished an hour long conversation with Nancy, regarding my daughter. I am a nurse. Yet I didn't realize speech pathologists have extensive training in dyslexia. Nancy's own adult children have dyslexia. Nancy combines her clinical background, current research, and personal experience as a mom, to recommend the best approach for your child. She's personable, enthusiastic, caring, extremely knowledgeable and practical. Woo hoo! That's as good as it gets in my book! I found Granite Bay Speech through the Facebook Inspire Charter School parent group. It's been a god-sent in addressing my daughter's speech pathology needs. We worked w/ Ms. Paige, who is super sweet and fun. She picked up on several issues, and referred us to Nancy to address. Love their team approach and goal of helping each child individually. If you've been referred to Granite Bay Speech, or are looking for a group of providers to address the speech/learning needs of your child (or yourself), we're lucky to have GB Speech in our area. Thank you Nancy, Paige, Johnnie, and the rest of your team, for going above and beyond in helping our family. P.S. Read the 24 - 5 star reviews that yelp filtered below, for a better picture of the services Granite Bay Speech strives to provide. read more

I can't imagine a more competent, understanding, warm and caring speech pathologist than Nancy Barcal. Immediately after my husband's surgery he went from a very talkative man to a quiet man with aphasia. He was sent to a speech pathologist at Kaiser (our HMO at the time) who was completely incompetent, arrogant, misleading, and discouraging. After a painful hour of testing, after which she told us "I can't help him" but then wanted to make another appointment, we left angry, not wanting anything more to do with the medical system. However, after a year I felt I needed to do something to help my husband who by now seldom spoke a word. I contacted someone from the National Aphasia Association through emails, and was told to look for a "person-centered approach to therapy" and to ask the potential speech therapists if they: 1) were familiar with using a "life participation approach" to therapy; 2) develop patient-centered goals focusing on those important to daily life; 3) provide communication partner training; and 4) develop personalized visual communication supports. I was told that most speech therapists aren't trained for these and instead focus on generic exercises and puzzles, which we definitely would not be interested in. During my first (free) initial consultation with Nancy Barcal, I didn't have to ask ANY of these questions, since Nancy described her approach which encompassed ALL of these aspects of therapy. She gave me more information in that initial consultation than anything I was able to glean from anywhere else - useful and encouraging information. She can tell just by speaking with someone where they are and what their needs are - she doesn't need to use the standardized tests which are so stressful and frustrating. She was very generous with her time, gave me information about support groups, and even gave me information about other therapists in the area that take insurance. Nancy had been in the medical system for a number of years but was frustrated at the lowering "standard of care" for patients that was insufficient for her high standard of giving each individual the maximum level of care needed. I contacted the other therapists but felt that Nancy was the one that could provide my husband with the best care, and I wasn't disappointed. At the very first meeting she put Richard at ease with her warm and caring personality, smiling and asking him simple questions but quickly responding for him so as not to stress him (so all he needed to do was nod his head in response). She amazed me by getting my husband to speak again! I hadn't heard him speak in about a year and tears filled my eyes which she noticed, and was very empathetic. I was surprised at the number of resources she provided to us, trusting me completely to return these valuable tools - a book which tremendously helped me to understand what my husband was going through; a large box of picture cards to facilitate language; and a binder of language exercises for me to do at home with my husband. She also gave me white boards and sturdy sheet protectors and told me how to use these tools to help Richard communicate with me. Because I was unable to use insurance, Nancy lowered my cost without my asking. She has a vast knowledge of funding resources, does contracting work with medical providers and school districts, and has many ways of lowering costs, including group services and online classes. If you have a loved one recovering from a stroke or other issue affecting language, or a child needing extra help, Nancy Barcal can help you, and she's the best! She sincerely cares for each of her clients, and even though we no longer have a professional relationship, we still occasionally keep in touch - because she truly cares. (Note: 30 more 5-star reviews are archived) read more

We absolutely love Granite Bay Speech! Our son is thriving with his therapist and we have seen a huge shift in our sons communication skills. Throughout his first year there, he has learned more than just communication. He knows how to take turns, identify how he is feeling, and he is building self confidence. He is making friends at school, more communicative with his teachers, and an overall happier kid. Even though his class only lasts 45 minutes per week, we are always sent home with tools to reinforce the new skills learned. I also like that parent feedback is a valued part of their goal setting. We have Kaiser and luckily, we got a referral since there were not enough Kaiser therapists available. Our son is now 5 and we know when he hits Kindergarten next fall, he will have a better experience because of speech class with Ms. Heather. There are many talented therapists but she is the best for our son. Again, we love this place and plan to keep our son there for as long as he needs it. read more

My 3 year old daughter started working with Kelli in March. We've had a great experience overall with GB Speech. My daughter absolutely loves going to her sessions with Kelli and even works with her well over zoom if we're unable to make it in. I will say I'm most appreciative of the willingness to work with my daughter without face mask restrictions. I had a hard time finding a place willing to work without masks. So thank you GB Speech for allowing the children to learn without fear or restrictions that are out of our control. We look forward to my daughters speech class each week. Thank you! read more

This facility will not bill Medicare even though they see older adults. Very disappointed as my Son was seen there for a time and had a great experience. read more

My very quiet son had speech therapy since he was 3. He was bounced around in the school system with different therapists, taking a break each summer because he did not regress enough for the school to cover those expenses. As a teen we decided to take him to Granite Bay Speech and pay ourselves. I could tell right away that Nancy Barcal had a lot of experience, did not just give us the same old drills, but recognized his unique difficulties, helped him form the correct sounds and made it interesting. After 6 months I heard more improvement than in the 10 previous years. I love her unique style and ability to get to the heart of what needs to be worked on. I cannot recommend her enough! Also, I want to add that her office staff is highly competent and friendly. I have had no problems with scheduling or payments. They have gone above and beyond to work with us! read more

We saw Nancy after several other SLP's were unable to help our son. He had been in speech therapy for over seven years and never was able to make progress with his severe articulation disorder. After we saw Nancy she was able to correctly diagnosis him with cluttering disorder, which is a rare speech articulation issue. We finally had answers and could get our son the treatment he needs. She is a delight to work with. She treats my son with dignity and respect, even amongst his weaknesses. She is caring and sympathetic with my son and knows how hard he has to try to make his speech the best he can. She also has expertise in treating cluttering disorder and the experience to help our son get past it. Nancy has been a god-send to us. We finally have found someone who has the expertise in cluttering and stuttering disorders that can help our son speak clearly. If you have a child with any type of articulation issues including auditory processing, childhood apraxia of speech, stuttering or cluttering disorder, Nancy is the person to see. Don't waste time with other SLPs who do not have the expertise in these areas, see Nancy and save you and your child precious time. read more

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The best around! I have known Nancy Barcal, the owner for years and I have never met a more compassionate and caring person who takes her work seriously and cares so much about those that need help. She spends countless hours not only in the office but outside of the office educating the community about the different types of speech issues that people deal with day to day. I had the privilege to attend a seminar that she held on stuttering and both my husband and I found it eye-opening and gave us a whole new perspective on what people who stutter go through every day. In this day and age it is extremely hard to find a person after so many years who gets up every morning still passionate about what they do and Nancy...is that person! read more

Our child has high functioning Autism. It was made clear from the first phone conversation that if my child was loud or had behavior issues that he would not be considered for services. Johnnie in the office said we would have to submit his diagnosis papers and they would "consider" our child for services. This was our first red Flag. I do not agree with Nancy and how she runs her business. We missed 2 appointments in almost 2 years and then were let go. One time we were denied service because we didnt pay copays... This upset my child immensly. I asked that they look into our co pays as I was certain we met our deductible for the year. (and I was correct) I asked Johnnie at least three times. But, they claim Kaiser told them incorrectly. Im the end, she sent me a check for the $440 dollars in overpaid co-pays with a finger pointing towards Kaiser for their mistake... and she said in her last email "I was too difficult to work with". I don't complain on a regular basis. Im a full time working mother and a advocate for special needs families in our area. The speech services are good if you have high functioning neuro typical children. Her business model is pretentious and she is quite possibly defrauding people of co-pays. If you catch her, she has some integrity and will pay you back. But dont expect any further services. Naming you business "granite bay speech" when it's located in Roseville.... is CLEARLY code for we "onlly like certain kinds of folk. I suspect we would have have had better service if I wore my Rolex and had our manny drive the Cadillac.... read more

I went to Nancy when I was teenager and she completely changed my life. When I first went, I could not hold a conversation, had anxiety when I spoke, thought that this was my life forever, and the list goes on. I went once a week and each session, I got better and better. Nancy and the staff are some of the most patient , sweet, honest people I have ever had the honor of being with. Nancy showed me different techniques and skills that I could use/practice in my everyday life which helped me overcome my stuttering. We worked through holding conversations, different techniques when struggling with speaking, "homework", etc. She went out of her way, each and every time, to ensure that you are improving. It can get frustrating as a child/teenager not being able to speak "normally" but Granite Bay Speech can help you!! I am now 22 and I speak as if I never had a stutter. To this day, I use the techniques and methods that Nancy taught me in order to be able to speak without a stutter. Nancy and the team cater to each and very patient, knowing that not everyone has the same issues. It's very difficult to live with a stutter, whether it's nearly unnoticeable or completely prevents you from being able to speak. Your child or you will thank you for taking a chance with Nancy and her team. Cannot give this place a high enough rating. Truly changed my life. read more

Worst business practices and no care or consideration for their clients or staff. not to mention accountability and acceptance of actions they take. They may have had a good practice in the past but not anymore read more

They are getting paid for one full hour speech session and providing only 40 min. My son missed 2 sessions due to health issues and they discharged him without notifying me. No courtesy call for well check. Just sent an email which landed in my junk box. Had I not called; I would have never known the reason for discharge. Rude staff, rude therapist and the rudest owner. Never will recommend them to anyone. Only there to make money. No compassion. Highly unprofessional! read more

Nancy Barcal is an answer to our prayers. After a year of dealing with the school system and having ZERO success, we were extremely frustrated and felt lost. Thank God we found Nancy!! She is incredibly knowledgeable and the most positive teacher we've come into contact with. Our sons stuttering has improved immensely and his confidence has become greater because of the tools he's been taught. Our whole family absolutely adores Nancy. Every penny spent has been more than worth it!!! Nancy goes above and beyond. Johnnie (her scheduler) is great to work with as well! read more

I went into Nancy to have her diagnose some issues with mild slurring and enunciation issues. I had already been given a diagnosis by my Maxillofacial Surgeon surgeon that it might be TMJ from clenching my teeth at night or throughout the day such that my jaws were tired. Nancy methodically went through performing tests and walking me through exercises to improve my enunciation where I had problems. She had actually taken extensive notes for me so that I could practice at home. And offered to transcribe the notes to a word document so that I can have them any more clearly written format. I told her it was OK just to remind me via a text the more important exercises that I could perform at home. But I think she really wanted me to have the word document to capture everything we talked about. Unfortunately her copy of the hand written notes was misplaced. So I set up another office visit so we can go over the same things again and she offered to meet with me at no charge. This time she allowed me to record our conversation and take the hand written notes with me. I found Nancy overall to be very relatable, cooperative and provided detailed advice for me. read more

I don't take the time to leave reviews. However, I do when it is regarding something I'm passionate about. I have known the owner of Granite Bay Speech for over 17 years. The passion that Nancy Barcal has for helping others and her extensive years of knowledge are what makes this the BEST place. It's not just a business. Granite Bay Speech actually truly CARES to help and make a difference. Over the years I have experienced this first hand with Nancy's ever giving personality. As I am writing this I have a huge smile on my face. Lol This is because I'm replaying in my mind the way Nancy gets when I do ask her for help with my two kids. She just LIGHTS up. You can't help but notice how much she LOVES to educate people in something that she knows will make an amazing difference for them. Her knowledge is vast but it's her experience and heart that makes her truly one of the best. And with that she expects the same from her staff. It really is hard these days to find a business that let's you know or rather SHOWS you that they really do care for you. That is why I would most definitely recommend Granite Bay Speech. read more

The last almost 8 years my son has gone through a lot when it comes to his speech. He's had surgeries to remove his tonsils and adenoids. He's had tubes put it. He has had 4 speech pathologists. Some were great, some were definitely not. Lucky for him his last one was by far the best one. The past 3 years my son has seen Mrs. Lori Barbaccia. She has been the most helpful and caring speech pathologist my son has had. She understands his personality better than most. He looked forward to seeing her and having fun while building on the skills he needs. They enjoyed each other's company and that makes all the difference. She has gotten him to a point where he no longer needs to take speech. His speech will never be perfect but he has worked so hard to get to this point. I am so proud of him and so grateful for Mrs. Lori. She really is a treasure who we will miss seeing every week. read more

The team was kind, flexible and successful in treating multiple speech concerns. Laurie was really good at incorporating games and fun activities with treatment to maintain engagement and encourage participation. read more

My son receives services at Granite Bay Speech. We have had experiences with several therapists and they were all great. We especially love Mike! He is patient with my very active 1st grade son and helps him to stay focused during his sessions. My son was tongue tied and struggles a great deal with articulation. We have seen amazing progress over the past year as Mike has worked with him. Previous speech therapist (through Kaiser) left my son feeling defeated and frustrated. He always leaves Granite Bay Speech feeling accomplished and ready to try his sounds at home. I have several other kids who come with me while my son goes to speech therapy. The office is staff are kind and understanding of our situation. They always do everything they can to help all of us be comfortable while we wait. They are also great at working with IEPs and are supportive and informative to parents throughout the process. I can't recommend them enough! read more

I have waited a long time to write this as i have wanted to spend some time to reflect since my time at this company. Now since time has passed, I can say that Nancy Barcal has always been an issue with me and my son. For many reasons. Although, I have overall liked the staff and enjoyed seeing everyone's faces in the office, I barely saw Nancy. I do believe the old office manager, Taylor, was pompous but when she left and the young lady Laretta took over, we had no issues. After seeing numerous staff changes, I can see that the director is the issue. My son has seen two SLPA's at this company and the first one was amazing, but, the second one was consistently going outside of her scope as a SLPA. I have a list of things I could document this SLPA doing outside of their scope because they thought they could as a student, but knowing this should assure you that the SLPA's at this office have very minimal supervision and are not clear what is in or out of their scope. The only reason I gave this company 2 stars instead of 1 is because the office manager and the young lady with black hair always happily greeted me and would not only talk to me, but my son as well. One of my sons favorite parts of coming to Granite Bay Speech was running and showing his toys to the two I had mentioned above. read more

My son saw Nancy Barcal at Granite Bay Speech for his stutter and the results were life changing! Nancy was immediately able to identify his problem and taught him skills to improve and change his speech fluency. Nancy has a special gift when talking to teens and my son was instantly comfortable with her. He came to Nancy feeling defeated that he may never gain control over his speech impediment but after less than a year of speech therapy he is confident with his speech. read more

My teenage son has been seeing Yvonne Katsuyama at Granite Bay Speech for over a year now and we LOVE her so much. Traveling the special ed road in the school system is not easy but Yvonne is a rare gem that actually cares about, does research for and spends time planning for her time with my son. She has the biggest heart and cares the most about how to bond with your specific child. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She truly has in inner glow and such a gift for connecting to teenagers. So impressed, you cannot go wrong with Yvonne. read more

I called a few months ago inquiring about services on Saturday's for my daughter. Was told that they do not offer services on Saturday's even though the website stated that they did. As our conversation evolved and I started asking about clinicians (finding a good fit for my daughter), I was surprised to hear that the one who might be a perfect fit no longer works there. Fast forward a few months, still curious as to why they would still showcase a clinician on their website who no longer works there. Seems misleading at best. read more

My daughter has been a client at Granite Bay Speech for 6 years. She has been receiving speech therapy since the age of 2. All of the therapists at Granite Bay Speech are experienced, professional and suited to work with clients of any age. They are always thorough, well prepared and very engaging. The therapists encourage continued participation with the parents and facilitate as much understanding is need to work in partnership with families. They are available for questions and always provide thoughtful answers and feedback. read more

My daughter had some speech issues when she was younger. We tried several speech therapists but, unfortunately, there was no improvement with any of them. After continuing my searching for a speech therapist, I found Nancy Barcal. From our first meeting, I knew we were in the right place. Nancy has a very caring nature and used many different techniques to help my daughter improve her speech. She kept me informed throughout and explained what they worked on at the end of each session. She also gave me exercises and other methods to use when we were at home, outside of her weekly appointments. Nancy is very passionate about those she works with and went above and beyond every week to help my daughter. Thanks to Nancy working with my daughter, her speech greatly improved. Even several years later when I contacted Nancy to help me problem-solve, she was eager to help. I am truly grateful to Nancy and highly recommend her. read more

Parents- Do not be distracted by those who tell you to look to your school district for help in dealing with a stutter! It will delay effective treatment and can even compound the problem. Nancy is a rare specialist in her field, and it took me years to find her. If you or a loved one is struggling with a stutter, Granite Bay Speech is the only place to go. Nancy Barcal is not only best in her field, she is also uniquely qualified to treat stutterers. She has been working with my 9 year-old son for about 6 months now, and has provided him with tools and techniques that have made a huge difference in his ability to speak fluently. Nancy has also given me tremendous support in understanding the complexities of a stutter and has responded to my questions and concerns with patience and care. She is gifted with an ability to work with stutterers, and her approach and treatment plans are well researched, and based on based many years of experience. Nancy isn't just a great speech therapist, she genuinely cares about the hearts and minds of those coping with a disfluency. She has an intuitive sense of her patients struggles and success, which is what really separates her from the rest. She isn't just an expert in speech pathology, she also cares about the mind, body, and spirit of the person seeking the freedom to be heard. read more

Nancy and Granite Bay Speech have been one of the brightest lights in my family's lives because of the way they have eased my son's speech challenges. My ten-year-old has a neurological disorder that greatly affects his speech, but Nancy and her team have helped him in countless ways over the past 3+ years; in addition to his speech, my son's confidence and spirit have grown so much. They have also been an amazing support system for our family. As his mother, Nancy has helped me understand the best ways our family can support my son with his speech away from the office at home, at school, etc. We are all so grateful for how much time, energy, and care Nancy and GBS have given to our family. Nancy will often go beyond the allotted session time so she can adequately share with me helpful methods/approaches to utilize on our own with our son, and if there is more to be addressed, I am able to reach Nancy after hours, and even on the weekend! Her true concern for the well-being of our son, and in essence, our family, has had such a positive impact in our lives! We feel so fortunate to interact with Nancy and her friendly, professional staff. read more

Nancy Barcal has been terrific. Even though I wasn't a paying client, she has dedicated hours of time to help me find a local speech therapist and organize my own treatment approach. She is kind, smart, passionate, and diligent. I highly recommend her. read more

Nancy Barcal and Granite Bay Speech are the best speech pathologists in the area. Nancy has enormous experience and expertise. She shows the utmost compassion and professionalism and is responsive to parent concerns. I feel fortunate that we found her to help address my son's stutter. I can't say enough about how great this place is. read more

My son Sam has been receiving therapy here since 2015. It has been a big help with his autism, and we have noticed many positive changes in his interactions with others. They are very skilled at what they do at GBS and engage the children in a warm, friendly, energetic way that is both caring and effective. read more

Only the highest praise for Granite Bay Speech! The owner and her staff are exceptional and as caring and competent as they come! We have been with them for the past 7 years and drive an hour each way to have our sessions there once per week. Around the age of 3 our daughter was not progressing with language the way that a typical child might. She was our third child and having never experienced any delays with our other children, we were frightened and reluctantly realized that she needed intervention. We felt guilty and feared that we had waited too long to seek help and that precious time might have been lost. Nancy the owner was there for our assesment and she astounded us with her level of knowledge, expertise, and compassion. She reassured us and explained exactly how they could help our daughter. We have consistently seen progress with zero lapses and have so much confidence in her future. The focus is on the individual needs of the child which also includes tailoring therapy or homework (if desired) to the specific family. Kim has been our primary therapist and is simply amazing! Her energy and skill set are phenomenal! Due to scheduling difficulties on our part we have been paired with other therapists as well and I can say they are all fantastic. We have always loved the family friendly atmosphere of the office. Down to earth, welcoming and comfortable, yet professional and immaculate. One rouge reviewer spoke of an heir of superiority and alleged an exclusive culture that couldn't be FURTHER from the truth. I wrestled with dignifying it with a response. But I was honestly stunned! These are families from all walks of life. The fact is, as parents of kids who struggle developmentally, we are often navigating a difficult and ever changing road and no one understands this or is more compassionate towards us than the staff at Granite Bay Speech. The character of the owner and the staff are evident upon the first meeting. It is about the children, their families, and meeting their needs. That is the focus. There have been countless times where the owner and/or our therapist has gone above and beyond and called us in the evening on their own time or emailed extensively to guide us and give us all the tools necessary to support our daughter. So many times I would be in tears or once again insecure about our daughter's future and they would reassure me and share success stories, and the exact procedures that could be implemented. They have treated us like family since day one and care deeply about all of their kiddos. The waiting room is the only glimpse of the other children and parents, however, there is always warm conversation and a sense of camaraderie. We are all in this together. THAT is the culture at Granite Bay Speech and we are so incredibly fortunate to have found them! Again, why we commute quite a distance to continue our therapy there and wouldn't consider going anywhere else! read more

Everyone is so helpful. The best and caring people you can meet. Make you feel important. Will work around your schedule and making appointments are easy. So knowledgeable in Speech Disfluencies. Understood my stuttering and all the factors that revolved around it. My speech has gotten incredibly better for it. Please if you need Speech help, go to people who are passionate and willing to help you. I've been to many others and there is no better place than Granite Bay Speech! read more

My son has been receiving speech in the school system for 2 years with little to no progress. They were ready to graduate him and stop speech services because they didn't understand the problem. We have been seeing Nancy for the last 9 months and I am happy to say that she figured out what the true underlying issue is, and has been making great progress. He will officially graduate in a few months, thanks to her! She is a job to work with and always has new and exciting exercises for my son. The office staff is easy and wonderful as well. We couldn't be happier! read more

I highly recommend Nancy. She is such a great person. My son is 27 months and she works great with him. She is able to connect to children like no one else. I cannot say enough nice things about Nancy. She is very kind-hearted and wants only the best for my child. She is the best in the area. A co-worker referred me to her. A big thanks to both!!! read more

My family is extremely thrilled with Granite Bay Speech, in particular Kimberli Door, speech pathologist for my grandson, who has autism. Two years ago, he was shy and not very talkative. Under Kim's amazing tutelage, he has blossomed. Kim is very warm, personable, and caring. The sessions include a learning part in which they learn a new skill, such as how to start a conversation, and then a game or activity to reinforce the new skill. All the boys in the group love the sessions and are always thoroughly engaged. The parents and grandparents can hear the squeals and laughter down the hall. The activities are brilliantly crafted to perfectly sync with the lesson. Kim has developed an incredible inventory of these games and activities herself. Einstein may have had the highest IQ (intelligence quotient) but Kim has the highest CQ (Creativity Quotient). She is very impressive and we will always be grateful to her. S. Merrick read more

Our 16 year old son has been receiving speech therapy services with Nancy and Giana for almost 1 1/12 years now, and we couldn't be happier with the results. The staff is very caring and patient and really listened to our needs. They were able to focus the therapy on the exact issues we discussed, and our son has seen dramatic improvement. I cannot say enough about the level of service and professionalism that Nancy and her crew give her patients. We are very happy with the results and highly recommend Granite Bay Speech for your speech therapy needs. BTW...They do accept various insurance companies. We have Kaiser, and they have taken care of all paperwork. It is really painless for us as parents. read more

I am so thankful for Granite Bay Speech's willingness to reach out to the community! They sponsored a children's book collection, gathering over 150 beautiful books to give to children in poverty here in Sacramento and internationally. Thank you, Nancy and staff! read more

Nancy Barcal is a truly outstanding, successful, and gifted speech therapist. Her knowledge of stuttering and commitment to staying on top of the latest techniques are apparent in every communication with her. Further, it's difficult to ascertain which of her many assets is more outstanding, whether it be her command of case studies, her skill in devising the right kind of therapy, her willingness to go the extra mile for her clients, or her genuine warmth and concern for her clients and their families. One cannot go wrong by selecting her. read more