My son started speech therapy here in mid-2024 when he was 3 and the progress he's made has been…read moreamazing. Now, a year later at age 4, He's talking more, expressing himself better, and his confidence has grown so much. His therapists, Ms. Kenzie and Ms. Emily, are incredible -- patient, caring, and very skilled. But what truly stands out is that the entire Santa Monica team operates with the same level of kindness, professionalism, and inclusivity. Everyone there is welcoming and supportive from the moment you walk in. They work with children of all abilities and all types of speech disorders, including kids with autism, ASL users, and children who communicate with AAC devices. They are respectful, inclusive, and meet each child right where they are. They also involve the whole family, offering guidance and tools so we can support our son at home. My son feels safe, understood, and excited for his sessions each week. Their flexibility with scheduling -- whether in-person or Zoom -- has been a huge help for our busy family. I truly can't say enough good things about this entire team. They've made such a positive difference in my son's communication and overall confidence. Highly recommend to any parent seeking caring and inclusive speech therapy.

My son was diagnosed with a speech delay around 20 months. Within a year of attending Santa Monica…read moreSpeaks once a week his vocabulary grew exponentially. Around 4 he was almost right where he should be for his age range. We continued our sessions as we wanted to complete other goals with his speech. I'm so grateful to have Mackenzie as my son's speech therapist. Mackenzie's kindness, resourcefulness and enthusiasm are bar none. Which is probably why my son is always so excited to see her. I'll never forget one my son's first sessions with her, he brought along a toy truck. She improvised the session to include the toy truck that he brought, which I thought was above and beyond. Highly recommend!

We have been going to Pathways in Santa Monica for 1.5 years with our son Bodhi, 3 years old now,…read more after he was diagnosed with some intense speech issues (sorry I don't know the technical terms). I can honestly say it's one of the best decisions we have made for him. Allie, Bodhi's therapist, is so good that he actually looks forward to seeing her. We call her his "girlfriend" because they are so close and he trust her so much. Hight recommend this place!

My experience with Pathways has been nothing but excellent. From the beginning, they were able to…read moreaccommodate our family's schedule and the staff is very friendly and helpful. We've been clients for over 6 months and we can see what a difference it has made for our son at home and school. He loves visiting every week! We are so grateful to Robin and all of her hard work. She always takes the time to connect with me at the end of the sessions so that I know what she is working on and can continue the work at home. I wholeheartedly recommend this very caring office.

We have had such a great experience at Child Success for occupational therapy. Our son has been…read morecoming for about a year and we already see tremendous improvement that has given both him and us (his parents) so much confidence. Melissa specifically has been incredible. She is patient, always willing to talk to us, and even communicates with his teachers at school to ensure our son is always getting the care and support he needs. She's also extremely knowledgeable, and is able to explain the roadmap for what she is working on not only now, but in the future, and how it will help our son overcome the challenges he came in with. We are so grateful we found Child Success!

We decided to do the Kinder Prep Camp after having done the Friendship Club, and were very…read moredisappointed with the lack of compassion and accommodation for our anxious 5-year-old compared to all the other regular camps we did this summer. We received a call within an hour of him being at the camp that he was stressed and overstimulated and didn't want to participate, so he was going to need extra support to stay. This was shocking to me considering how little time he had been there, that the point of it was to help kids adjust to kindergarten, and that their ratio was 2 adults to 7 kids. They told me that he consistently improved over the course of the first day and further improved on the second day, but that it would be too costly to keep another adult there to help him. It was sad for us because he left on a high note, telling me that he'd made a friend and that he had done a better job staying in the group. He clearly felt like a success and I wish he'd been given the opportunity to continue improving, but I didn't want him to stay at a camp where the facilitators believed that he was too much for them. He successfully did a year of TK last year and several other camps this summer, some with a ratio of 1 adult to 16 kids. CSC was polite to me and pro-rated me the other days, but it was upsetting because I assumed the most expensive camp I signed up for this summer (held at a therapy location) would be the greatest success, not the one camp that had to call me about an issue. This camp may work out for kids who are already very familiar with their gym environment and don't really need that much help when they feel anxious, but if you're looking for something that will help your child if they struggle in a new environment, this does not seem like the best choice. Some camps that worked well for us this summer were Pedalheads, Compass Clinic's Friendship Island Camp, Campbell Hall's Creative Arts Camp, and Destination Science.

We had our last session with Emmy today and we were so sad about it! We were with Emmy for two…read moremonths starting when my son was 20 months old, who wasn't babbling or saying any words save for some animal sounds, and the progress he made in those 7 weeks was nothing short of remarkable. He's babbling, using a lot of sign language to communicate, and has started saying a ton more words. Having gone with him to every session, I also learned a lot about how to better communicate with my son and how to give him the tools he needs to succeed. The only reason we left Pediatric Therapy Playhouse was because we qualified for the free early intervention program through the state -- otherwise we would've stayed with Emmy! I would've gladly continued to make the 45-min drive twice a week to see her. My son became more and more comfortable every session and she made sure she evaluated his needs every day by dimming the lights, getting on his level and using the toys he's comfortable with. I will truly miss seeing Emmy every day! Thank you so much Pediatric Therapy Playhouse for helping my son!

Pediatric Therapy Playhouse is a wonderful place for children to learn. We've been attending…read moresessions here for over 5yrs and have had a perfect experience. We've love our therapists and feel supported, as parents, all the time. Thank you, Jessica for creating such a perfect place for us to learn.

Cheyanne and emily are great, very knowledge and hands on with my son…read more I know he will make tremendous progress here

Just to update my review with regard to the dishonest comment left by the owner…read more My son was gone for 3 months, they were notified, his long term therapist was involved the entire time he was in another program and aware he would be returning. She was present for his discharge meeting at UCLA and presented that she would continue his therapy and when it was the week we were suppose to return they abandoned my son. I responded to all emails and was in constant communication with them and I have everything. Keep lying Kimberly.

I honestly don't even know how to put into words how grateful we are for Lisa and her incredible…read moreteam at LKS! Before finding them, we had worked with eight different speech therapists. The general consensus was that my little guy just had a speech delay and would eventually catch up. His progress would plateau quickly, and it felt like something was missing or just wasn't clicking for him. Word-of-mouth led us to an assessment with Lisa when my son was about 2.5 years old. From the very first session, I could tell she really got him. Lisa immediately (correctly) suspected apraxia and began using a completely different approach tailored to his needs. The progress he has made in just five months has been nothing short of amazing. Lisa's expertise is unmatched, and you can feel how deeply invested she is in helping your child succeed. She and her wonderful team--especially Seenu and Erin--know exactly how to challenge my little guy while keeping every session fun, encouraging, and full of positivity. He happily walks into his sessions and comes out smiling every single time. Lisa is also incredibly responsive and collaborative. Working with her truly feels like a partnership. For the first time, I feel like we have a real plan and are seeing meaningful progress. We are beyond grateful for Lisa, Seenu, and Erin--they've truly changed our lives!

Lisa and her team are the absolute best! They are kind, compassionate, and efficient, and always…read moremake us feel like our son is getting the best care. He has made enormous strides in his speech and fine motor skills and we could not be more grateful!

My son Jonathan has been seeing Kim and her excellent team of speech therapists over the past year…read more Kim is very personable and great with kids. Jonathan was 4 when he started after his teacher at school said he needed to see a speech therapist. He started in office, but what I really liked about Kim's model was that they offered remote therapy - a gift when you have several kids that you have to take back and forth from school! So before Covid-19 even hit California, he was already doing remote sessions and it was great. My son did not have to be pulled out from school and miss anything. He was able to do therapy after school at home. When California was shut down, he was so fortunate to be able to continue his therapy!!! I can't thank Kim and her team enough for having this platform. Jonathan's speech has improved so much and he's learning so much new vocabulary. He also gets to play games which is reinforcing the words he's learning. He is continuing his therapy because my son loves it so much and they are continuing to improve their online platform. Thanks Kim and everyone there!

After doing some research for speech therapists in my area, I found Kim through reviews online. I…read morewas looking for a solution to a stutter that developed later in life for me, that was only triggered by high stress situations. I wasn't sure what else I could do to work on it, but knew that I needed to do SOMETHING since it was becoming a real challenge at work. Kim couldn't have been more personable and invested in what I wanted to accomplish and really did a lot to understand my problem. She was always attentive to emails as we set up our appointments and our first phone interview I felt like she truly wanted to get to know me, my history, and my experiences. After a phone and in-person appointment, she recommended a form of hypnotherapy for the mild stutter that she saw I had. Since I was open to any form of therapy, I leapt at the chance for this. What I found I liked most from her, is how positive she was and how confident she felt her treatment was going to be. The treatment lasted several weeks, from personalized recordings that she made me. She was always open to creating new ones for me to listen to as part of the treatment plan. After following her treatment plan and continuing to talk to her about its effects, I feel like the issue has gotten better and I'm thrilled. Kim is fantastic and is very dedicated.

Naomi is a truly exceptional Speech Therapist. She worked with my son during COVID and helped him…read moremake 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.

As a doctor of psychology, I have been referring families to Achieve Speech Associates for over 10…read moreyears, 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."

Melissa and her practice have been so monumental for my son. He has been with Melissa and Marianne…read morefor a few years now and he has progressed so much. He came for a speech delay, but ended up gaining a family. They really care about him and are invested in his life. I really believe they do this because they care about children and not for financial gains. They have been so wonderful with my family even to the point where my insurance does not cover any of their services but I pay out-of-pocket because it's been invaluable for my son. I do a mix of in-home in office and in school so they can facilitate all kinds of speech needed.

The most fantastic team - so compassionate and knowledgeable. Melissa and Penina are wonderful to…read morework with. Our son did Feeding Therapy and they provided so many tools for him and also for our family. The progress he made with their practice was incredible - we are so happy to have found Speak Live Play!

Our family started to work with Alexis when my son was 19 months old. We started our sessions…read moreduring the pandemic and all of our therapy sessions were via zoom. I thought it would be a challenge to get my son to interact through his iPad for the whole duration of our sessions. However, Alexis was able to keep his attention span for most of the therapy hour. Alexis was so well organized with planning our lessons. She would give me a list of what I needed before our sessions so we are efficient with the time we had together. She provided me tools to practice throughout the week before our next session. Our family was able to use the tools we were taught to help our son thrive with his speech journey. We were also blessed to be able to experience speech therapy in person after the vaccines were available. Alexis brought so much joy and enthusiasm to each of our therapy sessions. She was always so kind, patient, supportive and understanding. Her care will stay forever in our hearts. Alexis truly makes the world a better place.

One of my favorite moments every week has been seeing my son's face light up when Alexis walks…read morethrough the door. In a very short time she has built a strong connection with him. She is a master of coming up with engaging activities that generate a lively back and forth between them and ultimately motivate my son to speak. Her energy, creativity, and empathy are wonderful. Alexis is also fantastic at drawing me and my husband into the speech therapy sessions and teaching us key principles and strategies for engagement. She is just as patient with us as she is with our son (very much needed when you are an overwhelmed parent), and has been very effective at getting us to transform how we interact with our kid. In a bit over six months, my son has made a noticeable progress against his speech goals and I am so grateful for Alexis' commitment to his wellbeing and development.