STAY AWAY!!! I don't…read moreusually write reviews like this, but I feel like other parents deserve to know my experience. Small Talk Therapy felt far more focused on payments than on the actual progress and well-being of the children they're working with. As a parent, that's honestly heartbreaking to say. I went in hoping for support, guidance, and genuine care for my child's growth, but instead I left feeling like just another transaction. Therapy for kids should feel collaborative, compassionate, and centered around development -- not money. If you're looking for a place that truly prioritizes your child's progress and communicates with empathy, I would encourage you to do your research before choosing this clinic. This was just my experience, but it's one I wish I had known about beforehand.

Stay away. Go anywhere else if you need care for your child . This business does not work in a…read moretimely manner . Provides 0 follow up and only cares about there payments . After my son's evaluation they didn't even care to follow up on him and only pestered us about a payment even though they had yet to contact or bill the insurance company. They didn't even send the report in a timely manner telling us we'd hear back within 2 weeks but didn't even send the report to the insurance until 2 1/2 weeks later . Which my insurance has checked multiple times even with me in there office and there's no info or updates on there side from this company . It is nearly impossible to get ahold of anyone in this office and when you do they're the least helpful , knowledgeable or caring.

Karina entered our lives at one of the most vulnerable times as parents. Our son was 2 years old…read moreand talked a few words. As soon as he started services with her, we noticed the rapid change in his speech. She gave us so many helpful tips with how to help him annunciate phonic sounds, words, and just overall how to meet him at his speech level. They worked very well together and he always looked forward to his sessions with her. It's so nice to be able to have our children learn through play. That's exactly what Karina did - meet him where he was at and initiated play. We did try the in-office speech prior to meeting Karina and that did not go so well. Luckily, we were able to get services with her. She cares so much about every child she works with. She is also a great advocate and gave us and his teachers tools to utilize while in the classroom. Our son has come a VERY long way from when he first started with her. He is now able to engage in conversations, finish his sections (3-4 sentences) and has slowed down A LOT. Thank you, Karina for ALL of the work you've helped us with. We are so grateful for you!

Karina is incredible! We started with Karina when our son was 2 and he was only saying a few words…read moreat the time. He just turned 3 and he says over 50 words now! Karina does an amazing job at teaching helpful strategies and shows you how to implement them into everyday play. If you are looking for a great speech therapist we definitely recommend Karina!

I had deviated septum surgery recently with Dr. Amoils. My breathing was awful at night ,I was…read morelosing oxygen and getting terrible sleep for the past year.After 2 sleep studies Dr. Amoils looked In my nose and was positive that I had a deviated septum and surgery would help. Surgery was so much easier than expected! He did such a great job I felt NO pain afterwards..I didn't even take 1 Tylenol. I had no nausea no bruising..I had tons of energy 3 hours after surgery. He also did my son's tonsillectomy 2 years ago..(my son ate an entire hamburger 2 hours after tonsillectomy and adenoids surgery) This shows some surgical skills Thank you Dr. Amoils at SCENT Valencia

Co-payment of $250 in the office prior to seeing the doctor--not sure how and why? Received the…read morebill for $280, that said I have $0 copayment that was maid. Very unethical practices, still trying to sort this out, but sorry I'm not paying double for a 10 min visit that did not resolve my problem

We had a wonderful experience with Susan. She is extremely knowledgeable and skilled at what she…read moredoes. Thanks to her expertise, my daughter's frontal lisp has been completely corrected. The progress was amazing, and we're so grateful for the dedication she showed throughout the process. Not only is she an excellent speech pathologist, she genuinely cares about both the children and the families she works with. I highly recommend her to any family looking for an exceptional speech therapist!

Susan Kasdorf is an extremely knowledgeable SLP. Her evaluations were thorough and her approach was…read morevery effective. We saw real progress thanks to her expertise.

I am extremely disappointed with how this therapy facility handled a situation that was completely…read moreoutside of my control. I had to cancel my appointment approximately an hour and a half before the scheduled session because I received a call from my son's school informing me that he was not feeling well and needed to be picked up immediately. As any parent knows, illnesses and emergencies do not happen on a schedule. Children can become sick at any time, and sometimes there is simply no way to provide additional notice. Despite explaining the situation, I was still charged a $50 cancellation fee. When I spoke with the bookkeeper, Gladys, there was no willingness to consider the circumstances or show any flexibility. I was told that the fee could not be waived or reimbursed, regardless of the reason. What makes this especially disappointing is that this is a facility that works with children, including autistic children. Families caring for children with special needs often face unexpected challenges, illnesses, sensory overload, and meltdowns that cannot always be predicted within a strict cancellation window. I would expect a therapy center serving these families to show more understanding and compassion. Unfortunately, this experience left me feeling like the policy mattered more than the well-being of the children and families they serve. Rather than feeling supported, I felt like just another number being charged a fee. As a result, today was my last session with this facility. I will be taking my business elsewhere to a therapy provider that values families, understands real-life circumstances, and prioritizes children over profits. I hope management takes the time to reconsider how situations involving sick children and family emergencies are handled in the future.

My nephew is in the Progressive Steps Program, and it has been an amazing experience for our…read morefamily. The program provides therapy for child development, including OT and speech therapy, and it has truly helped my nephew so much. When he first started the program, he didn't speak a single word. Now he is talking a lot more and is able to express himself, which has been incredible to see. The progress he has made shows how much care and effort the team puts into helping every child grow and develop. We also attend a group class once a week, and it's wonderful. It's a great opportunity for the kids to interact, learn together, and continue building their skills in a supportive environment. The teachers, Stephanie and Justin, are the best. They are patient, kind, and truly dedicated to helping the children succeed. I honestly love all the teachers there -- they create such a warm and positive place for the kids. I highly recommend the Progressive Steps Program to any family with children who may be experiencing developmental delays. It's a truly special place that helps children find their voice and reach their potential.

I am extremely disappointed with how this therapy facility handled a situation that was completely…read moreoutside of my control. I had to cancel my appointment approximately an hour and a half before the scheduled session because I received a call from my son's school informing me that he was not feeling well and needed to be picked up immediately. As any parent knows, illnesses and emergencies do not happen on a schedule. Children can become sick at any time, and sometimes there is simply no way to provide additional notice. Despite explaining the situation, I was still charged a $50 cancellation fee. When I spoke with the bookkeeper, Gladys, there was no willingness to consider the circumstances or show any flexibility. I was told that the fee could not be waived or reimbursed, regardless of the reason. What makes this especially disappointing is that this is a facility that works with children, including autistic children. Families caring for children with special needs often face unexpected challenges, illnesses, sensory overload, and meltdowns that cannot always be predicted within a strict cancellation window. I would expect a therapy center serving these families to show more understanding and compassion. Unfortunately, this experience left me feeling like the policy mattered more than the well-being of the children and families they serve. Rather than feeling supported, I felt like just another number being charged a fee. As a result, today was my last session with this facility. I will be taking my business elsewhere to a therapy provider that values families, understands real-life circumstances, and prioritizes children over profits. I hope management takes the time to reconsider how situations involving sick children and family emergencies are handled in the future

I feel so lucky we found on our path Progressive Steps. My son does Ot, social, speech and…read moredevelopmental therapy with them and ALL the therapists are AMAZING! Sheryl, the coordinator, is always available to help us with anything we need. I see my son doing every day better and better and with them I'm learning too how to talk to him in a way that he can better understand. He is happier then ever! If you are looking for good therapists to help your kid you want to have them!

I'm blown away by the staff, facility, superior service & high level of care. I'm so grateful my…read morephysician referred me. I'm excited for my next appointment & my journey to recovery.

Theracare Physical Therapy on Lyons Ave is outstanding. The facility is clean, welcoming, and…read morewell-organized, which makes a big difference when you're healing. Joey is exceptional--knowledgeable, kind, and really attentive to individual needs. He takes the time to explain everything and customizes each session to make real progress. The rest of the team is equally supportive and professional. I always felt encouraged and cared for. Highly recommend this place if you want expert care in a positive environment.

My son is seeing Miss Fanta for speech therapy. She's excellent. She's so focused and I've seen so…read moremuch progress. She gives us stuff to practice between sessions which is so helpful. My son enjoys going and feels very comfortable with her.

From the owner: SLEA Therapies is an interdisciplinary team of compassionate professionals, dedicated to helping…read morefamilies achieve brighter futures. We specialize in Behavior Intervention, Child Development, Educational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. We collaborate with your family to create total care plans addressing special needs where it works best for you, whether it’s at home, school, or our clinic.