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.

They do great things for children who struggle with social skills! My kid would come out of there…read morebeaming every time. It's a valuable experience and the results have been extraordinary.

Sarah's held individual sessions with my now 20 month old son for a little over a month and his…read morespeech has come such a long way it's incredible! We noticed a big difference after our second or third session. Our daughter who is 3.5 also attends a group session 1x a week for the last 3 months to work on her social communication skills (she's extremely shy) and she's so comfortable there working with all of the therapists and improving each week on speaking up and engaging with all of the children in her peer group. We moved from Greenwich, CT and we were recommended to continue with Sarah once we arrived in LA and we couldn't be happier. Looking forward to Fall and watching my children blossom under Sarah's guidance!!

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.

LKS is so great. My son loves it and he's made some great improvements. Highly recommend checking…read morethem out.

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!

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.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at this speech clinic. From the very first session, we…read morefelt confident that we had made the right choice for our son. Narda tried multiple techniques until she connected with my son. The team is not only knowledgeable and professional, but also incredibly patient, caring, and truly invested in each child's progress. Since starting therapy, we've seen so much growth in our son--both in his communication and his confidence. The therapists take the time to tailor each session to his needs and always make it engaging and fun for him. What really stands out is how supported we feel as parents. They consistently provide guidance and helpful tips we can use at home, which has made such a difference in reinforcing his progress. We are beyond grateful for the impact they've had on our son and would highly recommend this clinic to any family looking for compassionate and effective speech therapy.

We couldn't be happier with Achieve Speech Associates. Our therapist is warm and patient and built…read morea great rapport right away, so sessions feel fun instead of like work. The team keeps us updated on progress and gives us practical ways to keep practicing at home. Scheduling has been easy and the staff is responsive and flexible. Highly recommend!

Julia Axelrod was amazing to work with. I wanted to sound more clear when speaking, and also feel…read moremore confident. I was really happy with the goals we set, because they were collaborative and looked at speech in a holistic way that was just what I needed. There was excellent support for adjunct activities that would enhance my progress. I really appreciated the recommendations Julia made. I really felt motivated to continue my journey with her guidance, and obtained results better than what I expected. The entire office is wonderful and responsive. I really appreciate that I was able to email questions and also had an electronic portal where I could access documents. Julia and everyone at Speak Live Play surpassed my expectations with the specialized care! You won't be encountering a mechanical process here: instead it's personalized and takes your needs into consideration. I'm so happy I chose this practice, and recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their speech. It's so convenient to have in-home care as an option as my work schedule is busy. It's also good to know that they work with many different levels of functioning - it's apparent that they're able to accommodate so many needs and are knowledgeable in their approaches. I'm really lucky to have picked this practice.

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.