Shay and the entire team at Talking Tree Therapy are exceptionally skilled and an absolute pleasure to work with. The clinic is warm, clean, and welcoming, and every therapist I encountered was not only highly knowledgeable but also genuinely caring. I came in for help with dysphagia, and they provided me with a personalized treatment and home exercise plan that truly made a difference. They regularly checked in with me, making me feel supported every step of the way. I felt seen, heard, and truly cared for throughout my rehabilitation. I highly recommend Talking Tree Therapy for adult speech therapy, swallowing therapy (dysphagia), aphasia, TBI-related therapy, and more. Their professionalism and compassion make a world of difference! read more

Shay is truly the best. She is beyond talented with working and connecting with my child plus her vast knowledge of speech. I came to her so concerned about my son and she has helped our family so much. She is so thoughtful in her plan to help and will help you get all the support and care you need for your child to be successful. read more

Shay helped my daughter more than any therapist. I am so grateful she is helping our community. I highly recommend Shay and Talking Tree Therapy. read more

My son's speech has drastically improved since receiving speech therapy services from Shay and her team. Shay creates a fun and structured learning environment that helps support my son with his goals while keeping him focused and ready to attend school when he is of age. Shay has been a great help with referrals for additional services my son is able to receive through our school district. My son looks forward to speech therapy and loves interacting with everyone at talking tree therapy read more

Shay and her team have done an outstanding job with my son . He has been seeing Shay for a year now and has progressed beyond our expectations . we highly recommend as Shay's team is extremely professional , caring , prompt and to be honest my son actually said he wants to have his next birthday party there . Great work is being accomplished there . - Sean read more

The therapists are warm, creative, and deeply knowledgeable. They don't just work on speech goals--they build confidence, connection, and joy into every session. Progress feels natural and individualized, and the strategies they provide for home are practical and empowering. If you're looking for compassionate, expert-led speech and language therapy that truly makes a difference, look no further. Talking Tree Therapy is the real deal. read more

Hands down the Best Speech and Language Therapist in Santa Barbara! Highly recommend!!

The team at Talking Tree Therapy are wonderfully knowledgeable, patient and experts on the field. We have been so thrilled with their work and highly recommend! With this team, you will be on great hands! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Shay and Talking Tree Therapy! Shay creates a warm, supportive, and engaging environment that makes a huge difference. Her expertise, patience, and genuine care for her clients shine through in everything she does. If you're looking for a speech-language pathologist who truly goes above and beyond, Shay is the one. read more

My twins sons have been working with Talking Tree Therapy and Shay for the past 4 months and I would highly recommend for anyone looking for speech therapy in Santa Barbara! The boys absolutely love Ms Shay and look forward to coming to speech each week. She is so warm, fun and loving with the boys and gets right down on their level to really interact with them. She encourages parents to observe during their sessions which is great because I've learned techniques that I can bring home and work with the boys on throughout the rest of the week. Both of my boys are high energy and she constantly is so patient with them and each lesson is something new that they haven't done before so it's always keeping them highly engaged. She does a great job at working with them and integrating fun activities into the lesson so half the time they don't even realize they're doing the "work". At the end of the sessions they can choose if they want to have a turn on the climbing wall which is always a hit. The building is located conveniently downtown and every time we walk in all the kids and teachers seem genuinely happy to be there. I have noticed such a difference already in their speech and am so grateful that we found Ms Shay at Talking Tree Therapy! Highly Recommend. read more

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Talking Tree was an answered prayer and dream come true! After trying other options for our son for speech therapy, we reached out to Shay. She was articulate, friendly, and professional at every step of the process. She was thoughtful and patient while also being diligent. Shay successfully guided my son through his impediments and forever improved his speech. It was a joy to work with Talking Tree! Thank you so much! read more

Shay is amazing. My 28-year-old daughter, Courtney, has relatively severe autism; however, she is very smart, has language, and is blessed with a great sense of humor. Shay is able to use Courtney's strengths to really bring out important language skills. Courtney has been able to express her wants and needs for 25 years now, but she struggles with WH questions and expressing her curiosity. Shay finds the angle that targets these goals in a very fun and creative way. Courtney is now starting to ask WH questions and it's clear that she is doing so because she wants to know the answer, as opposed to practicing what she has learned. Courtney lives in a supported residence with only nonverbal housemates. We are looking to move her to a more appropriate environment, which could be out of the Santa Barbara area. Rather than lose Shay, we definitely want to try virtual speech therapy to see if Courtney is able to adapt to it. Over the past 26 years, Courtney has worked with approximately 15 Speech Therapists, and Shay is among the best. I highly recommend her. A++++ read more

Sharon is an amazing speech pathologist. She has helped my son improve in so many ways. She's super nice, flexible and very understanding 10/10 recommend read more

I brought my 4.5 year old daughter to Talking Tree Therapy on recommendations from both her preschool and her doctor. Adults were having trouble understanding much of her speech and I wanted to get her some help before kindergarten starts. Our experience has been incredible! In only two months my daughter has made great progress and is more confident when she speaks. The amazing part is that she's truly enjoying the process. Using games, toys and even some rock climbing the therapists at Talking Tree make it so enjoyable for her. I've had a front row seat to witness these improvements and the power of therapy and I'm thoroughly impressed. For any parents who may have reservations about speech therapy I highly recommend giving it a try. It's been a phenomenal experience for my family. read more

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Hello there ! ! My word, where do I start with Shay! She is absolutely spectacular as a speech therapist! Thorough, caring, kind, personable and goes the extra mile for your child. She takes the time to get to know your child, and connects with families. Also, she's knowledgeable about the field and has the appropriate resources for your child. No need to search for a speech therapist, Shay is for you and your family! ! read more

Shea is THE BEST! She was so incredible with my daughter. She's clearly has a gift working with children. My daughter made huge progress during every appointment and left feeling happy and excited. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Thank you Shea! read more

Shay is a wonderful speech therapist. We really value the time she spends with our son. It is very clear to us that she does not try to fit our son into a mold but rather uses an approach that highlights his strengths allowing him to be authentic. She is patient and kind and our son is always excited to see her. We truly can't thank her enough! read more

Wow! Talking Tree just raised the bar for speech and language therapy! During my ten years as a special education classroom teacher, I often heard parents complain that their children were not receiving quality speech and language therapy. I just wish Talking Tree Therapy was around back then to refer them to. As soon as I walked in the door, I could tell that the founders had put tremendous effort and care into creating a state-of-the-art facility that is also a warm and welcoming environment for their clients. The amount of resources, toys, games, amenities, and equipment they have is incredible! The therapists who work at the clinic are highly skilled and informed about best practices. They are also leaders in the community passionate about advocating for neurodiversity. Talking Tree Therapy is the place to go if you are looking for high-quality speech and language therapy! read more

Excellent service. I highly recommend it. Sharon goes the extra mile to get to know her clients and develops personalized plans according to their unique needs. . Focused energy and enthusiasm yields tremendous and exciting results!. read more

Shay has worked with my son in various settings over the past 10 years. My son is severely delayed in his speech due to a lifetime of seizures and medications. Shay always works with the utmost compassion and creativity to find ways to access my son's abilities and improve his communication. In addition to being a gifted therapist, she is one of the best humans our family has known. Shay is passionate about her work, and it shows in the way she dedicates herself to each client and their unique circumstances. read more