The whole team was super helpful and easy to work with. We had tried several services to help with our kid and this company had the best staff thus far to work with. Cannot recommend enough. Were a pleasure start to finish read more

Thrive and Shine is the best! I was referred to them through my pediatrician who had recommended Physical Therapy for my daughter. They were extremely responsive and professional. I was able to set up an appointment immediately and they explained the types of services prior to my arrival. My daughter was very scared of physical therapy since she had not done it before and our therapist was so kind and patient with her and us! She continued there until her issue resolved and I could not say more amazing things about all of the therapists there. Amazing experience and highly recommend. read more

Shantel Lopez is the best! Our twins saw her starting around 15 months and made enormous progress. She's patient, kind, and excellent at her job. Everyone was lovely at Thrive & Shine, from the friendly front desk ladies to the admin who helped coordinate our schedule. Highly recommend! read more

I have been taking my son to Thrive and Shine for about 6-7 months, and unfortunately my experience has been very disappointing. Last November, my son was very sick and in and out of the hospital almost the entire month. His doctor provided a letter stating he needed to rest. We informed the clinic ahead of time that he would miss speech sessions due to his medical condition, and he ended up missing three sessions that month. Instead of showing understanding, they called and told us he was terminated for missing sessions. When I explained we had a doctor's note and had already notified them, I was told he should have attended via telehealth (Zoom). This was never clearly communicated as a requirement, and honestly, he was too sick to participate in any form of therapy, even online. I had to push back strongly just to get him reinstated, especially knowing how long the waitlists are to get therapy services in the first place. More recently, they told us he would be terminated unless he enrolls in occupational therapy. My son already receives occupational therapy at school, and adding another program would likely mean more missed school days, since he already misses school twice a week for speech. It feels unreasonable to pressure families into additional services under the threat of termination. Additionally, the therapist seems more focused on the clock than the quality of care. Sessions do not start even a minute early, yet end around the 24-minute mark because according to the therapist "5 minutes are for charting." On top of that the therapist asks my son for breaks every 5 minutes which disrupts the flow of therapy. Another concern is that the therapists do not appear to be trained in using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, which is a major gap for children who rely on them. Families seeking therapy services deserve compassion, flexibility, and child-centered care not greediness, especially when dealing with medical issues. Sadly, that has not been our experience here. Because you have a waiting list to get into your clinic, it doesn't mean that you have to be unreasonable with the current customers PS Karma is real . read more

I have been taking my son here for over a year. Every one there is so professional. Special thanks to Ms. Michelle. She is an amazing therapist and my son has improved so much thanks to her. I highly recommend Thrive and Shine Speech Therapy! Excellent customer service & excellent therapists. read more

My child attended Thrive and Shine for speech and OT. He only attended a few months because he turned 3 years old, but he improved dramatically. Both of his teachers were very dedicated, gave me great advice, so we can help him out at home and I will forever be greatful to them for their hard work and dedication to my child. They worked with me around my work schedule and now my child speaks so much and is more independent. Thank you Lin and Debbie. read more

I got a referral to Thrive and Shine Speech Therapy from my son's Pediatrician. He has been assess by Saint John's Medical Center Speech Pathologist and it was recommended that he see's a speech therapist twice a week, unfortunately they didn't have this service. So I have been searching around for a place for him to get his required therapy. I recently lost my job because of lay off's and had to give up our medical insurance. Murphy Law in Now in effect: lost Job, lost Medical Insurance, and now I cant afford the wonderful montessori school. My child pediatrician is a wonderful lady who recommended that I apply for emergency Medi-Cal and she will create a referral for Thrive and Shine. Well I did my part and she did hers. I received the referral a month later, I called Thrive and Shine several times and left multiple messages and I have not received and call back. One day I decided to try on more time, while sitting in the lobby of the medical center where they are located. They still didn't answer, but I know they are there so I called 6 times and finally someone answer. Not the one to dwell on the past, I am just excited to get someone on the phone. I told the young lady I have a referral from Dr. Key to bring my son for a speech therapy assessment. Off bat she was negative, "Well we don't take Medi-Cal", "But, I have a a referral","Well I need to see this referral." We went through this back and forth finally we made a appointment for 3 weeks in the future. I have to say I didn't remember the appointment, because life happens and I didn't get a reminder call or appt. She said she will send me something with the address and information on it, I didn't received that either. But I still should have put the date in my phone, my fault totally. They called me to reschedule, but the day before the appointment I got into a car accident. I called Thrive to let them know that I can't make the appointment today because I am without a vehicle. She proceeds to tell me about how other parents are always on time, and unfortunately she will not be rescheduling. At this point I am pissed, I told her I am not other parents and "fuck it" we don't need speech therapy from you, and I hung up. "SHE CALLED BACK!!! JUST TO TELL ME ABOUT MYSELF...!!!! Of course I hung up again after dropping some choice words and a couple of f-bombs. I am pretty sure if I had my old PPO insurance she would not have been so passive aggressive. Thrive may have the best speech therapist in the world but doesn't mean a damn thing if your front desk passive aggressive- WANNABE-elitist who only makes $11-$15 an hour. A little modicum of power she feels sitting in the front desk at Thrive, makes her come off like the shop lady from Pretty Woman. BIG MISTAKE HUGE MISTAKE, bye bye off the find better customer service. BTW! I will be starting my new job and I will have better medical insurance than before. read more

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My 2 year old daughter worked with Michelle (OT) and Jenny (ST) for a year. She was very comfortable and enjoyed her sessions with them. Michelle and Jenny played an important part in my daughter's development. They understood my daughter's needs and patiently worked on achieving each of her goals in a timely manner. They also provided guidance for myself and my husband so that we can better assist our daughter on the days she's not doing therapy. We are definitely going to miss them as my daughter is transitioning to pre-school soon. read more

TINA IS THE BEST! Don't rely on the bad reviews on this page. Go and try Thrive and Shine and if Tina is still available (all the parents love Tina) ask for her! She is methodical, responsive, super cool, and my son who is 2.5 years old loooooves her! She uses the right amount of authority and love for our little one which produces great results, and I couldn't be happier that they paired our toddler with her. When my son started his sessions with Tina, he didn't say even 1 word regularly at 2 years old. He was diagnosed with speech delay. After a few sessions with Tina, I immediately see that my son learned how to communicate by signing and after a few more sessions, he was saying MAMA! I really think Tina is a miracle worker.. no exaggeration! She is also very responsive and gives me updates about their progress. She also gives me pointers on what to do/practice with my son. I am so happy and grateful that Tina is my son's speech therapist! Thank you so much Tina for all your hardwork!!! read more

Best Speech Therapy in the LA area. Tina is THE BEST! Simply AMAZING. She made sure my son and I felt comfortable from the very beginning. My son loves his sessions with her. He's made so much progress within just a few months. Thank you so much!! We are so grateful for all the dedication, hard work and effort put into every session. Thank you Thrive & Shine for hiring only the best for our kids read more

For our family, the whole experience in Thrive and Shine was very positive. My son started speech therapy when he was two years old. We went to the company clinic two times a week. Recently he turned three and the therapy service through the Regional Center was terminated. Looking back to the passed year, our family could not thank enough for Tina, the therapist in Thrive and Shine who taught our son to gradually speak and communicate. Here are some details: (1) We speak to our son mostly in our mother language, Mandarin. As his pediatrician suggested, Mandarin is a more difficult language than English and we should speak to our son in Mandarin as much as possible before the age of three. Our son could only speak about five words when he was 18 month old. Through Regional Center, we were eligible for speech therapy service, and we were very lucky to meet Tina, who can also speak and teach Mandarin. (2) Tina is kind, passionate, and professional. She knows how to adjust the teaching environment to help our son concentrate and learn. Our son is easily distracted and usually runs everywhere. Tina picked a smaller room with fewer toys in the shelf and let our son sit on a chair against the wall with the working table in front of him. This strategy greatly improved his attention to Tina's teaching. She knew how to organize and transit different speaking activities during the 45-minutes session so our son never got bored learning speaking while playing. She also knew how to evoke our son's motivation and she quickly earned his trust and heart. He was excited and looked forward to his speaking class with Tina every time. We also felt very supported that Tina was always very open and patient to discuss with us about our son when we needed and shared her observation and information. (3) The environment of Thrive and Shine is good. The waiting area is pretty spacious and clean. They have several therapy classrooms. The front desk staff and other therapists are nice. Our son liked to say hi and bye to everyone, and they were all very responsive and friendly to him. Most important of all, our son's speaking skill reached to normal range for his age after a year of therapy under Tina's instruction in Thrive and Shine. We feel really grateful! read more

MAYRA MELENDEZ I am absolutely pleased with the dedication from the agency from the receeptionist to the director. Every team member has always been respectful, motivating and encouraging throughout our journey here at Thrive and Shine. I have two children on the spectrum, if it wasnt for the collaboration of the staff there and their consistency the success of the development of the children would be no where near the accomplishments we've had. We drive 35 mins twice a week rain or shine we will not miss a session. Neta's dedication to the community is evident through her meticulous skill and attention to detail she brings to her establishment and the employees she hires. thanks to the team at Thrive and Shine for all of their dedication, it is evident that their education and experience makes them the outstanding team they are. If you are privileged enough to get into their tight schedule because they are in high demand dedicate yourself to your child's success! MAYRA MELENDEZ Best wishes read more

30 minutes late - This therapist has still not arrived at my house. She contacted me 20mins after our appointment time to ask where my apartment is. She did not apologise at all. I told her based on what she has said our appointment will only start at 14:30. Still no apology. I then waited for her anyway since we have waited so long to get a therapist in place and then noticed this text message had come through: "Mom I'm sorry that a parent was talking to me and I had trouble finding the place. I'm really sorry about that. You want me to come at 2 tomorrow? Again, im really sorry." I then received a call from her office from someone who was trying to arrange a different appointment time and said that the therapist said I wanted her to come tomorrow instead. We have an appointment for tomorrow already so I would never have said this. The person who called did not appreciate my explanation or disappointment and told me I am disrespectful for not letting her speak. I am baffled at the treatment we have had from this provider and I cannot discourage the use of their services in stronger terms. I have no strong feelings about my own treatment but their lack of empathy or insight into how their lackadaisical and unprofessional behaviour impacts on children I find unacceptable. To add insult to injury Tina, who was supposed to see our son, her excuse was that she was chatting to someone and couldn't find the place. This is her job. Going to people's houses is part of it I don't accept she still has no method to find where she is going. Being willing to put off the treatment of a boy who desperately needs it I find completely unpalatable. This quite apart from the fact that she lied to her office about the fact that I would prefer her to come tomorrow when that would clearly mean our son gets only one of his sessions not both. I'm extremely disappointed and frustrated. My son needs treatment and we need a provider who cares about that. Totally rude, disrespectful, unprofessional and incompetent supplier. read more

This review is long overdue. Neda is THE best in the business. Thrive and Shine Speech and Language Pathology is as good as it gets!! When I first visited Neda for a consult she provided her expert evaluation and therapy services for a multitude of communication disorders I had. Neda and her specialized therapists worked together to provide a total treatment approach that included home programs to help me reach my treatment goals. I can't thank her enough for the change she has made in my speech. Neda takes an integrative and innovative approach, in each and every individual and has a specific plan of action, designed exclusively for their needs. She was very thorough and included detailed written evaluations and at home tips which were truly the best things--allowing the lessons and teachings to carry on in my everyday routine. Neda also put a lot of emphasis on making me independent, so I wouldn't need her longer than necessary. The increase in life quality, is hard to put in words. I feel unrestricted and free. If you or someone you know has been suffering with a speech disorder, look no further. Go to Thrive and Shine Speech and Language Pathology, as Neda can show you the way. read more

I was referred to Thrive and Shine and by the time I was able to get a hold of them, the worker there was so rude and unprofessional! We've been playing phone tag and she made it seem like I wasn't calling back or responding to their calls. She said, "I've been calling you since Jan. 29th". I responded back, "I've been calling back and leaving messages!". It was my first time talking to this person and she's already playing the blame game. She kept referring to my son as a "she". I corrected the lady and her response back once again was rude and unprofessional. I DO NOT want my child getting services in this unprofessional environment. I was able to find service somewhere else with great work ethics and professionalism. read more

Our son Edrian was diagnosed with speech delay as well as autism (found out later). The regional center had this facility to handle my son's with his speech issue, Neda and the therapist were very helpful. Edrian was a very shy kid, and after going to the therapy sessions, he has grown to be less shy and talk more. Edrian just turned three, hence the service stopped and LAUSD to take over, but I can't thank this place enough, the therapy did not only give Edrian to chance to engage with speech but positive social impact, you showed my family an assurance that Edrian would be a normal kid, and for those we are grateful. Kudos to Midelys Deida for taking care of and working with my son. It was a bitter sweet ending the session exactly on my son's birthday, but let me close this review my my favorite quote: "Life is a journey that no one makes alone. The more people you touch along the way, the more meaningful and rewarding your time would be,...." read more

My son was diagnosed with speech delay. He started his therapy about when was 1 1/2 years old. Now on his 3rd birthday he is finally done. His therapist was so helpful, very commutative when it came to my son's age expectations & always patience with him. Not only does my experience count but his as-well. He was always thrilled to be attending therapy. Always was greeted with a smile & every therapy day was a great learning & growing experience for him. Midelys ( speech therapist) as well as the secretary where lovely & approachable people. I had the best growing experience with my son these years. He has meet his goals & im glad to say he had by far the best teacher for his delay!!!! read more

Our experience with Tina was fantastic. We saw significant change and we felt she went above and beyond for my twins.

This place is amazing! My son has improved in so many ways. He couldn't even articulate a correct sound when we started. Now he can say sounds correctly and he's speech has improved in so many ways. Even in he's school he has improved so much. Neda he's pathologist is amazing her professionalism and her way of therapy. I thank them so much always for their help. read more

I cannot sing my praises of thrive and shine any louder! Neda, the clinical director and owner, is absolutely amazing! She evaluated my 2 1/2 year old daughter because she suddenly had a severe stuttering problem and within two 45 minute sessions she was drastically better! Neda comes to our home once a week and my daughter gets so excited! She is an absolute pleasure to be around. I am so thankful that we found her! I feel so lucky! read more

My therapist was Kim Henck. I saw her for 20 sessions after I was in a car accident. Being an adult in my 30s, I was not the typical speech therapy candidate. Kim was a constant professional and expertly guided me through the process. From my evaluation of where I was to formulating a plan with tangible goals to accomplish along the way, I never felt out of place. My recovery could not have been successful without her. read more

Best experience, can not thank Lyla enough, for what she and the program have done, for our family. Great communication, not only with my child but with me and my daycare providers. No, such thing as always on time but the fact that there is communication in making sure, that we know, priceless. This L.A! No way in predicting every day traffic. Also, communicating on what to work on with my child at home and also with the daycare providers. Words can not describe, how thankful we are, for all Lyla has done for our little man, he gained confidence, vocabulary extended, theres an extreme shine in his smile that hasnt gone away, since. Always available for questions and concerns. I reccomend, this program 100 percent. read more

Neda and her team are phenomenal! Neda is a natural! I have referred some mommy friends to them and they couldn't be happier!!! She and her staff are caring and professional! I wholeheartedly recommend them!! read more

My son went to Thrive and Shine when he was around one and a half and we saw so much improvement! He's now 3 and has a vast vocabulary. Carolina was his therapist and we loved her. The office has great energy, everyone is friendly and patient. Never had one bad experience taking my little one. So grateful for Thrive and Shine for taking care of my baby! Parking can be tricky so make sure to read the signs and pay the meter a little more if you think you may take longer than the allotted time. The therapy sessions always finished on time so we never got a ticket but there's a park across the street so we would go over and play for a bit! read more

We had a wonderful experience!! This process was wonderful. We could not be happier. Tina quickly earned trust with my son, learned how he worked and then was the key to opening up his language. She became his friend and her visits became his favorite part of the week. We had to teach him how to read the clock so that he knew when to look out of the window for Tina to arrive. Now, he will not stop talking and corrects himself when he mis-speaks. On top of language, Tina got him to clean up his toys and to say please when he's asking for something. Our son is no longer frustrated with his inability to communicate and is so happy. Tina changed our lives. read more

My son has been working with Carolina for two months now and I cannot say better things about our experience with her. The fact that my son looks forward to his Wednesdays with Carolina says it all. She is patient, caring and makes the session fun for my 3.5 year-old. She is truly wonderful. read more

Neda (the owner) is an amazing person, knowledgeable, professional and super nice. Our family has been using her services for the last 4 months: she has been a true blessing. If you or one of your loved ones is in need of a speech therapist, this is the place to call. read more

I love this place and specially their therapist Kim. Our toddler daughter really liked her. Thanks to Kim now she can say many words. It is sad to see Kim moving onto a different company in Pasadena. Kim gave our daughter little gentle boost and support she needed to open up her bundle of vocabularies. read more