Empowered Speech Therapy LLC
Clearwater · Telehealth offered
Open Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
At a glance
- Telehealth
- Virtual parent and caregiver coaching
- In person
- In-home, preschool, daycare, private school, or a mutually convenient location + Pinellas County
About
Empowered Speech Therapy LLC is led by Melissa Hatcher, M.A., CCC-SLP, an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist who worked as a school-based SLP before starting the practice. The practice serves families in Pinellas County with in-home services.
- Whole-child approach
- Play-based, child-led
- Family-centered approach
Concerns they commonly address
Speech-sound disorders
The practice is qualified to assess and diagnose speech-sound disorders.
Early intervention for speech-language delays
The practice is qualified to assess and diagnose speech-language delays in children from birth to age three.
Autism spectrum disorder
The practice is qualified to assess and diagnose autism spectrum disorder in the areas of communication it lists.
Feeding disorders
The practice is qualified to assess and diagnose feeding disorders.
Stuttering
The practice is qualified to assess and diagnose stuttering.
Literacy-based language disorders
The practice is qualified to assess and diagnose literacy-based language disorders.
Services
Speech and language evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations are provided to children and teens aged 18 months and older to determine the type and frequency of therapy.
Individualized treatment sessions
Sessions are child-led and tailored to each child's interests, and are typically 45 or 60 minutes.
Parent and caregiver coaching
In-person or virtual coaching sessions are offered to parents and caregivers with strategies to support their child's communication.
AAC trials and coaching
The practice conducts augmentative and alternative communication device trials and coaching.
Educational services
The practice helps families navigate school-based speech and special education support.
Founder
Melissa Hatcher, M.A., CCC-SLP
ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist and owner of Empowered Speech Therapy LLC. Previously worked as a school-based SLP.
Insurance, self-pay and costs
Payment timing
Payment is due at the time of service.
What to know before contacting
Who it sees
Toddlers, children and teens, Children and teens from 18 months.
Care setting
In person in In-home, preschool, daycare, private school, or a mutually convenient location and Pinellas County; telehealth: Virtual parent and caregiver coaching.
Questions families ask
Can I use telehealth?
Yes. The practice lists telehealth: Virtual parent and caregiver coaching.
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