Bilingual Private Practice Offering Virtual & Mobile Pediatric Speech Therapy & Parent Coaching

Meet The Founder & SLP

Welcome!

“I’m Alexis, a mom of two and a speech-language pathologist with nearly 15 years of experience working with little ones. I’m the founder and lead SLP of Loud & Clear Speech Inc. I was inspired to create this company after more than 10 years of providing bilingual speech therapy, coupled with a strong focus on equipping parents with effective coaching techniques.

Throughout my experience in delivering pediatric speech-language pathology services, I've been truly inspired by the remarkable strides my clients have achieved. Particularly noteworthy, is the progress witnessed when parents integrate the strategies they've acquired during therapy and coaching sessions, into their daily routines.

Rest assured, I'll be your dedicated companion at every phase of your online speech therapy journey – starting from your initial consultation call and continuing all the way through to the successful completion of your therapy goals.”

Alexis Melendez-Vega, M.A., CCC-SLP

Let’s talk about these important points

Have you noticed if your child…

  • Hasn't yet started using gestures like pointing or nodding.

  • Struggles to consistently follow simple directions such as "Come here." or "Go get your shoes."

  • Has not initiated babbling or using their first words by 12 months of age.

  • Exhibits limited interest in toys or struggles with appropriate toy play.

  • Experiences attention difficulties.

  • Encounters challenges in imitating gestures, sounds, and simple words.

  • Finds it difficult to combine words to form simple phrases.

Through our online therapy platform & mobile services, we aim to help your child:

  • Enhance attention skills through engaging play activities.

  • Improve play skills using a child-directed approach, tailored to their unique needs.

  • Comprehend and follow simple directions effectively.

  • Showcase language readiness skills like imitation.

  • Utilize gestures and sign language to express their wants and needs.

  • Initiate using their first words.

  • Expand their vocabulary receptively and use new words more consistently.

  • Combine words to create meaningful phrases.

…There is a solution!

Together, we can support your child's communication development and provide them with the essential skills for a brighter, more expressive future! Are you ready?

What Can We Accomplish Together?

Our philosophy

At Loud & Clear Speech Inc., our primary objective is to deliver individualized speech and language therapy solutions, dedicated to empowering children to reach their utmost communication capabilities. Moreover, we are committed to guiding parents in effectively nurturing their child's speech and language development virtually and within the home environment.

Our focus encompasses providing comprehensive assistance throughout the therapy journey, ensuring it remains uncomplicated, hassle-free, and a positive experience for the entire family. Our specialization lies in assisting bilingual children and parents of late-talking children. All our services are conveniently accessible virtually from the comfort of your own home or within the child’s natural environment including home and daycare/school, enabling you to be an engaged and active participant in your child's therapeutic progress.

FAQs

  • Contact us for a free 15-minute phone consultation to determine if a formal evaluation is recommended. After your initial consultation, we will promptly send you the necessary intake forms via email. Once you've completed and submitted these forms, we will work closely with you to schedule an evaluation at a time that aligns with both your availability and our therapist's schedule. If our assessment indicates that specialized intervention is advisable, our experienced evaluator will develop a personalized care plan. This plan will be thoughtfully discussed with parents or caregivers, ensuring that everyone is aligned with the treatment approach. Additionally, the frequency and duration of your sessions will be determined based on the results of the evaluation, tailored to best meet your unique needs.

    While Loud & Clear Speech Inc. operates as a private pay practice, there may be instances where we recommend obtaining a referral from your child's pediatrician to ensure comprehensive care. If required, we kindly request they email the referral to us at hello@loudandclearspeechtherapy.com. Rest assured that our primary focus is on delivering high-quality speech therapy services to best support your child's communication needs.

  • At this time, we are an out-of-network provider, so we do not process billing directly through individual insurance claims for speech-language services. We bill you at the time services are rendered. However, we can provide all the necessary documentation so you can submit it to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.

    Please note that this does not guarantee that your evaluation and/or therapy sessions will be covered by your health plan.

  • Please contact us to discuss evaluation, treatment, and coaching session fees.

  • For your convenience, we accept all major credit cards. These include: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. We also accept Zelle, debit cards, cards from Health Saving Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). We are also proud to announce that we are providers for the Step Up for Students: FES-UA Scholarship. Please note, there may be added fees when using credit cards.

  • Loud & Clear Speech, Inc. (at this time) unfortunately does not participate in or submit directly to insurance plans. We have learned that by not billing insurance companies directly, we are able to provide individualized, elevated and expert therapy services directly to the patient and family. It is based on the needs of the child and what is in the best therapeutic interest, as opposed to those benefits being determined by a third party. Third party providers don’t always deem our services ‘necessary’ and are limited to treating only certain children with a certain approved diagnosis. They unfairly disqualify children from services that truly need our support.

    Payment is requested at the time of service and may be made via Zelle, debit card, or credit card. We are also a direct provider for the Family Empowerment Scholarship for students with Unique Abilities (formerly known as Gardiner) through Step Up for Students.

    For those that have out-of-network benefits with their insurance, we do provide a Superbill, which is a receipt of service inclusive of all necessary codes/information should you wish to submit it. However, we cannot guarantee reimbursement. We recommend you call your insurance ahead of time in order to understand what to expect as far as reimbursement. For those participating in an HSA/FSA plan, you are able to use those funds for direct payment.

    Lastly, we are happy to assist with recommendations for your local and national scholarships that may assist with the financial investment for therapy.

  • At this time, we provide all of our speech therapy sessions virtually. Teletherapy is provided via a secure online platform. Research indicates that online speech treatment is just as effective as in-person speech therapy, and sometimes even more effective! With the online platform, you can receive therapy in the comfort of your own home without worrying about traffic or weather!

  • At this time, we are only offering online speech-language therapy services to those living in the state of FLORIDA. If you are interested in booking a parent coaching session, this can be done from any state in the U.S.A.

  • Not to worry! If your child has difficulty paying attention, it will be the first skill we work on in speech therapy. Attention is closely linked to language, so we will work with your child to improve their attention and language skills.

Kind Words

  • "5 stars are not enough! Alexis is an excellent therapist. She has always been very accommodating with our daughter and her needs. Emily enjoys all the fun activities and games they play while working on her sounds and words. Her patience and knowledge are very helpful. She is compassionate, insightful and very creative. We love her."

    Susan, E’s Mom

  • "Alexis has been nothing short of wonderful! Her professionalism and compassion shine through every time we see her. She has become part of our family. My daughter looks forward to seeing her every week. Thanks to Alexis my daughter has gone from using sounds to starting to use 2 word phrases in no time! Thank you Alexis!"

    Mari, V’s Mommy

  • "I would like to thank Alexis for her professionalism, dedication, passion, and perseverance. When my daughter started with Alexis, she was a year and a half and my daughter would not speak or communicate. Alexis took this challenge with a lot of love and compassion.  Two years and a half later, I have to say that if it wasn’t for this wonderful, amazing woman that God has given her the passion to help kids, my daughter would not have been able to speak or communicate. She is speaking so much that , she would not be quiet now. Thank you again Alexis for your dedication and helping my daughter succeed."

    Ramona, R’s Mommy

Ready to work together?

Get in touch with me to schedule your complimentary consultation.

My resources

BOOKS


Imitation Book by Stephanie Anderson M.S.,CCC-SLP All Better! by Bernd Penners and Henning Löhlein The Going To Bed Book by Sandra Boynton
Everything Is Mama by Jimmy Fallon Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada by Jimmy Fallon

WEBSITES