FAQs
Do you offer in-person sessions?
Speech Essentials is a Philadelphia-based speech therapy private practice specializing in virtual speech therapy services throughout Pennsylvania. Through secure online speech therapy, Speech Essentials provides convenient, personalized speech-language pathology services to children and families across the state, while also offering accent modification and accent coaching services to clients worldwide. Virtual therapy allows clients to access high-quality speech therapy without travel limitations, making services more accessible and flexible. Speech Essentials also offers in-person speech therapy services for families located in Graduate Hospital (19146), Queen Village (19147), Rittenhouse Square (19103), and Society Hill (19106), allowing for minimal commute times and convenient scheduling.
Do you accept my insurance for Speech/Language therapy?
At this time, Speech Essentials does not accept insurance and operates as a private-pay speech therapy practice. The session fee is the only amount owed for services provided. By remaining an independent private practice, Speech Essentials can offer speech-language therapy services without insurance restrictions, allowing clients to receive individualized treatment based on their needs rather than insurance limitations. There are no restrictions on the number of speech therapy sessions provided, and treatment can continue for as long as it is beneficial. A superbill can be provided for speech therapy services, which may allow families to seek out-of-network reimbursement from their insurance company. Reimbursement is not guaranteed, and families are encouraged to contact their insurance provider directly to determine speech therapy coverage and whether superbills are accepted. Accent modification and accent coaching services are not covered by insurance, and superbills cannot be generated for these services.
How is this different than services provided in schools?
By choosing a private speech therapy practice, you are not restricted by the limitations of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Therapy sessions can be scheduled as frequently as desired, provided that both schedules allow for availability. There is no need to coordinate additional meetings to discuss treatment plans, allowing more time to focus on progress and skill development. Families receive a detailed speech therapy progress report after every six sessions, making it easy to monitor their child’s progress and growth. Based on progress toward goals, treatment plans can continue as designed or be adjusted to better meet your child’s communication needs. Best of all, every session is provided on an individual basis. Each personalized speech therapy session is carefully designed around your child’s unique interests, strengths, and communication goals, creating a highly effective and engaging therapy experience.
Should I continue to seek services through early intervention or school?
Yes! I would suggest doing this. It doesn’t hurt having more than one SLP. In fact, if you would like me to collaborate with another SLP, I am more than happy to do so for free!