Speech Therapy in Mobile, AL

Last updated: April 17, 2026

89 NPI-registered pediatric speech therapy providers serve Mobile, AL. Each listing includes the provider's name, location, specialties, listed credentials, and current new-patient status, with a link to the full profile and to verify the provider in the official ASHA registry. Listings refreshed from the NPPES registry April 2026.

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How we vet: Every listing starts from the provider's federal CMS NPI record and is refreshed from the registry on a recurring schedule, with direct links to the certification or state-licensing body for its specialty so you can verify credentials at the source. We do not accept paid placement. Read our full verification methodology.

Speech Therapy in Mobile, AL

Mobile parents searching for a pediatric speech-language pathologist (often credentialed CCC-SLP) are usually weighing three things at once: who can see their child soonest, who is in-network with their plan, and who understands their child's specific concern — a late talker, articulation, stuttering, or a language delay connected to autism. FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered pediatric speech providers across the Mobile area, from clinics in Midtown, West Mobile, Spring Hill, and Tillmans Corner to programs affiliated with USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital and the Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast programs.

Mobile anchors the Gulf Coast, and families travel in from Daphne, Fairhope, Saraland, and Theodore. Mobile's speech and OT supply is solid for the Gulf Coast; ABA supply is more modest, so joining more than one wait-list helps. Wait-lists run longest at the hospital systems and shortest at solo and teletherapy-first practices.

A typical path is a 60–90 minute evaluation followed by weekly 30–45 minute sessions, with many clinics coordinating speech alongside occupational or feeding therapy.

If your child is under three, Alabama's Early Intervention System (AEIS) can often start services faster than a private wait-list.

Below are the speech providers currently active in Mobile — and first, what local parents wish they'd known.

What to expect

The first visit is an evaluation, not treatment — a play-based assessment, a parent interview, and a written report with goals. Bring pediatrician notes and any IEP/IFSP paperwork. Confirm the clinician is Alabama licensed and holds the ASHA CCC-SLP credential.

Insurance

Alabama Medicaid covers medically necessary speech therapy for children, delivered through Alabama Medicaid's fee-for-service program and its care-coordination networks. Commercial plans (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Cigna) typically reimburse with prior authorization after the evaluation. Verify your specific plan first.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

Teletherapy-first 1–3 weeks · solo private practice 2–6 weeks · mid-sized clinics 4–9 weeks · hospital-affiliated (USA Health Children's & Women's) 8–13 weeks.

Start sooner if under 3

Alabama's Early Intervention System (AEIS), the Part C system administered by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. Services can include speech, OT, and PT, often in-home, under an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), at no cost to families.

Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Mobile, AL

How long is the wait for pediatric speech therapy in Mobile?

It depends on the provider type. Teletherapy-first practices typically start soonest, then solo private practices, then mid-sized clinics, with hospital-affiliated programs longest. If your child is under three, Alabama's Early Intervention System (AEIS) is often faster than a private wait-list.

Does Alabama Medicaid cover speech therapy in Mobile?

Yes. Alabama Medicaid covers medically necessary speech-language therapy for children, delivered through Alabama Medicaid's fee-for-service program and its care-coordination networks. Prior authorization is typically required after the evaluation. Confirm that your chosen practice is in-network with your specific plan.

How do I find a speech therapist near Daphne or elsewhere in the Mobile area?

The Mobile area spans the Gulf Coast, so travel time matters. Use the provider list below to find speech therapists by area, including Midtown, West Mobile, Spring Hill, and Tillmans Corner. A teletherapy-first practice can remove the commute entirely.

What does a first speech evaluation in Mobile cost without insurance?

Out-of-pocket evaluations in the Mobile area are typically reported at $150–$375 for a 60–90 minute session, with standard 30–45 minute therapy sessions around $80–$150. Many clinics offer sliding-scale fees for uninsured families; ask explicitly when you call.

Can my child get speech therapy through Mobile County Public Schools?

Yes, when the delay affects educational performance. Mobile County Public Schools provides speech-language services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) at no cost when a child qualifies under IDEA. School-based therapy focuses on classroom communication goals; many Mobile families also pursue private therapy in parallel. The two are not mutually exclusive.

How do I start Alabama's Early Intervention System (AEIS) for a child under 3 in Mobile?

Alabama's Early Intervention System (AEIS) is the state's Part C program, run through the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. You can refer your own child; eligible children receive a multidisciplinary evaluation at no cost, and services — which can include speech, OT, and PT — are delivered under an Individualized Family Service Plan, frequently in the home.

Other Therapy Types in Mobile

Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy ABA Therapy Feeding Therapy Sensory Integration

39 Speech Therapists in Mobile

Kevin Dent, MS, CCC-SLP

Mobile, AL

Speech Therapy in Mobile, AL

Speech Therapy in Mobile, AL

Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Mobile, AL

Other Therapy Types in Mobile

39 Speech Therapists in Mobile

Kevin Dent, MS, CCC-SLP

Kimberly Hardin Williams, PhD, CCC-SLP

Kim Cooney

Kortni Ennis, M.S.,CCC-SLP

Laura Adlington

Leslie Jones

Lindsey Holley

Lisa Gray, SLP

Lori Dorminey, CCC-SLP

Lori Giles, MS CCC-SLP

Lynda Maniscalco, CCC-SLP

Mary Adams

Mary Hardaway, M.A., CCC-SLP

M Cynthia Calogrides, MS CCC Speech Langua

Melanie Hicks, SLP

Melanie Ikerman, MS CCC-SLP

Melissa Beach, MS, CCC-SLP

Melissa Fox, M.S., CCC-SLP

Michele Dacy-Nichols, SLP

Nicole Cousino

Olivia Berry

Pamela Dorsey, SLP

Pamela Hutter

Paula Dinkel, M.S., CCC-SLP

Paul Dagenais, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Rachel Davis

Rebecca Black, MS,CCC-SLP

Rebecca Eskridge

Rebekah Dollar, CCC-SLP

Sara Lipham

Shayne Ault, MS CCC-SLP

Susan Healy, MCD,CCC-SLP

Tara Daigle, MS, CCC-SLP

Taylor Longworth, M.S.CCC-SLP

Thomas Hall

Tracy Martin, M.S., CCC-SLP

Valarie Fleurimond, MSCCC-SLP

Victoria Childs, M.S., CCC-SLP

Victoria Henbest

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