Speech Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Last updated: June 23, 2026

236 NPI-registered pediatric speech therapy providers serve Atlanta, GA. 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 June 2026.

236 providers in Atlanta — showing 50 per page (page 4 of 5)

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 Atlanta, GA

Atlanta parents searching for a pediatric speech-language pathologist usually want three things settled fast: who can see their child soonest, who takes their insurance, and who understands their child's specific issue — a late talker, articulation, stuttering, or a language delay tied to autism. FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered pediatric speech providers across metro Atlanta, from clinics in Buckhead, Decatur, Sandy Springs, and Marietta to programs affiliated with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA).

Metro Atlanta is large and traffic-shaped, so location and travel time matter as much as availability — a provider inside the perimeter may be impractical for a family in Alpharetta or out toward Lawrenceville. Wait-lists run longest at the major 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. Many Atlanta clinics coordinate speech alongside occupational or feeding therapy, common for children with autism or sensory-feeding overlap.

If your child is under three, Georgia's Babies Can't Wait early-intervention program can often start services faster than a private wait-list.

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

What to expect

First visit is an evaluation — play-based assessment, parent interview, written goals. Bring pediatrician notes and any IEP/IFSP paperwork.

Insurance

Georgia Medicaid (and PeachCare for Kids) covers medically necessary speech therapy for children when medically necessary; coverage is delivered through Georgia Families care management organizations (CMOs) such as Amerigroup, CareSource, and Peach State Health Plan. Commercial plans (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare) typically reimburse with prior authorization after the evaluation. Verify your specific plan first.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

Teletherapy 1–3 weeks · solo practice 2–6 weeks · mid-sized clinics 4–10 weeks · hospital-affiliated (Children's Healthcare of Atlanta) 8–14 weeks.

Start sooner if under 3

Georgia Babies Can't Wait (Part C early intervention) — contact through the Georgia Department of Public Health. Services can include speech, OT, and PT, often in-home, with an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Atlanta, GA

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

Teletherapy-first practices typically start in 1–3 weeks, solo private practices in 2–6 weeks, mid-sized clinics in 4–10 weeks, and hospital-affiliated programs (Children's Healthcare of Atlanta) in 8–14 weeks. Children under three can often begin faster through Georgia's Babies Can't Wait early-intervention program.

Does Georgia Medicaid cover speech therapy in Atlanta?

Yes. Georgia Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids cover medically necessary speech-language therapy for children, delivered through Georgia Families care management organizations such as Amerigroup, CareSource, and Peach State Health Plan. Prior authorization is typically required after the evaluation. Verify your specific plan's coverage first.

How do I find a speech therapist near Alpharetta or Marietta vs inside the perimeter?

Metro Atlanta is large and traffic-shaped, so travel time matters. Use the provider list below to find speech therapists by area — Buckhead, Decatur, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Alpharetta, and the eastern suburbs all have options. A teletherapy-first practice can remove the commute entirely.

What does a speech evaluation cost in Atlanta without insurance?

Out-of-pocket evaluations are typically reported at $200–$450 for 60–90 minutes, with standard sessions around $100–$180. Many clinics offer sliding-scale fees for uninsured families — ask when you call.

Can my child do speech teletherapy in Atlanta?

Yes. Most major insurers reimburse telehealth speech therapy in Georgia. Given metro Atlanta's traffic and distances, teletherapy can be especially practical and often has the shortest wait-list.

How do I start Georgia Babies Can't Wait?

If your child is under three, Babies Can't Wait is Georgia's Part C early-intervention program, run through the Georgia Department of Public Health. You can refer your own child; eligible children receive services under an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), often delivered at home.

Other Therapy Types in Atlanta

Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy ABA Therapy Feeding Therapy Sensory Integration

50 Speech Therapists in Atlanta

LITTLE GATOR SPEECH THERAPY LLC

Atlanta, GA

Speech Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Speech Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Other Therapy Types in Atlanta

50 Speech Therapists in Atlanta

LITTLE GATOR SPEECH THERAPY LLC

Lorie Delk, MS, CCC-SLP

Lulila Crawford, CCC-SLP

Marci Adilman, CCC-SLP

Maria Blanchard, M.Ed. SLP

Maria Thereza Barbosa

Marjorie Crouse, MA, CCC-SLP

Mary Browning, M.Ed, CCC-SLP

Mary Kate Chia, CCC-SLP

MEERMAN SPEECH & LANGUAGE SERVICES, INC.

Melissa Chalef, M.S., CCC-SLP

Meredith Bluver, MS

MEREDITH WHITE SPEECH PATHOLOGY INC

Michelle Carden

Mindy Cohen, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

Misty Davenport

MLU PEDIATRIC THERAPY LLC

Nancy Binkow, M.S.,C.C.C.

Nancy Boggus

Nasreen Arastu, M.S. CCC-SLP

Natalie Brane, MS, CCC-SLP

Natalie Colbert-Carpenter, M.Ed, CCC-SLP

NEW LEAF PEDIATRIC THERAPY

NORTH ATLANTA SPEECH THERAPY

Octavia Cherry, SLP

Olga Danskaya-Hayden, CCC-SLP

OUTREACH THERAPY SERVICES, LLC

PAISLEY PEDIATRIC THERAPY

Pamela Collins, M.S., CCC-SLP

PARKER THERAPY SERVICES, INC

PATHWAYS TO SPEECH

Patricia Bunt, MA CCC-SLP

Patricia Chalfant, M.Ed./CCC

PROFESSIONAL THERAPY PROVIDERS, INC

Q D & SONS, LLC

QUALITY CONNECTIONS PEDIATRIC THERAPY LLC

Rachel Barrocas, MS, CCC-SLP

Rashida Cranke

Raven Bennett, M.S., CCC-SLP,ABA

Ronnie Barnett

Sara Ciotti

Sarah Brewer, CCC-SLP

Sarah Cannon Andre, MCD, CCC-SLP

Sarah Cowden, M.A., CCC-SLP

SARAH ELIZABETH HAY

SECOND OPPORTUNITY LLC

Sethley Antonelli, M.S., CCC-SLP

Shirley Cody

Sierra Barham-Upshaw

SOUTH METRO THERAPY SERVICES LLC

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