Speech Therapy in Honolulu, HI

Last updated: April 17, 2026

285 NPI-registered pediatric speech therapy providers serve Honolulu, HI. 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.

285 providers in Honolulu — showing 50 per page (page 5 of 6)

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 Honolulu, HI

Finding the right speech-language pathologist for your child in Honolulu means weighing a few things at once: how soon you can be seen, whether the clinic takes your insurance, and whether the therapist has experience with your child's specific challenge — late talking, articulation, stuttering, or a language delay tied to autism. FindKidTherapy lists pediatric speech providers across Oʻahu, from solo private practices in Kaimukī, Mānoa, and Hawaiʻi Kai to larger clinics near Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children and Shriners Children's Hawaii.

Honolulu's pediatric SLP market runs deep but uneven by neighborhood, and demand has grown faster than supply in recent years. Wait times are commonly reported as longest at hospital-affiliated programs and shortest at teletherapy-first and solo practices. Families on the leeward and windward sides sometimes travel into town for an earlier opening.

If your child is under three, you can often start sooner through Hawaii's Early Intervention Section rather than waiting on a private list. Most Honolulu families begin with a 60–90 minute evaluation, then move into weekly 30–45 minute sessions. Many clinics coordinate speech alongside occupational or feeding therapy when a child needs more than one discipline.

Below you'll find the speech providers currently active in Honolulu. First, here's what local parents wish they'd known before their first call.

What to expect

A first visit is an evaluation, not treatment — expect play-based assessment, a parent interview, and a written summary with goals. Bring any pediatrician notes or prior IFSP/IEP paperwork.

Insurance

Hawaii Med-QUEST covers medically necessary speech therapy for children under 21 under the federal EPSDT provision, with no annual visit cap while therapy remains medically necessary. QUEST Integration plans commonly include AlohaCare, HMSA, Kaiser Permanente, ʻOhana Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. HMSA, Kaiser, and UHC commercial plans typically reimburse with prior authorization after the evaluation. Verify your specific plan before the first visit.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026 · varies)

teletherapy-first 1–3 weeks · solo private practice 2–6 weeks · mid-sized clinics 4–10 weeks · hospital-affiliated programs (Kapiʻolani, Shriners) longer. These are reported ranges and vary by clinic and island location.

Start sooner if under 3

Hawaii Early Intervention Section (Part C early intervention), reached statewide through the H-KISS referral line at 1-800-235-5477. Often in-home; evaluation and initial IFSP generally within 45 days of referral.

Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Honolulu, HI

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

It depends on the provider type and is best confirmed directly. Teletherapy-first practices are typically reported to start in 1–3 weeks, solo private practices in 2–6 weeks, and hospital-affiliated programs longer. Ranges vary by clinic and where you live on Oʻahu. If your child is under three, Hawaii's Early Intervention Section generally holds an evaluation and initial IFSP within 45 days of referral, which is often faster than a private waitlist.

Does Hawaii Med-QUEST cover speech therapy in Honolulu?

Yes. Hawaii Med-QUEST covers medically necessary speech-language therapy for children under 21 through the federal EPSDT provision, with no annual visit cap while therapy remains medically necessary. Common QUEST Integration plans include AlohaCare, HMSA, Kaiser Permanente, ʻOhana Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Prior authorization is usually required after the initial evaluation.

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

Out-of-pocket evaluations in the Honolulu area are typically reported at $250–$500 for a 60–90 minute session, with standard 30–45 minute therapy sessions commonly reported around $120–$200. These figures vary by provider, and many clinics offer sliding-scale fees for uninsured families — ask explicitly when you call.

What happens at the first speech visit?

The first visit is an evaluation rather than treatment. Expect a play-based assessment, a parent interview, and a written summary with goals. Bringing any pediatrician notes and prior IFSP or IEP paperwork helps the therapist build an accurate picture at the first appointment.

My child is under three — is there a faster path?

Yes. Children under three can be referred to Hawaii's Early Intervention Section (Part C) through the statewide H-KISS line at 1-800-235-5477. Services are often provided in the home, and evaluation with an initial IFSP is generally arranged within 45 days of referral.

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50 Speech Therapists in Honolulu

Marina Chang, MS, CCC-SLP

Honolulu, HI

Speech Therapy in Honolulu, HI

Speech Therapy in Honolulu, HI

Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Honolulu, HI

Other Therapy Types in Honolulu

50 Speech Therapists in Honolulu

Marina Chang, MS, CCC-SLP

Marissa Lyn Cheape

Marla Carpio, M.A.C.C.C.-S.L.P.

Marthalou Nealis

Mary Marasovich, MA CCC SLP

Masayo Omori, SLP

Matthew Muranaka

Megan Dooley, M.S. CCC/SLP

Megan Petersen, M.S., CCC-SLP

Megan Thatcher

Melanie Mori, MS, CCC-SLP

Melanie Shiraki

Melinda Norris

Melissa Abraham, M.A., CCC-SLP

Melyssa Ching-Goya, MS, CCC-SLP

Micayla Merrifield

Miko Turnbull

Mona Akina, Speech Pathologist

Naomi Davis, M.S. CCC SLP

Nicole Nomura

Nicole Yoakley, MS, CCC-SLP

Olivia Uchima, M.A

Paige Daumeyer

Patricia Blair, MT-BC, CF-SLP

Patricia Kido

Patricia Leal

Paulette Fukumoto, CCC-SLP

Perry Bowers

Phillip Weir-Mayta, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Primrose Buenaluz

Rachel Oda, MS, CCC-SLP

Randy Weirather, CCC-SLP

Renee Yorita, CCC-SLP

Rosemarie Tom, CCC-SLP

Rowena Estores

Sallyann Giess, PhD, CCC-SLP

Samantha Hamilton

Samantha Loving

Samantha Scardilli, MS, CCC-SLP

Samantha Teramae-Pengra, MS

Samara Birer, M.S., CCC-SLP

Sandra Magbual

Sarah Cavanaugh

Sarah Cornelius, SLP

Sarah Hartney, M.S. CCC-SLP

Sarah Zolper, M.S. CCC-SLP

Sasha Wong-Sakihara, M.S., CCC-SLP

Scott Davis, CCC-SLP

Sharon Imanaka, CCC-SLP

Sharon Nichols

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