Speech Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

Last updated: April 17, 2026

83 NPI-registered pediatric speech therapy providers serve Grand Rapids, MI. 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.

83 providers in Grand Rapids — showing 50 per page (page 1 of 2)

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Speech Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids area, from clinics in Eastown, Heritage Hill, Cascade, and Wyoming to programs affiliated with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.

Grand Rapids anchors West Michigan, and families travel in from Wyoming, Kentwood, Holland, and Muskegon. Grand Rapids has deep pediatric supply for a mid-sized metro, anchored by Mary Free Bed and Helen DeVos. 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, Early On can often start services faster than a private wait-list.

Below are the speech providers currently active in Grand Rapids — 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 Michigan licensed and holds the ASHA CCC-SLP credential.

Insurance

Michigan Medicaid covers medically necessary speech therapy for children, delivered through Meridian Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, Blue Cross Complete, McLaren Health Plan, and Priority Health. Commercial plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Priority Health, 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 4–10 weeks · hospital-affiliated (Helen DeVos, Mary Free Bed) 8–13 weeks.

Start sooner if under 3

Early On, the Part C system administered by the Michigan Department of Education and MDHHS. 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 Grand Rapids, MI

How long is the wait for pediatric speech therapy in Grand Rapids?

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, Early On is often faster than a private wait-list.

Does Michigan Medicaid cover speech therapy in Grand Rapids?

Yes. Michigan Medicaid covers medically necessary speech-language therapy for children, delivered through Meridian Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, Blue Cross Complete, McLaren Health Plan, and Priority Health. 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 Wyoming or elsewhere in the Grand Rapids area?

The Grand Rapids area spans West Michigan, so travel time matters. Use the provider list below to find speech therapists by area, including Eastown, Heritage Hill, Cascade, and Wyoming. A teletherapy-first practice can remove the commute entirely.

What does a first speech evaluation in Grand Rapids cost without insurance?

Out-of-pocket evaluations in the Grand Rapids area are typically reported at $175–$400 for a 60–90 minute session, with standard 30–45 minute therapy sessions around $90–$170. Many clinics offer sliding-scale fees for uninsured families; ask explicitly when you call.

Can my child get speech therapy through Grand Rapids Public Schools?

Yes, when the delay affects educational performance. Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids families also pursue private therapy in parallel. The two are not mutually exclusive.

How do I start Early On for a child under 3 in Grand Rapids?

Early On is the state's Part C program, run through the Michigan Department of Education and MDHHS. 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 Grand Rapids

Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy ABA Therapy Feeding Therapy Sensory Integration

50 Speech Therapists in Grand Rapids

Abby Coleman, M.A., CCC-SLP

Grand Rapids, MI

Speech Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

Speech Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

Other Therapy Types in Grand Rapids

50 Speech Therapists in Grand Rapids

Abby Coleman, M.A., CCC-SLP

Abby Erhorn

Allison Cooper, MMSc PA-C

Allyson Britton

Alyssa Ackerman, CCC-SLP

Amber Elder, MS CCC-SLP

Amy Freas

Anneke Devries, SLP

Annie Daus, MA, CCC-SLP

Ashley Backus

Ashlyn Dewildt

Audra Geyer, SLP

Barbara Brindle, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Bethany Barber, MA, CCC-SLP

Bethany Gemmen, MA, CCC-SLP

Brianne Augustine

Brooke Bowden, M.S., CCC-SLP

Caroline Alexander, MS, CCC-SLP

Carolyn Boudreaux, M.A., CCC-SLP

Chelsea Bruinsma, MA

Christine Damon

Cindy Deyoung, M.A. CCC-SLP

Claire Antvelink, M.S., CF-SLP

Deanne Friar, MA,CCC-SLP

Eleanor Bognar, M,A., CCC-SLP

Elizabeth Butterfield

Elizabeth Fausone, MS,CCC,SLP

Emily Anderson, SLP

Emily Champion

Emily Franklin, MA, CCC-SLP

Emma Cunningham

Emme Cnossen, CCC-SLP

Esther Donaldson

Felicia Bross, M.A., CCC-SLP

Heather Drayton, CCC-SLP

Heather Ferguson, CCC-SLP

Heather Francis, SLP

Jackie Confer, CCC-SLP

Jaimie Coucke, PA

Jaimie Farrington, CCC-SLP

Jami Elzinga

Janna Boomstra, M.A., CCC-SLP

Jennifer Dennis, MA, CCC-SLP

Jennifer Gehl, M.S., CCC-Slp

Jessica Brink, MS CCC-SLP

Jessica Degroot, CCC-SLP

Jill Bradway

Jody Conant, M.A. CCC-SLP

Jordyn Byker, MA CCC SLP

Karen Duffy, CCC-SLP

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