Speech Therapy in Columbus, OH

Last updated: April 17, 2026

92 NPI-registered pediatric speech therapy providers serve Columbus, OH. 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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Speech Therapy in Columbus, OH

Pediatric speech therapy in Columbus helps babies, toddlers, and school-age children build communication: understanding words, talking, forming sounds clearly, and using language to connect. Families usually arrive here after a little one is slow to babble or say first words, is hard to understand, stutters, or struggles to follow directions. FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered pediatric speech-language pathologists across Franklin County, from solo practices in Dublin, Westerville, and Upper Arlington to clinics in Hilliard, Gahanna, and Grove City and the major hospital systems.

If your child is under three, the fastest no-cost path is often Ohio Help Me Grow, the state's birth-to-three early-intervention program. A Franklin County service coordinator can arrange a free developmental evaluation and, if your child qualifies, services delivered in your home under an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Private clinics run alongside or after early intervention, and many Columbus families combine the two.

A typical path is a short evaluation followed by weekly play-based sessions. To a child, the games feel like fun; underneath, the therapist is building vocabulary, clearer speech sounds, and back-and-forth conversation. Parents are coached to weave practice into snack time, bath time, and book reading, because everyday routines are where young children learn language best.

Speech-language pathologists in Ohio are licensed by the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and are typically certified by ASHA, shown by the CCC-SLP credential after their name. That credential signals the clinician has met national education, exam, and supervised-practice standards. Below are the speech therapy providers currently active in Columbus.

What to expect

The first visit is an evaluation, not treatment. Expect a relaxed, play-based session: a parent interview about your child's history and your concerns, then the therapist observing how your child understands and uses language and forms sounds. You leave with a plain-language summary and goals; therapy starts at the next visit. Bring any pediatrician notes or prior IFSP or IEP paperwork.

Insurance

Ohio Medicaid covers medically necessary speech therapy for children under 21 under the EPSDT benefit (no annual visit cap while medically necessary). Franklin County Medicaid managed-care plans commonly include CareSource, Buckeye Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, and AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio. Commercial plans (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna) typically reimburse with a physician referral or prescription and may require prior authorization after the evaluation. Confirm your specific plan before the first visit.

Start sooner if under 3

Ohio Help Me Grow (Part C early intervention) is the statewide birth-to-three system; central intake is 1-800-755-GROW (4769), and Franklin County families are served by a local Help Me Grow service coordinator. The developmental evaluation is free, services are often delivered in your home, and the IFSP is held within 45 days of referral. You can self-refer; no pediatrician referral is required.

When speech therapy can help

Common reasons Columbus families seek a speech evaluation include a late talker with few words past 18 to 24 months, speech that is hard for others to understand, stuttering, trouble following directions, or a child on the autism spectrum working on communication. An evaluation is informational and carries no obligation; it simply gives you a clear picture so you can decide the next step.

Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Columbus, OH

Does my child need a diagnosis to start early intervention in Ohio?

No. You can refer your child to Ohio Help Me Grow yourself, without a diagnosis or a doctor's referral. The free developmental evaluation determines eligibility based on your child's development. A licensed clinician is the right person to assess your child and discuss any specific conditions.

Is the Help Me Grow evaluation really free?

Yes. The Ohio Early Intervention developmental evaluation through Help Me Grow is provided at no cost, and many resulting services are too. Any cost questions are explained by your early-intervention team and depend on your individual situation.

Can my child get private speech therapy while receiving Help Me Grow services?

Yes. Many Columbus families combine the two. Early intervention through Help Me Grow can run alongside private pediatric speech therapy, and both should be delivered by ASHA-certified, Ohio-licensed SLPs. It helps to tell each provider about the other so everyone is working toward the same goals, and you can confirm any private-pay or insurance details with the clinic.

My child is a late talker. Should I wait and see?

Watchful waiting is understandable, but there is no harm in getting information. A free evaluation either reassures you or connects your child with support during the high-impact birth-to-three window. Trust your instincts and talk with your pediatrician or a licensed speech-language pathologist.

At what age can speech therapy start in Columbus?

Speech therapy can begin in infancy. Therapists work with babies on early communication, such as babbling, gestures, and feeding-related skills, and they help children of every age through the school years. For children under three, Ohio Help Me Grow can begin services after an eligibility decision, often in your home.

What happens to services when my child turns 3?

Part C early intervention ends at age three. If ongoing support is appropriate, services typically transition to your local school district under Part B of IDEA, which may include preschool special education and speech services. Your early-intervention team helps plan this transition in advance so support continues smoothly.

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50 Speech Therapists in Columbus

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50 Speech Therapists in Columbus

Abbie Brewer

Adriane Baylis, PhD,, SLP

Alexandria Burke, SLP

Allison Baldwin, M.A., CCC-SLP

Allison Bireley, MS, CCC-SLP

Amanda Beirne, M.A. CCC-SLP

Amanda Brown, M.A.

Amber Blaylock, M.A. CCC-SLP

Andrea Basinger, M.Ed CCC-SLP

Andrea Burns, MA

Andrea Burns

Andrew Bissler, CCC-SLP

Angela Bruce, MA CCC-SLP

Angelica Aguilar

Ashley Brady, M.A. CCC-SLP

Barbara Beech-Brown, SLP

Bobbi Colatruglio

Bridget Chapman, CCC/SLP

Brooke Bell, CCC-SLP

Chana Chavkin, MACCCSLP

Danielle Camenisch

Diane Bertke, M.A., CCC-SLP

Diane Boehler

Dmetria Alston, MA, CCC-SLP

Elizabeth Adams, CCC-SLP

Ellen Bonk, M.A.,CCC-SLP

Emily Amann

Erin Arens, M.S., CCC-SLP

Ester Bravard, MS, CCC-SLP

Gida Castro, M.S. CCC-SLP

Hannah Clouse, M.S. CCC-SLP

Heath Barron, SLP

Jaclyn Barath

Janelle Barker, M.S., CCC-SLP

Jeanette Bowman

Jennifer Baloy, M.A. CCC-SLP

Jennifer Brello, CCC-SLP

Jennifer Brummett

Jessica Arnett

Jody Cane

Jordan Beese, CCC-SLP

Julie Bright

Julie Brookbank-Mizer, M.A. CCC/SLP

Kaitlin Bainbridge

Kaitlin Cline, M.A. CCC-SLP

Karen Carver, MA CCC/SLP

Katherine Behrendt, CCC-SLP

Katherine Butler

Katie Brown, M.A. CCC-SLP

Kayla Bartmess, M.A., CF-SLP

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