Speech Therapy in Salem, OR

Last updated: April 17, 2026

42 NPI-registered pediatric speech therapy providers serve Salem, OR. 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.

42 providers in Salem

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Speech Therapy in Salem, OR

Salem 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 verified pediatric speech providers across the Salem area, from clinics in South Salem, West Salem, Keizer, and downtown to programs affiliated with Salem Health and the Willamette Education Service District programs.

Salem anchors the Willamette Valley, and families travel in from Keizer, Dallas, Stayton, and Woodburn. Salem has notably strong ABA supply; pediatric speech and OT are more modest, so it is worth getting on a list early. Wait-lists run longest at the hospital systems and shortest at solo and teletherapy-first practices. Salem has a large Spanish-speaking community, so a bilingual evaluation can matter — ask each practice which languages its clinicians assess in.

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 Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) can often start services faster than a private wait-list.

Below are the speech providers currently active in Salem — 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 Oregon licensed and holds the ASHA CCC-SLP credential.

Insurance

the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) covers medically necessary speech therapy for children, delivered through coordinated care organizations (CCOs) such as PacificSource Community Solutions and Trillium Community Health Plan. Commercial plans (Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, PacificSource, Providence Health Plan, and Aetna) 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 3–7 weeks · mid-sized clinics 5–10 weeks · hospital-affiliated (Salem Health) 8–13 weeks.

Start sooner if under 3

Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE), the Part C system administered by the Oregon Department of Education. 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 Salem, OR

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

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 Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) is often faster than a private wait-list.

Does the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) cover speech therapy in Salem?

Yes. the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) covers medically necessary speech-language therapy for children, delivered through coordinated care organizations (CCOs) such as PacificSource Community Solutions and Trillium Community Health Plan. 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 Keizer or elsewhere in the Salem area?

The Salem area spans the Willamette Valley, so travel time matters. Use the provider list below to find speech therapists by area, including South Salem, West Salem, Keizer, and downtown. A teletherapy-first practice can remove the commute entirely.

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

Out-of-pocket evaluations in the Salem area are typically reported at $200–$425 for a 60–90 minute session, with standard 30–45 minute therapy sessions around $100–$175. Many clinics offer sliding-scale fees for uninsured families; ask explicitly when you call.

Can my child get speech therapy through Salem-Keizer Public Schools?

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

How do I start Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) for a child under 3 in Salem?

Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) is the state's Part C program, run through the Oregon Department of Education. 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 Salem

Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy ABA Therapy Feeding Therapy Sensory Integration

42 Speech Therapists in Salem

Alfred Fox, SLP

Salem, OR

Speech Therapy in Salem, OR

Speech Therapy in Salem, OR

Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Salem, OR

Other Therapy Types in Salem

42 Speech Therapists in Salem

Alfred Fox, SLP

Allison Blakeley, MS CCC-SLP

Amber Khan, MS SLP

Angela Burke, SLP

Angela Clausen

Anna Coleman

April Flynn

Ayla Brown, M.S. CCC-SLP

Billie Davis, MS SLP

Britt Hazlett, M.S. CF-SLP

Callie Kolb, MS CCC-SLP

Carlin Kenagy, MS, CCC-SLP

Corinne Larson, M.S. SLP-CCC

Damiana Kahn, MS, CCC-SLP

Debralee Grey, M.S., CCC-SLP

Emilia Gorecki

Erica Armenakis, M.S. CCC-SLP

Gregory Anderson, MS, CCC-SLP

Jennifer Arbaugh, MS, CF-SLP

John Landis, CCC-SLP

Kelli Johanesen

Kimberly Baglien, MHS, CCC-SLP

Kimberly Bowen, M.S. CCC-SLP

Kimberly Fiddler

Kyleen Johnson, SLP-CF

Kymell Agudo Garcia, MS, CCC-SLP

Leah Brakebill, SLP

Madison Dow, M.S., CCC-SLP

Margaret Hess

Maria Donato, M.S., CCC-SLP

Melanie Fox, MS, CCC-SLP

Melinda Auer, MS CCC-SLP

Mikaela Knowles, MS CCC-SLP

Nicholas Ertsgaard, M.S. CF-SLP

Nicole Collings, M. A., CCC-SLP

Paula Castagna, SLP

Rebecca Albrecht, M.A. CCC-SLP

Sharon De Laveaga, MA, CCC-SLP

Shay Copple, M.S., CCC-SLP

Susan Fischer, M.S., SLP-CCC

Thomas Lawrence, MS, CCC, SLP

Tina Haskins, SLP

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