Speech Therapy in Dallas, TX

Last updated: April 17, 2026

73 NPI-registered pediatric speech therapy providers serve Dallas, TX. 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 Dallas, TX

Pediatric speech therapy in Dallas 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 Dallas County, from solo practices in Lake Highlands and Oak Cliff to clinics in Richardson, Garland, Irving, and Mesquite and the major hospital systems.

If your child is under three, the fastest no-cost path is often Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), the state's birth-to-three program under Texas Health and Human Services. ECI serves Dallas County families on a sliding scale, so cost is based on your circumstances rather than a flat fee, and you can request a referral yourself. Private clinics run alongside or after early intervention, and many Dallas 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 Texas are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 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 Dallas.

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, and therapy starts at the next visit. Bring any pediatrician notes or prior IFSP or IEP paperwork.

Insurance

Texas Medicaid covers medically necessary speech therapy for children under 21 through the EPSDT benefit, delivered under Texas Health Steps. Dallas-area Medicaid STAR managed-care plans commonly include Amerigroup, Molina Healthcare, Superior HealthPlan, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Commercial plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, 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

Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) is the statewide birth-to-three system under Texas Health and Human Services; you can reach it through 2-1-1 Texas (dial 2-1-1) or your local Dallas County ECI program. Services use a sliding scale based on family circumstances, are often delivered in your home or childcare setting, and you can self-refer without waiting for a doctor to initiate it.

When speech therapy can help

Common reasons Dallas 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 Dallas, TX

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

No. You can refer your child to Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) yourself, without a diagnosis or a doctor's referral. The 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.

How much does Texas ECI cost?

Texas ECI uses a sliding-scale fee based on family size and income, and some services are provided at no cost. No eligible child is turned away for inability to pay. Your ECI team explains any cost before services begin, and Medicaid and many private plans are also billed where applicable.

Can my child get private speech therapy while receiving ECI services?

Yes. Many Dallas families combine the two. Early intervention through ECI can run alongside private pediatric speech therapy, and both should be delivered by ASHA-certified, Texas-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. An evaluation either reassures you or connects your child with support during the high-impact early years. Trust your instincts and talk with your pediatrician or a licensed speech-language pathologist.

At what age can speech therapy start in Dallas?

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, Texas ECI 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 in the Dallas area may include preschool special education and speech services through Dallas ISD or your local district. Your ECI team helps plan this transition in advance so support continues smoothly.

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50 Speech Therapists in Dallas

Abby Ackerman, M.S.; CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy in Dallas, TX

Speech Therapy in Dallas, TX

Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Dallas, TX

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50 Speech Therapists in Dallas

Abby Ackerman, M.S.; CCC-SLP

Abigail Aulds

Aimee Allen-Ampil

Alden Bauman

Amanda Beneke, M.S.

Amber Aeschliman

Amy Batchelor, CCC-SLP

Andrea Allen, M.S., CCC/SLP

Anza Ali

Avery Beedy, SLP

Bailey Ballinger, SLP

Carla Aubrey, M.S. CCC/SLP

Carlie Baxa

Cortney Bartee

Cory Atkinson, MA, CCC-SLP

Dianne Altuna, M.S./CCC-SLP

Eden Bailey, SLP

Elizabeth Alam, MS, CCC-SLP

Elizabeth Beauchamp, SLP

Emily Barry

Emily Bateh

Erin Adamek

Fnu Akshata Satish

Hanof Aljadaani

Isabel Bartlett

Jaime Bailey, M.S. CCC-SLP

Jasmine Aronson, SLP-CCC

Jennifer Allen, M.S. CCC-SLP

Jennifer Bearden, M.S., CCC/SLP

Justin Baxter, M.S.; CCC-SLP

Karen Banzon, SLP

Karla Ambrose, SLP

Kelli Ash, SLP

Kelly Barnes, M.S. CCC-SLP

Lacy Anderson, CCC-SLP

Lareshea Anderson

Laura Beecherl

Leslie Barry, MS, CCC-SLP

Macey Beauboeuf, CCC- SLP

Mary Alvarado, M.S., CCC-SLP

Mary Caroline Admire, CCC

Megan Arnold

Megan Bateman, SLP

Melanie Benjamin, M.S., CCC-SLP

Melissa Bachelor-Quiceno, M.S. CCC-SLP

Michelle Aldridge, PhD

Mina Baratifar, PA-S

Miranda Beckmann, MHS, CCC-SLP

Natara Andrews, CCC-SLP

Natasha Anderson, MS

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