At Columbus Speech & Hearing, our licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) provide individualized speech therapy for clients of all ages. We are a nonprofit clinic that strives to help everyone—regardless of income or background—develop stronger communication skills for success at home, school, and work.
Our compassionate team of experts offers in-person speech therapy across central Ohio, with offices in Clintonville, Dublin, and Westerville, and a fourth location opening soon in Grove City. Call Columbus Speech & Hearing today at (614) 263-5151 or request an appointment online.
Our Speech & Language Services
Our experienced SLPs specialize in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of speech and voice disorders. Therapy is personalized for each client’s goals, with sessions designed to be engaging, evidence-based, and client-centered. For our younger clients, we incorporate play into therapy sessions to make learning speech skills fun and accessible.
For Children & Teens
We support children and adolescents with specialized treatment that addresses their unique needs, such as:
- Articulation and speech sound disorders (including apraxia)
- Phonological disorders
- Expressive and receptive language delays
- Pragmatic/social language skills
- Stuttering and fluency disorders
- Autism spectrum communication needs
- Early literacy and language-based learning difficulties
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
For Adults
Our adult services help clients improve clarity, confidence, and independence through:
- Voice and resonance therapy
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Fluency/stuttering management
- Autism spectrum communication needs
- Pragmatic/social language skills
How Does Speech Therapy Work?
Speech therapy is a type of treatment that aims to resolve speech challenges by focusing on the area in which the client needs help. Therapy will look a little bit different for everyone, because no two clients are the same.
Common strategies include articulation therapy that focuses on proper pronunciation, physical exercises that demonstrate how the tongue is used to form certain words, and tongue, lip, and jaw exercises designed to strengthen the muscles of the mouth.
Speech therapy is critical in preventing a number of problems from occurring. Left untreated, patients have a higher risk of developing hearing loss, weakened oral muscles, excess drooling, breathing problems, and feeding or swallowing disorders. The younger the patient, the more successful speech therapy tends to be. Early intervention is crucial.
Our Process: What to Expect
We believe effective therapy starts with understanding your unique needs. Here’s how our process works:
1. Screenings
Speech screenings are brief consultations that help determine whether a full evaluation is recommended. We conduct free speech and hearing screenings throughout the community and in our clinic for children ages 3 and up.
2. Evaluations
Speech evaluations are comprehensive assessments to identify a client’s strengths and areas of need. Our SLPs evaluate a patient’s speech, language, cognitive, communication, and oral/swallowing skills in order to diagnose speech disorders and determine the most effective treatment options. We use standardized testing and clinical observation to create individualized treatment plans for each client.
3. Therapy Sessions
Speech therapy focuses on achieving measurable, specific goals. We encourage family members and caretakers to participate in speech therapy sessions if they would like. By observing a session, caretakers can stay informed and learn important tools for practicing speech skills at home.
We offer individual speech therapy in our center, and individual and group therapy in schools. Progress is reviewed regularly to ensure the best outcome for each client.
Payment & Insurances We Accept
Columbus Speech & Hearing accepts most commercial insurance plans and Medicaid. For a full list of insurances, visit our Speech FAQs page.
We’re committed to making speech therapy affordable for all families through our sliding-fee scale for those who qualify.
If you have questions about insurance coverage or financial assistance, our team is happy to help guide you through the process. Call 614-263-5151 for details.
Get Started with Speech Therapy at Columbus Speech & Hearing
Our clinic offers individual therapy services in three locations in central Ohio with free and wheelchair-accessible parking. We accept most private insurances, Medicaid, and offer a sliding-fee scale. With a team of experienced speech-language pathologists (SLPs) on our staff, we have a variety of skill sets to meet the needs of every client.
At Columbus Speech & Hearing, we pride ourselves on offering family-centered care. Caregivers can participate in therapy sessions or watch from an observation space attached to each therapy room. Clients participate in weekly therapy sessions focused on individualized goals.
Call Columbus Speech and Hearing at (614) 263-5151 for more information or to schedule an appointment.