If there is a concern with your child’s speech or language development, a speech language pathologist can do a full assessment of your child’s speech and language skills. The speech pathologist will look at your child’s expressive language, receptive language, speech sound production, motor speech, social communication, oral mechanism and function, and voice. The evaluation often takes one hour and might include parent questionnaires, formal assessments (tests), as well as play and interaction with the clinician. After evaluation, the speech pathologist will let you know if therapy is recommended and how many times per week.

Sometimes children do catch up independently. But research consistently shows early support tends to be more effective than delayed intervention. A speech-language evaluation does not commit you to long-term therapy. Often, parents leave with reassurance, developmental guidance, home strategies, or a clearer understanding of next steps. Check out this blog post for more information.

Starling Therapy is in-network with various major insurance companies. We can also provide detailed documentation (superbills) to support reimbursement.

We currently accept:

• Anthem Blue Cross

• Blue Shield of California

• Cigna

• Kaiser Permanente

• Redwood Coast Regional Center

• Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB)

• Tricare

• United Healthcare

• Speech-Language evaluation: $295

• Speech-language therapy: $90 for 30 minute session, $135 for 45 minute session, $180 for 60 minute session

• We provide superbills which can be submitted to your insurance

1955 Mountain Boulevard #150, Oakland, CA 94611, in your home (dependent on payor source), virtually.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email at katy@starling-therapy.com. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.