WELCOME TO FOCUS SPEECH THERAPY
FOCUSING ON YOU
Building confident communication and stronger executive functioning skills through speech therapy and coaching.
From overwhelmed to organized
Your child may struggle with organization, time management, getting started on assignments, managing deadlines, or following through on tasks. At Focus Speech Therapy, executive function coaching helps build the skills needed to manage school and everyday demands with greater independence and confidence.
From speech deficit to thriving communicator and student
Communication is about more than saying sounds correctly (though we do that too!). Speech and language therapy can help children understand language, express their ideas, and tell stories. We also provide reading and writing support to help clients thrive in the classroom!
Smart kids struggle too
If you're here, you may be feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or tired of watching your child's needs go unmet despite your best efforts to advocate for them. Every child deserves support that recognizes their strengths, addresses their challenges, and helps them move forward with confidence.
Providing intervention on what clients need
Our services are designed for results
Evaluations
Speech and Language evaluations designed to provide clear guidance on your child’s strengths and weaknesses.
Personalized Therapy
Each session is personalized to support achievable goals and meaningful, measurable progress. Your child’s strengths are used to promote confidence and lasting success
Executive Function Coaching
Executive Function Coaching (EFC) helps older students start to understand how their brain works in order to end procrastination and start building better habits.
Meet Your Therapist
Welcome! I’m Christa
Founder & Speech-Language Pathologist
With over ten years of school-based experience, I understand both what helps children succeed and where traditional models can fall short.
I love the science behind how we learn, communicate, and grow—and I use that passion to create both personalized, engaging therapy and coaching that works.
I’ve been honored with
Three ASHA ACE Awards
The first SLP to receive Kirkwood School District’s Teacher of the Year
Emerson Teacher of the Year
St. Louis University adjunct faculty
Recipient of a Missouri State Proclamation for my work in early childhood education.
Certified in Gestalt Language Processing (GLP)
Certified ADHD SLP
Trained in executive function coaching
I’ve attained these recognitions, because I’m passionate about helping clients build confidence by strengthening their speech, language, and executive function skills.
How to Get Started with Focus Speech Therapy
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Book a call to talk more about your child’s biggest needs and how Focus Speech Therapy can help!
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An evaluation may be needed in order for us to best determine a baseline, as well as, strengths and areas for improvement.
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I can’t wait to work with your child! Sessions are designed to achieve goals while also maximizing engagement!
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Children, families, and caregivers will be involved and aware of their or their child’s progress.
Insurance & Billing
Focus Speech Therapy is a private pay provider. Superbills are available upon request for clients who want to seek out-of-network reimbursement.
