WELCOME TO FOCUS SPEECH THERAPY
FOCUSING ON YOU
Confident kids start here—through stronger speech, literacy, and attention skills.
ADHD diagnosis. Now what?
Your child has an IEP but still struggles with focus, organization, reading, or following through on tasks, you're not alone. Many parents are frustrated that schools may not provide the individualized instruction and intensive practice some children need to make meaningful progress. Focus Speech Therapy is ready to help your child meet their goals through one-on-one sessions designed to get results.
Strong readers aren’t born—they need instruction
If you've spent any time online, you've probably been bombarded with ads promising that the right flashcards, app, or parent-led program will teach your child to read. The truth is that reading is a complex skill that develops through strong language foundations and quality instruction—not pressure on parents to become reading teachers. Take the pressure off yourself, and let’s work together
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 your child needs
Our services are designed for results
Evaluations
Speech, Literacy, and ADHD/attention 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
Resources & Support
Success doesn’t happen in a vacuum. We work with families to provide resources and strategies used to promote progress in the clinic and at home.
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 kids learn, communicate, and grow—and I use that passion to create personalized, engaging therapy 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.
I’ve attained these recognitions, because I’m passionate about helping kids build confidence by strengthening their attention, language, and literacy 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.
