Speech Therapy in Tyler Texas

Speech-Language Services

Mind and Motion, PLLC is excited to welcome speech-language pathology services in-house.

Private-pay speech-language services are available for children, teens, and adults. Areas of support may include speech clarity, language development, communication skills, social communication, cognitive-communication, and communication changes related to stroke, traumatic brain injury, or memory concerns. Private-pay speech therapy allows clients to begin services without waiting for insurance approval. Services may include an evaluation, individualized goals, therapy sessions, home practice ideas, and collaboration with caregivers or other providers when appropriate. Fees (shown below) and expectations will be reviewed before services begin.

Services are currently private pay while insurance credentialing is in process. We are working toward BCBS credentialing. At this time, reimbursement through insurance is not guaranteed, but documentation can be provided for clients who wish to explore possible out-of-network reimbursement.

Speech-language pathology services are offered in office or via telehealth on a HIPAA compliant platform.

Private Pay Fees

Evaluation $150

60 minute session $120

45 minute session $90

How do I know if me or my loved one needs speech services?

Possible referral concerns for kids:

Speech sound errors
Language delays
Difficulty following directions
Social communication concerns
Executive functioning and communication support
Communication support for neurodivergent children and teens
Parent concerns about clarity, conversation, or expressing needs

Parents trying to undersatnd reasons to find a speech therapist.

Speech services are not just for children. Teens and adults may benefit from speech services, especially after a stroke or TBI or when diagnosed with dementia.

Possible referral concerns for adults:

Difficulty finding words
Communication changes after stroke
Memory-related communication concerns
Trouble remembering or explaining information
Communication changes after traumatic brain injury
Difficulty organizing thoughts or following conversations
Communication support related to dementia or memory care

When should I consider speech therapy?

Speech therapy may be helpful when a child, teen, or adult has difficulty being understood, expressing thoughts, understanding language, following directions, participating in conversations, or using communication skills in everyday life. It may also be helpful when communication changes after illness, injury, stroke, or other life events.

What is cognitive-communication therapy?

Cognitive-communication therapy supports the thinking skills involved in communication. This may include attention, memory, organization, problem-solving, word finding, and staying on topic during conversations. The goal is to help communication feel more functional and manageable in everyday life.

School speech services and private speech therapy can work together.

School-based speech services focus on helping students access their education. Private speech therapy can provide additional support based on the child’s communication needs at home, school, and in the community. When appropriate, school and private providers can work together to support consistent goals.

Are fluency and articulation services limited to young children?

No, teens, even into high school and adulthood, may benefit from articulation and fluency therapy with a speech therapist.

Teen and Adult Speech-Language Services FAQ

Is speech therapy only for young children?

No. Speech-language therapy can support people across the lifespan. Teens and adults may benefit from support with speech clarity, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, or communication changes related to injury, illness, aging, or neurological conditions.

Can teens benefit from speech therapy?

Yes. Teens may benefit from speech therapy if communication affects school, friendships, confidence, independence, or daily life. This may include difficulty explaining ideas, understanding complex language, using social communication skills, organizing thoughts, or communicating after a concussion or brain injury.

When should a teen or adult consider speech therapy?

Speech therapy may be helpful when communication starts to feel harder than it used to. This may include difficulty finding words, organizing thoughts, following conversations, remembering information, speaking clearly, understanding language, or communicating confidently at school, work, home, or in the community.

When should someone consider speech therapy after a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

Individuals may benefit from speech therapy after a traumatic brain injury if they are having trouble remembering information, finding words, organizing thoughts, keeping up with conversations, following directions, managing school or work tasks, or communicating the way they did before the injury.

Can speech therapy help after a stroke?

Yes. After a stroke, a person may have changes in speech, language, thinking, swallowing, or communication confidence. Speech-language therapy can help with needs such as word finding, understanding language, speaking clearly, organizing thoughts, and using strategies for everyday communication.

Can speech therapy help with dementia or memory changes?

Speech therapy can support people with dementia or memory changes by helping communication feel more manageable. Therapy may focus on functional strategies, caregiver support, routines, memory supports, safety-related communication, and ways to maintain connection as needs change.

What signs might caregivers notice?

Caregivers may notice that their loved one has more trouble finding words, repeating themselves, losing track of conversations, misunderstanding questions, becoming frustrated while communicating, forgetting familiar steps, or having difficulty explaining needs clearly. These changes may be a reason to ask about speech-language services.

What if the person is already seeing other providers?

Speech therapy does not interfere with care from other providers. An speech therapist can work alongside medical care, counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, school supports, or caregiver support. Collaboration can help make goals more practical and consistent across daily settings.

When is this urgent?

If speech changes happen suddenly, especially with confusion, facial drooping, weakness, severe headache, dizziness, or trouble understanding language, seek emergency medical care right away. Sudden communication changes may be a sign of a medical emergency.