Online Speech Therapy for Kids and Adults in Texas and Florida
Online speech therapy (also called telehealth, teletherapy or virtual speech therapy) is speech therapy delivered by live video. At Oasis Speech every session is one-on-one with Sherry Owais, M.A., CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist licensed in Texas and Florida. You join from home, school or work on a laptop, tablet or phone.
How Online Speech Therapy Works
- Free 15-minute consultation. A short call to hear your concerns and answer questions. Book a time here.
- Evaluation. A comprehensive speech and language evaluation by video, with a written report and recommendations.
- A plan built around your goals. Therapy goals are set with you, based on the evaluation and what matters most at home, school or work.
- Weekly 30-minute sessions. Live, one-on-one video sessions on a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.
- Practice between sessions. You leave each session with simple activities to use during the week.
Read the full walkthrough in our guide to how telehealth speech therapy works.
Who Online Speech Therapy Helps
Children and teens
- Late talkers and speech delay
- Speech sound disorders, articulation and lisps
- Receptive and expressive language disorders
- Stuttering
- Social communication
- Autism and gestalt language processing
- Dyslexia and literacy
Adults
Is Online Speech Therapy Effective
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) recognizes telepractice as an appropriate way to deliver speech-language pathology services when it matches the quality of in-person care. We look at the research in plain language in Is online speech therapy as effective as in-person.
Online sessions are not the right fit for everyone. During your free consultation we will tell you honestly whether video sessions suit your needs, and help you find in-person care if they do not.
What You Need
- A laptop, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone
- A steady internet connection
- A quiet spot with good light
- For young children, a parent or caregiver nearby to join in
See our tips for setting up a telehealth space at home.
Where We Serve
Because sessions are online, we see clients anywhere in Texas and Florida, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, Orlando and Tampa.
Cost and Insurance
We are in network with several plans in each state, including BCBS of Texas, Aetna, Curative and UnitedHealthcare plans, and we accept Medicare and Medicaid in Texas. Self-pay is $250 for an evaluation and $85 per 30-minute session. See pricing and accepted insurance.
Online Speech Therapy FAQ
Is online speech therapy covered by insurance?
Many plans cover telehealth speech therapy the same way they cover in-person visits. We verify your benefits before you start. See our accepted insurance list.
How long is an online speech therapy session?
Therapy sessions are 30 minutes, one-on-one, by live video.
Can a toddler do speech therapy online?
Yes. With toddlers, sessions are built around parent coaching and play, so a parent or caregiver takes part in every session.
Do I need special software?
No. You receive a secure link before each session and join from a web browser.
Do you offer in-person sessions?
No. Oasis Speech is a telehealth-only practice serving Texas and Florida.
How do I get started?
Book a free 15-minute consultation or call (863) 663-2944.
Every Voice Deserves to Be Heard
Book a free 15-minute consultation with a licensed speech-language pathologist. No obligation.