Individualized and engaging speech therapy in the home & community

St. Petersburg, Florida

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WELCOME!

Sunshine Speech Buds is a private practice that offers home-based pediatric speech therapy services for children in St. Petersburg, Florida. We are passionate about creating a fun and engaging therapeutic environment built upon connection and trust. Our mission is to provide quality, individualized therapy to help children improve their skills, and become confident communicators. Sunshine Speech Buds prides ourselves on a collaborative and family-centered approach that always meets your child where they are. We encourage child-led play to address communication goals in a way that is meaningful to your child's individual interests. We believe that building upon your child's unique strengths is the key to helping them learn and grow in a positive way!

HOW WE CAN HELP

PHONE CONSULTATIONS

During our free 15 minute phone consultation, we'll discuss your concerns, answer your questions, and decide if a speech therapy evaluation is warranted.

EVALUATIONS

Our evaluations are comprehensive and include various assessment tools to determine the presences or absence of a speech-language disorder.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Speech therapy services are provided one-on-one and are individualized to meet the needs of your child. We provide services in your home and community.

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MEET LINDSAY

Lindsay Jurgens M.A. CCC-SLP

is a PROMPT Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and the owner of Sunshine Speech Buds. Lindsay is originally from from Long Island, New York, but recently moved to Florida, and is looking forward to bringing her expertise to the St. Petersburg area! She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from LIU Post. Lindsay is ASHA certified, and holds state licenses in FL, NY, CT, MS, OR and VT.

Lindsay has over 8 years of experience working as an SLP in early intervention, preschools, private practice, and school based teletherapy. As a PROMPT certified clinician, she is passionate about treating motor speech disorders. Lindsay has extensive experience working with children who have speech sound disorders including CAS (Childhood apraxia of speech), as well as articulation and phonological disorders. Additionally, Lindsay is proficient in treating receptive and expressive language delays, including children who are "late talkers". Lindsay is an NLA (Natural Language Acquisition) trained clinician, experienced in working with children who are gestalt language processors. She is a neurodiversity affirming therapist and believes that connection is the foundation for successful communication!

FAQ

Will my child need an evaluation prior to beginning therapy?

Yes, an evaluation is needed prior to beginning speech therapy. Evaluations may include standardized assessments, caregiver report, and clinical observations. A written report and treatment plan will be provided within 10 business days. Please note, if your child has had a speech and langauge evaluation completed within the past 6 months, this can be used to guide the treatment plan and recommendation for services.

How long are therapy sessions?
Sessions are typically one hour, however, this is subject to change dependent upon your child's individual needs. The last 5-10 minutes of each session will be used to discuss skills targeted during the session, levels of progress, and strategies to promote carryover of newly acquired skills.

Where do services take place?
We come to you! Our convenient service model allows therapy sessions to take place at home or within community settings such as a park or the library.

Do you accept insurance?

At this time, Sunshine Speech Buds is private pay only, and is considered out of network with all insurance companies. A Superbill outlining the services rendered will be provided for families who choose to seek reimbursement directly from their insurance company. Please note that we cannot guarantee reimbursement, and recommend reviewing your individual plan with your insurance provider.

How do I get started?
Fill out the contact form below, and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

As an existing client, where can I access my client documents?