FAQS

We are in-network with BC/BS of Illinois.

We are an out-of-network provider for UHC, Aetna and other major insurance providers. Depending on your plan, out-of-network benefits may help cover the cost of speech therapy.

I accept HSA/FSA cards.

Hippotherapy services are private pay or HSA/FSA only at this time.

Not sure what your plan covers? Reach out! We are happy to help explore your options.

Community and nature-based speech therapy is provided at select locations in the Glen Carbon / Edwardsville, IL area.

Hippotherapy (speech therapy on horse back) is provided at Massa Stables located at 80 Arrowhead Trail, Litchfield, IL 62056

My outpatient speech services are provided at Just Imagine Pediatric Therapy Clinic located at 4941 Benchmark Centre Dr., Swansea, IL 62226

Early Intervention Services are provided in and around Carlinville, IL

A doctor’s order or referral is not necessary for most therapy options. We will help you acquire anything needed to get services started.

Only select children under 3 are eligible for Illinois Early Intervention Services.

Initial Evaluation: $250.00 (75 minutes)

Therapy Sessions: $150 (50 minutes)

Hippotherapy Sessions (includes all barn fees): $180 (60 minutes)

Private pay allows therapy to be more personalized because treatment isn’t limited by insurance company rules or diagnosis requirements. You can also avoid common insurance challenges like waiting on authorizations, limits on the number of sessions per year, limits on the length of sessions, unexpected bills and sudden changes to coverage.

Prior to your first appointment we will discuss your child’s strengths and needs so that we can decide on the best setting and time for your child’s session.

You will receive detailed intake questionnaires to be filled out online before the evaluation.

During your first appointment, a thorough evaluation of your child’s speech, language and oral motor/feeding skills will be completed.

We will discuss the results and schedule the next session if therapy is recommended.

Yes! Private one-on-one speech therapy can complement school speech services, with goals tailored to your child’s communication and/or feeding needs at home and in everyday life.

No, many infants and toddlers benefit from speech and feeding therapy. Early childhood is an especially valuable time to build communication and feeding skills. Let us decide if it is time to get started.

I only provide speech therapy services, but am happy to refer you to OT and PT colleagues at Just Imagine.

It’s confusing, I know. Speech therapists are experts in oral motor movements, which includes talking and eating.

Absolutely! I love working with children with AAC devices and can help your child get set up with a new device too.

Your child may still benefit from private speech therapy. Eligibility criteria differ, and an evaluation can help determine whether therapy is appropriate.