Speech Therapy in San Francisco
Helping kids, teens, and adults build the path to effective communication with empowering, personalized, and evidence-based approaches.
Providing children and adults the skills to effectively share their thoughts, convey their feelings, and develop meaningful relationships is at the heart of our practice. We believe in the power of teamwork and partner with our clients and their families to formulate and achieve personalized and functional goals. We also work collaboratively with other disciplines to promote generalization of skills.
Looking for a speech therapist? The Speech Path offers in-home speech and language therapy near San Francisco, as well as telehealth services throughout California.
Supporting Communication & Confidence
The Speech Path provides professional, evidence-based speech therapy in San Francisco, CA, for children, teens, and adults. Our practice is dedicated to supporting clear communication, confidence, and meaningful progress through individualized care. Each therapy plan is tailored to the unique needs of the client and guided by licensed clinicians using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. We proudly serve families and individuals across San Francisco with a patient-centered, compassionate model of care.
Trusted Speech Language Pathologists in San Francisco
Our team of licensed speech language pathologists in San Francisco, brings clinical expertise, advanced training, and a collaborative mindset to every session. Each SLP on our team is committed to ethical practice, continuing education, and evidence-based methods. Our skilled speech language pathologists assess, diagnosis, and treat a variety of communication disorders while partnering closely with clients, families, and their broader care teams to support long-term success.
Comprehensive Speech Therapy Services in San Francisco
We support children with speech delays, articulation differences, and language development needs. Early intervention helps strengthen foundational communication skills and supports academic and social growth.
Ages 1-21 years
Articulation Disorders
Autism
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Social Communication Disorders
Speech and Language Delays
Stuttering
Adult Speech Therapy Services
Adult services include speech therapy following stroke or brain injury, voice therapy, accent modification, and cognitive-communication treatment designed to restore functional communication.
Ages 18+ years
Accent Modification
Aphasia
Autism
Cognitive Communication Disorders
Professional Speaking
Social Communication Disorders
Stuttering
For caregivers, SLPs, educators, and allied health professionals
Autism
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Speech and Language Delays and Disorders
For kids, teens, adults, and caregivers
Play groups for children
PEERS® for Preschoolers
PEERS® for Adolescents
PEERS® for Young Adults
It Takes Two to Talk® for Caregivers
Benefits of Professional Speech Therapy
Professional speech therapy improves communication clarity, self-confidence, and functional independence. Individualized treatment plans use evidence-based techniques aligned with personal goals, with ongoing progress tracking to ensure measurable, meaningful outcomes.
Why Choose Our Speech Therapy Clinic in San Francisco
Clients choose The Speech Path for licensed and experienced speech therapists, who provide warm, compassionate, and personalized evidence-based care for both children and adults. Our San Francisco based team makes access to care easier by coming directly to you for in-home and community-based sessions, offering flexible scheduling, and maintaining a strong commitment to ethical, client-first care.
What to Expect from Speech Therapy Sessions
Speech therapy begins with a comprehensive evaluation and is followed by collaborative goal setting and a customized therapy plan. Progress is monitored during each session, home practice is provided, and family or caregiver education is offered as appropriate
Serving San Francisco & Surrounding Areas
We serve neighborhoods throughout San Francisco and surrounding communities. In-person therapy is available, with teletherapy options offered when appropriate to improve accessibility and continuity of care.
Ready to get started?
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1. Contact Us
Contact The Speech Path via email, our website contact form, or by phone. Our team will reply within 48 hours to discuss your or your child’s communication needs. We understand your schedule may be busy, so you can also directly schedule your free phone consultation here.
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2. Schedule an Intake or Evaluation
We will schedule a time to meet for an intake or evaluation based on your or your child’s communication needs. During this time, we will conduct a detailed review of communication strengths and areas for growth. We will work together to develop personalized communication goals. A full evaluation may not be needed if you or your child have recently been evaluated by a licensed speech-language pathologist, and you’re able to provide us with the signed evaluation report.
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3. Start Therapy
We’re ready to start speech/language therapy! Services may be provided in your home, your child’s daycare/preschool, or via telehealth. The frequency of therapy will be determined based on the client’s needs. Therapy sessions may be conducted 1-3x/week for 30-60 minutes. Individual and group therapy sessions are available.
Reviews
“[The team] is always continuing to try new methods providing an individualized treatment plan that is optimized for my son personality and his mode of learning…”
“I feel so lucky that we were referred to Shivani and I’m so proud of what she’s been able to do with our son. I highly recommend Shivani and her practice.”
“…one of the best experiences I ever had with therapists.”
Dr. Shivani Patel is the founder of The Speech Path Speech and Language Therapy Inc. We are a San Francisco based, neurodiversity affirming speech-
language pathology practice serving the Bay Area. Our team is committed to using evidence-based
practice to help clients of all ages meet personalized, functional communication goals.
Shivani Patel, PhD, CCC-SLP
Frequently Asked
Questions
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A speech language pathologist evaluates and treats speech, language, voice, fluency, and cognitive-communication disorders. At The Speech Path, our clinicians create personalized therapy plans using evidence-based methods to help clients improve communication skills across daily, academic, and professional settings.
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You should see a speech therapist if communication challenges affect daily life, learning, or work. The Speech Path’s speech therapy services in San Francisco, CA support children with delays or differences, as well as adults experiencing speech, voice, or cognitive changes following illness, injury, or ongoing conditions.
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The length of speech therapy varies based on individual goals, diagnosis, and progress. Some clients benefit from short-term care, while others require ongoing support. Our team regularly reviews progress to guide treatment duration.
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No! Speech therapy can benefit individuals of all ages. Adults often seek support for voice disorders, fluency challenges, or recovery after neurological events. Our speech language pathologists in San Francisco are trained to support both pediatric and adult needs.
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Getting started begins with scheduling an evaluation. Our team gathers background information, completes a comprehensive assessment, and develops a personalized plan. We guide clients through every step to ensure clarity, comfort, and confidence in care.