Helping Little Voices Grow With Confidence

Play-based, family-centered speech-language therapy for children and young adults.

Serving children and young adults in St. Petersburg & Pinellas County.

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Ages 0–21
St. Petersburg & Pinellas
In-Home & Community-Based
Step Up Scholarship Accepted

Communication that grows through connection

Our mission is to empower children and families to build functional communication at home through creative, play-based, and individualized therapy. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where children can communicate, connect, and reach their fullest potential.

Speech & Language Therapy in St. Petersburg & Pinellas County

Designed to fit naturally into your child's everyday life.

  • In-home
  • Daycare or preschool
  • Community-based
  • Telehealth when appropriate

Therapy Built Around Your Child

Therapy is individualized around each child's strengths, interests, communication needs, and family priorities.

Play-Based Child-Led Family-Centered Functional Neurodiversity-Affirming

Hi, I'm Mariah!

I'm a Florida-licensed, ASHA-certified pediatric speech-language pathologist and the founder of Busy Bee SLP.

Busy Bee was created to give children and families compassionate, practical communication support that fits real life.

Meet Mariah
Busy Bee SLP therapist supporting a child with an AAC device

Communication Needs We Support

Busy Bee SLP supports children with a variety of communication needs, including:

Speech Sound DifficultiesBuilding clearer, more confident speech.
Language Differences or DisordersSupporting understanding, expression, and connection.
Late TalkingHelping early communicators find their first words and more.
Difficulty Understanding or Expressing LanguageSupporting communication across everyday routines.
Augmentative & Alternative Communication NeedsSupporting communication in every form.
Social Communication DifferencesGrowing shared engagement and self-advocacy.
StutteringSupporting comfortable, confident communication.
Childhood Apraxia of SpeechIndividualized support for motor speech needs.
Difficulty Communicating Wants and NeedsBuilding practical communication for real life.
Reduced Speech IntelligibilityHelping your child be heard and understood.

Our Path to Communication Support

  1. Free Consultation

    Share your questions, concerns, and goals so we can learn more about your child.

  2. Comprehensive Evaluation

    We conduct a comprehensive speech and language evaluation using formal and informal measures to understand your child’s unique communication strengths and needs. When appropriate, we can also review existing evaluations and IEPs.

  3. Individualized Plan

    We create a personalized plan of care with meaningful, functional goals tailored to your child and family.

  4. Therapy Begins

    Therapy starts with connection, play, and practical strategies that support communication in everyday life.

Contact your Busy Bee SLP

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LocationSaint Petersburg, FL