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The Power of Speech

Speech Therapy

in Marblehead

, Massachusetts

Therapist Category: Speech Therapy

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About The Power of Speech

The Power of Speech is a private pediatric therapy practice based in Marblehead, Massachusetts, with an office at 40 South Street, Suite 101. The clinic serves children across the North Shore area of Massachusetts and offers speech and language therapy alongside occupational therapy, physical therapy, IEP consulting, and parent or teacher consulting. Services may be provided in the office, in certain preschool settings, in community locations, and through teletherapy for individuals in Massachusetts. The practice describes its care as neurodiversity affirming and play based, with an emphasis on understanding each child’s learning style, interests, and support needs so therapy goals are practical and meaningful for daily life.

For speech and language therapy, The Power of Speech states that it supports children with needs such as late talking, receptive and expressive language difficulties, articulation and phonological disorders, autism, and complex communication needs. The clinic says therapy may help children communicate with gestures, sign language, pictures, and words, improve clarity, build vocabulary for everyday routines, follow directions, and express themselves more confidently with others. Its evaluation process includes a parent interview, review of previous testing, formal assessment, natural observation, and play-based activities, followed by recommendations and collaborative goal setting. The website also notes that families receive feedback and home practice ideas after sessions. The speech team includes owner Jessica Brown, M.S., CCC-SLP, along with Beth Melander, M.S., CCC-SLP, Marisa Schisler, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Sarah Broderick, M.S., CCC-SLP.

Conditions Treated, Specialties & Treatment Types

Who they treat:

Infants Pediatric

Conditions Treated:

Feeding and Swallowing Difficulties Language Delay (Expressive and Receptive)Late Talking Phonological Disorder Speech Delay Speech Sound Disorders (Lisps / Articulation / Phonology)

Clinical Focuses:

AAC and Assistive Communication Support Autism and Developmental Communication Feeding and Swallowing Language Delay Intervention Pediatric Speech and Language Speech Sound Disorders

Treatment Types:

AAC Therapy (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)Articulation Therapy Feeding Therapy Functional Communication Skills Training Language Therapy Parent Coaching and Home Programs Speech Sound Therapy

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Contact Details & Directions

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+1 781-715-7891

40 South St #101, Marblehead, MA 01945

Open Hours

Monday: 09:00 – 17:00

Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:00

Wednesday: 09:00 – 17:00

Thursday: 09:00 – 17:00

Friday: 09:00 – 17:00

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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Accessibility & Features:

Appointment required Appointments recommended Credit cards Debit cards Free parking lot LGBTQ+ friendly On-site parking Restroom Transgender safespace Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Frequently Asked Questions

The clinic explains that it recognizes differences in how children think, learn, and interact. Therapy is designed to understand each child's individual learning style and to support skill development in a way that helps the child feel safe, respected, and positive about themselves.

Direct therapy is offered at the Marblehead office. The website also says services may be provided in certain local preschool programs, in community settings for some occupational and physical therapy visits, in some clients' homes, and through teletherapy for people located in Massachusetts.

The clinic says evaluations usually include a parent interview, review of prior testing, formal assessment, natural observation, and interactive play. Afterward, the team shares results, discusses recommendations, and works with families to set meaningful therapy goals.

According to the website, treatment frequency depends on the child's needs. Some children attend once a week, others attend multiple times per week, and monthly consultations or drop-in sessions are also available. Typical therapy sessions last about 30 to 45 minutes.

Yes. The clinic says it collaborates with school therapists and takes a team-based approach with teachers and family members. It also notes that private 1:1 therapy can still be useful for children who already receive Early Intervention services.

The practice accepts private pay by debit or credit card, including HSA and FSA cards. For speech therapy, it states that it is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and out of network with other insurers. Occupational therapy, physical therapy, and parent or teacher consultations are listed as private pay services.

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