Virtual Speech Therapy For All Ages

We work with Adults, Children, and Schools
Licensed in: FL, WA, CA, LA, SC, NC

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Our Mission

At Speech Therapy Essentials we provide virtual speech therapy and support for children, adults, and families. We aim to help our clients build strong communication skills for school, work, and daily life.

Our Expertise

Our expertise is virtual speech and language therapy for children ages 5+. We also specialize in speech/voice, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy for adults recovering from a neurological condition or living with a degenerative neurological condition.

Why Choose Us?

We see you as a partner, not just a client. Our virtual therapy services support individuals, families, and schools with real, practical goals that make a difference in everyday life

Our Services

Speech Therapy Tailored for Children, Adults, & Schools

Areas We Treat

Helping You or Your Loved One Communicate With Confidence

Areas of treatment for Adults
Areas of Treatment for Children
  • Speech & Articulation Therapy
  • Expressive & Receptive Language Therapy
  • Social Communication Therapy

Insurance Providers

We Work With

Accepted Insurance - Aetna

About Us

Helping Individuals Communicate, Connect, and Thrive

About Speech Therapy Essentials

Meet Tamara

Johnson Keeton

MA, CCC-SLP

  • 30 years of expertise helping children and adults with communication and swallowing disorders.

  • Therapist-owned practice with direct, personal involvement in every client’s care.

  • Specialized in teletherapy and neurorehabilitation, including Parkinson’s and stroke recovery.

  • ASHA-certified and licensed in multiple states, with Medicare, private pay, and scholarship options.        

30 Years

specializing in neurological disorders

How It Works

Speech Therapy Essentials offers virtual across SC, WA, LA, CA, FL, and NC. You can connect with one of our amazing therapists form the comfort of your home, school, or workplace.

1. Get Connected

Give us a call to setup a free consultation or schedule an appointment. You may call our office: 803-805-5539

2. Evaluation

Participate in a speech, language, cognitive or swallowing evaluation. We will develop an individualized care plan based on those results.

3. Start Therapy

Begin weekly therapy sessions. We will work as a team to help you or your loved on reach their goals.

FAQ

Answers to Common Questions About Our Services

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We offer remote speech therapy for children, adults, and seniors, treating speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.

Virtual therapy sessions are conducted via a HIPPA compliant video platform. You will receive a link and appointment reminder before each session.

Yes — research shows teletherapy is equally effective with the right tools and expertise.

We proudly welcome private pay clients and are happy to discuss flexible payment options to make therapy accessible and affordable.

We currently accept Aetna South Carolina insurance and are out of network with other providers. We’re continuing to grow and partner with additional insurance payers—please reach out to our office for the latest updates or to discuss your individual coverage options.

At this time, we do not accept Medicare. However, we’re continuously working to expand our accepted insurance providers to make our services more accessible. You can still pay privately for sessions, and we’ll be happy to provide receipts or documentation if you’d like to submit for potential reimbursement.

Still Have Questions?

Visit our full FAQ page or contact us directly at contact@speechtherapyessentials.com

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Speech Therapy Essentials