Speech Therapy in Wilmette, IL
Personalized in-home and online speech therapy for children, teens, and adults
When communication feels hard, families often notice its impact in everyday life.
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Your child may become frustrated when someone cannot understand them. They may say “never mind” rather than explain an idea again. They may know exactly what they want to say but have trouble putting their thoughts into words. Or you may simply have a feeling that communicating is harder than it should be.
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If you're looking for speech therapy in Wilmette, you don't have to figure out exactly what is going on before reaching out.
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I’m Stephanie Jeret, MS, CCC-SLP, a Speech-Language Pathologist providing personalized speech therapy for children, teens, and adults in Wilmette.
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In-home and online speech therapy options are available.
BCBS PPO and Cigna PPO accepted.
Speech Therapy That Fits Into Everyday Life
No two people communicate in exactly the same way, and speech therapy shouldn't look exactly the same for everyone.
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One child may struggle to pronounce a particular sound. Another may have difficulty finding words, organizing sentences, or explaining what happened during their day. Someone else may speak comfortably at home but struggle to communicate in the classroom or around peers.
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That is why I don't begin with a predetermined therapy program.
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I begin by understanding what is difficult, what is already working, and what meaningful progress would look like in everyday life.
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In-Home Speech Therapy in Wilmette
For many families, fitting another appointment into an already busy week can be difficult.
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I offer in-home speech therapy in Wilmette so children can receive individualized support in a familiar environment without families having to travel to another clinic or appointment.
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Working in a child's natural environment can also provide opportunities to practice communication skills in situations that are meaningful to them.
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Online speech therapy is also available when teletherapy is a better fit.
You don't need to know whether your child has a specific speech or language disorder before contacting a Speech-Language Pathologist.
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Parents often reach out because they notice their child:
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Is frequently difficult for others to understand
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Becomes frustrated when communicating
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Has difficulty producing certain speech sounds
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Has trouble finding or organizing words
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Struggles to understand directions or questions
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Has difficulty telling stories or explaining events
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Repeats sounds or words, gets “stuck,” or avoids speaking
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Has received concerns from a teacher or another professional
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An evaluation can help identify your child's communication strengths, determine where additional support may be helpful, and guide recommendations for therapy.
Articulation & Speech Sound Therapy
Children with articulation difficulties often know exactly what they want to say. The challenge is getting their speech to sound the way they intend.
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Speech therapy may address:
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/r/, /l/, /s/, /th/, and other speech sounds
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Lisps
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Speech sound errors
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Phonological patterns
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Overall speech intelligibility
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Carrying accurate speech sounds into conversation
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I want children to do more than successfully produce a sound while looking at a picture card. Therapy works toward helping new speech skills gradually become part of natural, everyday communication.
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Communication is more than talking. Children use language to understand information, learn, connect with others, and share their ideas.
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Language therapy may address:
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Vocabulary development
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Grammar and sentence formulation
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Following directions
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Understanding and answering questions
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Organizing thoughts
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Storytelling and sequencing
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Expressing ideas clearly
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Therapy is individualized based on where your child is having difficulty and how those challenges affect communication at home, at school, and with others.
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The goal is to help your child communicate with greater independence and confidence.
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Stuttering Therapy in Wilmette
Stuttering can involve repetitions, prolongations, or moments when speech feels “stuck.” For some people, it can also affect how comfortable they feel speaking in certain situations.
I provide individualized stuttering therapy for children, teens, and adults.
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Depending on the person's age and goals, therapy may focus on:
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Understanding stuttering
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Developing individualized communication strategies
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Reducing frustration or tension surrounding speaking
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Building confidence
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Participating more comfortably in conversations
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Reducing avoidance of words or speaking situations
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The goal is not simply to count fluent versus stuttered words. Therapy focuses on helping each person become a more comfortable and confident communicator.
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Adult Speech Therapy in Wilmette
Communication challenges don't only affect children.
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Adults may seek speech therapy for:
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Stuttering
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Word-finding difficulties
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Aphasia
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Speech clarity concerns
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Communication changes following a stroke, injury, or illness
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Adult speech therapy is personalized around your individual goals and the communication situations that are important in your daily life.
Why Wilmette Families Choose Speak with Stephanie
When you choose Speak with Stephanie, you work directly with me throughout the process.
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Families can expect:
✓ One-on-one, individualized therapy
✓ In-home speech therapy in Wilmette
✓ Online therapy options
✓ Evidence-based treatment
✓ Collaboration with parents, teachers, and other professionals when appropriate
✓ Therapy focused on communication skills that matter outside of the therapy session
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My goal is for therapy to feel supportive, practical, and specific to the person I'm working with.
Meet Stephanie
I’m Stephanie Jeret, MS, CCC-SLP, a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and the owner of Speak with Stephanie.
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I have more than 10 years of experience working with children and adults across a variety of settings, including private practice, schools, outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, and telepractice.
I believe therapy works best when clients feel comfortable, supported, and understood. My approach is individualized, collaborative, and focused on helping communication skills carry over into everyday life.
What Happens Next?
Start With a Conversation
Tell me what you're noticing and what concerns you have. We'll talk about your goals and whether an evaluation or speech therapy may be appropriate.​
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Complete an Evaluation (if needed)
I'll assess relevant speech and language skills to better understand strengths and areas where additional support may be helpful.​
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Begin Personalized Speech Therapy
If therapy is recommended, treatment will be individualized around your needs and meaningful communication goals.
Insurance Accepted
Speak with Stephanie is in-network with:
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BCBS PPO
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Cigna PPO
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Coverage varies by individual insurance plan. I am happy to provide the information you need to verify your speech therapy benefits and better understand your coverage.
Call or email me to schedule your free Speech consultation
In-home speech therapy for individuals
in Skokie, Wilmette, and surrounding Illinois areas