Little voices
Children
Early intervention, articulation, language, fluency, social pragmatics, and sensory & fine-motor support — guided through play.
See servicesa calm place to grow
Speech & occupational therapy,
rooted on the coast.
Personalized care for children, adults, and schools across Santa Cruz and the Bay Area — at home, in the classroom, in your facility, or online.
Est. 2006 · Now Welcoming New Clients
Who we help
Care designed around the people we serve.
Steady course
Adults
Speech, voice, swallowing, cognitive-communication, accent reduction, and rehabilitation — meeting you where life is now.
See servicesBeacon of support
Schools & Institutions
Contracted services, evaluations, and on-site therapy for schools, clinics, and care facilities along the coast.
See servicesWhat we do
Two specialties, one personalized plan.
Every plan is built around your goals, your environment, and your daily life — not a template.
Find your voice
Speech Therapy
Speech, language & swallowing — across the lifespan.
Evaluation and treatment for speech, language, voice, fluency, cognition, and swallowing for children and adults.
- Evaluations & consultations
- Speech sound production & articulation
- Stuttering & fluency disorders
- Receptive & expressive language
- Oral motor therapy
- Social pragmatic language
- Swallowing therapy
- Early intervention & baby sign
- Accent reduction
- Autism-spectrum related support
Where we meet
Therapy in the setting that fits your life.
- In-home
- Schools
- Health facilities
- Community
- Virtual
The approach
Getting started, step by step.
From the first call to your first session — clear, low-pressure, and built around you.
- 01
say hello
Reach out
Call or email. We'll listen, answer questions, and help you decide if therapy is the right next step.
- 02
find bearings
Santa Cruz, the Bay, and Beyond
A friendly, thorough evaluation to understand strengths, goals, and the best path forward.
- 03
chart a course
Personalized plan
A tailored therapy plan built around your goals, schedule, and preferred setting.
- 04
set sail
Ongoing sessions
Consistent, compassionate sessions in your home, school, facility, or online — with progress you can see.
M.S., CCC-SLP · Founder
About
Therapy that feels like a conversation, not a clinic.
Hi, I'm Shayna Labadie, and I have been practicing speech therapy for over 20 years across school, clinical, medical, home, and teletherapy settings. I'm passionate about helping clients of all ages overcome speech and language challenges — to find their highest potential, more effectively communicate with the world around them, and regain lost function.
Therapy works best when it feels comfortable, collaborative, and connected to real life. Whether we work together at your kitchen table, in a classroom, or over video — your goals lead the way. Our team of Speech Therapists and Occupational Therapists are dedicated to helping you reach your goals in a compassionate, collaborative way so you know you have found the team that truly cares about you and your family.
18+ years experience
School, clinical, medical, home, and teletherapy settings.
Personalized care
Plans designed around each client's life, goals, and family.
Rooted locally
Born of the coast — serving Santa Cruz County and the Bay Area.
kind words
Shayna helped my son with speech therapy and completely resolved his challenges in just a few months. Santa Cruz is very lucky to have her, and I highly recommend her if your kiddo could use some support with speech.
Where we work
Therapy that comes to you.
In-person therapy across Santa Cruz County and the greater Bay Area, plus secure teletherapy for clients anywhere in California. Sessions can take place in your home, school, care facility, or community setting.
Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Soquel, Scotts Valley, Watsonville
San Francisco Bay Area
South Bay & Peninsula, including San Jose and surrounding cities
Virtual (Teletherapy)
Available throughout California
Insurance & payment
Coverage made simple.
Some insurance is accepted. Coverage varies by plan, so the easiest first step is to reach out — we'll help you understand your options and find a plan that works for your family.
Questions about coverage or scheduling? No commitment, no pressure — we're happy to talk it through.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
let's begin
Talk with us about what's next.
Reach out today and we'll respond within one business day. No pressure — just a friendly conversation about how we can help.