Speech Therapy

Communication is the essence of human connection.

Whether you are seeking therapy for speech delays, articulation, language, swallowing, or cognitive skills, our team is here to help you or your loved one.

Speech Therapy Services

At Mindful Communication Group, we offer speech therapy evaluations and treatment services for both children and adults.

We proudly provide evaluation and therapy services in-person at our Hampton, Virginia office and offer virtual speech therapy throughout the states of Virginia and Georgia, making care more accessible and convenient.

Unsure if you or your child need speech therapy services, schedule a free 10 minute consultation below.

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Adult Therapy Services

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Therapy focuses on improving communication skills that are affected by cognitive issues, often due to brain injury/Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Dementia or neurological conditions. Therapy targets improving memory, attention, problem-solving, and organizational skills that impact daily communication and independently completing everyday tasks.
Voice therapy is designed for individuals experiencing voice disorders (i.e. hoarseness, breathiness, pain, or fatigue while speaking). Therapy targets vocal exercises that strengthen the vocal cords, improve pitch, volume, and quality of the voice. Techniques also involve teaching proper vocal hygiene and using strategies to reduce strain.
Dysphagia or swallowing therapy, targets improving swallowing safely. Our therapy focuses on exercises to strengthen the muscles of the mouth and throat, strategies to make swallowing safer and easier, and dietary modifications.
Communication/Language therapy focuses on communication impairments, affecting the ability to speak, understand, or read. Therapy sessions focus on improving language skills like word finding skills.
Apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that makes it difficult to articulate sounds, syllables, and words. This disorder is not due to muscle weakness but rather a difficulty in the brain's ability to plan the movement of lips, jaw, and tongue necessary for speech. Therapy targets the retraining of oral-motor movements through structured repetition and practice. Exercises focus on sequencing and coordination of muscle movements for speech, along with rhythm and rate techniques to improve speech production.

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Pediatric Therapy Services

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Therapy is ideal for children who have difficulty with certain sounds or sound patterns, leading to speech that is hard to understand.
These disorders can affect how children understand what they hear (receptive language) and decreased ability to express their thoughts and feelings (expressive language). Therapy may target increasing vocabulary, following directions, answer questions, or putting ideas and thoughts into words.
Pragmatic or social skills therapy focuses on improving social communication, such as taking turns in conversation, understanding body language, reasoning, and interpreting social cues.
Our literacy and reading therapy focuses on helping children who may be struggling with their reading and writing skills. Therapy may include reading comprehension, and narrative tasks, aiming to enhance literacy skills.
Fluency therapy focuses on learning skills to smooth the flow of speech (speak more fluently) and teaches strategies to control the rate and rhythm of speech through exercises like breathing techniques.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Insurance & Billing Information for Speech Therapy Services
At MCG, we bill medically based speech therapy services to your insurance as either an in-network or out-of-network provider. If your plan does not include out-of-network benefits, you have the option of self-pay rates for evaluations and treatment sessions.
How Insurance Coverage Works
We are happy to check your eligibility and benefits as a courtesy. However, please understand that:
- Coverage varies by insurer and by plan.
- Some plans cover speech therapy under medical benefits; others do not.
- Providers cannot always see full benefit details (copays, deductibles, & exclusions).
For these reasons, clients are responsible for confirming whether your specific policy covers speech therapy services before beginning care.
Your Out-of-Pocket Costs May Include:
- Deductible
- Copay
- Coinsurance
- Non-covered services
These amounts are determined by your plan and are charged directly by your insurance company, not by MCG.
Important Notice for Medicaid Clients
If you have Medicaid, you must be enrolled in a Managed Care Organization (MCO). Standard Medicaid does not cover outpatient speech therapy services.
Insurance Plans We Accept (Speech Therapy)
We are In-Network with:
- Sentara Health Plans
- Cigna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (including HealthKeepers)
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health of Virginia
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Humana
We are Out-of-Network with:
- Tricare (Certified Out-of-Network)
Understanding Referrals & Authorizations
Referrals
A referral is a written order from your physician that includes a diagnosis and recommends therapy. Many insurance plans require referrals to ensure that treatment is appropriate and medically necessary.
Authorizations
Some insurance plans require prior authorization for therapy.
Authorizations may be required:
- Before the evaluation,
- After the evaluation, or
- Before ongoing treatment sessions.
An authorization approves the service, but does not guarantee full coverage. You may still be responsible for deductibles, copays, or coinsurance.
Questions About Your Insurance?
Our team is here to help you understand your options and navigate your coverage.
Please reach out if you need assistance verifying benefits or understanding your financial responsibility.
Getting Started With Speech Therapy at MCG
Beginning services with Mindful Communication Group is simple. Please follow the steps below.
1. Referral From Your Physician
Depending on your insurance, a referral may be required before we can schedule your initial evaluation appointment.
If a referral is required, your provider must include:
- A documented diagnosis code
  (Example: F80.2 – Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder)
- A written request for evaluation and treatment
- The provider’s NPI number
2. Scheduling Your Initial Evaluation
Our administrative team will:
- Verify your insurance benefits
- Contact you to schedule your evaluation appointment
- Review what to expect at your first visit
3. Authorization (If Required by Your Insurance Plan)
Some insurance plans require prior authorization before therapy can begin.
If so, please note:
- Authorization approval can take up to 30 days
- We will not schedule follow-up therapy sessions until authorization is received
Our team will handle the authorization request for you and communicate any updates.
4. We’re Here to Help
Our goal is to make this process easy and transparent. If you have questions about referrals, scheduling, or insurance, our administrative team is here to support you every step of the way.
Most clients are scheduled within one week of receiving a physician referral, completing the required intake forms and insurance verification. Appointments are scheduled with the therapist who has open availability at the time, based on your location and preferred service format (in-person or virtual). Once your paperwork is received, our team will contact you promptly to offer the next available appointment.