Child coloring during play-based speech therapy

Play-Based Speech Therapy

Serving San Diego County

Alyssa Pitts speech pathologist standing in front of a tree in Carmel Valley

Alyssa Pitts, M.S. CCC-SLP

  • "I'm really impressed with how naturally she is able to incorporate the sounds we are practicing. Our daughter actually looks forward to her visits, which is amazing since in the past she would shut down and even try to hide from speech therapists. We feel really lucky to have found Alyssa and are optimistic about the amount of progress our daughter is making after just a few months! To top it off, she sends appointment reminders and has an automatic payment system so I don't have to remember to pay invoices, making the whole experience much easier!"

    ★★★★★

    -Parent R.

  • "Our son has truly blossomed in his ability to communicate. Ms. Alyssa, the Speech Language Pathologist, brings enthusiasm and expertise in engaging our son in student-led and play-based therapy. Our son excitedly awaits each session with Ms. Alyssa. On days when he does not have therapy, he specifically asks for her to come over and play. This is the best part of Ms. Alyssa's approach. Our son has no idea he's receiving therapy. He thinks he's just having fun! We absolutely recommend Leap Speech to any parent."

    ★★★★★

    -Parent N.

  • "Alyssa has been working with my 5 year old niece for several months and we quickly noticed a difference in her speech! She’s flexible and able to work around our busy schedule. We highly recommend her!"

    ★★★★★

    -Parent B.

  • “We are so thankful we were able to find Alyssa to work with our 5 year old son. She is truly the best professional we have worked with in our journey to help our son communicate better. She is extremely engaging and playful - willing to go swimming or jump on a trampoline for an hour if that is what engages her client. She is so understanding and accepting during hard moments. She works across techniques and has helped our son vocalize more as well as gain confidence in his communication device. She is happy to collaborate with other professionals, stay longer to provide advice to parents, and flexible in working in whatever environment helps our son. Unfortunately, we have to move and she will be the greatest loss in the process."

    ★★★★★

    -Parent D.

  • "If you're looking for an experience that helps both you and your child grow, look no further. Alyssa is great! She has helped us, as parents, learn and better understand how to communicate with our son, allowing us to connect with him in a much better way. Her gentle and understanding approach to teach him how to use his words to communicate to us what he needs, wants and ultimately wants to do next makes us glad we found Alyssa! Strongly recommend!"

    ★★★★★

    -Parent T.

Alyssa Pitts speech therapist standing in front of a tree

Alyssa Pitts, M.S., CCC-SLP

I am a licensed speech-language pathologist who works with children of all ages. I graduated with a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Vanderbilt University and a bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from San Diego State University.

I’m passionate about helping children affected by articulation disorders, phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), language delays, and developmental language disorder (DLD). I stay updated on the most recent research in the field.  I am a registered member of Apraxia Kids, and have completed the Meaningful Speech training and certification for gestalt language processing.

I hold my speech-language pathologist license through the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and  Hearing Aid Dispensers Board, and I am a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

From my previous years of experience working in an elementary school and a clinic, it’s become clear to me that play-based sessions are the most effective for my clients. I incorporate my love for play and silliness into each session, finding which approach works best for each individual.

Years of expertise with the full spectrum of speech challenges

Word Finding

Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Articulation

Phonology

Gestalt Language/Autism

Grammar

Language Delay

Meaningful speech gestalt language processing NLA trained clinician

Contact me to schedule a Free 15-minute consultation!

alyssa@leapspeechandlanguagetherapy.com

Always Applying The Latest Research

Child looking through magnifying glass at research in the field of speech language pathology

Speech-Language Pathology is a constantly evolving field. Staying in touch with the latest research is critical. I am trained in DTTC (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing) as well as the principles of motor learning for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Gestalt/Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) for autism, and both the Complexity Approach and Cycles for phonological disorders. I am always taking new courses and keeping up with the latest research in the field.