Speech therapy, connecting your child to the world with play.
Play-based, one-on-one pediatric speech therapy in Asheville from licensed, ASHA-certified therapists. Start with a free 15-minute phone call — no referral needed.
- Most major insurance plans and NC Medicaid accepted
- Nine CCC-SLP therapists — toddlers through school age
- Neurodiversity-affirming, parent-partnered care
Request your new-patient phone call
Pick a time that works for you. We'll answer your questions and get your child's evaluation on the calendar.
- 1 Choose a call time — online, about 2 minutes
- 2 Tell us a little about your child — no referral needed
- 3 Our office confirms within one business day
Prefer to talk now? (828) 656-5188
Every therapist is ASHA-certified. All of our speech-language pathologists hold the CCC-SLP, a master's degree, and a North Carolina license.
+ NC Medicaid
Getting started is simple
Three steps from "I've noticed something" to weekly sessions with a therapist your child looks forward to seeing.
Insurance doesn't have to be a hassle
We'll support you through every step of your care journey — starting with checking your benefits on the first call.
Out-of-network or private pay? We accept HSA, FSA, and NC ESA+ funds, and we'll give you what you need to submit for reimbursement. Not sure what your plan covers? Ask us on your free call.
Why Asheville families choose Play Talk & Grow
Therapy built around who your child is — not a one-size-fits-all program.
Play-based, proven methods
Kids learn best when they're having fun. Sessions follow your child's interests while targeting real clinical goals.
Neurodiversity-affirming
We meet your child where they are, honor sensory needs, and support every way they communicate — speech, signs, or AAC.
Parents as partners
You're part of every session. We coach you on simple strategies so progress keeps going between visits.
Local, in-person clinic
A warm, kid-friendly space at 18 Regent Park Blvd in West Asheville. Real therapists your child gets to know.
What we help with
Specialized pediatric speech-language therapy for toddlers through school-age kids.
What Asheville parents say
"5 stars really doesn't even begin to cover how much we appreciate this practice… the difference in individualized care and attention to child-specific needs and interests is noticeable here."
"Through his work with Ms. Chrissy, his vocabulary has grown, he is able to engage in back-and-forth conversation… We are so thankful for Ms. Chrissy and her team!"
"Mrs. Julie is so kind and patient. She truly is a neurodiversity-affirming SLP who takes the time to meet the child where they are."
"The therapists are top-notch, educated, informed… There is always a smiling face at the door and the biggest cheerleader for your kid (and you too!)."
The best care starts with the best therapists
Play Talk & Grow is led by Chrissy Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP, and staffed by a team of nine speech-language pathologists. Every therapist holds a master's degree, ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), and a North Carolina license.
- Licensed & certified: master's-level, ASHA-certified, NC-licensed SLPs
- Specialty training: PROMPT, DIRFloortime, Spelling to Communicate, LAMP, Gestalt Language Processing, feeding
- Matched to your child: we pair you with a therapist experienced in your area of need
- Bilingual support: conversational Spanish available for bilingual families
Insurance doesn't have to be a hassle
We're in-network with most major plans and NC Medicaid, and we'll walk you through your benefits on the first call. Out-of-network? We'll give you what you need to submit for reimbursement.
We also accept HSA, FSA, and NC ESA+ funds.
No surprises or hidden fees. Cancel anytime. Insurance copays vary by plan.
You noticed something. Let's talk about it.
A free 15-minute call with our team — no pressure, no referral needed.
Questions parents ask us
Our speech-language pathologists answer these on your free evaluation call — tap a question to schedule yours.
Have a question that isn't here? Book your free call.
Yes — most plans cover speech therapy
We're in-network with these plans and NC Medicaid. Request your free call and we'll verify your benefits before you talk to a therapist.
- Out-of-network? We'll give you what you need to submit for reimbursement.
- Private pay is simple: $215 evaluation, $90 per session. HSA, FSA and NC ESA+ accepted.
Or call (828) 656-5188 and we'll check for you.
Schedule your 10-minute evaluation
Get this question — and any others — answered by a licensed speech-language pathologist. No referral needed.
- Pick a time online — takes about 2 minutes
- Most insurance plans and NC Medicaid accepted
- Our office confirms within one business day
Or call (828) 656-5188
Every therapist is ASHA-certified (CCC-SLP) and NC-licensed.