Helping every voice thrive

Bilingual speech & language services

Individualized, evidence-based speech and language therapy for children and teens — in English and Spanish. In person in Deerfield Beach and nearby cities, or by secure telehealth across Florida.

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Bilingual

EN & ES

Why Thrive

Care that's personal, bilingual, and built around your child

You work directly with your therapist from day one — consistent, personalized care in the language your family is most comfortable in.

Bilingual

Full therapy in English and Spanish — a rarely-offered option for South Florida families.

Certified

Danna holds her M.S. and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).

Covered

Aetna now, with Florida Blue, Cigna, Simply & Oscar coming soon, plus private pay.

Personal

One therapist who knows your child — not a big-practice conveyor belt.

Who we help

Support for every stage of your child's communication

babies & toddlers

Babies & Toddlers

Ages 0–3. Early intervention for late talkers and little ones who aren’t communicating the way you’d expect. Sessions are playful and child-led — we build skills through play.

preschoolers

Preschool

Ages 3–5. Building speech sounds and early language so children can connect, play, and get ready for school. Sessions stay play-based and follow what your child enjoys.

school age

School-Age

Ages 6–12. Help with articulation, language, and social communication so kids can be understood and keep up at school. Sessions mix structured practice with their own interests.

teens

Teens

Ages 13–18. Higher-level and academic language, social communication, and articulation for adolescents. Sessions build rapport and use real-life, school-relevant goals.

We also help by what your child is working on — speech sound disorders, language delays, childhood apraxia of speech, and social communication — at any age.

Bilingual services in English & Spanish — evaluations and therapy in the language your family is most comfortable in.

What therapy looks like

Individualized care, from first visit to ongoing sessions

Every plan of care is built around your child. Here’s what working with Thrive looks like.

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Evaluation

A one-hour assessment using standardized tools and clinical observation. You leave with a diagnosis, recommendations, and a plan of care we talk through together.

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Therapy sessions

Individualized, one-on-one sessions of 30–60 minutes, typically 1–3 times a week depending on your child’s needs — in person or by secure telehealth.

03

Parent coaching

You’ll understand your child’s diagnosis and learn simple, everyday strategies to support their communication at home.

Our approach

Engaging, personalized, and child-centered

Every plan of care is built around your child. Here’s what working with Thrive looks like.

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Engaging & child-centered

Therapy is personalized and led by what motivates your child, so sessions feel encouraging — not clinical.

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Evidence-based methods

Individualized goals built on proven, research-backed approaches — never copy-paste.

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Built around their interests

We weave in what your child loves — play for little ones, real-life and school topics for teens.

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Parent partnership

You’ll learn simple strategies to use at home so progress continues between sessions.

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Bilingual support

Sessions and home strategies in English, Spanish, or both.

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Clear progress updates

Regular, plain-language updates on how your child is doing and what’s next.

Meet your therapist

Get to know Danna

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Danna Mejia, M.S., CCC-SLP

Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist

I’m Danna Mejia, a speech-language pathologist and owner of Thrive. I’m licensed in Florida and provide services in both English and Spanish. I work with children and teens across speech sound disorders, language delays, childhood apraxia of speech, and social communication — with an evidence-based, family-centered approach focused on real, everyday communication.

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What families say

★★★★★ 5.0 rating on Google

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“Danna is by far an exceptional, caring, and outstanding speech therapist. Over the last two years my son has improved his vocabulary, communication skills, confidence, and ability to express himself.”

— Maria Pineda

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“Our daughter has been working with Danna for three months and we couldn’t be happier with her progress. From the very beginning, Danna was patient, attentive, and thoughtful in how she approached each session.”

— Luis Fiano

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“Thrive is the best place for your child to receive therapy. Danna is timely in responses, flexible with scheduling, and very involved — she creates specialized care plans for each individual child.”

— Calli McCullough

Ready to help your child find their voice?

Book a first appointment or call with any questions — we’re happy to help you find the right next step.