Strong Relationships Create Strong Results
Accessible Speech Therapy
Serving Clients in Pre-K through High School
Apraxia (motor planning disorder)
Fluency (Stuttering)
Phonological Disorders
Speech Sound Disorders
Expressive Language Delay
Receptive Language Delay
Bilingual therapy and evaluations
How The Essential Teletherapist Can Support Your Family
The Essential Teletherapist provides high-quality virtual speech therapy services, enabling students to make measurable progress.
What sets us apart is our commitment to building connections with students, staff, and families.
We offer virtual
Speech and Language Evaluations
Fluency Evaluations
Speech, Language, Fluency Therapy
Welcome to The Essential Teletherapist
Hi, I’m Ellie Richter, a certified and licensed bilingual speech-language pathologist based in St. Charles, Missouri, with 16 years of experience. Since 2010, I’ve supported children’s communication development in both English and Spanish across a variety of settings, including schools, early childhood centers, home health, private clinics, and nonprofit organizations.
In 2020, I transitioned fully into teletherapy and have since partnered with families and school districts in Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri to provide high-quality virtual speech therapy services. Speech Language Pathologists with The Essential Teletherapist help your child communicate.
My approach is collaborative and student-centered. I work closely with administrators, staff, and families to provide services that are consistent, engaging, and tailored to each child’s needs. Families that partner with us gain not just accessible therapy, but a reliable, experienced professional dedicated to delivering results.
Additional Trainings and Certifications
PROMPT trained
Mental Health First Aid Certified
TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certified
ACE Award Recipient