Welcome to The Essential Teletherapist!

Virtual speech therapy for children, from the comfort of your home.

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If you've been wondering whether your child needs a little extra support with communication, you've come to the right place.

At The Essential Teletherapist, we provide expert, specialized virtual speech therapy from the comfort of your home, so your child can get the help they need without the added stress of travel or long waitlists.

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Who We Help

We work with children experiencing a wide range of communication challenges, including speech sound disorders (articulation and phonological disorders), childhood apraxia of speech, expressive and receptive language delays, social communication differences, stuttering and fluency disorders, executive functioning and communication related to ADHD, phonological awareness and language skills related to reading, and developmental language differences.

Our goal is to help every child speak more clearly, express their thoughts and feelings confidently, follow directions and understand language with greater ease, develop stronger social communication skills, and advocate for themselves at school and in daily life so they can participate fully in their academic, social, and community environments.

Payment Information

The Essential Teletherapist is private-pay, which allows us to provide highly individualized care without insurance limitations. We also provide documentation for families who wish to seek out-of-network reimbursement.

Payment options include:

• Credit or debit card
• FSA or HSA cards

Trusted by Families, Educators, and Professionals

  • “Ellie provides an incredibly collaborative and inclusive environment for her colleagues and families. I have consulted with her on several clients that I felt needed a more thorough assessment of their language skills, particularly ESL clients. She always went above and beyond providing me with any resources I needed while cheering me on. I am certain that any family who has an opportunity to work with her will feel exactly as I do about her as a therapist, and more importantly as a human being!”

    — SLP and Private Practice Owner, Illinois

  • “Ellie is one of the most talented practitioners I've ever worked with, professionally as an educator or in a clinical setting seeking treatment for my son. Her patient kindness and sincere interest in her patients as individuals helps her connect and build trust on a deep level sets her apart. My son had seen a handful of SLPs and none were as creative and engaging as Ellie. She was able to draw him out and really help him improve his communication. Our family is forever thankful for Ellie!

    — Client Parent, Missouri

  • “It is clear that having a relationship with the students it a priority, and that really shows in how the services are provided.”

    — Special Education Assistant, Minnesota

  • “Your team absolutely impressed me. I feel like the students are receiving the appropriate services and their skills are truly developing. Honestly, I could not ask for it to be going better. Thank you for everything you are doing for our students.”

    - Preschool Teacher, Minnesota

Early support can make a significant difference in your child’s communication development.

If you have concerns about speech, language, or communication skills, we are here to help.

Schedule a free consultation today and we’ll give you a call to discuss what you can do right now!

Ready to get started?

Book A Free Consultation Today!

Why Families Choose Virtual Speech Therapy

Virtual therapy offers several advantages for busy families:

• No travel time
• Flexible scheduling
• Access to specialized clinicians
• Comfortable environment for children
• Easy parent participation in sessions

Research shows that telepractice can be an effective method for delivering speech-language services when implemented using evidence-based practices.

Our Therapy Approach

Every child learns differently. Because of this, therapy is never one-size-fits-all.

Our sessions are designed to be engaging, individualized, and grounded in evidence-based practices. Therapy may include structured activities, play-based learning, conversation practice, and targeted skill-building exercises depending on the student’s needs and age.

Family involvement is an important part of the process. We work closely with caregivers to help them understand their child’s strengths, challenges, and ways to support communication growth outside of therapy.

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Meet Our Team

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Kaylee, SLP

Hi there, my name is Kaylee Hawkins. I have been a speech therapist for four years now with experience in pediatric outpatient settings, schools, home health, and teletherapy. I specialize in speech sound disorders, feeding therapy, oral motor work, and sensory integration. Kids are my passion; I love the creativity and joy working with children brings. I am eager to work with you and your family towards your personalized goals!

Ellie, SLP + Owner

My name is Ellie and I’m a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist with over 16 years of experience supporting children and adolescents in both English and Spanish. I specialize in teletherapy, articulation, and language.
I am dedicated to making services accessible to both clients and clinicians.

Our practice combines clinical expertise with extensive experience delivering high-quality teletherapy in school and private settings.

Ready to get started?

Early support can make a significant difference in your child’s communication development.

If you have concerns about speech, language, or communication skills, we are here to help.

Schedule a free consultation today and we’ll give you a call to discuss what you can do right now!

Book A Free Consultation Today!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. An evaluation allows us to determine your child’s specific communication needs and develop an appropriate therapy plan.

  • Speech therapy services do not require a referral.

  • The length of therapy varies depending on the child’s goals, progress, and level of need. Estimated frequency and duration will be discussed after the evaluation.

  • Most students attend sessions once or twice per week, but this may vary based on recommendations.

  • Private therapy can support and extend the services provided at school. With permission, collaboration with school therapists may occur to coordinate care.

  • Yes. Parent participation is encouraged when appropriate, though some students may benefit from working independently during sessions.

  • Yes! Research supports telepractice as an effective method for delivering speech-language services. Studies have shown outcomes comparable to in-person therapy for a range of communication disorders, including articulation, language, and fluency. At The Essential Teletherapist, our clinicians bring years of dedicated teletherapy experience and are specialists in their areas so you can feel confident your child is in expert hands.

Serving families across the Midwest, including Missouri, Illinois, and Minnesota.

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Currently supporting families across Missouri, Illinois, and Minnesota, including St. Louis, Columbia, Kansas City, Chicago, Champaign, Minneapolis, and St. Cloud.

Book a free consultation to see if virtual speech therapy is the right fit for your child.

Book A Free Consultation Today!