Big progress starts with small talk

Play based speech therapy for children across Modesto, Turlock, and Stockton, CA

You know your child best.

Maybe your toddler isn't talking yet. Maybe certain sounds are difficult to understand. Or maybe you've been told to "wait and see," but your instincts are telling you otherwise.

Whatever brought you here, you want the same thing I do: for your child to find their voice and communicate with confidence.

That's exactly what I'm here to help with.

How I Can Help

I offer three ways to support families and schools:

Individualized 1:1
Speech Therapy

Personalized, play-based sessions for children with language delays, articulation, and phonological disorders.

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Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)

A thorough, third-party evaluation for families who want a clear, expert opinion on their child's school services

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School-Based Contracting

Experienced speech-language pathologists, ready to support local school districts that need a reliable partner.

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The Small Talk Difference

Personalized care, always. I intentionally keep my private caseload small, serving just a handful of children at a time, ensuring every session focuses on your child's unique needs.

Parent coaching built in. You'll never be left guessing. I'll show you what I'm doing, why it works, and how to support communication growth during everyday moments at home.

A school and private practice perspective. With 12 years of experience across schools and private practice, I bring a well-rounded understanding of your child's communication strengths, challenges, and support needs.

Genuine enthusiasm. Helping children communicate is more than my profession—it's my passion. I approach each session with energy, positivity, and a genuine love for helping children build confidence through
communication.

Meet Your SLP

Hi! I'm Alyse. I'm a speech-language pathologist, a mom of three boys, and someone who lights up watching a child say a word for the very first time. I became an SLP because I love helping kids build real skills through play and connection, and I started Small Talk so I could give families the thoughtful, individualized care they deserve.

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What Families are Saying

"Alyse is amazing! Her dedication, softness, patience, and kind heart have been invaluable to our family. Our daughter has Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder and was also diagnosed with Autism. Alyse uses her expertise to tailor her sessions to every individual client and their own specific needs. She communicates well with the parents both after sessions as well as in her reports. Our daughter has loved her and looks forward to each session with joy and excitement. The progress she has made with the help of Miss Alyse has been remarkable. We have so enjoyed working with her and would highly recommend her!"

-Heather B., Parent