Stoa Therapy provides online speech therapy across Illinois, connecting children and adults with licensed Illinois speech-language pathologists from Chicago to downstate. Sessions happen live on video, on a schedule that works around school and work.

Most families pay $0–$30 per visit. We accept Illinois Medicaid (HealthChoice Illinois) and most major commercial plans, we handle insurance verification for you, and there’s no physician referral required to get started. Book a free consultation or call (517) 997-1790.

Speech therapy built around Illinois families

In the Chicago metro, private speech therapy waitlists routinely stretch for months, and downstate families can face long drives for pediatric specialty care. Teletherapy closes that gap: a licensed Illinois SLP, matched to your child’s specific needs, without the commute or the wait.

What our Illinois speech therapists treat

Our Illinois-licensed SLPs evaluate and treat the full range of speech, language, and communication needs, including:

• Speech and language delays and late talkers
• Articulation and speech sound disorders (including the R sound and lisps)
• Receptive and expressive language disorders
• Childhood apraxia of speech
• Speech therapy for autistic children, including social communication and AAC
• Stuttering and fluency disorders
• Voice disorders
• Aphasia and adult communication after stroke or injury

Insurance and Medicaid in Illinois

Illinois Medicaid (delivered mostly through HealthChoice Illinois managed care plans) covers medically necessary speech therapy for children. Stoa Therapy accepts Illinois Medicaid plans. See our insurance and Medicaid guide for details, or send us your insurance information and we’ll verify your benefits for free before your first visit.

Cities we serve across Illinois

Because every session is online, we serve families in every corner of the state, including Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Rockford, Springfield, Elgin, and Peoria, and everywhere in between.

How online speech therapy works

1. Free consultation. Tell us what you’re seeing and we’ll match you with a Illinois-licensed SLP who fits your needs and schedule.
2. Evaluation. A comprehensive assessment over live video, with clear findings and a written plan of care.
3. Weekly sessions. Engaging, play-based (for kids) or goal-driven (for adults) sessions from home, with parent coaching and home practice built in.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can we start?

Most families complete a free consultation within a couple of days and schedule an evaluation shortly after. There’s no physician referral required to get started, though we’re glad to coordinate with your pediatrician.

How much will speech therapy cost?

Most families we serve pay between $0 and $30 per visit after insurance, including Medicaid. We verify your benefits before your first appointment and tell you your expected cost up front. No surprises.

My child gets some speech services through their Illinois school. Can we still use Stoa?

Yes, and it’s common. School services address educational impact and are often limited in frequency. Private therapy through Stoa can supplement an IEP with individual sessions focused on your child’s full communication needs, and we can coordinate goals with your school team if you’d like.

Does online speech therapy really work?

Yes. Peer-reviewed research consistently finds telehealth speech therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person care across articulation, language, fluency, and voice. Sessions are live, interactive, and built around games and activities kids actually enjoy, and parents are coached as partners, which improves carryover at home.

What ages do you see?

All ages, from toddlers just starting to talk through school-age children, teens, and adults.

Ready to get started? Book a free consultation with a Illinois speech-language pathologist today, or send a referral if you’re a provider or care coordinator.