‹ Online Speech Therapy in Virginia

Quick answer: Families in Alexandria and Northern Virginia can start speech therapy by live video at home with a licensed speech-language pathologist. Sessions cover speech sounds, language, stuttering, and communication needs for children and adults, with no clinic waitlist. An evaluation maps goals and a plan you can use right away.

Updated November 4, 2026

Stoa Therapy connects Alexandria children and adults with licensed Virginia speech-language pathologists through live, online sessions. We work with many insurance plans, including Medicaid plans in some states, and there’s no referral required. Book a free consultation or call (517) 997-8198.

Why Alexandria families choose online speech therapy

From Old Town to the West End to Del Ray, Alexandria families face the Northern Virginia specialist squeeze: high demand, long waits, and traffic between you and every appointment. Online therapy with a licensed Virginia SLP means care starts in days, happens at home, and doesn’t consume an evening in Beltway traffic.

Many of our Alexandria families use Stoa to supplement Alexandria City Public Schools services or while waiting on a school eligibility decision.

What we treat

Our Virginia-licensed SLPs work with the full range of communication needs: speech and language delays, late talkers, articulation disorders (including R sounds and lisps), language disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, speech therapy for autistic children, stuttering, voice disorders, and aphasia in adults.

How online sessions fit an Alexandria family’s week

Sessions happen at home over live video, so there is no Beltway or Route 1 traffic before therapy. Many Alexandria families book after school or in the early evening, and working adults often choose a lunch-hour slot.

If your child already gets speech services through Alexandria City Public Schools, your Stoa therapist can share goals with the school team, with your permission, so practice lines up in both places. Still waiting on school services? Read about the school speech therapy waitlist.

Between sessions, your SLP sends short games and routines for the week. These speech therapy activities you can do at home are an easy place to begin.

Areas we serve

We also serve families across Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Springfield, Annandale, Mount Vernon, and Fairfax. Because therapy is 100% online with clinicians licensed statewide, every family in Virginia can access the same care.

For kids, sessions run by live video with a parent nearby. See how online speech therapy for kids works at home.

Frequently asked questions

How does online speech therapy in Alexandria, VA work?

You or your child can meet a licensed Virginia speech-language pathologist over live video, from home in Old Town, Del Ray, or anywhere in Northern Virginia. Sessions are interactive and built around clear goals, and parents of young children join in to learn strategies to practice between visits. Care begins with a consultation, then an evaluation.

How much does speech therapy cost in Alexandria?

It depends on your plan. We work with many insurance plans, including Medicaid plans in some states, and we verify your benefits for free before your first appointment. We’re also in-network with Anthem in Virginia.

How fast can my child be seen?

Most families complete a free consultation within a couple of days and schedule an evaluation shortly after, compared with waits of weeks or months at many Alexandria-area clinics. No physician referral is required.

Does online speech therapy work as well as in-person?

Yes. Research consistently shows telehealth speech therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person care for articulation, language, fluency, and voice. Sessions are live and interactive, and parents are coached as active partners: one of the strongest predictors of progress.

What do we need for sessions?

A computer or tablet with a camera and a reasonably stable internet connection. Your SLP handles the rest: games, materials, and activities are all built into the session.

Ready to start? Book your free consultation today.