Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a speech therapist?
Yes. Speech therapist is another word for a speech-language pathologist (or SLP for short). Learn more about what I do.
Do you take insurance?
We are an in-network provider for BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, BCBS Medicaid (Star, Chip), and Traditional Medicaid. We are an out-of-network (OON) provider for other insurance plans. You may opt to pay privately for a prompt pay discount at time of service.
*Please note that not all services we provide will be eligible for reimbursement. For example, consultative phone calls to physicians or teachers are not typically reimbursable by insurance.
Can we use our HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) to pay for services?
Yes, the majority of our services can be paid via your HSA or FSA account. Any service that would typically be reimbursable by insurance would be eligible.
What other methods of payment are accepted?
Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards are all acceptable forms of payment. We use a HIPAA compliant credit/debit card payment system which is integrated within our client portal and electronic medical record system. Payments are due at time of service or may be paid in advance. A credit/debit card will be required to be kept on file regardless of payment method.
What are your rates?
**Please note that your actual out-of-pocket costs will vary depending on insurance coverage. Many families are only responsible for 10-20% of total rates with insurance (or sessions only cost whatever your typical copay would be). Learn more about speech therapy costs and why rates are set the way that they are.
Evaluations are $300. You will be provided with a comprehensive report and plan of care.
Treatment sessions are $123 per treatment type. *Prompt pay discounts available. Contact for rates.
What does the process of getting started look like?
Click here to see what happens before, during, and after an initial evaluation.
Where are we located?
As of 5/1/23 WE HAVE MOVED TO: 462 HWY 290 East, Suite # 3104, Elgin, TX 78621. Arrivals by appointment only. School-based treatment offered for those currently enrolled at Busy Bee Preschool in Manor, TX. We no longer offer home-based visits, sorry!
What areas do we serve?
We serve clients at our office located in Elgin, TX. School-based treatment offered for those currently enrolled at Busy Bee Preschool in Manor, TX. We no longer offer home-based visits, sorry! In the future, we hope to open our own clinic space in Manor. Please contact us to learn more.
Is remote therapy (telehealth) an option?
Telehealth may also be available depending on client needs. We can provide teletherapy to the following states: Texas, Florida, Michigan.
What ages do we service?
We provide services to children ranging in age from infant to teens.
What types of services do we provide?
We provide consultation, parent/caregiver training, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for articulation/apraxia, receptive/expressive language, social communication, literacy, feeding, and fluency disorders. All of our services are evidence-based and backed by the latest research. Hillary Guest, M.S., CCC-SLP is also available for public and university speaking engagements on a variety of topics relevant to the field of speech-language pathology (e.g., language development milestones, literacy skill acquisition, etc). Please contact us to learn more.
How long are sessions?
Session length varies depending on client needs but may be 30 or 45 minutes long 1-3x weekly. All sessions include time for parent training and/or explanation of home programming in the last ~5-10 minutes. We love having parents in the room during treatment, depending on child and family needs.
What are your hours?
Hours are listed at the bottom of this page.
How can I get in touch?
We can be reached by phone or email. You will receive a response within 1-2 business days.
Phone: 512-761-6657 Fax: 512-287-5597