Who We Are
We help children develop stronger speech, language, and communication skills through engaging, play-based therapy that supports the whole family.
Personalized care
in a supportive environmemt
As a smaller clinic, we value the relationships we build with families. We know that starting speech therapy can come with questions, concerns, and uncertainty, so we aim to make the experience feel clear, welcoming, and supportive from the very beginning.
We believe in:
individualized care
family communication
engaging, child-centered sessions
helping children build confidence alongside skills
We also incorporate the K-SLP approach into our work, allowing us to support children with strategies that are thoughtful, practical, and responsive to their individual communication needs.
By combining structured clinical knowledge with interactive, child-friendly therapy experiences, we help children make progress in ways that can carry over into everyday life at home, in school, and in the community.
Early support can make everyday communication feel less frustrating and more connected.
A comfortable space for children to learn, play, and communicate
Our therapy rooms are designed to help children feel relaxed, engaged, and motivated to communicate. We use toys, activities, and interactive play to make learning feel natural and fun. We also have a sensory room designed to support children with autism and sensory processing needs.
Engaging therapy rooms
Our rooms are filled with toys, games, and activities that help children practice communication in a fun and meaningful way.
Supportive sensory space
We offer a sensory room to support children who benefit from a more regulated and autism-friendly environment.
Whole-child approach
We create therapy experiences that support communication, play, interaction, and confidence in everyday life.
How speech therapy works
We make the process as clear and supportive as possible, from scheduling your child’s first evaluation to beginning treatment sessions.
Schedule an evaluation
Give us a call to schedule a speech-language evaluation. If your child completed an evaluation within the last six months with another licensed speech-language pathologist, let us know. We may be able to accept it if your insurance allows.
Complete the evaluation
Evaluations are about one hour long. We assess your child’s speech and language needs and determine whether therapy is recommended, along with the suggested frequency of visits.
Gather required documents
Some plans require additional documents such as a hearing screening, pediatrician signature on the plan of care, and a written prescription for speech therapy services.
Insurance approval
If prior authorization is required, we submit the necessary documents to your insurance company. Once visits are approved, we will contact you to schedule therapy.
Begin treatment
Treatment sessions are typically 30 minutes long and may be scheduled once or twice per week based on your child’s needs, insurance coverage, and treatment plan.
Teletherapy options
If your child qualifies for teletherapy, you will receive a Zoom link to connect with the therapist at your scheduled appointment time.
Meet The Doctor
Dr. Mary Duncan
ClinScD, CCC-SLPSpeech-Language Pathologist
Dr. Mary Duncan is the Principal Speech-Language Pathologist of ClesiaSpeech Speech Therapy Services, a Division of Metro-Atlanta based, Clesia Ventures. Educationally, Mary holds a Doctorate in Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology, a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a minor in Psychology. She holds a Certification in Clinical Competency (CCC) through the American Speech and Hearing Association (AHSA), a Type 73 Credential for teaching and an Early Intervention Credential. She holds professional licensure to practice in Georgia, Illinois, and Michigan. With over 20 years of professional experience, Dr. Mary Duncan’s focus has been working with children and teens ages 0 through 18. She is dedicated to working with children and their families to make communication more meaningful and enjoyable. Mary has successfully practiced Speech-Language Pathology in Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, and Georgia.