The Clinic Talk Podcast EP 11 - Speech Therapy Is Changing – Will Private Clinics Survive?
Running a pediatric speech therapy practice isn’t just about helping kids—it’s about juggling insurance, marketing, operations, and still showing up 100% for your patients.

In this episode of The Clinic Talk Podcast, Melissa Larson, SLP and co-owner of American River Speech, gets real about what it’s like to take over and grow an existing practice. From dealing with credentialing delays to figuring out how to reach new clients in a post-referral world, Melissa shares the wins, the struggles, and what’s working right now in private practice.

✅ Taking the reins of an existing clinic and making it your own
✅ Workarounds for insurance limitations that actually make sense
✅ The constant tug-of-war between clinical care and business duties
✅ How tech tools help streamline the chaos (yes, EMR matters!)
✅ Why modern speech clinics need a marketing mindset to grow

Whether you're an SLP thinking about private practice or a clinic owner trying to keep all the plates spinning, this episode is full of insights you can use.

🎧 Hit play on The Clinic Talk Podcast—and learn how Melissa’s building a thriving speech practice that works for her, her team, and her young clients.