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Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC

Center-based in Burleson, TX

5.0(25 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsAccepts MedicaidTelehealthCenter-based

Insurance

11 plans + Medicaid

Ages served

Birth-18

Availability

Accepting new clients

Setting

Center-based · Telehealth

Languages

English

Overview

Speech Therapy for autism in Burleson

A Navy veteran-owned practice in Burleson treats speech and language needs for kids from birth through 18, working both in the clinic and by teletherapy. The clinical roster includes several ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists and a speech-language pathology assistant, with hands-on experience addressing communication challenges connected to autism as well as articulation, apraxia, language delays, and stuttering. Feeding therapy and AAC training round out the service list.

Best for

A good fit for Fort Worth-area parents who need a speech-language evaluation or ongoing therapy for a child, whether the concern involves autism-related communication delays, feeding, or augmentative communication.

Their approach

Treatment sessions typically run 30 to 45 minutes and lean on home practice between visits to keep progress moving; every evaluation ends with a written report laying out goals and a treatment plan.

What to expect

A free phone consult comes first, helping decide whether evaluation, screening, or ongoing therapy makes sense. In-person evaluation is recommended even for families planning to continue with teletherapy, and the practice works with a handful of insurers and Texas Medicaid plans, offering a superbill for reimbursement when a plan isn't accepted directly.

Services

Services & specialties

Ages
Birth-18 years
Focus
  • articulation
  • language delays
  • AAC
  • feeding therapy
  • fluency/stuttering
  • apraxia of speech
  • social skills
  • autism-related communication deficits
CCC SLP
Yes
Settings
centertelehealth
AAC Experience
Yes

The people

Meet the Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC team

Team includes 3 speech therapists.

Rachael Harrelson, Clinical Director, Therapist, & Owner

Rachael Harrelson

Clinical Director, Therapist, & Owner

MSCCC-SLP
The practice owner and clinical director served eight years as a Navy hospital corpsman before training as a speech-language pathologist at Baylor; her own child's autism and ADHD diagnoses inform the collaborative, family-centered approach she brings to therapy.Read more

Hannah Valente

Clinical Therapy Provider

MSCCC-SLP
Trained at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport after undergrad at Louisiana Tech, she's worked in schools and home health settings and focuses on articulation, language delays, fluency, and feeding concerns.Read more

Hayven Drinnon

Speech Therapist Assistant / Clinical Therapy Assistant

BSSLPA
A recent Abilene Christian University graduate, she completed her clinical training in an elementary school setting and now works as a speech-language pathology assistant supporting articulation, fluency, language, and AAC needs.Read more

Catherine Schaaf

Clinical Therapy Provider

MSCCC-SLP
Licensed since 2021 with degrees from Texas State and Texas Tech, she brings experience from both adult rehab settings and public-school pediatric caseloads covering articulation, language, fluency, and AAC.Read more

Payment

Insurance & payment

Accepts Medicaid

TricareHumana MilitaryBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)Anthem BCBSUnited Healthcare (UHC)UMRSurestWellpoint (Medicaid)Cook Children's Health Plan (STAR/STAR Kids/CHIP)Traditional Medicaid of TexasFirst Health

Coverage can change, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.

Reputation

What families say about Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC

5.0
25 reviews

Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.

Good to know

Common questions about Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC

Does Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC support nonverbal children and AAC?

Yes — Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC has experience with AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) for nonverbal and minimally verbal children. AAC ranges from picture boards to speech-generating devices, matched to each child.

What insurance does Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC accept?

Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC works with plans including Tricare, Humana Military, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Anthem BCBS, United Healthcare (UHC), UMR, among others. If your plan isn't listed it's still worth asking — provider networks change often, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.

Does Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC accept Medicaid in Texas?

Yes — Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC accepts Texas Medicaid. Some plans require a referral or prior authorization first, and if you're still applying, ask about self-pay or sliding-scale options in the meantime.

What ages does Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC serve?

Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC serves ages Birth-18. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.

Does Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC offer telehealth?

Yes — Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC offers telehealth in addition to in-person care for families across Texas, where clinically appropriate. It can be a practical option for follow-ups or for families a long drive from the clinic.

Where is Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC located?

Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC is located at 312 E Renfro St #107, Burleson, TX 76028, serving families throughout Burleson and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.

Is Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC accepting new clients?

Southern Star Pediatric Speech Therapy, PLLC is currently accepting new clients in Burleson. Sharing your child's age and insurance up front helps them tell you quickly whether they're a fit — availability can change fast.

Ratings sourced from Google. Autism Services Finder verifies listings but doesn’t endorse providers. Updated July 2026.

312 E Renfro St #107, Burleson, TX 76028

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