In-home services across Friendswood and nearby
Ages served
All ages
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
In-home · School · Telehealth
Languages
English
Overview
Based in Friendswood (Galveston County), this solo private practice is built around one highly credentialed SLP — Mariellen Cherry Rigby, M.C.D., CCC-SLP — who brings over 19 years of experience across early intervention, home health, hospitals, and schools. The practice focuses on pediatric and all-ages speech-language therapy with particular depth in AAC, childhood apraxia of speech, gestalt language processing (NLA), and social communication. Sessions happen in clients' homes, at school campuses through district contracts, or via telepractice.
A strong fit for families whose children use AAC devices, communicate through echolalia or scripting, or carry a CAS diagnosis — areas where Mariellen has specialist training and certifications (PROMPT, Meaningful Speech).
Mariellen opens with a formal evaluation to map each child's strengths, challenges, and family goals before any therapy begins. Every session blends evidence-based methods — PROMPT motor cueing, Natural Language Acquisition frameworks, and individualized play-based activities — with hands-on parent coaching so progress continues between visits.
The practice does not bill insurance directly; families pay privately (HSA and FSA accepted) and receive a detailed superbill to submit on their own. Session fees run $45–$180 depending on length, with evaluations priced at $225–$350 by type.
Services
The people
Team includes 1 speech therapist.
Speech-Language Pathologist / Owner
Holding an M.C.D. from Arkansas State University and ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence, Mariellen has spent nearly two decades across early intervention, home health, public schools, and graduate clinical supervision. Her certifications in PROMPT and Meaningful Speech reflect a focused specialty in motor speech disorders and gestalt language processing.
Payment
Hours
Reputation
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
Good to know
Yes — Cherry Tree Therapy 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.
Cherry Tree Therapy serves ages All ages. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Yes — Cherry Tree Therapy 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.
Cherry Tree Therapy is located at 1104 S Friendswood Dr A2, Friendswood, TX 77546, serving families throughout Friendswood and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Cherry Tree Therapy is currently accepting new clients in Friendswood. 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.
1104 S Friendswood Dr A2, Friendswood, TX 77546
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