Melissa Zilich
Occupational Therapist
OTRMOTCASCASDIR/FloortimeiLsSSP
Occupational TherapySpeech Therapy
Therapy At The Zone
Center-based in Houston, TX
Accepting new clientsCenter-based
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Insurance
2 plans
Ages served
0–21
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based · School
Languages
English
Overview
Autism therapy and services in Houston
Tucked inside The Zone Sports Complex — a 54,000 sq. ft. youth sports facility in Southwest Houston — this independent therapy practice brings together OT, PT, and speech-language clinicians under one roof. Goals are built around what the child and family actually need, with input woven in from teachers and caregivers as well. The team draws on evidence-based methods and specialty tools like iLs and the Safe and Sound Protocol alongside hands-on clinical work.
Best for
Children ages 0–21 in Southwest Houston who need OT, PT, or speech therapy — especially those with autism, sensory processing differences, feeding difficulties, or developmental delays.
Their approach
Therapy happens within a play and family-centered framework, with each clinician collaborating closely with the people in a child's daily life. OT specialists use Sensory Integration Therapy, DIR/Floortime, and SSP; speech therapists address everything from articulation to social-pragmatic skills and nonverbal communication.
What to expect
Both office visits and school-based visits (for partner schools) are available. Insurance coverage varies by service: speech therapy takes Blue Cross Blue Shield, PT accepts BCBS and Cigna, and OT is private pay. Reach out directly to inquire about scheduling and intake.
Services
Services & specialties
Occupational Therapy
- Ages
- 0–21
- Focus
- sensory integrationfine motorgross motorvisual processingplay skillsfeedingself-regulationhandwritingADLs
- Settings
- centerschool
Speech Therapy
- Ages
- 0–21
- Focus
- articulationlanguagesocial-pragmaticfeeding/swallowingfluencyAAC
- CCC SLP
- Yes
- Settings
- centerschool
The people
Meet the Therapy At The Zone team
Team includes 5 speech therapists, 2 occupational therapists.
Christa Peterson
Occupational Therapy Assistant
COTA
A COTA credentialed through Houston Community College's Coleman College of Health Sciences, Christa has worked with children in school, home, and hippotherapy contexts. She has also accumulated adult care experience across acute, rehab, and community settings.Read more
Angie Brown
Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLPASHA CCC-SLP
With a master's degree from Lamar University and ASHA certification since 1995, Angie has spent over 25 years treating children and adults with autism, ADHD, pediatric dysphagia, verbal dyspraxia, and language processing differences. Her background spans Baylor College of Medicine's Ben Taub Hospital, HISD's Young Learners Program, and clinical education at University of Houston.Read more
Pamela Levy Diebner
Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLPASHA CCC-SLP
Pamela has practiced as an SLP for over 25 years, starting in deaf education and cochlear implant work before focusing on private practice; she also supervised graduate students at the University of Houston Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic. Her clinical emphasis is on young children's language development and school-age students with autism, hearing impairment, apraxia, and social-pragmatic challenges.Read more
Kelly Tobey
Speech-Language Pathologist
M.A.CCC-SLPASHA CCC-SLP
A U.S. Coast Guard veteran, Kelly holds both an M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and an MBA from the University of Houston, along with ASHA certification and Texas licensure. Her pediatric work spans language delays, articulation, fluency and stuttering, hearing impairment, and autism including nonverbal and pragmatic concerns.Read more
Murphy Sylvester
Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLP
Murphy is an M.S. CCC-SLP who concentrates on children who are autistic, nonverbal, or navigating social pragmatic communication differences.
Kristen James
Speech-Language Pathologist
M.A.CCC-SLP
An M.A. CCC-SLP with a focused interest in early intervention, Kristen works primarily with preschool and elementary-age children on the autism spectrum.Read more
Louise Horst
Physical Therapist
P.T.
Louise has devoted her entire PT career to children with neuro-motor and sensory-motor challenges, building more than four decades of specialized pediatric experience since 1983.Read more
Payment
Insurance & payment
Blue Cross Blue ShieldCigna
Coverage can change, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Hours
- Mon
- 8AM–6PM
- Tue
- 8AM–6PM
- Wed
- 8AM–6PM
- Thu
- 8AM–6PM
- Fri
- 8AM–6PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Good to know
Common questions about Therapy At The Zone
What does occupational therapy at Therapy At The Zone help with?
Their pediatric OT supports sensory integration, fine motor, gross motor, visual processing and play skills. Sessions are play-based, so they feel like fun to your child while building real, everyday skills.
What insurance does Therapy At The Zone accept?
Therapy At The Zone works with plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna. If your plan isn't listed it's still worth asking — provider networks change often, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
What ages does Therapy At The Zone serve?
Therapy At The Zone serves ages 0–21. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Where is Therapy At The Zone located?
Therapy At The Zone is located at 10371 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 77025, serving families throughout Houston and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Is Therapy At The Zone accepting new clients?
Therapy At The Zone is currently accepting new clients in Houston. 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.
10371 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 77025
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