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Thrive Speech Therapy, PLLC

Center-based in Houston, TX

4.9(46 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsCenter-based

Insurance

8 plans

Ages served

18 months–13 years; children 14–21 considered case-by-case

Availability

Accepting new clients

Setting

Center-based · School

Languages

English

Overview

Speech Therapy for autism in Houston

Nine clinic locations spread across the Greater Houston metro means most families can find a Thrive Speech Therapy site within a reasonable drive — or catch a therapist at their child's daycare or ABA center. The practice focuses exclusively on pediatric speech and language, serving kids from 18 months through the early teenage years, with case-by-case support extending to age 21. Autism, gestalt language processing, feeding difficulties, and AAC are core specialties alongside general speech and language delays.

Best for

Children who need neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy — particularly those with autism, AAC needs, or gestalt language profiles — whose families want a practice that treats communication as meaningful rather than something to fix.

Their approach

Every plan is built around the child's own strengths and communication style, drawing on clinician training in gestalt language processing, the Early Start Denver Model, apraxia treatment, AAC, and the SOS Approach to feeding. Play drives the sessions; parent coaching and home strategies are woven in throughout.

What to expect

Getting started means a phone call or email to set up a profile and intake paperwork; once those come in, the team verifies insurance and schedules a 45-to-90-minute evaluation. For most children, weekly 30-minute sessions begin within one to two weeks of that appointment.

Services

Services & specialties

Ages
18 months–21 years (primary 18 months–13 years)
Focus
AAClanguagearticulationsocial-pragmaticfeeding/swallowinggestalt language processingapraxiafluency
CCC SLP
Yes
Settings
centerschool
AAC Experience
Yes

The people

Meet the Thrive Speech Therapy, PLLC team

Team includes 1 speech therapist.

Jessica Sekhon, Founder & CEO / Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Jessica Sekhon

Founder & CEO / Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

M.S.CCC-SLPCASCAS (IBCCES Certified Autism Specialist)

The founder of Thrive, Jessica has worked as a pediatric SLP since 2017 and started her career as an SLPA during graduate school. She holds CCC-SLP licensure plus an IBCCES Certified Autism Specialist credential, and is currently working toward a second master's degree to sit for the BCBA exam.

Payment

Insurance & payment

UnitedHealthcareBlue Cross Blue Shield TexasCignaChampVACurativeSISCOHealthcare HighwaysBaylor Scott & White Health Plan

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

Hours

Mon
8AM–5PM
Tue
8AM–5PM
Wed
8AM–5PM
Thu
8AM–5PM
Fri
8AM–5PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Reputation

What families say about Thrive Speech Therapy, PLLC

4.9
46 reviews
Positive reviews98%
5-star reviews98%

Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.

Good to know

Common questions about Thrive Speech Therapy, PLLC

Does Thrive Speech Therapy, PLLC support nonverbal children and AAC?

Yes — Thrive 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 Thrive Speech Therapy, PLLC accept?

Thrive Speech Therapy, PLLC works with plans including UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas, Cigna, ChampVA, Curative, SISCO, 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.

What ages does Thrive Speech Therapy, PLLC serve?

Thrive Speech Therapy, PLLC serves ages 18 months–13 years; children 14–21 considered case-by-case. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.

Where is Thrive Speech Therapy, PLLC located?

Thrive Speech Therapy, PLLC is located at 7660 Woodway Dr Suite#395, Houston, TX 77063, serving families throughout Houston and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.

Is Thrive Speech Therapy, PLLC accepting new clients?

Thrive Speech Therapy, PLLC 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.

7660 Woodway Dr Suite#395, Houston, TX 77063

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