Brenda Bliss
Founder, Owner, Director / Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologist / LSLS Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist
M.S.CCC-SLP/ALSLS Cert. AVTLSLS Cert. AVT
Speech Therapy
Bliss Speech and Hearing Services
Center-based in Plano, TX
5.0(9 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsAccepts MedicaidCenter-based
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Insurance
12 plans + Medicaid
Ages served
Infants through adults (site states infants, toddlers, children, teenagers, and adults)
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based · School
Languages
English
Overview
Speech Therapy for autism in Plano
Three decades into serving Dallas families, Bliss Speech and Hearing Services has grown into one of the DFW area's larger speech-language practices, with a clinical team of masters-level and doctoral-level pathologists covering the full range of communication needs from infancy through adulthood. Core specialties include language delays, articulation, feeding and swallowing, oral motor therapy, and LSLS-certified auditory-verbal therapy for children with hearing loss. The practice has earned repeated Best-in-DFW People's Choice recognition and a MomApproved designation. Clients span infants, toddlers, school-age kids, teenagers, and adults.
Best for
Parents in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who want a long-established, multi-therapist practice with depth in pediatric speech delays, hearing-related language challenges, feeding therapy, and complex developmental communication needs including autism and Down syndrome.
Their approach
Every patient receives a custom treatment plan built around their specific profile rather than a standard protocol, and therapists send parents a written session summary with home practice suggestions after each visit. Specialized methods on the team include LSLS Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapy and Talk Tools oral motor techniques, giving the practice clinical range beyond standard speech-language services.
What to expect
Families start with a speech and language evaluation, which can be requested online. Bliss accepts a wide range of insurance including Medicaid, Medicare, TriCare, BCBS (including Anthem), United Healthcare, Cigna, Humana, Baylor Scott & White, UMR, Quantum Health, and UPMC Health Plan; private pay arrangements are available for those without insurance coverage.
Services
Services & specialties
- Ages
- Infants through adults
- Focus
- articulation
- language
- feeding/swallowing
- oral motor
- auditory-verbal
- auditory skills/aural rehabilitation
- cochlear implant rehabilitation
- central auditory processing disorder
- social-pragmatic
- AAC
- CCC SLP
- Yes
- Settings
- centerschool
The people
Meet the Bliss Speech and Hearing Services team
Team includes 19 speech therapists.
Jennifer McKensey
Clinical Director / Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Ph.D.CCC-SLP
Jennifer leads the clinical team at Bliss as Clinical Director and brings doctoral-level training to her role as a licensed CCC-SLP.
Avery "Elise" Benavides
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CF-SLP
Avery "Elise" Benavides is a masters-level speech-language pathologist completing her Clinical Fellowship at Bliss.
Cayla Canterbury
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CF-SLP
Cayla Canterbury holds a master's degree in speech-language pathology and is in her Clinical Fellowship year at Bliss.
Jana Chester
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLP
Jana Chester is a masters-level speech-language pathologist holding full CCC-SLP certification on the Bliss clinical team.
Alexandria Cui
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CF-SLP
Alexandria Cui earned her master's in speech-language pathology and is completing her Clinical Fellowship at Bliss.
Kailey Fender
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLP
Kailey Fender holds a master's degree and full CCC-SLP certification and has been highlighted by many families for keeping children engaged during sessions and giving parents clear updates on progress, including work with speech delays, feeding challenges, and early language development.Read more
Crista Gregoire
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.-CCCSLP
Crista Gregoire is a CCC-credentialed speech-language pathologist noted by families for her work with children who have hearing loss and related speech difficulties, with parents describing noticeable gains within months of starting therapy.Read more
Debbie Harris
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLP
Debbie Harris is a masters-level CCC-SLP on the Bliss clinical team.
Susan Heston
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLP
Susan Heston holds a master's degree and CCC-SLP credential and practices as a licensed speech-language pathologist at Bliss.
Patty St. Jacques
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLP
Patty St. Jacques is a masters-level CCC-SLP at Bliss; parent reviews mention her by name as a therapist children connect with quickly.
Allison Kosley
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLP
Allison Kosley is a masters-level CCC-SLP and licensed speech-language pathologist on the Bliss team.
Rachel Lewis
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLP
Rachel Lewis holds a master's degree and CCC-SLP certification and works as a licensed speech-language pathologist at Bliss.
Sonya Mehta
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Ph.D.CCC-SLP
Sonya Mehta brings doctoral-level training and full CCC-SLP credentialing to her role as a licensed speech-language pathologist at Bliss.
Megan Renner
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
MCDCCC-SLP
Megan Renner holds a master's in communication disorders and CCC-SLP certification; a parent described over a year of collaboration with steady, meaningful gains in their child's communication abilities.Read more
Stacey E Vincent
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist / LSLS Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist
M.S.CCC-SLPLSLS Cert. AVTLSLS Cert. AVT
Stacey Vincent holds a master's degree, full CCC-SLP certification, and LSLS Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist designation, giving her specialized expertise in listening and spoken language development for children with hearing differences.Read more
Julia Vishnesky
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLP
Julia Vishnesky is a masters-level CCC-SLP practicing as a licensed speech-language pathologist at Bliss.
Gabrielle Welling
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CF-SLP
Gabrielle Welling earned her master's in speech-language pathology and is in her Clinical Fellowship year at Bliss.
Deborah Zakon
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLP
Deborah Zakon is a masters-level CCC-SLP and licensed speech-language pathologist on the Bliss clinical team.
Payment
Insurance & payment
Accepts Medicaid
MedicaidMedicareTriCareAnthem BCBSBCBSHumanaBaylor Scott & WhiteUMRUnited HealthcareCignaQuantum HealthUPMC Health Plan
Coverage can change, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Reputation
What families say about Bliss Speech and Hearing Services
5.0
9 reviews
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
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Good to know
Common questions about Bliss Speech and Hearing Services
What insurance does Bliss Speech and Hearing Services accept?
Bliss Speech and Hearing Services works with plans including Medicaid, Medicare, TriCare, Anthem BCBS, BCBS, Humana, 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 Bliss Speech and Hearing Services accept Medicaid in Texas?
Yes — Bliss Speech and Hearing Services 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 Bliss Speech and Hearing Services serve?
Bliss Speech and Hearing Services serves ages Infants through adults (site states infants, toddlers, children, teenagers, and adults). If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Where is Bliss Speech and Hearing Services located?
Bliss Speech and Hearing Services is located at 5072 W Plano Pkwy # 260, Plano, TX 75093, serving families throughout Plano and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Is Bliss Speech and Hearing Services accepting new clients?
Bliss Speech and Hearing Services is currently accepting new clients in Plano. 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.
5072 W Plano Pkwy # 260, Plano, TX 75093
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