Play-based, individualized speech-language and occupational therapy for children from birth through age 21 — with practical support for parents every step of the way.
📍 Chula Vista & Clairemont 🏠 Clinic, Home & Virtual Services
Every child deserves to feel supported, engaged, and understood.
PTW · Play-based • strengths-focused • family-centeredHi! We are Pediatric Therapy Works, a group of dedicated pediatric speech-language and occupational therapy professionals working with children from birth through age 21.
We believe children learn best when they feel supported, engaged, and understood. Whether we're working on communication, feeding, sensory processing, daily living skills, or other developmental goals, our focus is on partnering with families, celebrating progress, and helping each child build skills and confidence while having fun.
We offer in-home, clinic-based, and virtual speech-language and occupational therapy services, along with parent education and support.
Parents often know something feels hard for their child before they know what to call it. Start with what you're noticing.
Speech-language therapy may help if your child...
Occupational therapy may help if your child...
Our pediatric speech-language team helps children communicate more clearly, understand language, express themselves, and connect with the people around them.
Pediatric occupational therapy helps children develop the motor, sensory, emotional, and self-care skills they need to participate more independently in daily life.
Learning through meaningful, engaging activities.
Sessions tailored to individual strengths and goals.
Strategies parents can use beyond the therapy room.
Skills designed to carry over into everyday routines.
Our team has experience supporting children with a wide range of communication, developmental, sensory, motor, feeding, and daily-living needs.
Your child does not need a specific diagnosis for you to reach out. If you're concerned about development, communication, sensory needs, motor skills, feeding, or daily activities, our team can help guide you toward the next step.
Meet the speech-language and occupational therapy professionals and support team behind Pediatric Therapy Works.
10+ years in speech-language pathology with experience from early intervention through high school.
Read bio +Mitzi earned her BA in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences from the University of Colorado Boulder and MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Chapman University. Her training includes PROMPT, SOS feeding, Barton Reading & Spelling, Social Thinking, TalkTools/feeding, PECS Level 1, Hanen More Than Words, and PEERS® School-Based.
10+ years in the field with a passion for helping children and guiding families through therapy services.
Read bio +Alisa completed her education at San Francisco State University and Long Beach State University. She has experience with Autism, Apraxia, receptive and expressive language delays, articulation, social language, and other developmental needs from approximately 15 months through age 21.
An SLP with 10+ years of experience who emphasizes connection, play, and family-centered care.
Read bio +Cocoa received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Vermont. Her background includes early intervention, home-based services, schools, private practice, and teletherapy. She especially enjoys play-based intervention and social language/pragmatics.
Pediatric OT with experience in early intervention, outpatient rehab, hippotherapy, and private practice.
Read bio +Lydia earned a bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Ball State University and a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Huntington University. She has also completed SOS feeding training.
Creative, play-based, and neurodiversity-affirming with experience in school and private clinic settings.
Read bio +Laura earned her BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Kansas State University and her SLPA licensure preparation through CSU Chico. She focuses on rapport, individual interests, and naturalistic learning.
Play-based SLP who uses children’s interests to create natural opportunities for communication growth.
Read bio +Riley earned her BS in Food Science and Nutrition from Mississippi State University and MS in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Alabama. She has worked with children from toddlerhood through age 18 in schools and private practices.
Experienced SLP using a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach that respects each child’s interests.
Read bio +Priscilla earned her MS in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology from Northern Arizona University. Her experience includes early intervention, home-based services, outpatient care, schools, private practice, and teletherapy.
San Diego native with 10+ years supporting children and families through creative, positive therapy.
Read bio +Jeanine earned an AS in Occupational Therapy from Grossmont College. Her training includes SOS feeding strategies, Rhythmic Movement, Therapeutic Art, Learning Without Tears, and sensory integration strategies.
Individualized, neurodiversity-affirming care with experience in school, private practice, and medical outpatient settings.
Read bio +Grace earned her BS in Communication Science and Disorders from Florida State University and MS in Speech-Language Pathology from Gallaudet University. Her experience includes ASL language therapy, aural rehabilitation, literacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
A friendly, dependable point of contact who helps families navigate questions, scheduling, and clinic communication.
Read bio +Andrea brings customer-service experience, calm communication, strong organization, and a commitment to supporting both families and the clinical team.
Pediatric COTA with experience helping children from birth through age 21 meet developmental milestones.
Read bio +Robert earned his Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 2011 and has worked in pediatrics since then across clinic and home settings.
Pediatric SLP using play-based, child-centered therapy to build confidence and effective communication.
Read bio +Alyssa earned her BS in Speech-Language Pathology from CSU San Marcos and MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Chapman University. Her clinical experience spans from young children through older adults.
Creative pediatric OT with a special interest in sensory integration and helping children feel comfortable being themselves.
Read bio +Taylor earned her bachelor’s in Psychology from California Baptist University and master’s in Occupational Therapy from Stanbridge University. Her own childhood experience with OT inspired her career.
Coverage can vary by plan and service. Our team can help answer questions about getting started.
Have a question about your plan? Contact our office and we'll help you determine the next step.
Visit one of our two clinics or ask our team about home-based or virtual options when appropriate.
A welcoming pediatric therapy environment serving families in South County and surrounding communities.
Contact This LocationA child-friendly clinic conveniently located in Clairemont for families throughout central San Diego.
Contact This LocationDedicated spaces for play, movement, learning, and connection.
For qualifying families, therapy can incorporate familiar routines in the natural home environment.
Teletherapy may be available when clinically appropriate for the child’s goals and needs.
Pediatric Therapy Works is a growing multidisciplinary clinic based in Chula Vista and Clairemont, serving families throughout San Diego County. We are proud of the supportive culture we've created and believe therapists should feel valued, respected, and able to grow.
We offer competitive hourly rates, flexible hours, and room for professional growth.
Not sure where to begin? That's okay. Our team can help you figure out the next step.
Phone
(619) 207-0984
Fax
(619) 207-0861
1415 Ridgeback Rd., Ste. 21
Chula Vista, CA 91910
4282 Genesee Ave., Ste. 102
San Diego, CA 92117
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