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Boulder, Colorado

Every Child Deserves
Their Voice Heard.

Expert, compassionate speech therapy for children from 18 months through high school — in the heart of Boulder County.

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Trusted by Boulder families for years

"Evidence-based speech therapy that expertly treats and empowers children to find their highest level of clear communication."

Boulder, CO

Serving Boulder County

Why Boulder Speech Therapy

Where Children Flourish

A private clinic built on compassion, expertise, and an unwavering belief in every child's potential.

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Evidence-Based Care

Every therapy approach is grounded in current research — so your child receives treatment that genuinely works, not guesswork.

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Deeply Individualized

No one-size-fits-all approach here. Shayna and her team take time to truly understand each child — their personality, strengths, and unique needs.

Joyful, Fun Sessions

Kids work hard — and love every minute. Therapy that feels like play leads to breakthroughs that last a lifetime.

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Rooted in Boulder

A local, private practice dedicated exclusively to Boulder and Boulder County families — not a franchise, not a chain.

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CAS Specialists

Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a specialty, not an afterthought. Our team has the advanced training your child deserves.

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Parent Partnership

You're part of the team. We explain everything clearly after every session and equip you with tools to support progress at home.

What We Treat

Services & Specialties

Comprehensive speech therapy covering the full spectrum of your child's communication needs.

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Flagship Specialty

Childhood Apraxia of Speech

CAS is a motor speech disorder where children have difficulty planning and programming the movements necessary for speech. Our team provides specialized, intensive treatment that produces real results.

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PROMPT / Oral Motor Therapy

A tactile-kinesthetic approach using touch cues to guide jaw, tongue, and lips through targeted words and phrases to build meaningful speech.

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Articulation Therapy

Helping children who have difficulty producing the sounds of words correctly, building clearer, more confident communication.

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Expressive & Receptive Language

Treating both directions of language — helping children communicate their thoughts AND understand the world around them.

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Voice Disorders

Working on quality, pitch, loudness, and resonance. Children learn vocal hygiene strategies and self-monitoring techniques that carry over into everyday life.

Meet the Founder

Shayna Leonard,
Clinical Director

Shayna founded Boulder Speech Therapy with a singular vision: to build a private clinic where every child is seen, heard, and celebrated. As Owner and Clinical Director, she leads a team of expert therapists united by deep compassion and clinical rigor.

Her philosophy is simple — therapy should honor your child's autonomy while driving real, measurable results. Every session balances evidence-based technique with genuine warmth, so children feel safe to grow.

Compassionate Results-Driven Empowering Child-Centered
Shayna Leonard, Owner and Clinical Director of Boulder Speech Therapy
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Beautiful spaces.
Beautiful outcomes.

Our Space

Where Magic Happens

How It Works

The Path to Clear Communication

Four thoughtful phases designed to set your child up for lasting success.

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Phone Call

The journey begins. Your therapist learns about your child, your concerns, and answers every question you have. We'll schedule an evaluation at a time that works for you.

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Evaluation

Over 1–3 sessions, your therapist observes, tests, and begins building a bond with your child. Keen observations, standardized testing, and trust-building happen simultaneously.

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Treatment

Using goals from the evaluation, your child begins evidence-based, FUN therapy. They'll work hard while feeling completely loved and supported every step of the way.

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Discharge 🎉

The celebration moment — once your child has met all their speech goals, they graduate! Families tell us it's one of the proudest milestones they've ever witnessed.

Boulder Families

Life-Changing Results

Don't take our word for it — hear directly from the families whose children have transformed.

★★★★★

"Words cannot fully express how thankful we are for Shayna. At 3 years old our son said maybe 15 words. In just 5 months of therapy (3x's a week) his speech boomed. We are constantly amazed at his explosion of words."

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Brooke Cates

Boulder Family

★★★★★

"Our daughter steadily progressed and eventually graduated — such a huge accomplishment. The graduation certificate is still displayed in our home and she loves showing it off. Shayna is very good at what she does."

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Jennifer Scott

Boulder Family

★★★★★

"Shayna is absolutely incredible — knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly patient. I interviewed multiple speech therapists. There was a wait to see her but it was worth it. We now can clearly understand our son!"

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Nattisia Ingram

Boulder Family

★★★★★

"Shayna really took her time to figure out who my daughter is. 'She has so much in there that needs to come out.' I love how she realizes this and comes from a place of confidence in my daughter's abilities."

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Katie Morrell

Boulder Family

★★★★★

"Thanks to Shayna, our son's life has completely changed. He has friends at school and fun playdates on the weekends. If you're on the fence — don't hesitate. The earlier the better. Give your kid time with Shayna."

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Lindsey Bugbee

Boulder Family

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"She is by far one of the best I've had the honor of working with."

— Samantha N.

Common Questions

Questions, Answered

We serve children from 18 months of age through high school. Whether your toddler is just beginning to communicate or your teenager needs support, our team has the expertise to help.

CAS is a motor speech disorder where children have difficulty planning and programming the movements necessary for speech. Children with CAS show inaccurate movement patterns resulting in vowel and consonant distortion. It requires specialized, intensive treatment from trained therapists.

Evaluations typically take 1–3 sessions depending on the child and the complexity of their needs. During this time, your therapist will observe your child, complete standardized testing, and begin building trust and rapport with them.

The first step is simple — reach out to us by phone or email. We'll schedule a brief phone call so your therapist can learn about your child, your concerns, and answer any questions before scheduling an evaluation. There's no pressure, just a conversation.

Absolutely. Parent partnership is central to our approach. Your therapist will explain everything that happened in each session, provide home practice strategies, and keep you fully informed throughout the process. You're a key part of your child's success.

Boulder Speech Therapy

Your Child's Voice
Is Worth Fighting For.

Don't wait and wonder. Take the first step today — a simple phone call is all it takes to begin changing your child's life.