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Bilingual Speech Therapy Supporting Communicators at Every Age and Stage

ABOUT SAY IT LOUD

OUR APPROACH

At Say It Loud, we believe communication grows through connection, respect, and play

At Say It Loud, we believe communication grows through connection, respect, and real-life experiences.

Every child communicates in their own way, and we approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for each child’s strengths. Our work is grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming, play-based philosophy that values authentic communication over rigid goals.

We partner closely with families, creating supportive learning experiences that feel natural, meaningful, and empowering.

By meeting children where they are and honoring all forms of communication, we help children express themselves with confidence and build joyful connections with others.

Adult supporting a young child during a play-based speech therapy activity.
Adult supporting a young child during a play-based speech therapy activity.

OWNER AND BILINGUAL SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Patricia Ochoa-Werschulz, M.A., CCC-SLP

Patricia is a neurodiversity-affirming speech therapist with over 16 years of experience providing services in English and Spanish. She has worked with people of all ages in schools, hospitals, non-profit organizations, and private clinics. Patricia founded Say It Loud to help children make their voices heard by communicating in any way that works best for them!

Patricia is passionate about getting the whole family involved in speech therapy sessions - helping them connect, communicate, and live happier lives together. As a native Spanish speaker, she honors the unique language and culture of each family that she works with and empowers them to reach the goals that matter most to them.

In her spare time, Patricia enjoys gardening, traveling, playing around with her kids, and learning about different cultures, music, and languages. She looks forward to getting to know your family!

Speech-language pathologist and practice owner smiling in a professional portrait.
Speech-language pathologist and practice owner smiling in a professional portrait.

OUR CREDENTIALS

The Expertise Behind Say It Loud

EDUCATION

  • M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from Kean University

  • B.A. in Speech and Hearing Science from George Washington University

  • B.A. in Biological Anthropology from George Washington University

LICENSES

  • Pennsylvania Speech-Language Pathologist License

  • New Jersey Speech-Language Pathologist License

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

  • ADHD Clinical Specialist Certification (in progress)

  • Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (in progress)

  • Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA)

  • Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) for Gestalt Language Processing

Speech Therapy Provided In Home, Community, and Online

WHERE WE WORK

hAVERTOWN

HAVERFORD

NEWTOWN SQUARE

ARDMORE

media

NARBERTH

BALA CYNWYD

UPPER DARBY

DREXEL HILL

BROOMALL

SPRINGFIELD

WESTERN PHILADELPHIA

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