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Get to Know Us

About Chatterbox Speech Therapy

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At Chatterbox Speech Therapy, Inc., our mission is to help children build communication skills that are functional, meaningful, and confidence-boosting while empowering families with practical strategies to support progress every day.

 

We believe communication is more than just words — it’s connection, understanding, and self-expression

 

Our sessions are play-based, functional, and engaging, designed to help each child feel seen, understood, and successful.​​​​

Where communication grows through play, connecting, and understanding 

Our Mission: 

To increase functional communication skills, social interactions, personal connections, independence, and school readiness in the children we serve while equipping caregivers with practical, everyday strategies to support continued growth

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Our Values:

  • Fostering genuine connections with every child and family we work with

  • Supporting children in discovering the power and joy of expanding their communication skills

  • Providing strategies that are practical, relevant, and tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs

  • Embracing a neurodiversity-affirming approach – celebrating each child’s individuality through child-led, play-based therapy that supports natural, self-generated, and meaningful communication​​​

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Hi!

I'm Victoria Wascher, M.A., CCC-SLP, and I’m the founder of Chatterbox Speech Therapy, Inc.

 

I’m a licensed speech-language pathologist based in Culver City, California, dedicated to helping children and families build meaningful, authentic communication skills. ​​​​​​

About our Founder

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​​Education & Background 

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Indiana University and my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Washington State University.

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I hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and am licensed to practice in California.


I’m also an active member of ASHA and the California Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CSHA).

As a three-time recipient of ASHA’s Award for Continuing Education (ACE Award) — in 2018, 2020, and 2023 — I’m recognized for my ongoing commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning.​​​​​

​Specialties & Approach

My clinical specialties include:
• Early language development and early intervention
• Gestalt Language Processing using the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) framework
• Speech sound development and therapy, using appropriate articulation and phonological approaches 
• Parent coaching to promote carryover at home

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I take a relationship-based, strengths-focused approach to therapy — blending evidence-based methods with connection and joy.

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Every child deserves to feel confident and comfortable, and every family deserves guidance that feels practical, encouraging, and tailored to their daily life.

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Play-based. Connection-first. Rooted in Evidence

Ongoing Learning & Specialized Trainings 

I believe there’s always more to learn — and that continuing education helps me bring the best possible support to every child and family I serve.

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Some of my advanced certifications and trainings include:

  • Hanen Centre certifications in It Takes Two to Talk and More Than Words, focused on helping parents nurture early language and social communication.

  • Certification in Gestalt Language Processing and the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Framework, supporting children who communicate using delayed echolalia or “scripts.”

  • Sensory Certification Course, integrating sensory regulation strategies to help children feel calm, engaged, and ready to learn.

  • Social Thinking® Methodology, supporting social awareness, flexible thinking, and self-regulation.

  • Advanced Speech Sound Trainings through Graham Speech Therapy, LLC, including:

    • Lateral Lisp Remediation

    • /R/ Remediation

    • Generalization of Speech Sounds

  • CPR and First Aid Certified (renewed 8/2024)​

Lifelong learning means every session is backed by

current research and real-world experience.​

A Personal Note

I’m passionate about building genuine, trusting relationships with every family I meet. My goal is for each child to feel supported, understood, and celebrated for who they are — because real progress happens when therapy feels safe, engaging, and meaningful.

 

As both a speech-language pathologist and a mom, I understand how important it is to connect with and trust the person who is helping your child. I bring empathy, curiosity, and respect into every session — taking time to see and celebrate each child’s unique strengths, personality, and way of communicating.

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For me, the most rewarding part of this work is watching children grow in confidence and joy as they find their voice — and walking alongside families as we celebrate each step together

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Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, traveling, cooking, and spending time outdoors.​​​

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At a Glance

What We Do:

Speech & Language Evaluations • Individual Therapy • Parent Coaching • Early Communication Groups

 

Our Approach:
Connection-first, play-based, and always meaningful and functional for each child and family

 

Our Focus:
Early intervention • Gestalt Language Processing • Speech Sound Disorders • Parent Collaboration

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