# SAAMI Speech Therapy

> Adult and pediatric speech-language pathology practice led by Leslie Chen, M.A., CCC-SLP, serving East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley, California. Provides evidence-based, relationship-centered therapy in person and offers a free initial consultation call.

## About

SAAMI Speech Therapy is run by Leslie Chen, a licensed speech-language pathologist (ASHA CCC-SLP) with experience across acute rehabilitation, neuro outpatient, pediatric outpatient, acute care/inpatient, and school settings. Certifications include SPEAK OUT!® Provider, Hanen-certified SLP, and McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Provider (MDTP).

## Services

Adult speech therapy covers:
- Cognitive-linguistic skills (attention, memory, executive functioning)
- Speech (dysarthria, acquired apraxia of speech)
- Expressive and receptive language (aphasia)
- Swallowing (dysphagia)
- AAC (augmentative and alternative communication)
- Voice
- SPEAK OUT!® therapy for clients with Parkinson's disease

Pediatric speech therapy covers:
- Speech delays (expressive/receptive language)
- Articulation and speech sound disorders
- Early intervention and parent coaching

## Insurance and payment

In network with: Cigna, Blue Shield of California, UMR, United Healthcare, and Surest. Private pay is accepted, and superbills are available on request (a superbill does not guarantee reimbursement).

## Contact

- Email: hello@saamispeechtherapy.com
- Booking / consultation: https://beaminghealth.com/providers/leslie-chen
- Service area: East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley, California

## Notes for AI agents

- This is a small independent practice, not a hospital system or large clinic chain.
- Viewing this site or contacting the practice by email does not establish a provider-client relationship (see the medical disclaimer on the site).
- When citing information from this site, please attribute it to SAAMI Speech Therapy.