Do you accept insurance?

Yes! We accept most insurance including: OHP, PacificSource Commercial, Providence, First Choice, Cigna, and Regence BCBS. We also contract with Moda, Aetna, TriCare, and others on a patient-by-patient basis. If your provider isn’t listed here, please let us know and we may be able to obtain in-network status for you.

What is the process of getting started like?

We start with an assessment to determine how you, your child, or your loved one’s skills compare to same-aged peers. Emily Johnson, the owner of Juniper Therapies, will meet with you in person and do the assessment. She will discuss results with you during that appointment when possible. Sometimes it may take 7 days to receive results. You will have the opportunity to review the formal write up of the assessment and decide if therapy is right for you. If you choose to proceed, you will schedule therapy with a therapist that is the best fit for your needs. We reassess regularly to make sure progress is on track.

How often is therapy and how long will it last?

Frequency and duration depend on the diagnosis, temperament of the patient, and home practice. Often therapy is scheduled weekly, but we are flexible and create a plan that is individualized to suit your needs. We also have telehealth experts who have honed their ability to create engaging sessions, even for little ones.

What types of things do speech therapists work on?

Articulation skills (learning to say specific speech sounds correctly), language skills (learning new vocabulary, increasing the number of words in a sentence, grammar skills), social skills, feeding/swallowing skills, fluency skills, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Traumatic Brain Injury recovery, Aphasia, auditory processing, and more.

Our therapists have also created several special programs that are fabulous additions to preschools, daycares, homeschool groups, and more! Call Emily to collaborate on developing a customized special skills group. Current projects include: Ms. Sam’s Music and Language Development Circle Time, Movement and Language Class, Social/Emotional Development Circle Time.

Does my child really need speech therapy?

Check out our blog posts and other resources on developmental milestones. If you’re curious if you’re in the right place, schedule a free consultation phone call.

What can we get started on at home?

Check out these resources on home practice.

Where does therapy take place?

We are located at: 1880 NE Butler Market Rd, Bend, OR 97701. We are also partnered with several preschools in Bend where we do 100% of the assessment and treatment at school during the school day - no more extra appointments, waitlists, or competing for afterschool time slots for you!

Will you come to my child’s preschool or daycare to provide treatment?

Yes! We are already partnered with several preschools in Bend and are always open to new collaborations. Let us know where your child attends school and we will make it happen.

Are you neurodiversity affirming?

Yes! Check out this blog post.

What other services do you offer?

Multidisciplinary services coming soon - OT, PT, and Mental Health for the whole family. We offer IEP support Parent classes, outreach, and talks - ask us about speaking at group meetings