Specialized support, right at home!
Speech & Feeding Therapy for Toddlers & Young Children
Forte Speech provides in-home pediatric speech and feeding therapy for children and families throughout the Denver, CO area.
At Forte Speech, we believe that parents are the cornerstone of their child's developmental journey.
With 1 million neural connections forming every second between birth and age 3, early intervention is key! At Forte Speech our approach to speech and feeding therapy ensures children receive the right support at the right time.
Research consistently shows that when parents are actively engaged in their child’s therapy, children experience significant improvements in their communication skills.
Our mission is to empower you with simple, practical tools to support your child's communication and play skills every day, helping them grow with confidence and consistency.
FORTE SPEECH SERVICES
Forte Speech provides in-home pediatric speech and feeding therapy for children and families throughout the Denver, CO area.
Late Talkers • Developmental Delays • Childhood Apraxia of Speech • Autism • Speech & Language Delays • AAC (Communication Support Tools)
Speech Therapy for Late Talkers
Guiding your child’s speech and language development to build clear, confident communication skills that lay the foundation for lifelong success.
Picky Eating • Mealtime Challenges • Oral Motor Delays • Breast & Bottle Feeding Support • Transitioning to Solids • Tube transitioning
Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy that supports children at every stage, whether they’re just learning to eat or struggling with stressful mealtimes. We focus on safe feeding skills, trying new foods, and creating positive, relaxed experiences for the whole family.
One-on-One Coaching Sessions with Tailored Strategies for You and Your Child
Parent Coaching
Partnering with parents to provide practical guidance and strategies that foster their child’s speech, language, and/or feeding development. Parent coaching is included in therapy or available as a dedicated session for those who want extra support.
Meet Your Speech Therapist
Kathryn Billings, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Owner
Welcome! I am Kathryn, a pediatric speech therapist based in Denver, CO. For the past decade, I have gained extensive experience working with children of all ages in outpatient clinics, schools, early intervention, and in the acute care setting at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Through my work at the hospital and in early intervention, I saw firsthand how starting therapy early can make such a difference for children and families. With long waitlists and upcoming changes in how early intervention services are delivered, families may have less access to hands on guidance. I created Forte Speech to give children and families timely, practical support during a critical stage of development. I also understand how helpful in-home therapy can be. Having sessions in a familiar space with access to your child’s toys makes therapy more natural and easier to carry over into daily routines.
As a parent myself, I know parents want the best for their kids, but often need support along the way. My goal is to partner with families, guide them through the process, provide practical strategies, and make therapy feel approachable and doable at home.
Outside of Forte Speech, I love to spend time with family and friends, hike, ski, watch live music and sports, and travel alongside my husband, son, and our energetic black lab.
Are You Ready to Get Started with Forte Speech?
We’ll guide you every step of the way!
Step 1
Begin with a Free Phone Consultation
Chat with us about your child’s needs, ask questions, and learn if Forte Speech is the right fit for your family. It’s a relaxed, no-pressure conversation to guide your next steps.
Step 2
Meet for an In-Home Evaluation
During the evaluation, we will assess your child’s speech, language, and/or feeding skills and determine what your child’s needs are to guide our next steps.
Step 3
Create a Plan
After the evaluation, we will determine the best support for your child’s needs and create a therapy plan along with goals and practical strategies tailored to your child and family.
Step 4
Begin Therapy
Weekly or biweekly therapy sessions start in the comfort of your home. We’ll focus on your tailored goals to build skills, confidence, and everyday success for your child.
Billing and Insurance
Forte Speech is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. We’re happy to provide a superbill—a detailed receipt you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. Since coverage varies by plan, we recommend contacting your insurance provider to learn more about your out-of-network speech therapy benefits. We also accept HSA and FSA payments to make payment easier for families.
