Seattle Speech Pathology

Here to help

Highly individualized, expert care for adults with acquired brain injury

About SSP

Seattle Speech Pathology is a leading provider of cognitive communication therapy services for adults with acquired brain injury. We are well known in the community and strive to provide an unparalleled quality of care.  

For your convenience, we provide both telehealth and in-office visits. 

Alita Shaw, M.A., CCC-SLP, owner and operator of Seattle Speech Pathology has served as a certified speech and language pathologist for over 25 years. She dedicated the initial 12 years of her career to working primarily in the hospital setting with the adult neurogenic population.  Much of this time was spent here in Seattle, though she also practiced in London, England both in hospital and in private practice.  In addition to this, Alita had the unique opportunity to provide services within a specialized, home and community based neurorehabilitation program in the Puget Sound area.  She served as clinician, clinical supervisor, and clinical coordinator, leading interdisciplinary teams working intensively with mild to severely brain injured individuals. She worked in this capacity for roughly 10 years providing care for both civilians and active duty soldiers.

Alita is currently in private practice specializing in the assessment and treatment of individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

SSP FAQs

What types of problems do you treat?

Concerns regarding cognition (e.g. focusing, remembering, multi-tasking, critically thinking, time managment) and communication (e.g. comprehending, fluency, word finding, reading) which arise after a neurological event. A holistic approach is used and often involves discussion regarding a variety of factors which may contribute to problems in these areas.

How long should I expect to be in treatment?

This is different for everyone. Active treatment can range from a few weeks to months. Speed of recovery is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, impairment severity, emotional and behavioral health status, follow through with recommendations, and current life stressors.

How frequently will treatment sessions occur?

This also varies depending on the stage in recovery. However, generally sessions will occur once a week for six or more weeks.  Sometimes a higher level of frequency is strongly recommended. At other times, it is appopriate to reduce frequency.  Your provider will discuss this with you regularly.

What does therapy entail?

An evaluation will be completed during the first two to three sessions. Treatment is based on evaluation results as well as patient reported concerns and goals and the SLP's subjective observations. Treatment activities may involve use of various cognitive exercises, development of individualized compensatory strategies, and metacognitive skills training. Education is provided throughout the duration of therapy. Communication with other providers and patient advocacy also occurs as the need arises.

Do you accept insurance?

Insurance accepted includes L&I and Personal Injury Protection.  We regret we do not accept Crime Victims or Self Insured L&I at this time.

Patients who pay out of pocket will be provided with a “superbill” receipt upon request. This document includes all the necessary information for insurance reimbursement should this be pursued.

It may be possible for motor vehicle accident patients to be seen on a lien (balance held until the time of settlement). This is decided on a case by case basis and patients must have an attorney for this to be considered.

Do you take credit cards or check?

For private pay clients, we request payment at time of service via credit card. In some circumstances, online bill pay or check payment may be possible.

Do you offer telehealth visits?

Yes. We offer both in office and telehealth visits.  Please note, all in office visits must be prearranged.

Contact us

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (206) 745-2812

Fax: (206) 212-8611

Mailing Address: 300 Lenora St. #585, Seattle, WA. 98121

Office address: 1700 7th Ave., Suite 2100 Seattle, WA. 98101

*Mail not accepted at office address