Growing Great Communicators, One Giggle at a Time
Blooming Speech and Language
At Blooming Speech and Language, we help children ages 3–13 grow confident voices through fun, engaging, and personalized speech and language therapy. We believe every child deserves to be heard — and we make learning to communicate exciting and empowering!
- About -
Candice (Candi) Christensen, M.A., CCC‑SLP, - the heart behind Blooming Speech and Language!
Candi is a certified Speech‑Language Pathologist with 13 years of combined experience supporting children ages 3–13 in communication, language, and literacy. She has worked as a school‑based SLP for 7 years and previously gained 6 years of supervised clinical experience, serving children with Autism, stuttering, speech sound disorders, receptive and expressive language delays, late talking, and reading challenges. Deeply passionate about literacy, she helps children build phonological awareness, decoding, comprehension, and language foundations, and will complete specialized reading‑intervention coursework in Fall 2026. Candi creates encouraging, engaging therapy environments where children feel safe to grow, believing every child blooms in their own time.
- Our Services -
Speech Sound Therapy
We help children improve clarity and confidence in their speech by targeting:
- Articulation (sound errors)
- Phonological patterns
- Childhood apraxia of speech
- Overall speech intelligibility
Language Therapy
Supporting children in understanding and using language effectively, including:
- Expressive language (using words and sentences)
- Receptive language (understanding directions and questions)
- Vocabulary growth
- Grammar and sentence structure
- Storytelling and narrative skills
Early Intervention (Ages 3–5)
Play-based therapy designed to support early communication and preschool readiness:
- First words and expanding vocabulary
- Following directions
- Social engagement
- Foundational language skills
Play Skills Development
Play is the foundation of communication and learning. We support children in developing:
- Functional play skills
- Imaginative and pretend play
- Joint attention
- Turn-taking during play
- Expanding play themes and flexibility
Social Communication Skills
Helping children build meaningful connections through:
- Conversation skills
- Turn-taking
- Perspective-taking
- Problem-solving
- Friendship skills
Literacy Education & Support
Building strong foundations for reading and writing success:
- Phonological awareness
- Letter–sound knowledge
- Early reading skills
- Reading comprehension
- Written expression
- Language-based literacy support
Fluency Support
Providing strategies to promote smooth, confident communication:
- Stuttering
- Fluency development
- Practical tools for building confidence when speaking
All our amazing Blooming-SLP artwork were created by Forever Chasing Fireflies - illustrating how communication skills grow, build connection, and confidence.
Courtesy of Forever Chasing Fireflies
Testimonials