Leslie Yoo, founder

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With over 12 years of experience in both developmental and medical settings, I offer support across the lifespan—from early intervention for little ones to speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing therapy for adults. My approach is play-based and personalized for children, and practical and empowering for adults—always grounded in connection and collaboration.

I hold a M.S. in Medical Speech-Language Pathology and a B.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington. As the founder of Kin Speech Therapy, I created a space where therapy feels like a true partnership—where families feel seen, supported, and never alone in the chaos of parenthood or the challenges of caregiving. Because we’re all just doing our best—and every voice deserves to be heard.

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OUr Ethos

At Kin Speech Therapy, we believe communication begins with connection — and connection begins with family. The name Kin, rooted in Old English, means family — a tribute to the bonds that shape us and the strength we draw from one another. Here, we honor every journey, knowing that real progress is built on trust, resilience, and the quiet bravery of showing up, even when it’s hard. At Kin, grit meets grace. We walk alongside you with modern, evidence-based care and a deep respect for the power of community. Because at Kin, we don’t just work on speech — we help build your skills to feel connected and understood.

FAQs

  • Early Intervention: Late talkers, speech sound delays, social-communication skills

    School-Age & Teens: Articulation, language, fluency (stuttering), executive-function support, voice, ASD

    Adults & Seniors: Post-stroke or TBI language loss, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing difficulties

  • We provide services in West LA and the South Bay. We also provide Teletherapy Services throughout California

  • We believe speech therapy should be flexible & convenient. Busy schedule?

    We provide mobile, in-home and secure teletherapy appointments.

  • As an out-of-network provider, we don’t bill insurance directly. We’ll supply a detailed superbill—with treatment and diagnostic codes—so you can request reimbursement from your insurer.

  • What you will need.

    A computer, tablet, or smartphone with a camera and microphone is all you need

    Internet: A stable internet connection ensures clear video and sound.

    Quiet Space: Choose a well-lit, quiet room where you or your loved one can focus comfortably.

    Support Person Welcome: A caregiver or family member is welcome to join and assist

    Simple Access: We’ll send you a secure link — no account creation or app download required.

    We’re Here to Help: If you’re unsure about the setup, we’ll walk you through it before your first session

    Teletherapy is designed to make expert care more accessible, not more complicated. Whether it’s your first session or your fiftieth, we’ll make it easy, comfortable, and supportive.