Brentwood
Speech Therapy
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CALL US AT 424-334-1552
Welcome to Brentwood Speech Therapy
Brentwood Speech Therapy is a private speech therapy practice in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, CA, specializing in working with clients of all ages - children, teens, and adults. Through a combination of evidence-based therapy approaches, consistent skill practice, and parent coaching, my personalized interventions help clients achieve lasting success.
Literacy, speech, language, social skills, & executive functioning therapy
Individual and group therapy for social skills
In-person and online therapy available for all CA residents
Dedicated time for parent coaching to promote quick and lasting growth
EVALUATION & THERAPY SERVICES
I offer therapy for individuals of all ages who may be struggling with one or a combination of delays, disorders, or challenges listed below:
Literacy & Writing Delays & Disorders • Dyslexia • Receptive & Expressive Language Disorders • Autism • Apraxia of Speech • Articulation Disorders • Phonological Disorders • Social Communication Challenges • Fluency/Stuttering • Executive Functioning Difficulties
Literacy & Dyslexia Therapy
Speech therapists are uniquely qualified to treat literacy disorders and dyslexia due to our ability to target the essential language skills that are the building blocks of reading, writing, and spelling.
Through fun, evidence-based, and multisensory programs, we will tackle the underlying language challenges to improve literacy skills. Literacy therapy will help you or your child develop skills such as:
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Reading fluency and comprehension
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Sounding out and spelling unfamiliar words
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Mastering sight words
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Written expression
Speech, Stuttering, & Voice Therapy
If you or your child has difficulty saying specific speech sounds or conversational speech is difficult to understand, speech therapy can help. I also work with individuals who stutter or have vocal challenges.
Using evidence-based approaches, I tailor therapy to each client’s needs to improve overall communication skills. Home practice programs are provided, as well as caregiver training, to facilitate faster progress.
Speech therapy will focus on developing skills such as:
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Accurate production of speech sounds
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Increasing speech clarity in conversation
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Using appropriate prosody, volume, and rate of speech
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Increasing smooth speech as well as confidence in communicating across environments
Executive Functioning Therapy
Executive functioning and self-regulation skills are essential to personal, academic, social, and career success.
By collaborating with families and educators, I provide guidance on effective strategies and environmental adjustments to support progress.
My tailored interventions encourage self-monitoring, self-regulation, and independence by targeting skills such as:
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Planning, task initiation, and task completion
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Organization and time management
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Decision-making and problem-solving
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Attention, self-regulation, and impulse control
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Adaptability, self-monitoring, and self-advocacy
Language Therapy
Language therapy for both receptive and expressive language is individualized to meet each client's unique needs. Based on the client's age and underlying challenges, I will use evidence-based strategies to improve comprehension, auditory processing, and verbal expression.
Through interactive, age-appropriate, and motiving activities, I will address language skills such as:
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Asking and answering questions
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Following directions
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Learning and using new vocabulary
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Comprehension for reading and writing
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Narrative skills for retelling stories and events
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Using appropriate grammar and word order when speaking and writing
Social Skills Therapy
Social skills therapy focuses on understanding the social world and developing successful relationships in all aspects of life, such as home, school, and work environments.
I use social cognitive and language-based approaches, such as Social Thinking, to promote the development of social learning and self-regulation. Through individual and group therapy, I help clients of all ages develop social skills such as:
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Understanding verbal and nonverbal cues
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Perspective taking
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Conversational skills
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Understanding unspoken social rules
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Strategies for navigating social environments
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Self-advocacy
In-Person & Online Options
Brentwood Speech Therapy offers two convenient service options so that therapy can fit into your family's busy schedule. My welcoming home-based clinic is located in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, and I also offer teletherapy services to California residents outside of my immediate locale.
Please reach out if you would like to discuss which therapy option is the right fit for you.
MEET KATIA
Katia Zarnegar, M.S., CCC-SLP
Founder, Speech-Language Pathologist
I am a speech-language pathologist and a former NASA engineer who approaches problems analytically. I take a data-driven approach to evaluation and treatment to help my clients successfully reach their goals. In addition to my professional experiences, my journey through parenthood has allowed me to connect deeply with my clients and their families.
I founded Brentwood Speech Therapy to provide personalized therapy services to clients of all ages. I am intentional about building rapport with each client to create a trusting relationship where clients feel encouraged and safe to learn and grow.
Advanced Trainings & Certifications
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Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Intensive Training (ASDCS)
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Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP) Intensive Training
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Social Thinking Vocabulary and Strategies Training
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Certificate Course in Developing Social-Emotional Skills and Self Regulation in Students
Get Started with Brentwood Speech Therapy
in 3 Simple Steps!
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Contact me for a free phone consultation, where we can discuss your concerns and share about my services.
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Participate in an informal or formal evaluation to determine support needs and guide our plan for treatment.
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Begin attending therapy sessions at a time, location, and frequency that promotes quick and lasting progress!
Contact Us
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Based in Brentwood (Los Angeles), CA