Speech Therapy Group

Speech Therapy Group is a speech therapist in Salem, Massachusetts, offering specialized services for communication and swallowing disorders across all age groups. The practice provides pediatric and adult dysphagia care, including on-site endoscopy (FEES), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) support using Dynavox systems and iPad apps, functional communication training with PECS, and motor-speech disorder treatment for conditions like apraxia and fluency issues. They also deliver voice therapy for LSVT-certified clinicians, gender-affirming voice care, aphasia rehabilitation, and cognitive-linguistic therapy. Services extend to autism support through the Verbal ABA Clinic, utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis, and include education, counseling, and support groups. The team serves clients in Salem and surrounding communities such as Beverly, Gloucester, Danvers, Peabody, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Newburyport.

Founded in July 2004 by Melanie Olson Giles, MA. CCC-SLP, BCBA, LABA, Speech Therapy Group began as a single clinician practice and has grown into the largest private speech therapy practice on the North Shore. The clinic employs multiple licensed clinicians and maintains a full-time practice manager and billing team. All clinicians are licensed in Massachusetts and members of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). The practice integrates behavioral principles into therapy and offers services both on-site at the Cummings Center in Beverly and through contract arrangements with schools and facilities.

The business operates at 100 Cummings Center in Beverly, Massachusetts, situated within a major commercial complex. While no specific nearby landmarks are listed, the location is centrally positioned within the Cummings Center complex, serving a wide regional client base. With a 3.4-star rating from nine reviews, the practice is recognized for its comprehensive approach to speech and swallowing care, its long-standing presence in the community, and its commitment to delivering evidence-based treatments across the lifespan. As a leading provider in the North Shore region, Speech Therapy Group continues to support individuals with diverse communication needs through specialized, individualized care.