Therapy Smarts of Chapel Hill

Therapy Smarts of Chapel Hill is a speech therapist in Chapel Hill, NC, providing pediatric therapy services to children in the Triangle area. The practice offers speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, feeding therapy, applied behavioral analysis (ABA), mental health therapy, psychological evaluations, and dyslexia therapy. Services are delivered at two locations, including the Chapel Hill clinic, and are designed to support children’s communication, motor, behavior, and social development through play-based and family-centered approaches. The clinic has served families since 2016 and holds a 4.70 rating based on reviews from parents who describe positive experiences and measurable progress in their children.

The practice is therapist-led and family-owned, founded by Avani Shah, who serves as CEO. The team includes licensed speech-language pathologists and mental health professionals, many of whom are bilingual or multilingual, reflecting a commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive care. Therapy Smarts emphasizes collaboration with families and partners, offering parent training and strategies to support children’s development at home and in school. The clinic’s mission is to turn challenges into triumphs one child at a time, with a focus on creating positive, lasting experiences for patients and families.

The Chapel Hill location is situated on Weaver Dairy Road, approximately 0.2 miles from Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard and 0.3 miles from the Chapel Hill Fire Department Station 4. It is located near the Timberlyne Post Office and The UPS Store, and about 0.4 miles from Cedar Fork, a local creek. The clinic is accessible from major roads and is positioned within a residential and community-oriented area of the city.

The practice is recognized for its family-centered care and strong rapport with families, as reflected in parent testimonials that highlight the compassion, consistency, and effectiveness of its therapists. The clinic has been acknowledged as a top-growing company by Inc. 5000, underscoring its growth and impact in pediatric therapy services across North Carolina. Therapy Smarts of Chapel Hill stands as a trusted provider of developmental and mental health support in the community.