Chatterbox Speech and Language Therapy

At Chatterbox Speech and Language Therapy, we are dedicated to helping children and young adults (infancy through age
21) in Citrus County, Florida, including Inverness, Crystal River, Lecanto, Sugarmill Woods, and Homosassa, as well as surrounding areas like Spring Hill, Ocala, and Brooksville, reach their full communication potential.

We offer comprehensive pediatric speech therapy services, including language development, speech clarity, feeding therapy, literacy support, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our evidence-based, personalized therapy is tailored to each child’s unique needs, ensuring they gain confidence and essential skills at every developmental stage.

Our therapy sessions provide a nurturing, engaging, and supportive environment, helping children improve their speech, social communication, and overall language abilities. Whether your child is just beginning to communicate, strengthening their reading and writing skills, or exploring alternative communication methods, we are here to guide and support their journey every step of the way!

Marlee is a licensed speech-language pathologist with a Master’s degree from Florida State University and a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. With several years of experience, Marlee has had the opportunity to work with
children across a diverse range of diagnoses and developmental challenges, specializing in early intervention and pediatric speech therapy.

Marlee’s therapeutic approach is tailored to meet each child’s unique needs, utilizing either play-based techniques or more structured methods, depending on the child’s goals. Driven by a passion for working closely with families, Marlee founded this practice to better address the
functional needs of children within their everyday routines. She collaborates with families in Citrus County, FL, and the surrounding areas to develop personalized treatment plans that reflect their specific
goals and values.

Marlee specializes in early intervention, learning-based language disorders, articulation and phonology, literacy-focused language therapy, as well as feeding, lactation, and oral motor delays. Whether your child needs help with speech clarity, reading comprehension, or feeding challenges, Marlee provides comprehensive, individualized support that fosters growth and development at every stage.