Meghan Murphy And Associates, Llc

What Meghan Murphy And Associates, Llc does

Meghan Murphy And Associates, LLC is a privately held pediatric speech-language pathology practice founded in 2004 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm provides speech and language evaluations, individual therapy, and small group programs for children from approximately age one through middle school, addressing language delay, articulation and phonological disorders, oral motor and apraxia of speech, fluency, reading comprehension, writing, social-pragmatic language, and feeding disorders. Service delivery spans in-home sessions, on-site treatment in Chicago private schools (push-in/pull-out), and telehealth via HIPAA-compliant Zoom, with availability seven days a week. The clinical team of approximately eight to nine specialists holds MA/MS credentials and CCC-SLP certification, and applies a broad portfolio of evidence-based methodologies including SOS feeding, PROMPT, Beckman Oral Motor, Hanen, DIR/Floortime, NeuroNet, Social Thinking, and Sarah Ward Executive Functioning; the roster also includes an LCSW and a Psy.D., extending the practice beyond pure speech-language services.

The business operates on a per-session billing model with revenue drawn from major insurance plans, private pay, and school-channel service delivery, supplemented by group programs (Social Language Groups and Fun With Food). The practice functions as a training clinic for Rush University and participates in IEP processes and school placement consultations for Chicago-area private schools. The technology footprint is deliberately lightweight: HIPAA-compliant Zoom for virtual sessions, a Squarespace-hosted website, and Facebook for organic reach, with no proprietary software platform, app, or API.

The go-to-market is referral-driven, with families sourced from schools, healthcare providers, and word-of-mouth across the Chicago metropolitan area. Marketing relies on testimonials, professional association affiliations (ASHA, ISHA), and community memberships (Neighborhood Parents Network, Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce). The practice accepts new clients on a case-by-case basis and is actively operating across in-person and telehealth modalities.

Name

Meghan Murphy And Associates, Llc

Legal name

Meghan Murphy & Associates, LLC

Website

https://meghanmurphyandassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Meghan Murphy And Associates, LLC is a Chicago-based pediatric speech and language therapy practice that provides evaluations, individual therapy, group programs, and feeding therapy for children ages one through middle school, delivered in-home, in private schools, and via telehealth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Speech and Language Therapy Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Disorders Intervention (Receptive/Expressive, Morphology/Syntax/Semantics) (EDAKAEAE), Social Communication / Pragmatics Intervention (School-Age) (EDAKAEAF), SLP Consultation, Teacher/Parent Coaching & Home Program Support (EDAKAEAN), Speech & Language Therapy (Early Intervention) (EDACAFAB), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG)

Keywords

• Pediatric speech therapy
• Speech language pathology
• Feeding therapy services
• Social language groups
• Telehealth speech therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Speech and Language Therapy Services: Individual therapy sessions billed per session, delivered in-home, at school, or via telehealth. Services covered by most major insurance plans. Also offered as private pay.
2. Group Programs (Social Language Groups and Fun With Food): Small group therapy sessions (2-4 children) for social language development and feeding therapy, led by speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists.
3. Consultation Services: School placement consultations, classroom observations, IEP participation, and home treatment plans for continued therapy between visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Meghan Murphy & Associates provides pediatric speech and language evaluations, individual therapy, and group programs for children from age one through middle school. Services are delivered in-home, in Chicago private schools, and via HIPAA-compliant Zoom telehealth, and address language delays, articulation, oral motor, fluency, reading comprehension, social language, and feeding disorders. The practice accepts major insurance plans and also offers private-pay options.

Product overview

Meghan Murphy and Associates, LLC is a pediatric speech and language therapy practice offering a comprehensive suite of services for children from age 1 through middle school. The core offerings include Individual Speech and Language Therapy and Speech and Language Evaluation as the primary treatment services, supplemented by delivery modalities including Telehealth Services (via HIPAA-compliant Zoom), In-Home Treatment, and School Treatment and Support. The practice also offers group programs including Social Language Groups for pragmatic/social skills development and Fun With Food, a feeding therapy program using the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) protocol. All services employ evidence-based therapeutic methodologies including LindaMood Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing, PROMPT, Beckman Oral Motor Program, Hanen, DIR (Floortime), NeuroNet, Social Thinking (Michelle Garcia Winner), and Sarah Ward's Executive Functioning approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Speech and Language Evaluation Comprehensive, age-appropriate, play-based assessments identifying delays and disorders in articulation, language processing, auditory processing, and social communication in children.
• Individual Speech and Language Therapy One-on-one therapeutic treatment for children from age one through middle school, addressing language delay and disorders, articulation, oral motor and apraxia of speech, fluency, feeding and swallowing, reading comprehension, writing skills, and social language.
• Telehealth Services Virtual speech and language therapy and evaluations delivered via HIPAA-compliant Zoom, supporting real-time, interactive therapy with visibility of facial expressions and oral motor movements.
• In-Home Treatment Speech and language therapy delivered in the child's home environment, available seven days a week, including home treatment plans for caregiver-guided practice between sessions.
• School Treatment and Support On-site therapy in Chicago private schools using push-in or pull-out approaches, including classroom observations, IEP consultation and participation, and school placement consultations.
• Social Language Groups Therapist-facilitated group sessions developing social language, emotional processing, and sensory regulation skills, including perspective taking, conversation skills, nonverbal communication, self-esteem, and symbolic play.
• Fun With Food (Feeding Therapy) Feeding therapy program integrating sensory, motor, oral, behavioral, and nutritional factors using the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) protocol, offered individually or in small groups of 2-4 children led by a speech-language pathologist and occupational therapist.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children achieving improved communication, social skills, and academic performance as reported in testimonials.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rush UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe practice serves as a training clinic for Rush University students studying speech-language pathology, providing hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of experienced therapists.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)coreOthersMeghan and her team are certified members of ASHA, the national professional organization for speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
• Illinois Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA)coreOthersThe practice is licensed and certified by ISHA, the state professional organization for speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Illinois.
• Chicago Private SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapists provide speech and language treatment services in many of Chicago's private schools, working collaboratively with classroom teachers through push-in or pull-out approaches. They also participate in IEP processes and provide classroom observations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Expressable: Online speech therapy provider for children and adults, with strong pediatric focus and insurance billing infrastructure. Comparable to the practice's telehealth SLP delivery and pediatric target market.
• Great Speech: Virtual speech-language pathology provider delivering therapy via secure telehealth to children and adults nationwide. Comparable in pediatric SLP telehealth model and insurance reimbursement approach.
• The Hello Foundation: Telehealth-focused pediatric speech and language therapy practice serving families across multiple U.S. states. Directly comparable to Meghan Murphy & Associates in pediatric SLP service mix and telehealth delivery model.
• Blue Stars Therapy: Pediatric speech and language therapy clinic offering evaluations and individualized treatment for children. Comparable in pediatric SLP service mix and family-focused care model.

Broad incumbents

• Easter Seals: National nonprofit delivering pediatric therapy, including speech-language pathology, across many U.S. markets. Comparable in pediatric SLP service line, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader therapy portfolio.
• Northwestern Medicine Pediatrics: Academic pediatric provider offering outpatient speech-language and developmental services in the Chicago metro. Comparable in pediatric SLP service category and Chicago geography, but at institutional scale.
• Lurie Children's Hospital: Major Chicago-based pediatric academic medical center with outpatient speech-language pathology and developmental services. Comparable in Chicago pediatric SLP delivery, but operates at institutional scale with broader service portfolio.

Emerging players

• Hopebridge: Pediatric therapy organization delivering ABA, occupational, speech, and feeding therapy for children with autism and developmental delays. Comparable in pediatric SLP/feeding therapy overlap, but at significantly larger scale.
• Caravel Autism Health: Multi-state pediatric therapy provider focused on autism services including speech-language pathology and ABA. Comparable in pediatric SLP specialization on autism and developmental disabilities, though anchored in ABA.
• Cortica: Pediatric therapy provider offering speech, occupational, and ABA therapy with a strong autism and developmental focus. Comparable in multi-disciplinary pediatric therapy model with overlapping SLP services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Meghan-Murphy-and-Associates-LLC-1533448020273126
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meghan-murphy-and-associates-llc

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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