Welcome! At Speech By Mara, we specialize in helping children become confident communicators. We specialize in the treatment of speech and language delays/disorders, myofunctional disorders and social communication differences. We create a fun and safe learning environment where children can explore and learn through our play-based therapy approach. We are committed to working with families and caregivers to ensure the carryover of new skills.

Mara Beck, M.S., CCC-SLP is an ASHA board certified and licensed Speech/Language Pathologist and a mom of three. She earned a double major in Speech and Hearing Sciences and Psychology from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Master of Science Degree in Communicative Disorders from Arizona State University. Mara completed her Clinical Fellowship Training at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She has worked extensively in medical, school and home settings for over 25 years, specializing in early intervention and school aged speech and language concerns. Mara enjoys working with her clients and their families to help them achieve their communication goals. When not working with her Speech Therapy clients, Mara enjoys hiking, seeing movies, playing with her dogs and spending time with her family and friends.

Mara is committed to continuing education in her field and has extensive experience with the following disorders/treatment areas: 

Receptive and Expressive Language Delays/Disorders

Articulation or Phonological Disorders

Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Auditory Processing Disorders

Myofunctional/Oral-Motor Therapy

Social Skills/Pragmatic Therapy

Speech and Language therapy may be necessary with the following diagnoses:

Autism

Hearing Impairments

Traumatic Brain Injury or Stroke

Feeding or Swallowing Disorders

Learning Disabilities

Birth Defects such as cleft lip or cleft palate

Cognitive or other Developmental Delays