Frequently Asked Questions
How much do your services cost?
Dr. Anna offers flexible therapy options to meet your needs:
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Evaluations (60-90 minutes):
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Encino office and virtual evaluations: $350
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In-home evaluations: Start at $425 (additional travel fees may apply)
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Treatment Sessions (45 minutes):
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Encino office and virtual sessions: $175
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In-home sessions: Start at $275 (additional travel fees may apply)
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For a list of travel fees and areas Dr. Anna serves, please visit the Services page. If you have questions or need further details, feel free to reach out!
Do you accept insurance?
Dr. Anna is not in-network with medical or dental insurance, however, after payment all patients are provided with an insurance superbill that you can submit to your medical insurance company for reimbursement.​
Do you provide financial assistance or support?
Dr. Anna offers financial assistance for patients with Medi-Cal, Kaiser, HMO, or TriCare insurance who require support. To request financial assistance, please email us at hello@thebabyslp.com and include a copy of your insurance card.
If you have PPO insurance and would like to request financial support, please email us with the following:
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A copy of your insurance card
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Your child’s full name
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Your child’s date of birth
This information allows us to confirm out-of-network coverage. Financial assistance is determined based on coverage details and demonstrated need.
How many sessions will my baby or child need?
During the initial evaluation, Dr. Anna will create a customized home program and provide supportive treatment strategies and exercises to get you started immediately. In some cases, this is sufficient to resolve symptoms or concerns, and no further treatment is needed. For others, follow-up therapy appointments may be recommended. Dr. Anna offers flexible scheduling without requiring a weekly therapy commitment—appointments are booked on an as-needed basis to fit your child’s progress and needs.
Can you tell me if my baby or child has a lip or tongue tie?
As a speech-language pathologist, Dr. Anna cannot diagnose oral ties, as it falls outside her scope of practice. However, during her comprehensive evaluation of your baby or child's feeding skills, she will carefully assess their oral structures, including screening for potential oral restrictions such as lip or tongue ties.
Dr. Anna will share her observations, answer any questions you have about oral ties, and, if necessary, provide referrals to trusted providers for further evaluation and treatment if warranted.
I already work with a lactation consultant, how is this different?
I’m so grateful for my IBCLC colleagues and refer to them often for their extensive knowledge and support of milk production, expression, and breast/bottle feeding. As a speech-language pathologist my approach differs as I am trained extensively in the intricacies of infant sucking and swallowing. I apply evidence-based techniques including neuromuscular re-education and oral sensory-motor therapy to re-pattern the feeding and swallowing mechanisms that may be impeding optimal feeding. During my evaluation I assess symptoms and function to identify your baby’s underlying cause(s) of feeding difficulties. My comprehensive evaluation includes a structural oral exam, functional feeding assessment, oral reflex exam, and non-nutritive muscular assessment. In addition, I screen for other physical and sensory issues that may impact feeding and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
How do I schedule an evaluation or treatment session?
You can view availability and schedule all appointments here.
What if I am unsure if I or my child need your services?
I offer free phone consultations for those who have questions before scheduling an appointment. Please use the contact page to schedule a free consultation. Kindly note that due to the high volume of consultation requests, responses will be provided within 7 business days, addressed in the order they are received. Thank you for your patience — I look forward to assisting you!