Referral List
Are you looking for a therapist to work directly with your child?
Everyone on this list has been vetted and approved by Sequential Development Consulting. These referrals are not affiliated with SDC—you will connect with the professional or clinic directly.
You will find Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Licensed Educational Psychologists, Pediatric Psychologists, and Marriage and Family Therapists.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Shivani Patel, PhD, CCC-SLP
Phone: 415-347-5328
The Speech Path is a San Francisco–based private practice providing evidence-based speech and language evaluations and therapy. Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based, and focused on building functional communication skills that support meaningful participation at home, school, and in the community. We specialize in early language development, speech sound disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, social communication differences, and support for children with autism. Services include comprehensive evaluations, individualized therapy, social communication groups, and collaborative care with families and educators. Reach out today to get started!
Speech-Language Pathologist
Molly Ramassini, M.S., CCC-SLP
molly@allbrainsspeechtherapy.com
510-394-5497
All Brains Speech Therapy is a speech therapy clinic that provides compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming speech and language therapy for children and their families at their clinic in Oakland, CA, and virtually throughout California. All Brains Speech Therapy provides speech and language assessments, individual speech therapy sessions, and/or family coaching! All Brains Speech Therapy specializes in a variety of areas: expressive/receptive language skills, gestalt language processing, autistic-affirming pragmatic language support, and articulation/phonology.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Shivani Bhakta M.S., CCC-SLP
Phone: 925-452-7465
Dynamic Communication Speech Therapy Inc., is a pediatric speech-therapy clinic based in the South Bay serving families in Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale. We provide in-home services or services can also be provided at your child's daycare, private preschool or elementary school, or after school care. We provide a free 20 to 30 minute initial free consultation call to learn more and determine the best next steps. Dynamic Communication offers evaluation and therapy services for clients in the areas of receptive-expressive-pragmatic language, articulation-phonology, phonological awareness, and executive functioning.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Supreet Kaur, M.A. CCC-SLP
supreet@growandshinespeech.com
Phone: 209-596-6070
Grow & Shine Speech & Language Therapy is a pediatric speech-language clinic providing individualized, play-based therapy for children. Services include support for speech sound disorders (articulation and phonology), expressive and receptive language delays, social communication challenges, and early intervention needs. Our approach is collaborative and family-centered, combining evidence-based practices with engaging, child-led sessions. We partner closely with parents and caregivers to ensure meaningful progress and carryover into everyday routines.
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Service Locations:
In-clinic sessions in Emeryville
In-home speech therapy throughout the East Bay (availability varies by location)
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Rachel Holowicki, EdS, LEP
Phone: 650-549-5015
Brain Waves Educational Psychology is a team of educational psychologists in private practice in Pacifica. We serve the entire Bay Area by traveling to schools and providing parent support virtually. We provide psychoeducational assessments, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), IQ testing, therapy, and parent coaching. We provide testing and support for Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, and much more. We are also available for consultation on the IEP and 504 process and how to support twice exceptional (2E) and gifted learners.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Kelly Van Clief, M.S., OTR/L
Phone: 510-214-3588
Kelly is a pediatric occupational therapist offering in-person therapy within San Francisco and virtual care for the greater community. Through her practice, Nurtureally OT, she visits homes and preschools to support children and caregivers. She also contracts with the neuro-affirming practice Interconnect therapy at their clinic in the inner Sunset of San Francisco. With a disability empowering lens, she uses a strengths-based, collaborative and family centered approach to support her client's functional growth with daily living skills, body awareness and regulation. Services include assessment, individualized therapy and consultations.

Pediatric/AYA Psychologist Consultant
Dina Hankin, PhD
I have a private practice in Oakland, CA with a specialty in individual, family, and couples' psychotherapy for children, teens, young adults, and families presenting with a member with a life limiting and/or life-threatening medical condition. I work with individuals and families wanting a space to process and/or interventions for coping with grief and loss, behavioral challenges, parenting, impact on learning or work, and social isolation related to medical diagnosis, treatment, and/or survivorship. Consult with families and school systems to assist with development and implementation of school accommodations and learning support needs due to diagnosis, treatment, and long-term effects of medical condition.
Social-Emotional Learning Specialist
Julie Johnson, M.Ed.
Julie Johnson, M.Ed., brings 30 years of experience in education as a teacher, researcher, and parent coach. She equips parents and professionals with evidence-based tools to address challenging behaviors, including defiance, power struggles, aggression, anxiety, and tantrums, and to turn everyday conflicts into opportunities for connection and growth. Her approach integrates attachment research, neuroscience, a family systems lens, and practical, relationship-based strategies for home and classroom settings. Julie offers parent coaching, teacher consultation, classroom observation, and workshops for parents and educators. She has advanced training through Hand in Hand Parenting, incorporates principles from Internal Family Systems (IFS), and is the founder of The Parent Child Connection.
Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Summer Camps, and Year-round Groups
Ready Set Go Therapy
Ready Set GO Therapy is a therapist-run pediatric practice serving Marin County and surrounding communities since 2008. We provide individual and group occupational therapy and speech therapy in our fully equipped sensory gyms, along with school-based services and trainings for parents, teachers, and community professionals. Our specialized Friendship Explorations outdoor summer camps and year-round groups create supported social experiences where children can build confidence and develop skills to connect with peers in meaningful ways.
Our mission is to empower children to lead joyful, successful lives. We believe therapy is most effective when children are having fun and feel supported every step of the way. Our caring, highly trained therapists support children of all ages and abilities through engaging strengths-based care. Areas addressed include emotional regulation, fine and gross motor skills, self-help, feeding, speech sound production and clarity, fluency, listening skills, AAC, and social communication.
Constant Love and Learning
Katier Raher, PhD, LEP #4696
Dr. Katie Raher leads Constant Love and Learning, based in Pleasant Hill, CA, and offers parent coaching and consultation, adult nervous system regulation and emotional intelligence supports (as the foundation of effective co-regulation with children), professional development in early childhood best practices and social emotional learning (with a special focus on the play-based program Kimochis), and vocational support for educators navigating burnout and compassion fatigue. Dr. Raher holds a PhD in School Psychology from UC Berkeley and brings over 20 years of experience supporting young children and the adults who care for them. She brings a heart-centered, neuroscience-backed approach to all of her work, which is deeply rooted in connection to help children and those who care for them thrive.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Gina Calabrese, M.A., CCC-SLP, CTP
(415) 295-5006
Chickadee Speech Therapy provides in-home, in-the-community, and online speech and language services throughout San Francisco and Pacifica. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, with a focus on supporting meaningful, functional communication so children can connect with others as their most authentic selves. I specialize in early intervention, speech and language delays, speech sound disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, gestalt language processing, and child-centered therapy. Services include comprehensive evaluations, individualized therapy, support navigating the IEP process, and ongoing collaboration with families, teachers, and other professionals. I look forward to meeting you and your little one!










