Texas Speech Lab
Clinical Speech-Language Pathology Services
Designed to meet the unique needs of every client.
Therapy Services
If you are seeking private speech therapy then you are in the right place.
The first step is to reach out and request an evaluation. If you have a current evaluation that is less than a year old from another licensed/certified SLP (either private or school-based) we may be able to initiate therapy without the need to re-evaluate.
The SLP can address communication needs in the areas of articulation, language, fluency (stuttering) and voice disorders. Sessions can be scheduled in increments of 15 minutes.
For clients that are able to tolerate tele-therapy, an online platform may be utilized for sessions if unable to meet in-person due to social distancing or complex medical needs.
Consulting Services
The Special Education process in Texas can often be confusing and daunting for parents that are unfamiliar with school-based speech therapy services.
The SLP can consult with parents regarding the Special Education process and look over the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Understand that students must QUALIFY for special education first, before receiving speech therapy services in the public schools. Parents can usually make a written request for a speech evaluation to their campus principal when a student's communication skills are adversely affecting their progress in the classroom.
The SLP is not a legal advisor. If parents need legal advice, seek out an attorney that specializes in special education law.
These appointments may be facilitated via an online platform.
Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
The SLP can complete an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) for parents and/or school districts when there is a need for such an evaluation.
Clinician Profile
Maria Angelina Shelkey
MBA, MS, CCC-SLP
Founder of Texas Speech Lab
Obtained Certificate of Clinical Competence by The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) as a Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) in 2014. Certification valid through 12/31/2024.
Ms. Shelkey has met the 2020 ASHA certification standards for providing clinical instruction and supervision to individuals preparing for ASHA certification.
Initially licensed in the State of Texas to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist by The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in 2014. Licensure valid through 02/29/2026.
Active member of the The Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA).
Graduated from Texas Woman's University in 2013 with a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (MS).
Graduated from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin in 2008 with a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA).
Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2003 with a Bachelor's of Science (BS) in Communication Sciences and Disorders.