Hi, I’m Nicole Casey, the heart and mind behind The Child Led SLP and The Child Led Therapy Center.
As a speech-language pathologist, I’ve had the privilege of working with countless amazing children and their families. Over the years, I’ve seen time and again how transformational it is when we slow down, truly listen, and honor a child’s unique way of connecting and communicating.
My child led approach is simple but powerful: every child deserves therapy that respects who they are, meets them where they’re at, and empowers them to thrive.
At TCLSLP and TCLTC, we take a neuroaffirming, child-centered approach. Instead of teaching kids to “comply” or fit into rigid expectations, we empower them to explore, learn, and thrive in ways that feel meaningful, safe, and joyful for them.
Our Core Values
We are rooted in six core values that inspire every aspect of our work, which we playfully refer to as “CANCHA!”
These values aren’t just words; they are our anchor and compass, guiding us to create meaningful, impactful, and aligned therapy experiences for the people we serve. Here’s what CANCHA stands for and how these values shape everything we do:
Connection: Because real progress starts with real relationships.
Authenticity: We show up as we are and celebrate kids for who they are, too.
Neuroaffirming: We honor every brain and body, respecting and celebrating neurodiversity.
Child Led: We trust kids to show us the way, and we meet them where they are.
Holistic: Kids aren’t just their goals—they’re whole humans deserving of care that sees them for who they are.
Accepting: Everyone belongs here, exactly as they are. We reject the idea of “fixing” or “changing” kids and the people who love and support them.
The word CANCHA! has an energy that’s playful, fun, and welcoming—just like our approach to therapy. It’s our daily reminder of the heart of TCLSLP and TCLTC: to stay grounded in our mission and create a supportive, empowering environment for every child, family, and team we serve.
