Toddler & Preschool Language
Autism
Communication
Speech Sounds & Orofacial Myology
Play-based speech therapy for young children developing their communication skills
Neurodiversity-affirming, sensory-based speech therapy & AAC support individualized to the child.
Support for speech clarity, speech sound development & orofacial myofunctional needs
We Choose Our Family
We believe that you choose your family. We hope to become part of your family, and we invite you to become part of ours.
Be the Best Me
We want to support one another in becoming the best versions of ourselves, which means we are always open to direct, honest, and constructive feedback.
Come as You Are
We appreciate one other for who we are so don't be afraid to be yourself. We always come from a place of compassion and understanding.
We'll Go to Bat For You & We Need You in the Game
We believe that empowering parents is the key to a child's success. We're here to move mountains for you - all we ask is for your commitment and trust.
Small Wins are a Big Deal
Progress takes time. We are going to be your child's biggest champion and celebrate all of their victories, big or small.
Our Playhouse Mission
Our mission is to improve the lives of the children and families we serve by developing meaningful connections. We believe in the power of play & building intrinsic motivation.
Jessie Ginsburg
Founder
Claire Manske
Clinical Team Lead
Claire received her Master's and Bachelor's degrees from University of Wisconsin - Madison. She is specialized in gestalt language processing, AAC, and passionate about neurodiversity affirming therapy.
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She enjoys playing and watching sports, singing, and doing new things around Los Angeles.
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Specialized Trainings:
Natural Language Acquisition & Gestalt Language Processing
Sensory Certificate for SLPs Levels 1 & 2
NeuroAffirm Therapy
AAC for Gestalt Language Processors
Orofacial Myology
Affirming Therapy for Apraxia
Christina Shirley
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Specialized Trainings:
Natural Language Acquisition & Gestalt Language Processing
Sensory Certificate for SLPs Levels 1 & 2
NeuroAffirm Therapy
Orofacial Myology
Monica Mochman
Speech-Language Pathologist
Monica received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Communication Disorders and Sciences from California State University Northridge.
Specialized Trainings:
Natural Language Acquisition & Gestalt Language Processing
Sensory Certificate for SLPs Levels 1 & 2
NeuroAffirm Therapy
Orofacial Myology
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Bilingual Therapist - English/Russian
Tiare Coker
Speech-Language Pathologist
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She lived in Hong Kong when she was young, and was a Division 1 swimmer in college. She loves to crotchet turtles for her clients.
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Specialized Trainings:
Natural Language Acquisition & Gestalt Language Processing
Sensory Certificate for SLPs Levels 1 & 2
NeuroAffirm Therapy
Orofacial Myology
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Conversational knowledge of French & Mandarin
Lauren Chow
Speech-Language Pathologist
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She was a speech pathologist in the school setting in Illinois before moving here with her husband. Her experience spans early intervention, preschool and elementary aged children working on articulation, language and AAC.
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Specialized Trainings:
Natural Language Acquisition & Gestalt Language Processing
Sensory Certificate for SLPs Levels 1 & 2
NeuroAffirm Therapy
Orofacial Myology​
