At Cultura Speech Therapy, we provide personalized care tailored to your child's needs, either in your home, daycare or through online therapy sessions.
Welcome!
We take pride in forming personal connections with clients, providing 1:1 sessions that incorporate engaging play-based, child-led activities, and individualized intervention. We incorporate your child’s strengths and support them with an encouraging, safe environment that supports their learning, confidence, and communication skills.
Our holistic approach not only supports children's development but also creates a supportive environment. We believe that equipping and empowering families with knowledge and helpful strategies is essential for creating a supportive, enriching environment that lasts beyond the therapy sessions.
By choosing our practice, you can expect a commitment to cultural and linguistic accessibility. We are equipped to provide you with inclusive services that are culturally responsive and celebrate diversity.
Personal Connections. Individualized Support. Family Empowerment.
Meet the Owner
Valentina Gil is a bilingual ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist located in Central Chicago. She is a first generation Mexican-American, Latina & a native Spanish speaker. Valentina holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and earned her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Elmhurst University. Valentina opened her own private practice in order to provide more individualized services to clients and their families. She has six years of experience as a pediatric speech pathologist in the schools, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of speech and language delays and disorders in both English and Spanish.
Valentina’s extensive experience spans across early childhood through elementary and middle school, providing services both in-person and via teletherapy. Her passion lies in forming personal connections with her clients and families and making a positive impact on children during their key developmental years. Her goal is to empower families with knowledge and support that enhances their quality of life through therapeutic interventions and the utilization of community resources. Valentina is excited to get to know more families and be a part of their village as she fosters speech and language development through Cultura.
How to Get Started
Free Consultation
Fill out a contact form and we will reach out to schedule a free phone consultation. During this time you can share your concerns and/or ask any questions you may have.
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Evaluation
If your child has not had a recent evaluation, your first appointment will include a comprehensive assessment of your child’s communication skills in order to determine the need/not of speech therapy.
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Begin Speech Therapy!
Your child will participate in 1:1 therapy sessions with our speech-pathologist targeting their goals through engaging and functional activities.
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"Play is our brain's favorite way of learning.” -Diane Ackerman
Contact
Valentina Gil, M.S. CCC-SLP/L
Owner | Speech-Language Pathologist
‪(708) 279-4579‬