Expert Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy in the heart of the South Bay
My mission is to partner with children, teens, and their families to provide individualized, compassionate speech and language support that honors each person’s voice, journey, and strengths. I am committed to creating a space where families feel connected, informed, and never judged—a space where questions are welcomed and collaboration is key.
I believe that therapy works best when it supports not just the child, but the whole family. My approach combines clinical expertise with a warm, relationship-centered focus to ensure each client feels valued, respected, and empowered.
By tailoring support to each individual’s needs and building strong, trusting partnerships with caregivers, I strive to foster meaningful communication growth that extends well beyond our sessions—helping every client build confidence, self-awareness, and connection in their daily lives
Background & Training
Erika Wurz, M.S., CCC-SLP
Founder | Speech-Language Pathologist
Erika Wurz is a board-certified speech-language pathologist, licensed in both California and New York. She holds a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Erika’s clinical background includes work in hospital-based pediatric care, outpatient rehabilitation, school-based therapy, and private practice. She began her career in New York’s hospital systems with a focus on pediatrics and acute care, later transitioning to school settings where she developed and led social communication programs for elementary and middle school students.
She has completed advanced training in autism spectrum intervention, social communication strategies, and orofacial myology. Erika is committed to providing relationship-centered, individualized therapy that supports the whole child and family.
She has also collaborated with Speech Sisters, a platform offering families accessible tools to support early language development.
Certifications & Specialized Training
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) – Trained in administering the gold-standard assessment tool for identifying autism spectrum disorders.
Interdisciplinary Specialty in Autism – Expertise in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum through evidence-based approaches.
UCLA PEERS® Certified Provider – Expertise in evidence-based social skills training for children, adolescents, and young adults with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and other social-emotional challenges.
Social Thinking® Methodology – Specializing in flexible thinking and social competency development for individuals ages four through adulthood.
Orofacial Myology (In Progress) – Focused on addressing orofacial myofunctional disorders that impact speech, swallowing, and oral function.
Learn more about Erika Wurz, Speech Therapy LLC’s approach to autism support, here.