Family-Centered,
In-Home or Community,
and Virtual
Speech and Language
Therapy
St. Johns County, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine, FL.
Teletherapy available across the state of Florida
We’re so glad you’re here! At Way to Grow Therapy, we help children blossom into confident communicators—because every child deserves to be heard and understood.
Serving families across St. Johns County, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine, FL, we offer free consultations, comprehensive evaluations, and individualized 1:1 therapy sessions. Bilingual Spanish/English services are available to reflect and honor our beautifully diverse community.
Our approach is family-centered and research-based, designed to fit naturally into your child’s daily life—whether at daycare, preschool, or through virtual visits. We believe strong relationships build strong communication, and we’re committed to guiding your child with care, connection, and purpose.
Meet Your Therapist
Mariliam Menéndez Santos, M.S., CCC-SLP
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist
Hi! I’m Mariliam, a bilingual (English/Spanish) speech-language pathologist with over 13 years of experience helping children build confident communication skills. I founded Way to Grow Therapy to provide care that feels different—personalized, family-centered, and fun—because children make the greatest progress when therapy fits naturally into their everyday lives and families feel empowered along the way. My approach focuses on real-life communication skills that carry over to the dinner table, the playground, and beyond. I specialize in Early Intervention, Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, Speech Sound Disorders, and AAC, using evidence-based practices delivered through play and meaningful connection. I earned my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Carlos Albizu University, am licensed in Florida, and hold ASHA’s Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Services
Free Consultations
Contact us today for a free consultation to learn more about your child and determine if a speech therapy evaluation is the next step.
Comprehensive Evaluations
A comprehensive evaluation is a full assessment of your child’s communication skills. It helps identify strengths, challenges, and whether therapy is needed. The results guide us in creating a personalized plan of care.
Speech and Language Therapy
Our speech therapy sessions are play-based and family-centered, helping children with language delays, speech sound disorders, motor speech disorders like childhood apraxia, social communication skills, and AAC (augmentative and alternative communication).
Early Intervention
Services available for children from birth to three years old. Way to Grow is an approved provider contracted with Early Steps Northeastern Florida."
Get Started
Phone Consultation
Contact us today for a free consultation to learn more about your child and determine if a speech therapy evaluation is the next step.
Evaluation
A comprehensive evaluation of your child’s communication skills will determine whether a speech or language disorder is present and highlight areas of strength and need. A detailed written report will be prepared and reviewed with you within two weeks of the assessment.
Speech Therapy
If speech therapy services are recommended, your child will begin individualized sessions in the home, community, or via telehealth. Sessions are typically scheduled 1–3 times per week and are designed to support your child’s specific goals through collaborative, engaging activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are an approved provider for the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA)! This Florida-based scholarship is available to students age 3 through 22 with a variety of diagnoses, including speech-language impairment. Click the link below to learn more about this scholarship and to see if your child may be eligible: https://www.stepupforstudents.org/scholarships/logins/
Contact us
Serving clients via teletherapy across the state of Florida
Serving clients in SilverLeaf, Durbin Crossing, Nocatee, Julington Creek, Bartram Park, Southside, and nearby areas of St. Johns County, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine, Florida.
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