Speech & Language
Speech, language, and articulation.
Speech & Language
We evaluate and treat various speech, language, and articulation issues. With our clients, all aspects of language are addressed to improve communication with those around them.
You've thought it before...
"I can't understand my child."
You're not alone, and there’s so much hope.
We believe every child has a voice worth hearing. With compassion, knowledge, and care, we help children find their words and build confidence.
About
Every voice has purpose. Every word has meaning. Every child matters.
You want your child to be understood — and to feel confident when they speak.
That's why at Speak-Easy Speech Therapy, everything we do is guided by purpose, compassion, and connection.
Founded by a mother–daughter team, we understand the importance of family involvement — because progress doesn't happen in isolation. We believe every child and every parent is part of a bigger plan and purpose, and we’re here to help you discover that together.
Through professional expertise and heartfelt care, we empower families to communicate with confidence — on purpose, and for a purpose.
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Appointment
Schedule a consultation with our team. Pick a time that works best for you and we'll call you to discuss your needs.
Services
Our Services
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Reading & Literacy
Reading help for all ages.
Reading & Literacy
Personalized, evidence-based support for decoding, fluency, and comprehension. We build foundational skills, teach strategies that stick, and partner with families and schools to make reading more accurate, automatic, and enjoyable—at any age.
Oral Habit Elimination
End thumb‑sucking, nail‑biting, tongue‑thrust.
Oral Habit Elimination
We specialize in helping individuals overcome oral habits such as thumb-sucking, nail-biting, and tongue thrusting to improve speech and overall oral health.
Myofunctional Therapy
Retrain oral and facial muscle patterns.
Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy retrains patterns of muscle function in the mouth and face. This can help with problems like drooling, mouth breathing, incorrect swallowing patterns and more.
AAC Device Training
Training for AAC devices.
AAC Device Training
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices allow non-verbal, minimally verbal, or highly unintelligible individuals to communicate with loved ones. We provide the training you need to succeed.
Speech Fluency
Strategies for stuttering and fluency.
Speech Fluency
Compassionate, practical therapy for stuttering and cluttering. We combine techniques for easier, more natural speech with confidence-building, self-advocacy, and real‑world practice so communication feels flexible, effective, and authentic.
Testimonials
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Jessi
Reading
Jackie is amazing! She took the time to figure out where my son's reading difficulties were. Since he started reading with Jackie, his reading scores at school have skyrocketed.
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Kelsey
Articulation
We have been beyond impressed with Speak Easy. Our son has made so much progress so quickly. Our son LOVES going to speech. Highly recommend.
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Daniel
Orofacial & Articulation
Rachel is absolutely amazing both for speech therapy and myofunctional therapy! She built a great relationship with my boys and they absolutely adore her! The results of the therapies were quick and have made a noticeable difference in life! Thank you!!
Therapists
Jackie, M.S., CCC-SLP
jackie@ozarkspeakeasy.comJackie has spent her career as a school based speech pathologist. She has extensive knowledge working with children and adults of all ages in the areas of articulation, fluency, language, cognition, and social skills. Her love of reading led her to obtain additional training through the Lindamood-Bell program. Her extensive knowledge of language and reading skills provides clients with the best tools for success.
Rachel, M.S., CCC-SLP
rachel@ozarkspeakeasy.comRachel's career as a speech pathologist has taken her to multiple settings including acute care, teletherapy, private practice, and outpatient therapy. Her experiences have provided her with opportunities to train students and families on AAC devices, evaluate and treat feeding or swallowing disorders, as well as address articulation and language skills. Rachel also provides myofunctional therapy to support functional oral patterns—addressing things like oral resting posture, tongue thrust, mouth breathing, and swallow patterns.
Makenna, M.S., CCC-SLP
makenna@ozarkspeakeasy.comMakenna is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinic Practice Manager dedicated to helping children, families, and adults communicate with confidence. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology at Missouri State University and leads with equal parts expertise and empathy.
Read more about Makenna
She supports a wide range of needs, including speech sound disorders, language delays, AAC, feeding, fluency, apraxia, cognitive-communication, voice, and various neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions. Her work spans infancy through adulthood, and she recently completed an infant feeding course to further guide families through early challenges.
Mystie, M.S., CCC-SLP
mystie@ozarkspeakeasy.comMystie obtained her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Missouri State University. Throughout her career, she has gained experience working with individuals of varying ages and communication needs, which has strengthened her ability to provide thoughtful, individualized care. She is passionate about helping others communicate with confidence and uses research-based techniques to support articulation, receptive and expressive language development, and stuttering. Mystie is dedicated to empowering clients and families through effective strategies, collaborative guidance, and a commitment to meaningful, functional progress.
Lori, M.S., CCC-SLP
lori@ozarkspeakeasy.comLori is a Speech-Language Pathologist with 28 years of experience supporting clients from early childhood through adulthood. She helps individuals find their voice through spoken language therapy, motor-based interventions, and alternative communication systems.
Read more about Lori
She specializes in PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets), a tactile-kinesthetic approach especially helpful for individuals with apraxia and other motor speech disorders.
Lori also has extensive training in AAC to support non-verbal communicators, plus additional certifications in Visualizing and Verbalizing, Interactive Metronome, and Myofascial Release—allowing her to design therapy that integrates cognitive, motor, sensory, and linguistic needs.
Above all, she values building genuine relationships. Lori believes meaningful therapy begins with understanding the individual, and she crafts treatment plans that reflect each person’s strengths, goals, and daily routines.
Location
Contact Information
Address
4101 State Hwy NN
Suite 101
Ozark, Missouri 65721
Phone
(417) 744-9284