MEET Your Therapist

Jessica M. Gates MS CCC-SLP
As the founder of Dragonfly Pediatric Speech Therapy, I bring over 2 decades of experience working with children across home, clinic, preschool, and nature-based settings. I’m passionate about creating meaningful, playful, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy experiences that honor each child’s unique communication style. My approach blends evidence-based techniques with creativity—whether we’re building language through animal care at the ranch, supporting gestalt language processors, or targeting speech sounds through movement and music. I specialize in early childhood speech and language delays, phonological disorders, and articulation and believe therapy works best when it’s rooted in connection, joy, and the natural rhythms of childhood. At Dragonfly, we offer individualized speech therapy, nature-based intensives, and small group camps that support communication in authentic, engaging environments.