Speech Therapy 

Convenient for YOU!

  • In-office or Virtual

  • Morning & After-school Sessions

  • No Waitlists

Serving Families In-Person in WOOSTER, OHIO, & Virtually—STATEWIDE

The pediatric speech therapy services we offer:

  • articulation

  • orofacial myofunctional therapy (for all ages)

  • literacy & dyslexia

  • Structured Linguistic Literacy (EBLI)

  • dyslexia diagnosis

  • receptive & expressive language

  • early intervention

  • Jon Peterson Scholarship

  • Free 15min Consultation

    Talk through your concerns and questions on the phone, then we can recommend the next steps.

  • Comprehensive Evaluation

    We provide a speech and/or language evaluation that would best fit the needs of your child, which will give us valuable information about your child’s development and communication skills.

  • Weekly Therapy Services

    We can work together to create new goals, or even target goals established by other providers. Sessions are typically 30 minutes, but can be adjusted as needed.

Meet Your Therapist

Samantha Newman, M.A., CCC-SLP, CBS
Founder, Speech Language Pathologist & Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

Samantha founded Shine Bright Speech Therapy, LLC because she saw the need for additional pediatric speech therapy services in our community that could accommodate families’ busy schedules + offer specialized services like myofunctional therapy and dyslexia—all without waitlists. She wanted the freedom to see the “whole child,” tackle potential root causes, and truly partner with families—because she knows how important it is to give caregivers the tools to help their children shine brightly! Also, Shine Bright Speech Therapy is proud to be a Jon Peterson Scholarship Provider!

  • Samantha earned her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Kent State University. For several years, she worked at a private practice in Los Angeles where she treated a variety of clients and disorders. That was where Sam’s love of working with the pediatric population really grew! Some of her post-grad coursework includes: orofacial myofunctional therapy, TummyTime! Method, + PROMPT (Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets). Her trainings related to dyslexia and reading include: EBLI (Evidence Based Literacy Instruction), Reading Simplified Academy, + Orton-Gillingham.

    Outside of work, you will find her spending time with her family, dancing to music, baking too many desserts, or reading a good book.

  • "Samantha worked with both our boys weekly, and the quality of therapy was excellent. She took time to explain things to us and sent home practical “homework.” She made a true connection with our boys! Samantha is a very special person; her professional skills and commitment to her clients will continue to be a source of healing and inspiration to all who have the good fortune to work with her."

    -SL

  • “Sam was my son’s speech therapist from the ages of 2-4. She was always prepared, engaging, playful, and patient with him. We were very comfortable with her and impressed with the progress our son made in the time he saw her. I strongly recommend Sam if you need an experienced pediatric speech therapist”

    -FH

  • "What a miracle to have Sam as E's first therapist. He started at 2 years old with a buzzing sound as his only form of communication. Within a short amount of time, Sam helped us get him speaking in phrases and sentences. And without her expertise, we wouldn't have gotten the life-altering developmental evaluation as early as we did. She was and is still such a positive aspect of our lives!"

    -SK

  • "Sam came highly recommended by a family friend, and we are so glad to have found her! Our 5 year old daughter made such swift progress in her speech sounds, and always looked forward to her fun weekly sessions!"

    -AB

Get started today.

Ensuring speech therapy is FUN, all while helping children find their voice so they can SHINE in every situation.