Speak Life Therapy

12/01/2025

Snow Day Today!

Speak Life Therapy follows the Kalamazoo Public School system in determining school cancellations, so clients have a snow today today too! My phone is on though, so feel free to call Speak Life therapy with any questions you have! My email is also available, so you can email me with questions as well.

(269) 350-4212
smccollum@speaklifetherapy.net

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11/24/2025

If you were looking for a Southwest MI speech-language pathologist with specific skills in one area, which would you hope to find? Comment below with your choice!

A. Sensory Integration Skills
B. Myofunctional Therapy Skills
C. Apraxia of Speech & Motor Planning, also LSVT LOUD for Parkinson's Disease
D. Early Intervention Language support
E. Knowledge base in complex medical issues
F. Expert in Stroke recovery/neurological disorders (dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, executive functioning)
G. Stuttering
H. Voice
I. Bilingual language disorders

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11/10/2025

Hello all! Welcome to anyone who is new or interested in speech therapy at Speak Life Therapy in Kalamazoo, MI!

My name is Sarah McCollum, and I am the owner and SLP for this private practice. Speak Life Therapy works with a number of insurances, such as Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare/UMR, Priority Health, and also Medicare plans. I am also in the process of becoming credentialed for Aetna Healthcare.

At this time, Speak Life Therapy has a waitlist, but please fill out an inquiry at www.speaklifetherapy.net to start a plan for starting speech therapy when spots become available.

Thank you so much for your interest, and I hope to support you and your family very soon!

Speech-language pathology in Kalamazoo, MI offering Telehealth appointments. Paperwork can be filled out online. Schedule an appointment today. Contact us at (269) 350-4212.

08/18/2025

Speak Life Therapy's Owner/SLP Sarah McCollum is now certified to administer, score, and interpret the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA)!

Do you or a loved one have concerns about memory changes, problem-solving difficulties, or sustained attention to tasks? Give Speak Life Therapy a call to get the MOCA screening done! It only takes about 10 minutes.

Speak Life Therapy also offers more comprehensive testing for adults who are exhibiting language, executive functioning, and memory changes.

Speak Life Therapy is an enrolled Medicare and Medicare Advantage provider! Check your insurance and give Speak Life Therapy a call today at (269) 350-4212.

07/21/2025

Hey all! Happy summer!
Did you know that Speak Life Therapy takes private pay clients and a variety of insurances?

Here is the list!

Medicaid
United Health Care & Medicaid plans
-> Also UMR
Priority Health & Medicaid plans
-> Also Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Complete
Medicare

If your insurance plan is not listed, Speak Life Therapy can also create superbills for you to send to your insurance companies to possibly get reimbursement, though this is not guaranteed. Please talk with your insurance companies to learn more about if they use this method for out of network providers.

What questions do you have?

Thank you!

05/10/2025

Hello all!
Summer is nearly here! If you are looking for summer speech therapy, call soon to reserve your spot! There are currently a few openings left on Mondays and a Friday spot left at 2pm.

Call now or email Sarah McCollum to get your spot for the summer!

(269) 350-4212
smccollum@speaklifetherapy.net

Insurances accepted: United Healthcare & UHC Medicaid, Priority Health & Priority Health Medicaid, straight Medicaid, UMR (does not cover certain speech therapy codes), BCBS, Blue Care Complete, Medicare & Medicare Advantage. Cigna is also accepted due to its partnership with Priority Health. HSA plans and private pay clients are also welcome!

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03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day! I hope you are able to enjoy the sunshine! We had fun in speech today celebrating spring and all things green (and minty)! :)

Thank you Little Bee Speech for the great St. Patrick's Day theme!

03/10/2025

Hello all! Spring is here!

I wanted to share an update that I will be attending the Michigan Speech-Language & Hearing Conference in Kalamazoo later this week! I am so excited for this great opportunity so I can improve my skills and then offer the best speech therapy services possible!

This conference will provide me with additional training in dynamic assessment, English Learner literacy essentials, Parkinson's Disease topics, neuroplasticity for cognitive rehabilitation, stuttering, nasal emission/cleft palate, aphasia, anosognosia, and executive functioning for kids!

I will be sure to make a series of posts relating to what I have learned from this wonderful conference!

12/21/2024

Merry Christmas, everyone!
First, I (Sarah McCollum) wanted to thank all of you for following Speak Life Therapy's page this past year! It has been wonderful to start connecting with all of you who are new followers! I am excited for whatever 2025 brings-- to support you all in your family's goals to support your loved ones needing speech & language support.

For 2025, I am hoping to target speech therapy goals with a variety of themes and approaches that will meet the individual needs of your loved ones. I am also contemplating starting a podcast to discuss and ask questions of seasoned experts on different topics! If you were to listen to a podcast, what would you want to learn about?

Share in the comments below!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Speak Life Therapy will be closed for the holidays between December 23-Jan 3rd.