Speech, Feeding & Myofunctional Therapy in Mechanicsville, VA
Serving children, teens, & adults in our family-friendly Mechanicsville, VA, clinic.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide compassionate, expert care that supports both the child and the entire family.
Our Specialties
Tongue Ties • Myofunctional Disorders • Speech Sound Disorders • Apraxia • Stuttering • Expressive and Receptive Language Disorders
We Accept Insurance!
We are currently in-network with commercial plans from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna. Click here to learn more.
Welcome to Sunshine Speech Therapy
Compassionate Care That Puts Kids and Families First
At Sunshine Speech Therapy, we’re dedicated to helping children grow into confident communicators and happy, healthy eaters through family-focused speech, myofunctional, and feeding therapy in Mechanicsville and the greater Richmond, Virginia area.
With a focus on kindness, collaboration, and clinical excellence, we create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and every family feels supported and empowered.
Helping Kids Thrive Through Personalized Therapy
Speech, Feeding, and Myofunctional Therapy in Mechanicsville and the Greater Richmond Area
Speech & Language Therapy
Helping children build essential communication skills that carry over to home, school, and everyday life.
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Feeding Therapy
Helping children improve feeding skills so mealtimes feel easier, safer, and more successful across all settings.
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Myofunctional Therapy
Treating tongue ties and myofunctional disorders to support better feeding, speech, and breathing.
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SPEECH, FEEDING, AND MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPISTS
Meet the Sunshine Speech Therapy Team
We’re a small, dedicated team of speech, feeding, and myofunctional therapists who care deeply about the children and families we work with.
With a neurodivergent founder, we’re proud to support many neurodivergent kids with compassionate, neuroaffirming care that centers their strengths and honors who they are.
We show up every day with heart, playfulness, and a shared passion for helping kids make progress in a way that feels fun, safe, and connected. At Sunshine Speech Therapy, we’re here to build real relationships and make sure every family feels truly supported.
Sarah Sweeney
M.Ed, CCC-SLP, Owner
“A child who is comfortable and trusts their therapist is a child who makes progress. Joyful, play based interactions are a major component of successful therapy.”
What to Expect
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In order to schedule an initial appointment, you must complete the Evaluation Request Form. Clicking the link will direct you to a form where you can enter your child’s information. After filling out the form, we will send you intake paperwork to complete. Once we’ve received all the paperwork, we will schedule the initial evaluation. Before you schedule your appointment, please ensure you have read and understand our insurance information.
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Before beginning any therapy, a comprehensive evaluation is completed to determine your child’s therapeutic support. Each evaluation includes the testing session, complete report, and a recommended plan of care specific to your child.
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Following the evaluation, you will receive an evaluation report within two weeks. The evaluation report will include recommendations and a plan of care, if necessary. After you review the evaluation, the administrative staff will reach out to get your child’s recurring therapy time slot(s) scheduled.
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Your child will be given a therapy time slot that is the same time and day every week. Each time your child comes in for therapy it will be about 30 minutes. Please be sure to arrive to our office at least 5 minutes prior to the appointment beginning! Your child will continue therapy weekly, following the therapists plan of care. If you have any questions about your child’s plan of care, don’t hesitate to talk with the therapists about it during any of your scheduled appointments.
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