Hi, I’m Kari!

I’m a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and the founder of Chatterbox Speech Therapy.

I believe that communication is the heart of connection. My mission is to help children in the Bismarck/Mandan area find their unique voices through child-led, play-based therapy that actually works.

Is your child hard to understand or struggling to communicate clearly?

Speech therapy helps children who are late to talk, hard to understand, or frustrated when communicating. Early support can make communication easier and more confident.

Serving families in Bismarck/Mandan | North Dakota

When should you reach out for speech therapy?

If communication feels delayed, unclear, or frustrating, it may be time to take a closer look. You do not need a diagnosis to get started. If you are wondering, that is enough.

Reach out if your child is:

Hard to understand for their age
Not talking as much as expected
Struggling to form sentences
Getting frustrated when speaking
Using fewer words than peers
Not following directions well
Leaving out speech sounds
Struggling socially with peers

Speech therapy that supports real-life communication

Every child communicates differently. Therapy is built around your child’s strengths, needs, and daily communication challenges.

Speech Sounds

Help with clarity for sounds like /r/, /s/, /l/, and “th.”

Language Skills

Understanding and using words, sentences, and directions.

Early Communication

First words, gestures, and foundational language skills.

Social Communication

Conversation, friendships, and social understanding.

Child-led, play-based therapy that actually works

Children learn best when they feel comfortable and engaged. Therapy is built around play, interaction, and meaningful communication.

Sessions may include games, books, movement, and child-led activities that build communication naturally.

Play-based learning
Real communication practice
Child interests guide sessions
No pressure, no drills-only learning

In-Network Provider

We are currently in-network with the following major providers in North Dakota:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

Sanford Health

North Dakota Medicaid

Private Pay & Out-of-Network

If we are not in-network with your specific plan, we offer private pay rates.

We can also provide a "Superbill" (a detailed receipt) that you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

You are part of the process

Parents are included every step of the way so you always know what your child is working on and why it matters.

You can expect:

Clear, simple updates
Easy strategies for home
Understanding of goals and progress
Support between sessions

Every child gets a personalized plan

No two children are the same. Therapy is designed based on your child’s current skills, learning style, and communication needs.

Plans are based on:

Current communication skills
Motivation and interests
Family goals
Real-life daily routines

Early communication support matters

Some children need support before speech fully develops. Early skills build the foundation for later language and conversation.

We may work on:

Gestures and pointing
First words
Understanding routines
Joint attention
Early vocabulary

Helping children speak more clearly

Many children benefit from support with speech sounds that affect how easily they are understood.

Common focus sounds:

/r/
/s/
/l/
“th”
Blends like “st” and “br”

Building connection and confidence

Communication also includes how children interact with others, build friendships, and understand social situations.

Skills may include:

Conversation skills
Taking turns
Making friends
Staying on topic
Social awareness

Getting started is simple

If you are noticing concerns, that is enough to reach out.

Book a consultation
Talk about your concerns
Get a clear plan forward

Proudly serving Bismarck & Mandan families

Chatterbox Speech Therapy provides pediatric speech-language services for families in the local community with flexible, family-centered care.

Ready to support your child’s communication?

Let’s talk about what your child needs and how we can help.

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Hi, I’m Kari!

I’m a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and the founder of Chatterbox Speech Therapy.

I believe that communication is the heart of connection. My mission is to help children in the Bismarck/Mandan area find their unique voices through child-led, play-based therapy that actually works.

Is your child hard to understand or struggling to communicate clearly?

Speech therapy helps children who are late to talk, hard to understand, or frustrated when communicating. Early support can make communication easier and more confident.

Serving families in Bismarck/Mandan | North Dakota

When should you reach out for speech therapy?

If communication feels delayed, unclear, or frustrating, it may be time to take a closer look. You do not need a diagnosis to get started. If you are wondering, that is enough.

Reach out if your child is:

Hard to understand for their age

Not talking as much as expected

Struggling to form sentences

Getting frustrated when speaking

Using fewer words than peers

Not following directions well

Leaving out speech sounds

Struggling socially with peers

Speech therapy that supports real-life communication

Every child communicates differently. Therapy is built around your child’s strengths, needs, and daily communication challenges.

Child-led, play-based therapy that actually works

Children learn best when they feel comfortable and engaged. Therapy is built around play, interaction, and meaningful communication.

Sessions may include games, books, movement, and child-led activities that build communication naturally.

Play-based learning

Real communication practice

Child interests guide sessions

No pressure, no drills-only learning

In-Network Provider

We are currently in-network with the following major providers in North Dakota:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

Sanford Health

North Dakota Medicaid

Private Pay & Out-of-Network

If we are not in-network with your specific plan, we offer private pay rates.

We can also provide a "Superbill" (a detailed receipt) that you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

You are part of the process

Parents are included every step of the way so you always know what your child is working on and why it matters.

You can expect:

Clear, simple updates

Easy strategies for home

Understanding of goals and progress

Support between sessions

Every child gets a personalized plan

No two children are the same. Therapy is designed based on your child’s current skills, learning style, and communication needs.

Plans are based on:

Current communication skills

Motivation and interests

Family goals

Real-life daily routines

Early communication support matters

Some children need support before speech fully develops. Early skills build the foundation for later language and conversation.

We may work on:

Gestures and pointing

First words

Understanding routines

Joint attention

Early vocabulary

Helping children speak more clearly

Many children benefit from support with speech sounds that affect how easily they are understood.

Common focus sounds:

/r/

/s/

/l/

“th”

Blends like “st” and “br”

Building connection and confidence

Communication also includes how children interact with others, build friendships, and understand social situations.

Skills may include:

Conversation skills

Taking turns

Making friends

Staying on topic

Social awareness

Getting started is simple

If you are noticing concerns, that is enough to reach out.

Book a consultation

Talk about your concerns

Get a clear plan forward

Proudly serving Bismarck & Mandan families

Chatterbox Speech Therapy provides pediatric speech-language services for families in the local community with flexible, family-centered care.

Ready to support your child’s communication?