Helping Your Child Thrive

We believe in complete, individualized support designed for each client’s specific needs. Every child has potential that can be transformed so that they can reach even higher goals. We strive to bring the latest techniques, protocols, and treatment ideas to all of our clients.

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Speech Clarity & Oral Movement

Virtual and in-person therapy to allow your child to experience success in all environments of life

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Language Challenges

Support to help with your child's expressive and/or receptive language skills

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Social Skills

Individual or group support to help with friendships, bullying, or handling disagreements

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Hello! I’m Kolby

Licensed California Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, and Parenting Coach

I’m the owner and head speech-language pathologist at Family First Speech Therapy in San Diego, CA. For over 20 years, I’ve been helping families thrive through improving communication skills. My team and I offer support for speech and language deficits, behaviors, ADHD, and more. We believe in a whole-family approach, working with the entire family to help a child achieve their goals while having fun and setting up every family member to thrive.

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Free Consultation

Want to learn more about the programs and support we offer and how it could help your child? Schedule a consultation.

Monthly Workshop

Is your child difficult to understand? Do they have trouble making friends? Are you constantly wondering if they are on track? Attend our free monthly workshop to learn things you can do at home! (Sign up for Kolby’s newsletter to get workshop invites!) 

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Our Approach

At Family First Speech Therapy, we believe in a whole-family approach, keeping in mind the entire family in order to most effectively help a child achieve their goals — while having fun and setting up every family member to thrive. We integrate therapy or coaching goals into play activities that are fun and functional. We prioritize establishing trust and connection with families to facilitate consistent progress.

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“We found Kolby and her practice through a friend. Kolby discovered a tongue tie our son had, as well as helped diagnose him with APD. With her help, he has made progress with his speech, memorization, and social skills. (And Kolby is very patient with teaching me to ensure I understand how to work with my son to see continued progress toward our goals.) Kolby is smart, knowledgeable and direct. She knows how to connect with children and engage them in a way I have not seen with other therapists or teachers. I’m thrilled to have found her and would recommend her to anyone looking for support.”

Betsy M.

"My son just loves Kolby and has been doing so well since he starting going to his speech sessions twice a week. He went from a child that I had to pry away from video games to get him to go outside, to one that actually enjoys playing outside and making new friends. There really aren’t any words that can express how thankful I am for what she has done for my son in such a short amount of time. My son did not even want to go to speech, but once he met with Kolby he wanted to go and had fun. I’m very happy that his first experience with speech was a good one, because I’m sure it would have been a very difficult year getting him to go without her."

Mindy

" Kolby did a wonderful job working with my 4-year old son. I was impressed at the speed in which he made improvements in his speech. She also made speech therapy fun so my son enjoyed their time together. On a tough day when my son didn’t want to go to speech therapy, Kolby’s compassion, care, and skill with working with kids really shone. I highly recommend Kolby as a speech therapist based on her skills, warmth, and professionalism."

Sheri H.

Tired of arguing over homework, struggling to connect, or lost with communication?