...because you have a voice.
About Us
Our Logo's Meaning
Branching Tree Therapy, LLC believes that each child requires crucial foundational language skills (roots) that are shaped (hand) by an individualized plan (branch) in order to promote the child's voice through the various modalities (leaves and speaking bubbles) offered by our clinicians.
Our therapists work alongside a variety of cultural backgrounds, diagnosis, and severities. Each Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is closely observed and implemented according to the child and family's needs and concerns.
About Us
Branching Tree Therapy, LLC was founded by a speech-language pathologist eager to promote greater family involvement and training into early intervention services, along with multi-cultural speech-language services to their families. Our clinic shapes each child based on their needs and levels of performance, while continuously assessing through naturalistic observations and dynamic assessment. Branching Tree Therapy, LLC contracts with Harbor Regional Center currently serving the areas of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, parts of Carson, Hawaiian Gardens, Gardena, Lakewood, Lomita, Long Beach, Norwalk, and parts of Torrance.
Our Purpose
Branching Tree Therapy, LLC is an early intervention speech-language pathology provider for children ages 18 months-3 years old. Our therapists work alongside their child and families in their natural environments, such as their homes, in order to promote strong foundational speech-language skills necessary for everyday communication.
Additionally, our therapists provide parent training to ensure successful implementation of learnt skills to everyday routines and environments.
Department of Developmental Services website page is www.dds.ca.gov/complaints
Department of Developmental Services telephone number is 916-654-1987.
MEET OUR TEAM
Verenice Meza
M.A. CCC-SLP, Owner
Hello World! I am a music driven speech-language therapist that enjoys learning nursery rhymes for fun. I am married and have a golden retriever puppy who require lots of attention. What will I do when I have kiddos of my own? Will I have enough attention for them all? I enjoy giving my undivided attention to the person who sits across from me. Most often, my attention goes towards little individuals 18 months to 36 months, whom also enjoy nursery rhymes. I spend my free time surrounded by family and friends and enjoy exploring the world around me, especially food.
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"The best way to predict your future is to create it."
-Abraham Lincoln
Yazmin Martinez
Program Director
Hello, my name is Yazmin but everyone calls me Yaz. I am married and have a beautiful two-year old daughter who keeps me busy. Yes, I talk about her all day! The best part is that she's a mini version of me. I enjoy helping others and being part of new beginnings. I love living life to the fullest and enjoying the little things. I like singing, dancing, and making others smile. I love traveling because it gives me the opportunity to meet new people and learn about a different cultures.
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"Aprender a sonreír es aprender a ser libres."
-Octavio Paz
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Elizabeth Moreno
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Hello, my name is Elizabeth and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist assistant. I love working with kiddos, especially toddlers. I am blessed with 3 wonderful kids and a loving husband. We enjoy camping trips and spending time together during our family movie nights. I always knew I wanted to work with kids, but I was not sure how. When my son was sent to the regional center for speech services, I was introduced to this amazing career. I knew exactly where I was meant to be. My favorite part of my job is witnessing kids say their first words and watching them grow. I work under an amazing supervisor and as a dedicated team, we give our best to each child.
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"Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow."
-Plato
Jacqueline Hernandez
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hi! I’m Jacque and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for early intervention and play-based therapy. Watching little ones learn and grow while gaining speech and language skills is incredibly rewarding. I am so lucky to witness children say their first words and empower families to be involved in their children’s therapy. On my free time, I enjoy going to the beach, playing with my two chihuahuas, and spending time with friends and family. I also love to travel. My favorite place I’ve visited is Italy and my dream vacation is Bora Bora!
"If you can dream it, you can do it" -Walt Disney
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Congratulations Branching Tree Therapy Family! Your little ones are showing great improvement in their speech-language skills when you do your speech-language homework on a daily basis. Continue supporting your child daily.
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