Speech Therapy for Kids in the Twin Cities

Empowering Families & Inspiring Growth

Talk in the Nest is a speech and language therapy practice that specializes in supporting children with communication delays and differences in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. We bring speech therapy to your home (in the nest) making it easier for your family to focus on what matters most— connection and growth.

At Talk in the Nest, we value the whole child. Our sessions prioritize self-regulation and incorporate therapeutic strategies into play in order to build meaningful communication.

Talk in the Nest Specializes in:

Language Delays / Late Talkers
Gestalt Language Processing
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Auditory Processing
Speech Sounds

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How We Help

In-Home Speech Therapy

Speech therapy will help your child express themselves and authentically communicate with others. We support children in their natural environment, where we focus on functional words and phrases that you use at home every day.

Nature-Based Speech Therapy

Nature-based speech therapy embeds your child’s speech or language work into outdoor play. Whether we’re going on a leaf hunt, reading a seasonal book, or playing “house” in a stick fort, time in nature promotes wellbeing and connection.

Virtual Parent Coaching

Parent coaching guides and empowers you to be your child’s best advocate. After coaching sessions, you will feel confident about helping your child thrive. Virtual auditory-verbal therapy is also available for families with children who are deaf/hard of hearing.

Meet your Speech Therapist

Erika King
MA, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVT

Owner | Speech-Language Therapist
Listening and Spoken Language Specialist

Hi, I’m Erika—a speech-language pathologist and founder of Talk in the Nest. With over 16 years clinical experience, I specialize in helping children with diverse communication needs grow and thrive.

My approach blends meaningful, individualized intervention with parent coaching to support lasting growth. I provide neurodiversity-affirming care and am trained in Natural Language Acquisition for Gestalt Language Processors. I also hold certification as a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Auditory-Verbal Therapist (LSLS Cert. AVT), which is the gold standard in supporting children who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing.

Talk in the Nest was born from both my professional experience and personal journey as a mother. Watching my own children grow has deepened my sensitivity to individual differences and the importance of supporting the whole child. As a lifelong learner, I continue to integrate training in speech-language pathology, nature-based education, and trauma-informed practices to meet children where they are.

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, exploring nature, and tending to our garden. I look forward to learning more about your family and walking this journey with you.

Testimonials

  • "We highly recommend Erika..."

    “Without Erika's skill and discernment, I don't think our daughter's speech would be understandable today. Erika identified a problem with how our daughter’s hearing was being treated, showed us how her speech and language were affected, and guided us to address the concern with her audiologist. Now our daughter is a confident learner in the classroom. We highly recommend Erika as a specialist, not just in listening and spoken language for children who are deaf/hard of hearing, but also as an empathic parent coach who helped us navigate our journey with dignity and compassion.”

    - Janelle

  • "I am a better advocate for my child because of her."

    “Erika has been an incredible resource for me as I navigate schooling for my 6-year-old who has learning differences. I leave our coaching sessions feeling empowered, confident, and with at least one concrete objective to work on. I am a better advocate for my child because of her. Every time I see her working with a child, she is kind, patient, playful, and understanding while also responding to behavior in a skillful way.”

    - Jamie

  • "You and your child will be in excellent hands with Erika."

    "Erika is an amazing clinician and parent coach. She has a gift for engaging children in meaningful and fun therapy. Her highly specialized knowledge and skills make her truly one of a kind! You and your child will be in excellent hands with Erika.”


    - Alison, Parent and Speech Therapist

“Play is the work of the child.”

~ Maria Montessori

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Ready to get started?

Talk in the Nest provides speech therapy for children in the comfort of their homes. We also offer nature-based speech therapy at outdoor spaces in and around Minneapolis.

Step One

Contact us for a free 20-minute telephone consultation. We will discuss any questions you may have and determine if an evaluation would be helpful for your child.

Step Two

Meet for the initial evaluation (60-90 minutes) to determine how your child will benefit from speech-language therapy. This will allow us to create an individualized treatment plan.

Step Three

Begin speech therapy sessions, where we will work toward your child’s goals. We will check in frequently about progress and determine when your child is ready to graduate from therapy.

Insurance & Billing

Talk in the Nest does not directly bill insurance. We do accept FSA/HSA cards and provide “superbills” that families can submit to their insurance. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.

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