Speech support that embraces who you are and where you are going
Meet Your Therapist
Hello! My name is Lesley Meza and I am the founder and owner of Embrace - Bilingual Speech.
I am a proud first generation, Mexican-American born and raised in Chicago, and I am passionate about helping families access the services they deserve. I started my practice because I wanted to foster an environment where families could find services that embraced their cultural and linguistic background.
I received my Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Marquette University with a Bilingual English/Spanish Specialization certification, providing expertise and specific insight on assessing, diagnosing, and treating bilingual speakers. Prior to Embrace, I have worked worked with a range of bilingual children and adults in both outpatient and school settings.
I am passionate about working with children and adults in ways that are functional and will increase their independence, confidence, autonomy, and communication skills across their daily environments.
Early language development
Strong communication begins with a solid foundation. I help young children build vocabulary, understand language, and develop the skills they need to communicate confidently at home, school, and in everyday life.
Articulation
Clear speech helps children and adults communicate with confidence. I provide individualized therapy to improve speech sound production, making communication easier and more effective.
Higher Language Skills & Auditory Processing
Language is more than speaking—it includes listening, understanding, reasoning, and organizing information. I help clients strengthen comprehension, problem-solving, memory, and auditory processing skills to support success in school, work, and daily life.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Childhood apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that affects a child's ability to plan and coordinate speech movements. Using evidence-based techniques, I provide individualized therapy to help children develop clearer, more consistent speech and greater confidence in communication.
Fluency & Stuttering
Stuttering can affect more than just speech—it can impact confidence and participation in everyday conversations. I work with clients to develop effective communication strategies, improve fluency, and build confidence in expressing themselves.
Cognitive Communication Disorders
Changes in memory, attention, organization, and problem-solving can affect communication and daily functioning. Therapy focuses on strengthening these cognitive communication skills to promote greater independence and improve quality of life.
Dysarthria
Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder that can make speech sound slurred, weak, or difficult to understand. I help clients improve speech clarity, breath support, and overall communication through personalized treatment strategies.
Aphasia
Aphasia can affect speaking, understanding, reading, and writing following a stroke or other neurological injury. I provide individualized, functional therapy to help clients rebuild communication skills and reconnect with the people and activities that matter most.
Some of the areas I specialize in include:
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