Speech & Language Therapy for Children in the Twin Cities
We partner with parents to help children thrive!
Welcome!
Welcome to Talk in the Nest! We are a private practice dedicated to offering the highest level of speech and language therapy to families in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. We bring speech therapy to the comfort of your home, making it easier for your family to focus on what matters most— connection and growth.
At Talk in the Nest, we support children in pronouncing sounds, using more words, creating sentences, attending to sounds, and understanding words and concepts. Our goal is to bring compassion and skill to every interaction and provide individualized guidance to you and your child every step of the way.
Along with home-based sessions, we offer nature-based speech therapy in and around Minneapolis. Your child will love learning new skills through play!
Our Philosophy
At Talk in the Nest, we believe in:
A holistic approach to speech therapy that considers the child’s physical, sensory, social-emotional and cognitive needs
Play-based therapy that helps your child reach their goals while having fun
Neurodiversity-affirming care that values connection over compliance
Therapy that builds children’s confidence in using their own voice
Empowering parents with knowledge and resources to help their child
How We Help
In-Home Speech Therapy
Speech therapy will help your child express themselves and authentically communicate with others. We love supporting children in their natural environment, where we will 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
Virtual 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.
Talk in the Nest Specializes in:
Language Delays / Late Talkers
Gestalt Language Processing
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Auditory Processing
Speech Sounds
Meet Your Speech Therapist
Erika R. King
MA, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVT
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist
Listening & Spoken Language Specialist
Hi, I’m Erika, a mom and a speech-language therapist who understands that the best learning stems from connection. My mission is to partner with families to help children reach their full potential!
I founded Talk in the Nest after more than 16 years of experience working with children and families in a variety of settings, including Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education and a pediatric outpatient clinic.
Throughout my career, I’ve been dedicated to supporting children with a wide range of communication needs— particularly children with language delays and children who are deaf or hard of hearing. My therapy approach combines research-based strategies with a sensitivity to the unique needs of every child I work with. As a lifelong learner, I integrate training in speech-language pathology, nature-based education, and trauma-informed practice to truly meet each child where they are.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, exploring the great outdoors and gardening. I look forward to learning about your family!
Advanced Trainings & Certifications:
Listening and Spoken Language Specialist - Certified Auditory Verbal Therapist
Hanen Certified - It Takes Two to Talk
Natural Language Acquisition for Gestalt Language Processing - Meaningful Speech (pending)
MA in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
BA in English and Linguistics Studies from St. Olaf College
Kind Words
“Play is the work of the child.”
~ Maria Montessori
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. Virtual parent coaching is available for families outside of the service area.
Step One
Contact Talk in the Nest for a free 20-minute telephone consultation. We will discuss any questions you may have and schedule an initial evaluation for your child.
Step Two
Meet for the initial evaluation (60-90 minutes) to determine whether 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.
Talk in the Nest does not directly bill insurance companies. We do accept FSA/HSA cards and provide “superbills” that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Visit our Helpful Information page to learn more.