Building Strong Communicators & Confident Readers
Evidence-based speech-language therapy and reading intervention
in Wellington and West Palm Beach, Florida
About Christie
Hi there! I'm Christie Hollis, M.S., CCC-SLP, a Florida-licensed and ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist.
After graduating from the University of Florida (Go Gators!), I spent two years working as a reading tutor. During that time, I realized that many of my students struggled with underlying skills, such as phonological awareness, speech sound production, and language comprehension, that traditional reading tutoring alone couldn't address. This inspired me to pursue a career in speech-language pathology.
Today, I have over six years of experience providing evidence-based, individualized speech and language therapy, with a special interest in literacy and reading disorders. I've completed specialized training in Lindamood-Bell's Visualizing and Verbalizing, Lively Letters, and Orton-Gillingham.
I founded Hollis Speech & Literacy to provide a comprehensive approach to speech, language, and reading development, helping children build a strong foundation for success.
Our Clinical Services
Speech Sound Therapy
Speech sound disorders affect a child's ability to produce speech sounds. These can include:
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Articulation Disorders: Difficulty saying certain sounds correctly, such as "r" and "s."
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Phonological Disorders: Using patterns that young children use to simplify speech beyond the expected age.
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Motor Speech Disorders: Difficulty planning and coordinating the movements needed to produce speech, including childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).
Speech therapy at HSL uses evidence-based, individualized approaches to help children improve their speech intelligibility and communicate with confidence.
Language Therapy
Language encompasses a variety of skills that we use to communicate on a daily basis, including:
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Expressive Language: Using vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure express ourselves.
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Receptive Language: Understanding language concepts, following directions, and processing auditory information.
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Pragmatic Language: Using language effectively in social interactions.
Language therapy at HSL strengthens these skills to support children in understanding others, expressing themselves, and communicating confidently in everyday situations.
Literacy Intervention
Reading and writing involve a variety of skills, including:
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Phonological Awareness: Recognizing and manipulating sounds in words.
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Letter-Sound Correspondence: Connecting letters to their sounds.
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Decoding & Encoding: Using phonics skills to read and spell words.
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Orthographic Mapping: Storing words for automatic recognition.
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Reading Fluency: Reading text accurately, smoothly, and with appropriate rate.
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Reading Comprehension: Understanding and remembering text.
Literacy intervention at HSL uses systematic, explicit, and cumulative instruction to help children become confident, independent readers and writers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are services offered?
Hollis Speech & Literacy offers in-person services at our home-based office in Wellington, FL. In-school services at private schools may also be available after coordination with school administration. Additional service locations may be available upon request.
What ages do you work with?
We provide individualized speech, language, and literacy services for school aged children and adolescents. Please contact us to discuss your child's specific needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Hollis Speech & Literacy is a private-pay practice, allowing us to focus on providing individualized, high-quality care without the limitations often imposed by insurance companies. This means therapy decisions are guided by your child's unique needs, rather than insurance restrictions on services, frequency, or duration of treatment.
While we do not bill insurance directly, we can provide superbills for families seeking reimbursement through out-of-network insurance benefits. We also provide paid invoices for families seeking reimbursement through the Step Up For Students Unique Abilities (FES-UA) scholarship.
What are the steps to get started?
Here's what to expect:
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Free Consultation: Click here to book a free 15-minute consultation with Christie. We'll discuss your child's needs, answer questions, and determine whether our services are the best fit for your child.
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Evaluation: A comprehensive evaluation helps identify your child's strengths and areas of difficulty, providing the foundation for individualized recommendations.
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Results & Treatment Plan: We'll review the evaluation findings together and discuss recommendations, therapy goals, and the suggested frequency of services.
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Begin Therapy: We'll schedule consistent weekly sessions focused on your child's individual needs and goals.
Connect With Christie
Ready to enhance your child's communication and literacy skills? Book a free consultation call or reach out today to discuss how speech sound therapy and tailored language intervention can build a stronger foundation for reading success.
Email: christie@hollisspeech.com
Phone: (561)318-3434