Your Child Isn’t Talking Yet, Trust Your Instincts - Early Support Matters
Helping Children Communicate, Regulate & Thrive
Speech, sensory, and feeding therapy in English and Spanish for toddlers and young children in Riverview, FL.
Bilingual speech therapy
Available for children in-person and online
About Echo Bay Therapy
At Echo Bay Therapy, we believe that every child deserves to be heard and understood. Founded by Karen Bernuy, a passionate and experienced speech-language pathologist.
Our practice offers individualized and engaging pediatric speech therapy for families in the Apollo Beach, Gibsonton, Ruskin, Riverview, Wimauma, and surrounding South Hillsborough County areas — with telepractice available statewide.
Whether your child needs support developing early speech and language skills, help with articulation, or guidance for feeding concerns, we’re here to help — in both English and Spanish.
Services we offer
Comprehensive Evaluations
In-depth assessments to understand your child’s unique needs.
Individual Therapy
Personalized one-on-one sessions tailored to your child’s goals.
Group Therapy
Small group sessions to build social communication skills.
Parent Coaching
Practical strategies to support your child at home.
Teletherapy Sessions
Convenient, secure virtual therapy options.
Feeding Therapy
Support for children with feeding difficulties.
Speech Therapy for Neurodivergent Children
A compassionate, neuroaffirmative approach that respects every child’s way of communicating.
Meet Karen Bernuy
Karen Bernuy, MS; SLP - TSLD
Founder & Lead Bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist at Echo Bay Therapy, LLC.
With over 19 years of experience, Karen is dedicated to helping children tap into their full communication potential. As the founder and lead speech and language pathologist at Echo Bay Therapy, she combines expertise and a deep passion for guiding kids toward their developmental goals.
Karen is licensed to practice in both Florida and New York, and has had the privilege of working with diverse pediatric clients in a variety of settings—private practice, Early Intervention services, and telepractice.
Her work spans NYC and Florida, where she’s seen first hand the profound impact of effective communication. A firm believer in a play-based approach, Karen fosters communication, emotional regulation, and connection in every session, making therapy both fun and meaningful for children and their families.
When Karen isn’t working with children to enhance their communication skills, you can find her enjoying life in sunny Florida with her husband, son, and two dogs. She loves exploring nature, staying active and unwinding at the beach.
Our Mission
At Echo Bay Therapy, our mission is simple: To empower children to communicate with confidence.
Comprehensive Evaluation: $500
Individual Therapy Session (30 minutes): $75
Individual Therapy Session (45 minutes): $105
Group Therapy Session (30 minutes): $50
Parent Coaching / Teletherapy Sessions: Same as individual rates
Pricing
We accept private pay and can provide superbills for insurance reimbursement.
FAQs
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We are a private-pay practice but can provide detailed invoices for out-of-network reimbursement.
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Yes! We provide therapy in English and Spanish for children from bilingual households.
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Yes! We provide secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy sessions for families who prefer or require online services.
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We work with toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children up to age 6.
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Yes — and this is exactly who we're here for. Speech, sensory processing, and feeding are deeply connected. A child who is overwhelmed by sounds, textures, or transitions often struggles to communicate because their nervous system is already working overtime. At Echo Bay Therapy, we don't separate these challenges. We use a sensory-informed, neuroaffirming approach that addresses regulation and communication together — so your child can actually use the skills we work on in real life.
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No — and this is one of the most common myths we hear. Research consistently shows that bilingualism does not cause speech delays. Bilingual children may reach certain milestones at slightly different rates in each language, but their total language knowledge across both languages is comparable to monolingual peers. At Echo Bay Therapy, we celebrate bilingualism as a strength. Our therapy is designed to support your child's development in both English and Spanish, so they can communicate confidently in the language of their home, their school, and their community.
Contact us today!
Contact
Tel: 8133282656
Email: info@echobaytherapy.com
Service Area
Apollo Beach, Gibsonton, Ruskin, Riverview, Wimauma, and South
Hillsborough County (with teletherapy available throughout Florida).