Tired of waitlists, commutes, and unproductive sessions?
We were, too.
Pediatric therapists are dedicated, hardworking people who care so much. But the system is overloaded.
→ Families are waiting months for evaluations, therapy, and support.
→ Therapy sessions are feeling more and more rushed.
→ And because of this, some families feel left behind. And worse, some kids fall through the cracks.
→ We don’t think this system is working as it is. So we created a model that would better serve parents and kids. (And hopefully take some pressure off the system in the process!)
NO WAITLISTS, COMMUTING, OR MISSING SCHOOL REQUIRED!
High-touch pediatric therapy that’s easily accessible to families in D.C., Maryland, Texas, and Virginia.
Because when your child is behind, every day counts. And when your family is busy, there’s never enough time!
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Virtual Speech Therapy
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In-Home Feeding Therapy
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Occupational Therapy
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We offer speech evaluations and therapy sessions, and work with children of all ages on:
✔ Articulation
✔ Apraxia
✔ Expressive language (Speaking)
✔ Receptive language (Understanding)
✔ Speaking in sentences
✔ Following directions
✔ Fluency and stuttering
✔ Non-verbal and social communication
✔ Oral motor weakness
✔ Myofunctional disorders and ties
✔ And more
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We offer feeding evaluations and therapy sessions, and work with children of all ages with:
✔ Difficulty transitioning to solids
✔ Picky or selective eating
✔ Gagging, coughing, or choking
✔ Delayed oral motor skills
✔ Sensory sensitivities
✔ Tube feeding transitions
✔ Feeding aversions
✔ Mealtime anxiety
✔ Failure to thrive
✔ Poor weight gain
✔ Bottle refusal or transition
✔ Tongue ties and oral restrictions
✔ And more
We offer virtual occupational therapy evaluations and therapy sessions, and work with children of all ages with:
✔ Fine motor development
✔ Hand strength and coordination
✔ Visual motor + perceptual skills
✔ Sensory processing + regulation
✔ Attention and self-regulation
✔ Daily living activities
✔ Executive functioning
✔ Core strength + postural control
✔ Motor planning and body awareness
✔ Transitions and routines
✔ School readiness
✔ And more
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CLIENT LOVE
“We can’t thank Danielle enough!”
Danielle has been amazing with our daughter, J.C. She makes each session fun and engaging, and we've seen a huge improvement in her speech. She used to be so frustrated when she couldn't express herself, but now she's more confident and talkative. We can't thank Danielle enough!
Meet the Team
Find your child’s therapist—and your therapy teammate.
Danielle Mondesir
I believe your voice matters in your child’s therapeutic journey.
I created Desired Pediatric Therapy Services to ensure that children receive high-quality, child-centred therapy, and their parents get the support they need to navigate the journey. Without judgment, waitlists, frustration, or feeling dismissed!
Professionally speaking, I’m an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist, and the founder and CEO of Desired Pediatric Therapy Services.
I earned my Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Howard University. I hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA (CCC-SLP) and state licensures with Texas, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., and will become a Board-Certified Lactation Consultant in 2025.
My diverse experience includes evaluating and treating children in schools, daycares, teletherapy, pediatric facilities, private clinics, and homes. I’ve worked with clients from 0-16 years old with pragmatics, language, articulation, fluency, feeding, and developmental delays.
My goal is to empower families, bridge communication gaps, and make therapy a truly impactful experience from the very start. Because when therapy is fun, children do better. But when parents are supported, healthy, and happy, everyone thrives.
Licensed In Maryland
Janaye was born and raised in New York City. She earned her graduate degree from Howard University in Washington, DC, and currently resides in the Triangle Research area of North Carolina. She is a proud mom of three children and has cared for countless pets over the years, including dogs, cats, hamsters, and lizards. Janaye has a deep passion for laughter, reading, playing games, and supporting families in achieving their speech and language goals. She often weaves these interests into her therapy sessions, creating experiences that are both engaging and highly functional. Her ultimate goal is to make learning enjoyable while helping families reach meaningful communication milestones.
Licensed In Maryland
Ms. Katz is a licensed speech-language pathologist who is passionate about helping children find their voice and thrive in communication. She brings creativity, compassion, and evidence-based strategies to each session, tailoring therapy to every child’s unique strengths and needs. When she’s not in sessions, she enjoys crocheting and spending time with her (very opinionated) cats.
Dahlya Katz
speech-language pathologist
Janaye Sweet
speech-language pathologist
Meet Dahlya
Licensed In Maryland
Ms. Katz is a licensed speech-language pathologist who is passionate about helping children find their voice and thrive in communication. She brings creativity, compassion, and evidence-based strategies to each session, tailoring therapy to every child’s unique strengths and needs. When she’s not in sessions, she enjoys crocheting and spending time with her (very opinionated) cats.
Licensed In Maryland
Janaye was born and raised in New York City. She earned her graduate degree from Howard University in Washington, DC, and currently resides in the Triangle Research area of North Carolina. She is a proud mom of three children and has cared for countless pets over the years, including dogs, cats, hamsters, and lizards. Janaye has a deep passion for laughter, reading, playing games, and supporting families in achieving their speech and language goals. She often weaves these interests into her therapy sessions, creating experiences that are both engaging and highly functional. Her ultimate goal is to make learning enjoyable while helping families reach meaningful communication milestones.
Gabriella Villars
SLP-Assistant
Patricia Yabut
Administrative Assistant
Licensed In Maryland
Gabriella earned a bachelor of science in speech-language pathology from Towson University and is a licensed SLP-Assistant in Maryland. She aspires to obtain her master's so she can continue to learn and provide the best care possible for every child and family she works with. Gabriella loves connecting with children and believes in a child and family-centered approach, as well as neurodiverse-affirming practices. In her leisure, she enjoys bike riding and going on runs.
Patricia brings a strong background in customer service and administrative support. She helps our team stay organized and efficient by managing appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and patient communication. Patricia is committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and always prioritizes patient confidentiality. Her professionalism, reliability, and compassionate approach ensure a smooth experience for both our clients and our team.
Licensed In Maryland
Gabriella earned a bachelor of science in speech-language pathology from Towson University and is a licensed SLP-Assistant in Maryland. She aspires to obtain her master's so she can continue to learn and provide the best care possible for every child and family she works with. Gabriella loves connecting with children and believes in a child and family-centered approach, as well as neurodiverse-affirming practices. In her leisure, she enjoys bike riding and going on runs.
Patricia brings a strong background in customer service and administrative support. She helps our team stay organized and efficient by managing appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and patient communication. Patricia is committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and always prioritizes patient confidentiality. Her professionalism, reliability, and compassionate approach ensure a smooth experience for both our clients and our team.
Get in touch if you have any others!
Frequently
Asked Questions
Reach out and schedule a free 15-minute consult. During that call, we’ll help you figure out a plan and determine the best next steps.
We are licensed in Texas, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
We provide in-home services to clients in Washington D.C., Maryland (Montgomery County, Howard County, Prince George's County), Virginia (pending licensure), Fairfax County, Arlington County. We also offer teletherapy services in Texas, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., without county travel restrictions.
Yes! We accept State of Maryland Medicaid, Texas Medicaid (TMHP), Molina Healthcare, and Aetna (commercial).
If your insurer isn’t listed above, we can also provide you with a superbill, which you can submit for reimbursement. (Please note that we can never guarantee reimbursement, but we will work hard to assist you in this process.)
We also accept out-of-network payments/private pay clients via HSA/FSA, credit or debit cards. And, we offer sliding-scale pricing.
We are happy to walk you through our pricing, payment options, and help you determine your out-of-network benefits. Just reach out and let us know how we can help!
YOU'RE NOT ALONE ANYMORE
No more wasting precious time. We’re with you. And we’ve got this!
🧡 “DANIELLE understands where I’m coming from as a mom.”
She listens so much and is very determined to help my son. Regardless of what happens, she’s like, “I’m here.”
Work with a therapist who has the time and training to see your child’s needs and full potential. And can help them work toward that potential starting right now!
