SPEECH THERAPIST IN PHOENIX AZ

lisp therapy, R Sound Speech therapy, and social skills

Speech therapist Gabby Pyzza laughing with two young girls during a session at Pyzza Speech Therapy in Phoenix, AZ

With the Right Communication Support, Your Child Is Able to Connect and Belong

Specializing in speech sounds and social communication for kids, teens, and young adults in Phoenix, AZ.

Speech therapist Gabby Pyzza holding an articulation flashcard during a virtual R sound speech therapy session

On a mission to help children become more confident communicators in real life, not just in a therapy room.

I’m so glad your search led you here.

I started this practice for the kids who want to connect but don’t have the tools, and the ones holding back because they feel uncertain about the way they communicate or sound. After years of working with kids and teens, I’ve had the honor of watching those skills click and their world open up.

The skills your child builds now, the connections they make now, and the confidence they develop now shape who they're becoming. Getting your child the right support at the right time is critical, and I'm honored to be part of that. 

If you're ready to take the first step, I'd love to hear from you.


—Gabriela Pyzza, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech Therapist Phoenix, AZ

Gabby Pyzza, speech therapist in Phoenix, AZ, standing beside the Pyzza Speech Therapy office sign

Meet the Speech Therapist in Your Corner

Gabriela Pyzza, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech Therapist in Phoenix, AZ | Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and UCLA PEERS® Certified Provider

I've always been drawn to the science of human connection. I have degrees in both psychology and speech-language pathology, and somewhere along the way those two passions fused into one: helping people connect. 

Speech therapist Gabby Pyzza talking with a teen boy during a speech therapy session on laptop

I've spent the last ten years specializing in speech sounds (such as lisp therapy and R sound speech therapy) and social communication for kids, teens, and young adults, and I still love this work as much as I did on day one. I grew up in New York, fell in love with the Arizona sunshine, and haven't looked back. I'm bilingual in English and Romanian, and when I'm not in the therapy room you can probably find me planning my next trip, trying a new restaurant, or watching a rom-com because I'm a hopeless romantic through and through. 

Long story short, I'm a real person who genuinely cares about the families I work with, and I think you'll feel that from our very first conversation.

Here’s How Working With
Pyzza Speech Therapy Is Different

01

You'll always work with me, every single session

No rotating providers, no starting over. Your child builds real rapport with one clinician who knows them and genuinely invests in their growth.

02

You'll always know what's going on

You'll know what we're working on, why we're working on it, and how things are going, because when families are informed and involved, kids make so much more progress.

03

Your child is seen here, exactly as they are.

I’m here to support your child, not change them. Whether working on speech sounds or social communication, your child always leaves with real tools and the choice of how to use them.

04

Everything is personalized, nothing is rushed.

Sessions are thoughtful, individualized, and evidence-based. Your child isn't a number here, and you'll feel that from the very first visit. 

05

The process is easy to navigate from start to finish.

From your first inquiry to your child's last session, I've made the experience as smooth and straightforward as possible so you can focus on what matters. 

06

Real skills. Real instruction. Real progress.

All of the work we do is structured, intentional, and evidence-based. You’ll always be able to point to what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown.

10+

Years of Experience

175+

Kids & Teens Supported

5,000+

Sessions

34+

Five Star Reviews

CLIENT REVIEWS

CLIENT REVIEWS

  • “We have felt like Pyzza Speech was a worthwhile and necessary puzzle piece in our child’s development.”

    "Our experience with Pyzza Speech Therapy was fantastic. We had our 5 year old tested for speech therapy because most people, outside of her parents, could not understand anything she said. We were able to meet with Gabby for initial testing and feedback within the first week of my calling her. Gabby was able to work with our busy schedule. Our appointments were regular, we were provided homework and feedback on a weekly basis, and we always felt like our daughter was in great hands. Gabby’s office is a safe, loving, and patient environment. Our child always felt welcomed and excited for her speech therapy lessons. Gabby set clear and specific goals for our daughter. Once those goals were met, she “graduated” from speech therapy. We have felt like Pyzza Speech was a worthwhile and necessary puzzle piece in our child’s development." 

    —Parent | 1:1 Speech Therapy, Age 5

  • “She's incredibly attuned to children's feelings and created such a positive, motivating environment.”

    "We had such a wonderful experience with Gabby for our 5-year-old's speech therapy. Being in a bilingual family, our son was often mixing up English with his other languages, which was causing some frustration. From day one, Gabby's approach was remarkable. She's incredibly attuned to children's feelings and created such a positive, motivating environment. Our son looked forward to his sessions and has made fantastic progress. Gabby truly made a difference for him, and we can't thank her enough!” 

    —Parent | 1:1 Speech Therapy, Age 5

  • “Gabby’s enthusiasm is equally matched by her skill and knowledge with speech needs.”

    “I cannot even begin to express my gratitude and love for how amazing Gabby was with my child and his speech therapy journey! It was apparent from the beginning that Gabby loves her work and it shows in the care she gives your children. We worked with Gabby for almost two years and needless to say, even when we could have likely started to work exclusively at home with the tools she gave us, we didn’t want to stop seeing her. More importantly, my son looked forward to how he could excel in that weeks session. Gabby’s enthusiasm is equally matched by her skill and knowledge with speech needs. I cannot recommend her or her practice enough!”

    —Parent | 1:1 Speech Therapy, Age 8

  • “We had worked with 2-3 speech therapists before finding Gabby; none connected with my son the way she did.”

    "I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible work Gabby at Pyzza Speech Therapy has done with my 4-year-old son. His speech has improved to where he can be easily understood. We had worked with 2-3 speech therapists before finding Gabby; none connected with my son the way she did. Gabby’s warm and engaging personality put him at ease. She skillfully handled his energetic and inattentive behaviors, keeping him engaged and learning by focusing on his interests like cars and trains. He loved working with her so much that he often asked when his next appointment with Gabby would be. Communication with Gabby has been seamless. She responds promptly to any questions and provides thorough progress updates. Scheduling sessions was easy, and the billing process is straightforward and stress-free. I highly recommend Pyzza Speech Therapy. Gabby, you’ve made a world of difference in my son’s life, and we are forever grateful!”

    —Parent  | 1:1 Speech Therapy, Age 5

  • “We started noticing improvements in my son’s confidence and speech intelligibility after just a few sessions with Gabby.”

    "My son recently had the pleasure of working with Gabby and I cannot recommend her enough. Prior to starting services with Pyzza Speech Therapy, my son had been in speech therapy elsewhere for almost a year with almost no progress. We started noticing improvements in my son’s confidence and speech intelligibility after just a few sessions with Gabby. Throughout our sessions, Gabby was patient, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. She came up with a variety of in-session games for my son to keep him engaged and incredibly patient when he was having a hard time. She provided us with exercises and strategies to help him improve his communication skills and social-emotional development at home as well. Thanks to her expertise, my child has made significant progress in his speech intelligibility. Highly recommend!" 

    —Parent | 1:1 Speech Therapy, Age 5

  • “Thanks to her I felt confident to apply and get a job being a cashier, where I’m speaking to different people all day.”

    "Gabby is a great speech therapist, she takes her job very seriously and cares about her clients very much. Thanks to her I felt confident to apply and get a job being a cashier, where I’m speaking to different people all day. Gabby is a great person and teacher to know!!!”

    —Client | 1:1 Speech Therapy, Age 22

Speech therapist and young boy playing a card game together during a lisp therapy session

The Right Speech Therapist Changes Everything for Your Child and for You

When your child has the right person in their corner, everything they've been struggling with starts to feel a lot more possible.

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