Turning Tides Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy, Feeding Therapy
  • Address: Pensacola, FL 32501
  • Rating: 1.00 (1 reviews)
  • Ages Served: Children

About Turning Tides Speech Therapy

Turning Tides Speech Therapy brings expert, in-home care to kids facing speech, feeding, and orofacial myofunctional challenges. Our personalized, one-on-one approach empowers children to thrive while partnering with parents every step of the way. With a passion for progress and a commitment to premium service, we’re here to make a difference for your family—right where you are.

Accreditations

Claimed Profile

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ASHA Certified

This provider has been certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Conditions Supported

  • checked iconLanguage Delays
  • checked iconSpeech Sound Disorders
  • checked iconSpecific Language Impairment

Care Settings

  • In-home

Age Ranges Served

  • person iconChildren

Leadership

  • person iconMary Kathryn Thomsen, MS, CCC-SLP

Founding Story

Turning Tides Speech Therapy was born from a desire to provide children with the individualized support they deserve. For years, I worked in public schools, leading groups of 5–8 children through speech therapy sessions. While I saw progress, I also saw the limits of that setting—crowded schedules, stretched resources, and families looking for more personalized care. I knew there had to be a better way—one that prioritized high-quality, one-on-one therapy tailored to each child’s unique needs.


In 2023, I took a leap and founded my own practice with a mission to reshape the standard view of speech therapy. Here, we focus on treating the whole child, not just their speech or feeding challenges. By integrating personalized speech, language, and myofunctional therapy, we help children communicate more effectively and become adventurous eaters—all in a supportive, engaging environment.


What began as a mission to help one child at a time has grown into a premium service dedicated to turning the tide for families. We offer tailored support, real collaboration, and the freedom to thrive—bringing expert care closer to home and creating lasting change for the children and families we serve.

Board Certifications

  • Certification badgeAmerican Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

Education and Training

  • Education badgeUniversity of Southern Mississippi

Provider's Gender

  • femaleFemale

Waiting List Length

(Updated: 04/02/2025)
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Languages

  • English

Insurance Carriers Accepted

Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care provider before beginning services.

  • Private Pay

FL,32501

Get in Contact

  • 850-935-5132
  • mk@turningtidesspeech.com

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We had a disappointing experience with Mary Kathryn. After just three sessions, she abruptly ended services when we voiced concerns about one of her feeding strategies — specifically, withholding our son’s only safe food (his bottle) until a timer went off. Rather than working collaboratively or offering alternatives, she became defensive and dismissive. She made minimal effort to engage with our nearly 3-year-old son, who has ASD and ARFID. At our final session, she arrived visibly irritated, dismissed our input, and ended services early. Minutes after leaving, she charged our card on file for the full session. When we asked for a refund — since most of the visit was her telling us she quit — she refused, citing the contract. Their website cites they provide “personalized care,” but just a little request to approach things softer and we were dropped as clients. Based on this experience, we would not recommend Turning Tides Speech.
Communication issuesCommunication issues
High turnoverHigh turnover
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Staff needs trainingStaff needs training
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Anonymous
July 19, 2025

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