Welcome
At Bloom Bilingual Therapy, we provide compassionate and culturally sensitive speech therapy services to English-speaking children, Spanish-speaking children & bilingual children. We celebrate the diversity of every family that we serve and offer helpful strategies that fit into each child’s daily life. Whether our sessions take place in our clinic or at a local playground, we are committed to helping your child's communication skills bloom!
Bilingual Evaluation & Therapy services
Working alongside parents and caregivers, we support each child’s unique needs to help them grow. Our strengths-based approach to speech therapy builds on the skills that your child already has and empowers your whole family to use new communication strategies.
Speech
Articulation Disorders • Phonological Delays & Disorders • Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Children with speech sound disorders often struggle to communicate their wants and needs because of sound errors, which may result in frustration. After a thorough speech sound evaluation, we will identify the specific sounds that your child needs support with and design a treatment plan to help them confidently say their words.
language
Late Talkers • Expressive & Receptive Language Delays & Disorders
Children who have challenges understanding or using language may struggle socially and academically. After a comprehensive language evaluation, we can identify the root cause of your child’s difficulties and develop a tailored therapy plan to help them grow. Caregivers and parents are always invited to participate and learn supportive strategies!
Bilingual Services
English • Spanish
We provide skilled speech therapy services to children who speak English, Spanish, or both languages. After a comprehensive language evaluation, we can determine whether your child’s language challenges can be attributed to a “language difference” or a “language disorder" and help you choose the best course of action.
AAC
Low-Tech • High-Tech • Supplemental & Temporary Solutions
We support all means of communication including AAC systems that bridge a child’s gap in spoken communication. We collaborate with your family to explore different systems and identify the right fit for your child. Education and training services are available for everyone in your child's life.
Social language
Self-Advocacy • Pragmatic Language Challenges • Problem Solving
We value and honor every child just as they are. Our pragmatic language therapy takes a strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming approach to empower your child to authentically connect with the world around them. As a team, we will work together to discover strategies that lead to successful relationships, self-acceptance, and self-advocacy.
Providing Services where they work for You
We bring speech therapy into your world! Our clinic and community services are available to families near Albuquerque, and online services are offered to all New Mexico residents.
In Our Clinic
Conveniently located on Albuquerque's Eastside, we welcome you into our warm and inviting space designed to nurture your child's communication skills.
We encourage caregivers and parents to participate and learn supportive strategies to incorporate at home.
Online
Teletherapy sessions are available to all families with access to a computer and a strong internet connection. Online speech therapy is effective and convenient, allowing us to serve families anywhere in the state of New Mexico.
In the Community
We offer community-based speech and language therapy sessions at schools, public libraries, neighborhood parks, and other central locations! By teaching skills in the real world, we can show your child that they are capable of communicating anywhere.
Meet Maja
Maja Whitaker, M.S, CCC-SLP
OWNER, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
I am an experienced speech therapist who celebrates the richness of different cultures and languages! I earned my master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a bilingual English-Spanish specialization from Marquette University and have gained experience serving children in bilingual schools, adults in in-patient rehabilitation facilities, and clients of all ages in private practice settings.
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I opened Bloom Bilingual Therapy to address the critical shortage of bilingual speech-language pathologists in our increasingly diverse society. As a trilingual language learner myself, I value the experience of speaking multiple languages, and I am passionate about supporting cultural diversity in my practice. Professionally, I seek to build meaningful connections with my clients and families through empathy, respect, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity. I welcome and encourage caregivers to participate in my sessions and incorporate the input of family members in the therapy process.
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Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors, cooking, reading, and traveling. I look forward to getting to know you and your family!
Getting Started
Step One
Contact us for a free phone consultation to discuss your concerns, address questions, and identify the next steps.
Step two
Participate in a comprehensive evaluation to identify your child's strengths and unique needs. If therapy is recommended, we will collaborate with you to develop an individualized treatment plan aligned with your goals.
Step three
Begin attending regular therapy sessions in the location of your choice. We encourage families to be involved to support carryover of skills outside of therapy.
Testimonials
“Every flower blooms in its own time.”
~ Ken Petti