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SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY IN SENECA, IL & NEIGHBORING AREAS.
Mel’s Mission is a pediatric private practice dedicated to providing speech-language therapy services to children in Seneca, Illinois, and neighboring areas. We offer speech-language therapy to children of all ages from the comfort of your own home or through teletherapy. Each therapy session is tailored to meet the unique needs of every client, with a focus on involving caregivers in the process. We empower clients and caregivers by teaching them how to address communication needs in everyday routines, fostering continuous progress and development.


About the Owner
Melissa Decker is the driving force behind Mel's Mission. With nine years of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Melissa has worked in diverse settings, including schools, clinics, acute care facilities, and long-term care facilities. Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders and her Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Illinois State University. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She is licensed to practice speech-language pathology in Illinois.
Specializing in working with children of varying abilities, Melissa collaborates with families and professionals to customize therapy based on each child's strengths and interests. For the past three years, Melissa dedicated her expertise to serving as a school-based speech-language pathologist, gaining invaluable experience. Through this journey, Melissa recognized the need for more personalized, one-on-one treatment for children with speech and language delays, leading her to establish Mel's Mission. Melissa resides in Seneca, IL, with her husband and two children.


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