Meet Our Team

Dedicated, compassionate speech-language pathologists committed to helping every child find their voice.

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Founder & Lead Therapist

Mai Shahar

M.S., CCC-SLP — Speech-Language Pathologist

ASHA CCC-SLPFL Licensed SLPLSVT LOUD CertifiedBilingual (English/Hebrew)

Born in Israel and trained in the United States, Mai brings a unique blend of cultural sensitivity and clinical expertise to every family she serves. After earning her Master's from Florida Atlantic University, she founded Mai Speech Therapy in 2020 with a mission to make high-quality, personalized speech therapy accessible to South Florida families.

Mai specializes in pediatric speech and language disorders, with particular expertise in early intervention for toddlers and preschool-age children. Her play-based, family-centered approach ensures that every child feels safe, motivated, and excited to communicate.

Areas of Specialization

Early Language Development
Articulation & Phonology
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Social Communication
Receptive & Expressive Language
Fluency (Stuttering)
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Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Compassion First

Every interaction is grounded in empathy. We see the whole child, not just their diagnosis.

Clinical Excellence

We stay current with the latest research and evidence-based practices to deliver the best care possible.

Family Partnership

Parents are essential partners in the therapy process. We coach, support, and empower families at every step.

Growing Our Team

As demand for our services continues to grow, we're expanding our team to serve more families across South Florida. We're carefully selecting therapists who share our values of compassion, clinical excellence, and family-centered care.

Every therapist who joins Mai Speech Therapy goes through a rigorous onboarding process to ensure they meet our standards of personalized, play-based therapy. We believe quality always comes before quantity.

Now Hiring

Join Our Team

Are you a passionate, ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist who loves working with children and families? We're looking for compassionate clinicians to join our growing practice.

What we offer:

  • Flexible scheduling with work-life balance
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Mentorship and ongoing professional development
  • Supportive, collaborative work culture
  • Autonomy to implement your clinical expertise
  • Growing caseload in desirable South Florida communities
Send Your Resume

Email your resume and cover letter to mai@maispeechtherapy.com

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Book a free consultation and let's discuss how our team can help your child thrive.

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