JoyCo Therapy Group is a multidisciplinary (Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy) private practice serving patients face-to-face in Broward County and via teletherapy in all of Florida. We specialize in the evaluation and treatment of bilingual patients and collaborate with parents/families to develop individualized, functional therapy goals using a neuro-affirming approach.

Valerie Pitaluga, clinic owner, is a bilingual and bicultural speech-language pathologist whose personal experiences as an immigrant and English language learner have fueled her passion for working with, and advocating for, minoritized populations and delivering client- and family-centered therapy to achieve the best outcomes for your family and loved one(s). Val has over six years of experience as a speech-language pathologist, including 4.5 years at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, where she worked with a variety of diagnoses and populations. Val serves on the Planet Word Museum Advisory Board and her commitment to Continuing Education has twice earned her the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Award for Continuing Education (ACE). Val has also been recognized by ASHA as a Distinguished Early Career Professional.

We are humbled that you’re considering our private practice and look forward to hearing from you!