Does April work with adults?

Yes, April works with adults. Adult specialties include: Adult Articulation, Adult Dysphagia, Adult Fluency/Stuttering, Adult Social-Pragmatics.

April Johnson

Q: Does April work with children?

Yes, April works with children. Pediatric specialties include: Pediatric Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder, Pediatric Articulation/Phonological Disorder, Pediatric Fluency/Stuttering, Pediatric/Adolescent Social-Pragmatics.

Q: What is April's educational background?

B.A., Baylor University, M.S., Baylor University

Q: What insurances does April accept?

April accepts 62 insurance plans including: Aetna, Aetna Better Health, Aetna/Holista, Alameda Alliance, Alignment Health, Ambetter, Anthem BC, Anthem BC -, Anthem Blue Cross, Baylor Scott and White, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Brand New Day, CHOC Health Alliance, CalOptima, CareFirst, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Central California Alliance for Health, Children's Health Plan, Cigna, Contra Costa, Curative, Desert Oasis, Driscoll Health Plan, Elite Health Plan, Gold Coast Health Plan, Health Plan of San Joaquin, Health Plan of San Mateo, HealthNet, Healthcare Highways, Homelink, Humana, Imperial Health, Imperial Health Holding Medical Group, Inland Empire Health Plan, Kaiser Mid-Atlantic, Kern Health System, LaSalle Medical Associates, Medi-Cal, MediNcrease, Medicaid, Medical Cost Containment, Medicare, Memorial Hermann, Molina, Molina -, Multiplan, North East Medical Services, Optum/United Healthcare, Parkland Community, Partners Direct, Prospect Medical Group, SCAN Health, Sana Benefits, Santa Clara Family Health Plan, Seoul Medical Group, Superior, Sutter Medical Foundation, TriWest CCN, TriWest Health Alliance, Tricare Humana, Vivant Health, Wellpoint.

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (M.S., CCC-SLP)

Accepts 62 insurance plans

5.0(47 reviews)

Hello! I'm April. I became a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) to serve others. I view it as a unique privilege to care for the needs of individuals and their families while empowering them to navigate the life changes that come with difficulties in communication, cognition, and/or swallowing. I endeavor to help people to see beyond the challenges of the diagnosis and gain confidence in their abilities.

I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient (pediatric and adult), acute rehabilitation (adult), home health (pediatric), private practice (pediatric), skilled nursing, specialized autism school, and telehealth (pediatric). I am certified in Modified Barium Swallow Studies (Adult), Fiberscopic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (Adult), VitalStim Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (Adult), Deep Pharyngeal Neuromuscular Stimulation (Adult), and Videostroboscopic Voice Evaluation (Adult). Overall, I would describe my therapeutic style as holistic, client- and/or family-centered, individualized/personalized, and rooted in client empowerment by creating self-advocates.

Here's what you can expect

Book your evaluation

Pick a time that fits your schedule. Choose a 60-minute evaluation or two 30-minute visits.

Attend your evaluation

You'll talk through what you're looking for and complete an assessment to guide next steps.

Get your personal plan

April will share a plan built around your goals, plus practical recommendations to support progress.

April is in-network with major insurers and accepts 62 insurance plans.

AetnaAetna Better HealthAetna/HolistaAlameda AllianceAlignment HealthAmbetterAnthem BCAnthem BC -Anthem Blue CrossBaylor Scott and WhiteBlue Cross Blue ShieldBrand New DayCHOC Health AllianceCalOptimaCareFirstCareFirst Blue Cross Blue ShieldCentral California Alliance for HealthChildren's Health PlanCignaContra CostaCurativeDesert OasisDriscoll Health PlanElite Health PlanGold Coast Health PlanHealth Plan of San JoaquinHealth Plan of San MateoHealthNetHealthcare HighwaysHomelinkHumanaImperial HealthImperial Health Holding Medical GroupInland Empire Health PlanKaiser Mid-AtlanticKern Health SystemLaSalle Medical AssociatesMedi-CalMediNcreaseMedicaidMedical Cost ContainmentMedicareMemorial HermannMolinaMolina -MultiplanNorth East Medical ServicesOptum/United HealthcareParkland CommunityPartners DirectProspect Medical GroupSCAN HealthSana BenefitsSanta Clara Family Health PlanSeoul Medical GroupSuperiorSutter Medical FoundationTriWest CCNTriWest Health AllianceTricare HumanaVivant HealthWellpoint

Therapist details and specialties

states licensed to practice

TexasCaliforniaMaryland

specialties

Adult ArticulationAdult DysphagiaAdult Fluency/StutteringAdult Social-PragmaticsAphasiaAugmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)Autism Spectrum DisorderDysarthriaEarly Language DevelopmentExecutive FunctioningParkinson’sPediatric Receptive-Expressive Language DisorderPediatric Articulation/Phonological DisorderPediatric Fluency/Stuttering Pediatric/Adolescent Social-PragmaticsTongue ThrustTraumatic Brain InjuryVoiceAural Rehabilitation

certifications

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)Modified Barium Swallow Studies (Adult)Fiberscopic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (Adult)VitalStim Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (Adult)Deep Pharyngeal Neuromuscular Stimulation (Adult)Videostroboscopic Voice Evaluation (Adult)

professional memberships & affiliations

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

languages spoken

English

Education and training

B.A., Baylor University

M.S., Baylor University

Other interests

I especially love spending time with my family, which includes two doodle puppies. I find discovering and exploring parks and walking trails very enjoyable. My volunteer work throughout the community contributes to my happiness.

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.

Your trust is our top concern, so we will never alter or remove reviews. We also don't publish reviews that contain any private patient health information.

47 reviews

[My sister's] therapist works hard to help her find effective solutions for her difficulties with memory. April is cheerful, encouraging and empathetic. She has been very instrumental in my sister’s recovery efforts!

H.W./Jun 7, 2026

April works around my busy student schedule, maintaining focus on specific skills goals, incorporating the skills into our dialogue, and assigning homework aligned with my graduate work.

B.B./Apr 22, 2026

April provides thorough, individualized therapy. She involves me in setting goals by offering options for what to focus on each session.

K.S./Apr 21, 2026

April is the best. she knows what practices work best for me and she applies those in my sessions. I'm still not 100% but I am getting there with her help

K.S./Mar 3, 2026

My speech therapist creates homework assignments that align with my work activities, thus benefiting my cognitive speaking capabilities and my work tasks. My therapist also notes my strengths, which is motivating and gives me something to build on. Besides, she is exciting to work with.

B.B./Feb 27, 2026

The speech therapy sessions are individualized to my challenges. My therapist listens intently and understands me, offering multiple positive suggestions.

B.B./Jan 12, 2026

April alway works hard with (my child) and (my child's) speech is really improving

S.B./Dec 31, 2025

April Johnson is a fantastic speech therapists. I am very comfortable with her and respect her suggestions and opinions !

K.M./Oct 15, 2025

My therapist appeared knowledgeable about my issues regarding speaking in conversations. She asked assessment questions and shared her observations regarding short-term memory, self-awareness, and self-advocacy.

B.B./Sep 27, 2025

K.S./Sep 14, 2025

April is an amazing and patients therapist!!!

N.W./Jun 9, 2025

A.E./May 27, 2025

We love our therapist!

N.W./May 19, 2025

A.W./Apr 24, 2025

The speech therapist just understands our needs very well

A.L./Mar 19, 2025

Ms. Johnson is kind and patient, as well as very professional. I'm extremely pleased with our sessions so far and quite confident my speech and swallowing concerns will be fully restored.

R.T./Feb 20, 2025

I feel like I’m making progress advocating for myself.

J.P./Jan 7, 2025

April is always encouraging, patient, and kind.

J.P./Sep 30, 2024

E.B./Sep 10, 2024

April is very professional, encouraging and thoughtful. Very tolerant of my busy schedule. She has a great deal of compassion. I could not be more pleased.

J.P.C./Aug 16, 2024

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