Sydney Nygaard

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

Accepts ... insurance plans

About me

Hello! I’m Sydney. I became a speech-language pathologist because growing up, I watched my little sister find her voice through years of speech therapy after a profound hearing loss went undetected as a baby. Experiencing firsthand how speech therapy can transform an individual AND their family’s life inspired me to help others build their voice and communicate with confidence. I have experience working as an SLPA supervisor. I have worked in clinical settings such as public schools, private clinics, and early intervention. I would describe my clinical style as client-centered, functional, and rooted in client empowerment to create self-advocates.

Here's what you can expect

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Book your evaluation

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

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Attend your evaluation

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

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Get your personal plan

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

Therapist details and specialties

states licensed to practice
California
specialties
Pediatric Articulation/Phonological DisorderPediatric Developmental CognitionPediatric Fluency/StutteringPediatric Receptive-Expressive Language DisorderPediatric/Adolescent Social-PragmaticsPediatric Autism Spectrum DisorderEarly Language DevelopmentChildhood Apraxia of SpeechDown SyndromeAdult ArticulationAdult Fluency/StutteringAugmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)Autism Spectrum Disorder (Adult)Adult Social-PragmaticsTraumatic Brain InjuryAphasiaAcquired ApraxiaDysarthriaParkinson’sAdult CognitionPediatric Neuro CognitionPediatric Dysphagia/Sensory FeedingVoiceCleft Palate/Cleft LipSelective MutismAccent ModificationProfessional/Public Speaking
languages spoken

English

Education and training

B.A., University of Minnesota

M.A., University of Minnesota

Other interests

Gardening, stand-up comedy, exploring the LA food scene, live music, my cat Mr. Beau, lifting weights

Patient reviews

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2 reviews

Instructor was very friendly and made the questioning fun for my 4-year-old.  He was always very engaged with the questions asked, and she was always complimenting him and giving him phrases during his nervous times during the evaluation process

T.W./Aug 28, 2025

J.C./Aug 11, 2025