Transform your world.
Evidence-based speech and language therapy delivered with warmth, expertise, and genuine care for every client we work with. Susan Shields, M.S., CCC/SLP — 40+ years of changing lives.
Every child — regardless of diagnosis, background, or where they’re starting from — is capable of more than anyone imagines. That belief shapes everything Susan does.
With 40+ years of experience in speech and language therapy, Susan founded Shields Speech in Colleyville in 2004 with a simple goal: to give every client genuinely individualized care, delivered with warmth.
From early language delays to executive function coaching for adults — warm, evidence-based therapy tailored to every individual.
Articulation, verbal formulation, receptive and expressive language delays for children and young adults, including early language development.
Learn more →Specialized therapy for High Functioning Autism, previously diagnosed as Asperger Syndrome, and related social communication and pragmatic language challenges.
Learn more →Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for stuttering and other fluency disorders, building genuine confidence alongside communication skills.
Learn more →Planning, organization, and self-regulation skills for students and professionals. Practical strategies for real-world results.
Learn more →Professional development for teens, young adults, and career professionals who want to communicate with greater confidence.
Learn more →Comprehensive diagnostic assessments, school observation, ARD attendance, and professional in-service training.
Learn more →Here’s exactly what to expect — from your first message to a therapy plan built around your needs.
Call or email with your questions. No referral required — just reach out.
Susan speaks with you personally — no intake forms, no waiting room. Just a real conversation.
A tailored assessment designed around individual strengths, needs, and goals.
A custom plan — individual sessions, school support, and home programming just for you.
A one-way mirror allows parents and caregivers to observe evaluations and therapy sessions — because your involvement matters.
Every family deserves to feel heard. Here’s how Susan’s clients describe their experience.
“Susan has been working with my son Cole for over a decade and has been one of the biggest blessings in his life. She is so knowledgeable and has given my son so many tools to help him be successful socially. She helps him feel supported and understood through all of his challenges that come with living with Autism. I can’t imagine not having her in our lives.”
“Susan has been such a light in my son’s life. Nobody but his immediate family could understand him, and I could see how frustrated he was. Ms. Susan and my son formed an immediate bond, and within a few weeks he made huge progress. She also helped us identify my son’s dyslexia and got us in touch with a reading specialist. She gave us the gift of being able to communicate with our son after so many years of struggle. Couldn’t recommend her enough!”
“We started working with Susan when our son Clive was in Pre-K with a severe speech impairment. From day one she was kind, patient, and incredibly insightful. He genuinely loved his sessions. Over three years she helped him tremendously, including witnessing him say his name correctly for the FIRST time. She is a 100 out of 10, and we’ll always consider ourselves blessed to have had her on our team.”
At Shields Speech, you’ll never feel like a number. Susan works with a small, carefully managed caseload so every client gets her full attention, creativity, and care.
Let’s Talk →Susan’s downloadable guides and curated parent resources to support progress beyond the therapy room.
Printable worksheets and strategies for students ages 8–16.
Susan’s recommended toys and books for early communicators.
Therapist-recommended reads and social language games for families.
Affiliate-linked tools and books Susan recommends to her own clients.
Every journey begins with a single call. Susan offers a complimentary phone consultation to understand your concerns and find the right path forward — together, at your pace.