About Word Play, LLC
in Phoenix, Prescott Valley & Flagstaff, AZ
Dedicated to Growth. Grounded in Compassion
Word Play was founded by Lorraine Read and Stephanie Strom, two speech-language pathologists who wanted therapy to feel personal, practical, and connected to the people they serve.
Their experience in schools, hospitals, outpatient clinics, homes, and community settings helped shape the heart of Word Play: therapy works best when it respects the whole person, not just a set of goals. That means understanding your child’s routines, relationships, strengths, challenges, and what helps them feel ready to engage.
Today, Word Play is supported by a team of caring therapists who provide speech, language, and feeding services for children and adults across Arizona. Whether therapy happens at home, online, at daycare, or in the community, our team focuses on meaningful support that fits each client’s needs and helps them build skills they can use in the moments that matter most.
Our Core Values
At Word Play, we offer supportive, whole-person care for every person.
Dedicated
We are committed to providing thoughtful, individualized care and supporting families throughout every stage of their therapy journey.
Supportive
We work alongside you, offering guidance, education, and encouragement while helping communication and feeding skills become part of everyday routines.
Compassionate
We meet every person and family with patience, understanding, and respect, recognizing that every journey and need is unique.
Enthusiastic
Our therapists bring warmth, creativity, and genuine encouragement to each session, helping make therapy engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable.
Holistic
We look at the whole person—their strengths, relationships, daily routines, and individual needs—so therapy supports the moments that matter most.
Work with Experienced & Trusted Therapists
Word Play is a qualified vendor with the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and an approved provider for ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) students.
For more than two decades, our team has supported children, adults, and families across Arizona with thoughtful, relationship-based care. Our certified therapists receive ongoing training, mentorship, and clinical guidance so families can feel supported by a team that values quality, consistency, and each person’s individual needs. We are grateful for the trust families place in us and remain committed to care that reflects each client’s strengths, goals, and daily life.
Celebrating Progress
Every family’s story is different, but they all share the hope of helping a loved one communicate, connect, and thrive. We’re honored to be part of those moments and truly thankful to share the experiences of families who have trusted Word Play with their care.