Nicolle Cardona - Pediatric Speech Therapist in Chicago, IL
Helping Kids Thrive with Speech Therapy
Hi, I’m Nicolle Cardona
I'm a bilingual English-Spanish Speech-Language Pathologist serving children and families on Chicago’s Northwest Side. I support articulation, language, social communication, and AAC through school-based and in-home therapy, while helping caregivers build communication skills into everyday routines.
Why I love what I do:
I love helping children communicate through clearer speech, stronger social skills, and functional language. I also enjoy coaching parents and sharing strategies that support progress at home.
Why I’m passionate about in-home care:
I love in-home therapy because it allows me to build communication skills through play, daily routines, and family interactions while coaching parents with practical strategies they can use every day.
What does a Speech Therapist Do?
Speech-language pathologists (also known as speech therapists or SLPs) help kids communicate—whether they’re late to talk, hard to understand, or struggling to express themselves. They also support kids with feeding, swallowing, and social interaction. SLPs focus on:
• Speech sounds – helping kids say words clearly so others can understand them
• Language development – building vocabulary, following directions, and expressing ideas
• Social skills – learning how to have conversations, ask questions, advocate for their needs, and take turns
• Stuttering – supporting smoother, more confident speech
• Feeding and swallowing – helping with picky eating, chewing, swallowing challenges, and texture sensitivities.
Speech therapy gives kids the tools to express themselves and connect with the people around them—at home, in school, and in the world.
Learn more about Speech Therapy with Coral Care, or see where we provide care in Illinois.
My Specialties
I specialize in:
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How my practice is special
Bilingual English and Spanish Services
I provide therapy and parent coaching in both English and Spanish, helping families feel comfortable and supported in their preferred language.
Comprehensive Communication Support
I support children with articulation, social communication, language development, and AAC to help them communicate more effectively in everyday life.
Hands-On Parent Coaching at Home
I work directly with caregivers during in-home sessions, sharing practical strategies they can use in daily routines to support their child’s communication progress.
Areas I Serve
I work with families in Chicago, and these surrounding areas: Norridge, Harwood Heights, Elmwood Park, Schiller Park, Skokie, and Cicero.
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Harwood Heights
Elmwood Park
Schiller Park
Skokie
Cicero
Local Places I love!
Massa Cafe Italiano
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Hangry's
Frequently asked questions
Does Nicolle Cardona accept insurance?
Yes. Nicolle Cardona sees families through Coral Care, which is in-network with major commercial insurance plans in Illinois. We check your benefits before the first session, so you know your cost up front.
How quickly can my child start with Nicolle Cardona?
Most families start within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, depending on Nicolle Cardona's schedule.
Where do sessions with Nicolle Cardona happen?
Nicolle Cardona comes to you, in Chicago, IL and nearby towns like Norridge and Harwood Heights. Sessions are in person, about 45 minutes, usually once a week.
Do I need a referral or diagnosis to start?
No. You can book directly. Some insurance plans need a pediatrician referral, and we'll tell you if yours does when we check your benefits.
Unsure about what your child needs?
Book a quick 10 minute consultation with me! Serving families in Chicago near Millennium Park. Easily accessible from CTA Red Line.
Who is Coral Care?
Coral Care supports families with exceptional in-home pediatric therapists in speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
Every provider in our network is thoroughly vetted through a clinical review process and receives ongoing support through monthly education, community, and access to specialized resources.
We believe the best care happens when disciplines work together. That’s why we actively support cross-specialty collaboration—ensuring kids get care that’s not just high-quality, but truly holistic.
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