Pediatric Speech Therapy
in Lexington, Kentucky
Private, one-on-one care from first words to school age, with specialized experience in cleft palate, resonance, and complex communication needs.
Who I Work With
Serving families in Lexington and Central Kentucky, with video sessions available for children in Kentucky
Babies & Toddlers
Communication milestones and early feeding support, from birth through age three.
Preschool & School-Age
Speech sounds, language, and voice concerns that affect learning and daily life.
Cleft Palate & Craniofacial
Advanced expertise for children with cleft lip/palate, VPI, or craniofacial differences.
AAC & Complex Needs
Device trials, training, and ongoing support for children who communicate in all kinds of ways.
How I Can Help
Every child is different. Every plan is personal.
Consultations
Not sure where to turn? I offer second opinions and guidance for families navigating complex diagnoses, evaluations, or IEP recommendations.
Therapy
Individualized sessions tailored to your child's goals and your family's life. I work with:
- Speech sound disorders
- Language delays
- Resonance & voice
- AAC & device support
- Childhood apraxia of speech
- Feeding challenges
Screenings & Evaluations
Comprehensive assessments for speech, language, feeding, and resonance, including specialized evaluation for cleft palate and velopharyngeal differences. You'll leave with clear answers and a real plan.
Meet Jenny
Hi, I'm Jennifer Lee Marshall. I help little ones find their voice, and I genuinely love every minute of it.
In addition to my private practice, I serve as Adjunct Professor in the University of Kentucky's graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and as the speech-language pathologist on the team at the Kentucky Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN).
Helping a child say "mama" for the first time, watching a toddler finally enjoy mealtime without a fight, seeing a kindergartner walk into class with real confidence. These are the moments I show up for every single day. Speech therapy isn't just my career; it's genuinely my calling.
I opened Jenny Lee SLP because I wanted to give families something rare: hospital-level expertise with the warmth and personal attention that only a private practice can offer. You'll always know what we're working on, why it matters, and how your child is growing.
Before opening my private practice in Central Kentucky, I spent more than six years at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, one of the nation's top-ranked children's hospitals, working alongside surgeons and specialists in cleft palate, craniofacial differences, feeding, and AAC. As an active member of the interdisciplinary Craniofacial Anomalies Team (CFAT) and VPI clinic, I assessed speech and resonance in close collaboration with plastic surgeons to determine each child's plan of care.
I also see patients through the University of Kentucky's Plastic Surgery department and outpatient speech pathology services, where I have provided specialized craniofacial and resonance care since 2018.
My path into this field started with a BS in Biopsychology from UC Santa Barbara, followed by a post-baccalaureate certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Sacramento State. I earned my MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Michigan State University before going on to specialize at Cincinnati Children's.
I am licensed in Kentucky, an active member of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA), and maintain my ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
I remain actively engaged with the latest research to ensure every family benefits from evidence-based care. I have contributed to the field through peer-reviewed publication, state and national conference presentations (OSHLA, MSHA, CSHA), speechpathology.com continuing education webinars, and guest lectures at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and College of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Publication
Kummer, A., Marshall, J., & Wilson, M. (2015). Non-cleft causes of velopharyngeal dysfunction: Implications for treatment. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.12.036
Presentations
Marshall, J. (with M. Wilson). Velocardiofacial/22Q Syndrome for the SLP. speechpathology.com webinar, September 2016.
Marshall, J. (with K. Rizzo). Communication Concerns and Feeding Difficulty for 1p36 Deletion. speechpathology.com webinar, September 2016.
How Private Care Works
Answers to the questions families ask most
Will my child work with you every time?
Yes. Every session is with me, from our first conversation on.
Where do sessions take place?
Most sessions take place in my home office, and I share the address when we schedule. I also see children in their own homes, at school, or by video for children in Kentucky.
Do you take insurance?
I'm a private-pay practice and don't bill insurance, so you don't need insurance to work with me.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on the service, and I share them before anything is scheduled. You also have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges.
Is there a wait list?
Not currently.
Do you work with my child's doctors and school?
Yes, as needed. I coordinate with surgeons, pediatricians, and schools, and I can attend IEP meetings.
How do we stay in touch between sessions?
By phone, text, or email, as needed.
How do we get started?
Call 859-545-2117 or send me a message. We'll talk about your child and decide on next steps together.
Let's Talk About Your Child
Fill out the form and I'll be in touch within 1–2 business days. No pressure, just a friendly conversation about how I might be able to help.
Paying privately? You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges.