Chapel Hill Pediatric Therapy
Specialized Mental Health, Occupational, Speech, Physical, Psychological Evaluations and ABA Therapy for children.
Welcome to Therapy Smarts in Chapel Hill
Choosing the right therapy provider for your child is one of the most important decisions a family can make — and at Therapy Smarts, we are honored to walk alongside your family every step of the way.
Our Chapel Hill clinic was created to be more than just a therapy center. It is a warm, welcoming space where children feel safe, encouraged, and celebrated as they learn new skills, build confidence, and achieve meaningful milestones.
We understand that every child develops differently, and every family’s journey is unique. That is why we take the time to truly listen to your concerns, understand your child’s strengths and challenges, and create personalized goals that support real progress. We believe the best outcomes happen when families feel heard, supported, informed, and empowered throughout the therapy journey.
At Therapy Smarts, we see the incredible potential in every child. Our mission goes beyond improving skills — we strive to help children gain confidence, independence, and the tools they need to thrive at home, at school, and in everyday life.
Every smile, every new word, every milestone, and every breakthrough matters. Because every child has strengths worth celebrating — and we are here to help those strengths shine.
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Insurance and Payment Support
At Therapy Smarts, we believe quality care for your child should be accessible. We accept all major insurance providers and offer superbills for out-of-network plans. If you have questions about your coverage, our team is here to guide you through the process, providing clarity and reducing stress.
We are in-network with the following providers:
- Aetna
- BCBS (Blue Advantage, Blue Care, Blue Options, Classic Blue, NC State Health Plan-PPO)
- Cigna
- NC Health Choice
- NC Medicaid
- United Healthcare, UMR
- Managed Care Organizations: AmeriHealth Caritas, Carolina Complete Health, Healthy Blue, UHC of NC, and WellCare of NC.
Why Chapel Hill Families Choose Therapy Smarts
Choosing someone to care for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make, and at Therapy Smarts, we never take that trust for granted. From the moment families walk through our doors, our goal is for every child and parent to feel supported, understood, and hopeful.
We believe every child deserves to be celebrated for who they are — not defined by a diagnosis or limitation. Our compassionate team uses play-based, evidence-based therapy to help children build confidence, gain independence, and reach meaningful milestones in ways that feel encouraging and empowering. Every first word, breakthrough, and small victory matters deeply to us.
What truly sets us apart is the heart behind our care. We partner closely with families, caregivers, teachers, and physicians to support progress not only in therapy, but at home, at school, and in everyday life.
At Therapy Smarts, therapy is more than improving skills — it is about restoring hope, building confidence, and helping children turn challenges into triumphs
Our approach includes:
- Play-based sessions that motivate children
- Sensory-based and supportive treatment environments
- Individualized plans tailored to each child
- Neurodiversity-affirming care
- Family collaboration and education
- A focus on real-life growth, not just clinic-based success
- Real-life, functional growth that carries over to home, school, and community settings
- A compassionate approach that meets children where they are.
We meet children where they are, then help them move forward in ways that feel encouraging and achievable. We are passionate about helping families turn challenges into triumphs.
What sets us apart
- Therapist-led and family-owned since 2016
- Evidence-based therapy delivered with compassion and connection
- Comprehensive services under one roof: Speech, OT, PT, ABA, Mental Health, and Psychological Evaluations, Neurodiversity-
affirming support - A whole-child philosophy focused on “ABLE, not the LABEL”
- Collaboration with parents, caregivers, teachers, doctors, and other professionals
- A supportive environment focused on progress, confidence, and connection
- Firm commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
- We accept all major insurances
- Clinic and select community-based services available for added convenience
At Therapy Smarts, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to feel confident, connected, and successful.
