Durham Pediatric Therapy
Specialized Mental Health, Occupational, Speech, Physical, Psychological Evaluations and ABA Therapy for children.
At Therapy Smarts, we help children develop the communication, motor, sensory, feeding, behavioral, social, and emotional skills they need to thrive. Since 2016, our therapist-led, family-owned practice has proudly served Durham families with compassionate, evidence-based pediatric therapy tailored to each child’s unique strengths and goals.
Whether your child needs speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, ABA services, feeding therapy, psychological evaluations, or mental health support, our experienced team is here to provide personalized care in a welcoming environment where children can learn through play and meaningful connection.
Welcome to Therapy Smarts in Durham, NC
Choosing the right therapy provider for your child is an important decision. You deserve a team that listens carefully, celebrates your child’s strengths, and creates a plan that supports lasting progress.
Our Durham clinic offers a bright, engaging space designed specifically for children. Every session is individualized to help your child build confidence while developing skills that transfer to home, school, and the community.
We believe therapy works best when families are active partners. That’s why we keep parents informed throughout the process, providing practical strategies that support continued growth outside the clinic.
At Therapy Smarts, we don’t simply treat diagnoses—we help children discover what they’re capable of achieving.
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Insurance and Payment Support
We believe every child deserves access to quality pediatric therapy. Therapy Smarts accepts most major insurance plans and also provides superbills for families using out-of-network benefits. Our knowledgeable team is happy to answer questions about insurance coverage, referrals, and the scheduling process so you can focus on your child’s care not the paperwork.
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 Durham Families Choose Therapy Smarts
Families throughout Durham choose Therapy Smarts because we offer more than therapy sessions—we build lasting partnerships with children and their caregivers.
Our therapists create individualized treatment plans based on each child’s strengths, interests, and developmental needs. Through engaging, play-based therapy, children remain motivated while building skills that improve everyday life.
We believe meaningful progress happens when children feel safe, supported, and encouraged.
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.
