We believe communication develops best when the whole child is supported. Our approach integrates emotional, social, sensory, and physical development through child-led, play-based therapy. By meeting each child where they are, we help build communication skills alongside confidence, connection, and curiosity.
Our therapy is guided by each child’s interests, strengths, and natural curiosity. Through sensory-rich, play-based experiences, we create engaging opportunities for children to explore, connect, and communicate. By following the child’s lead, we support development in ways that are fun, individualized, meaningful, and motivating.
We provide flexible mobile therapy services delivered in environments where children feel most comfortable and engaged, including homes, schools, community settings, and outdoor spaces. By incorporating nature-based and real-world experiences, we support meaningful learning that extends beyond the therapy session and into everyday life.
Areas of Support
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Speech sound disorders (articulation & phonology)
• Expressive and receptive language
• Social communication (pragmatics)
• Early language development
• Literacy and pre-literacy skills
• Listening comprehension
• Cognitive-communication skills
• Executive functioning
• Late-talking toddlers
• Behavioral support related to communication
• Neurodiverse individuals (e.g., ADHD, Autism, etc.)
• Play-based communication development
• Functional communication skills
• Parent coaching and caregiver education
• School collaboration and support
• Feeding support
Consulting & Training Services
Available upon request for schools, clinics, and childcare settings:
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Behavioral and communication-based strategies
• Sensory integration and regulation
• Speech and language development support
• Staff training and caregiver education
• Team collaboration and classroom support
Hello! My name is Ellie Garrett, and I am the owner and a speech-language pathologist at Blooming Imaginations. I have experience in both private practice and school-based settings, working with children and adults.
I hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and have specialized training in AAC, basic sign language, and sensory-integrated approaches. I am passionate about helping children build confidence, develop resilience, advocate for themselves, and form meaningful connections with the world around them.
I provide holistic, family-centered, play-based, strengths-based, sensory-integrated, and nature-inspired therapy that creates meaningful and joyful experiences for children and their families. My approach focuses on the whole child, and I work closely with families to ensure strategies are practical and easily carried over into home, school, and everyday life.
What drives me most is seeing children gain confidence, reach goals they once struggled with, and experience the joy of connecting with others. I love incorporating the outdoors into therapy, using activities like walks, hikes, and nature exploration as fun and engaging learning opportunities.
In my free time, I enjoy fly fishing, cross-country skiing, hiking, camping, rafting, and spending quality time with my family.
Hi! I’m Victoria Kuchera, a Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow at Blooming Imaginations. My background as a youth case manager, combined with experience in public schools and private practice, helps me support children and their families in thoughtful, accessible ways that encourage communication and confidence.
I earned my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Virginia and have since made my way back out west! My clinical interests include early intervention, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and language development, with a focus on supporting each child’s strengths, needs, and meaningful growth through a mental health-informed lens.
I love being part of a team that provides play-based, strengths-based, sensory-integrated, and nature-inspired therapy! My goal is to provide individualized, family-centered care that helps children build meaningful communication skills, confidence, and emotional well-being across everyday environments, while honoring each family’s unique needs and ensuring they feel empowered throughout their journey.
In my downtime, I enjoy spending time on the river, practicing yoga, skiing, and trying new foods!
1. Contact Your Pediatrician
Request a referral to Blooming Imaginations for speech therapy and fax it to us at (406) 290-9961 for a speech, language, literacy, AAC, or other evaluation tailored to your child’s needs.
2. We’ll Connect
Once we receive your referral, we’ll reach out to schedule your assessment and discuss how our nature-based, play-focused therapy can support your child.
3. Complete Forms
Before your appointment, we’ll send a few forms to your email to help us understand your child’s unique strengths, needs, and goals.
4. Meet & Learn
During the evaluation, we’ll explore your child’s strengths and work together to identify the most effective speech therapy strategies.
5. Personalized Goals
We’ll create individualized goals based on the evaluation to ensure therapy meets your child’s specific needs.
6. Ongoing Support
Regular sessions with our skilled speech-language pathologist help your child make progress while giving families tools and strategies to practice at home.
We honor the Salish people and their enduring connection to the Bitterroot Valley. Their rich history, culture, and resilience inspire us to provide services with respect, care, and inclusivity. We are committed to learning from and partnering with the Indigenous communities who have cared for this land for generations, while helping children grow, communicate, and thrive through mobile and nature-based speech therapy.