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Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy

Occupational therapist · Barrington, IL · reviewed since 2015

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%96+61Reliability 28%95+26.8Replies to reviews 8%84+6.9Experts Score= 95Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#7 of 33 speech therapy clinicsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 81%
5.0 ★★★★★ 446 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.91★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.4%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
89%reviews answered by the owner
Aug 2026latest review

Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy at a glance

Google reviewers rate Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy five stars based on 446 reviews, highlighting consistent praise for patient, caring therapists who effectively support speech, physical, and occupational therapy goals. Customers frequently note that staff communicate session details clearly and provide helpful home exercises, creating a welcoming environment where children feel comfortable. While the owner responds to most reviews, recurring complaints involve difficult experiences with billing inquiries and isolated instances of dissatisfaction regarding the clarity of progress reports.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 446 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 446 Google reviews (205 with written comments, 5 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 89% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: August 7, 2026.
  • Service: Speech Therapy Clinic serving Barrington, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other speech therapy clinics

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction96Reliability95Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews84Satisfaction: 96 (median 87)Reliability: 95 (median 77)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 84 (median 74)
This companySpeech Therapy Clinics median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
96
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 77.A
95
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 74.A
84

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Star ratings

446 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars43998%
  • 4 stars31%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star41%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 205 written reviews

  • Praise16997%
  • Complaints63%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude6839%
  • Would recommend5330%
  • Quality & results2313%
  • Honesty & trust127%
  • Communication116%
  • Speed & response42%
  • Price & value42%

What customers talk about

We read 205 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “She is friendly and able to understand my son very well”
  • “We confidently and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful, professional support on their journey.”
    “Melissa Grosvenor is HORRIBLE she’s a mean bitter lady stay away from this place.”
  • “Such a great place, my son goes here for speech and it’s been a great experience.”
  • “It is very obvious to us that Shannon knows what she’s doing and genuinely cares about the families she works with.”
  • “She truly cares, takes the time to explain everything, and meets each child exactly where they are.”
  • “Luckily, they had great Physical Therapists to help with their recovery and they’ll be back on those skateboards in no time!”
  • “Additionally, the fact that they accept insurance and even without insurance, are so reasonably priced.”

People customers mention

  • Meghan 10 reviews
  • Melissa 8 reviews
  • Andi 7 reviews
  • Jason 7 reviews
  • Allison 6 reviews
  • Messina 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

RyanLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★

Called to ask if other insurances besides BCBS are accepted. Had to repeat myself three times. Employee was very rude. Good luck to anyone with billing questions.

Kimberly8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

We LOVE Express Yourself therapy!! Melissa is very intentional about her goals, but she has provided our son the opportunity to pursue what he loves within the therapeutic setting. She brings out his joy & desire to grow, and she provides valuable help to us parents along the way.

Kate1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

We have been working with Shannon for probably just over one month now and we have already seen improvements in how our daughter expresses and is able to name her emotions. Shannon has a way of gently nudging our daughter just a little bit out of her comfort zone, while also allowing her have an appropriate amount…

Xavier9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 months ago★★★★★

We had good experience with speech where she work very closely with my son and clearly guide him to produce the sentences / stories etc. We have physical therapy for the reflexes which I can say is very excellent and my son enjoys and working toward the goal. She is friendly and able to understand my son very well

Stephen2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 months ago★★★★

She’s wonderful with our son and always happy to brief us on what they work on. She’s excellent at exploring options to get our son to cooperate

Gianna1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Such a great place, my son goes here for speech and it’s been a great experience.

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 446 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Shannon Milazzo2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shannon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing clinic where the therapists truly know and care for each person

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you so much for your review of Express Yourself Therapy, Palatine

Rachel Cuya2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rachel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The funnest, calmest, joyful place to be!

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you so much for your review of Express Yourself Therapy, Palatine

RyanLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Called to ask if other insurances besides BCBS are accepted. Had to repeat myself three times. Employee was very rude. Good luck to anyone with billing questions.

Kimberly Sanders8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kimberly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We LOVE Express Yourself therapy!! Melissa is very intentional about her goals, but she has provided our son the opportunity to pursue what he loves within the therapeutic setting. She brings out his joy & desire to grow, and she provides valuable help to us parents along the way.

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you for reviewing Express Yourself Therapy & your review of Ms. Melissa!

Kate Bourne1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Kate has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We have been working with Shannon for probably just over one month now and we have already seen improvements in how our daughter expresses and is able to name her emotions. Shannon has a way of gently nudging our daughter just a little bit out of her comfort zone, while also allowing her have an appropriate amount of control when it comes to the activities and goals she sets for herself. It is very obvious to us that Shannon knows what she’s doing and genuinely cares about the families she works with.

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you so much for your feedback of our clinic, Express Yourself Therapy. Ms. Shannon is amazing and we are glad you see that too!

Xavier Abraham9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Xavier has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We had good experience with speech where she work very closely with my son and clearly guide him to produce the sentences / stories etc. We have physical therapy for the reflexes which I can say is very excellent and my son enjoys and working toward the goal. She is friendly and able to understand my son very well

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thank you for your positive feedback. Our team is passionate about helping children communicate!

Stephen Gertz2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stephen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

She’s wonderful with our son and always happy to brief us on what they work on. She’s excellent at exploring options to get our son to cooperate

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thanks for the great feedback Stephen. We strive for 5 so please let me know how we can improve our services! Feel free to email me at [email protected] or we can find a time to chat in person. Warmly, Melissa Grosvenor (Owner)

Gianna Dipaolo1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Gianna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Such a great place, my son goes here for speech and it’s been a great experience.

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you so much for your review of EYT. We appreciate your kind words!

Fabian Fukuy6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Fabian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We’ve worked with our therapist for many years, and the depth of experience and care she brings to every session with my daughter has been truly remarkable. Her guidance is thoughtful, steady, and grounded in genuine compassion. She creates an environment where growth feels possible and challenges feel manageable. We confidently and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful, professional support on their journey.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear how much your daughter has benefited from her sessions and the thoughtful, supportive care of her therapist. It’s wonderful to know her expertise has made such a meaningful impact. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful to be part of your child’s journey! 💙

Alana Muniz3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Anne had been a great speech and language pathologist! My son enjoys going each week and has made so much progress! She has giving tips and tricks for us to use with him at home. We frequently hear him using these techniques at home as well.

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thank you so much for your review of Express Yourself Therapy!

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