Empowering communication & supporting learning—Coiya Speech Therapy for Pre-K–6, in-person in Arlington & Alexandria, VA.

Literacy & Language Therapy in Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia

Literacy & Language Therapy in Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia

Speech and language therapy for school-aged kids (Pre-K–6th) with communication, literacy, and access needs. In-home options in Northern Virginia. In-network with most medicaid plans & commercial insurances.

With the unique perspective of both a speech-language pathologist and educator, Maiya, the founder of COIYA Literacy and Language Therapy, supports both oral and written language, helping students improve skills that translate across speaking, listening, reading, writing, and spelling.

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Meet Maiya Coilton, M.S., CCC-SLP, M.Ed.

  • Former classroom teacher with a passion for literacy intervention

  • Enjoys supporting AAC use to foster language development

  • Enthusiastic about fostering a love for reading and communication

  • Believes therapy should feel engaging, not a chore

Literacy-focused therapy that builds decoding & comprehension for Pre-K–6; in-person in Arlington & Alexandria, VA.

Our Values

  • Literacy & Learning: Strong language skills are the foundation of literacy.

  • Communication Access: Every child deserves a voice—speaking or not.

  • Inclusion & Diversity: We meet each child exactly where they are.

  • Empowered Progress: High expectations, zero pressure. Always fun, always supportive.

Friendly pediatric SLP welcoming families—Coiya provides in-person speech & literacy therapy for school-age children in Arlington & Alexandria, VA.

How We Help

  • Diagnostic Assessment

  • Evidence-Based Interventions for Literacy and Language Development

  • AAC Implementation and Support

  • Therapy for Language-Based Learning Differences and Diverse Learning Needs

  • Enriching Learning Experiences

  • Parent and Teacher Collaboration

Let’s build your child’s confidence, together.