Nita Anavim is a licensed speech-language pathologist (M.S., CCC-SLP) and co-founder of Therapy Clubhouse who helps children from birth to 18 build communication, language, and social skills through warm, play-based, family-included therapy.
Nita Anavim is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and co-founder of Therapy Clubhouse. She works with infants, toddlers, children, and teens throughout Westlake Village, the Conejo Valley, and surrounding Ventura County communities, meeting families where therapy works best, whether that is at home, over telehealth, or (beginning November 1, 2026) at the Westlake Village clinic. As both a speech-language pathologist and a mother, Nita understands the mix of excitement, questions, and concern that can come with a child's development. Her goal is a supportive partnership with every family, helping each child build the communication skills and confidence they need at home, at school, and in their community.
Nita's clinical experience spans early intervention, private practice, and school-based settings, from elementary through high school and adult transition programs. She supports children with language delays, late talking, articulation and speech-clarity needs, social communication, and AAC, always with a play-based, family-centered approach that connects therapy goals to everyday routines.
Nita Anavim is a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) with Therapy Clubhouse. The letters “M.S., CCC-SLP” mean she holds a master's degree in speech-language pathology and the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the national standard for the profession, which requires graduate education, supervised clinical experience, a national examination, and ongoing continuing education.
As a speech-language pathologist, Nita helps children build the skills behind communication, producing speech sounds clearly, understanding and using language, putting words and sentences together, and connecting socially with others. She works with children across a range of needs, from late talkers and articulation differences to language delays, stuttering, and social communication, always tailoring care to each child and family.
Nita believes therapy should feel supportive and encouraging, never cold or clinical. She partners closely with parents, explains things in plain language, and focuses on goals that matter in a child's everyday life, reflecting Therapy Clubhouse's mission of knowledgeable care that helps families feel understood and confident.
Choosing a licensed, certified speech-language pathologist means your child's care is grounded in evidence-based practice and professional standards. A qualified SLP can tell the difference between a typical phase and a difference that benefits from support, design an individualized plan, and measure progress responsibly, giving families clarity and peace of mind.
Families who work with Nita and the Therapy Clubhouse team can expect clear communication, individualized goals written in everyday language, and a collaborative approach that treats parents as partners. Care is available in-home and via telehealth across Westlake Village and Ventura County, and progress is tracked and shared so you always know how your child is doing.
What does a speech-language pathologist do? SLPs evaluate and treat communication, helping children speak, understand, and connect more easily.
What is the CCC-SLP credential? It is the Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, a nationally recognized mark of professional qualification in speech-language pathology.
How can I work with Nita and the team? Call (805) 702-3427 for a free consultation.
Therapy Clubhouse serves families in Westlake Village and nearby Southern California communities through pediatric speech therapy, occupational therapy, Early Intervention support, in-home therapy, telehealth, and clinic-based care.
Help your child produce sounds clearly and confidently through play-based therapy techniques.
Build vocabulary, sentence structure, and comprehension skills through interactive learning.
Develop conversation skills, turn-taking, and social play in a warm environment.
Help your child process sensory input so they can focus, self regulate, and take part in everyday activities.
Build the hand strength, coordination, and control behind writing, buttoning, and self care.
Support independence with routines, self-care, regulation, and age-appropriate participation goals.
In-home and telehealth pediatric speech therapy sessions are available now, and our Westlake Village clinic opens November 1, 2026. Call (805) 702-3427 or schedule a free consultation to talk through what you are noticing, no referral needed to start the conversation.
Some children need help learning to talk. Others need help with handwriting, coordination, or coping with noise and textures. Many need both. Therapy Clubhouse is led by Nita Anavim, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Rachel Yashouafar, MA, OTR/L, so a family who needs speech and occupational therapy can arrange both through one practice instead of managing two providers, two intake processes and two schedules.
The first step is a free 15-minute consultation with a licensed therapist. Call (805) 702-3427 or send a message.
Tell us what you are noticing about your child. A licensed therapist reads every message, not an assistant, and replies within one business day. The consultation is free, lasts about 15 minutes, and carries no obligation. There is no waiting list. If you would rather talk now, call (805) 702-3427.
