Nita Anavim, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nita helps children from birth to 18 build communication, language, and social skills through warm, play-based, family-included therapy.
- Ages
- Birth to 18
- Where
- Home, school, a private clinic on request, and telehealth across California. Westlake Village clinic from December 1, 2026.
- Licensed since
- 2023
Free 15-minute consultation. No referral needed.
Education and credentials
About Nita
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: at home, at school, by telehealth anywhere in California, in a private clinic on request, or (beginning December 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.
She 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.
“I want them to leave feeling like they came to play with someone new.”
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What Nita helps with
Nita works with children across a range of communication needs, always tailoring care to each child and family.
- Understanding and using language, and putting words and sentences together.
- Producing speech sounds clearly so others understand.
- Support for children who repeat sounds or get stuck when talking.
- Social communicationConnecting with others through conversation, turn-taking, and play.
- AACAugmentative and alternative communication, for children who need more than spoken words.
Experience
Nita’s clinical experience spans early intervention, private practice, and school-based settings, from elementary through high school and adult transition programs.
- Early intervention
- Private practice
- Schools, elementary through high school
- Adult transition programs
Getting started
A free 15-minute call
A call with a speech or occupational therapist. It answers your questions and points you to the right next step. A licensed therapist and our team read every message, and our team replies within one business day.
An evaluation
A play-based assessment by a licensed speech-language pathologist of how your child understands language, uses words, makes speech sounds, and connects with people. For most children, 60 to 90 minutes. What to expect
A written report and a plan
A written report in plain language, with a specific recommendation. If therapy is recommended, we set clear goals with you and a schedule that fits your family.
Works alongside
When a child needs speech and occupational therapy, families can arrange both through one practice.
Questions parents ask
What does a speech-language pathologist do?
What is the CCC-SLP credential?
Do I need a referral?
How can I work with Nita and the team?
Request your free 15-minute consultation
Tell us what you are noticing about your child. A licensed therapist and our team read every message. Within one business day, our team calls to learn what you need and check insurance, then sets up a free call with Nita, Rachel or both. 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.
