Nita Anavim CCC-SLP: Pediatric Speech Therapy in Westlake

Nita Anavim, M.S., CCC-SLP

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 Fall 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.

Education and Credentials

  • Master of Science in Communicative Disorders and Sciences — California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
  • Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders and Sciences — CSUN
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) — American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • California Speech-Language Pathology license #38532

Our Services

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.

Speech Sound Mastery

Help your child produce sounds clearly and confidently through play-based therapy techniques.

Ages 2–12 45–60 minutes per session
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Language Development

Build vocabulary, sentence structure, and comprehension skills through interactive learning.

Ages 18 months–8 years 30–60 minutes per session
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Early Intervention

Specialized support for toddlers showing early signs of speech delays or difficulties.

Ages 18 months–3 years TCRC provider services
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Social Communication

Develop conversation skills, turn-taking, and social play in a warm environment.

Ages 3–12 45–60 minutes per session
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Fluency Therapy

Support for smoother communication, stuttering, and related confidence skills.

Ages 3+ 45–60 minutes per session
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Daily Living Skills

Support independence with routines, self-care, regulation, and age-appropriate participation goals.

Ages 6 months–8 years 45–60 minutes per session
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Clinical Experience

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.
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About Nita Anavim, M.S., CCC-SLP

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.

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How Nita Supports Children and Families

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.

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A Warm, Family-Centered Philosophy

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.

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Why Working With a Licensed SLP Matters

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.

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What Families Can Expect

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.

Work With Nita

In-home and telehealth pediatric speech therapy sessions are available now, and our Westlake Village clinic opens Fall 2026. Call (805) 702-3427 or schedule a free consultation to talk through what you are noticing — no referral needed to start the conversation.