Julie Mercadante

Owner Lead Slp @Juniper Speech Therapy

Phoenix, AZ, US

I’m the founder of Juniper Speech Therapy, an Arizona-based practice specializing in Myofunctional Therapy to support the foundations of speech, feeding, breathing, and overall wellness. I work with children and teens to address the root causes behind persistent articulation errors, oral habits, mouth breathing, and orofacial dysfunction.As an ESA-approved provider, Juniper Speech Therapy helps Arizona families access high-quality, one-on-one speech therapy using Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funds. Whether you’re navigating a diagnosis or seeking support for your child’s speech and language milestones, we’re here to partner with you.My holistic approach is warm, evidence-based, and focused on progress that feels natural and empowering for each child. I’m passionate about providing individualized, function-based therapy to help families connect the dots between how a child breathes, sleeps, eats, and speaks.

Northern Illinois University

Master of Arts - MA, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist