Helping Hands Therapy Co., LLC

My name is Morgan Shepherd and I am the owner and lead SLP of my private practice speech-language therapy clinic, Helping Hands Therapy Co., LLC. This clinic is a new, independently woman-owned and operated, speech therapy private practice in rural northeastern Oklahoma. We are working to provide speech, language, and swallowing therapy for children and adults who might otherwise face long waitlists or drive hours to access care. My company name, Helping Hands (HH Co.), reflects both my mission to support families and the inspiration I draw from my two daughters, Haidyn and Hollyn (HH). While I believe I was made specifically for this line of work, my family and two children mean the world to me. The company name representing them is extra special. They remind me daily why building something meaningful in our community matters. I was born and raised in northeastern Oklahoma, and this community is where I have chosen to plant my roots with my family. For more than nine years, I’ve worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in this region. During that time, I’ve watched families struggle to find the services they desperately need. I’ve seen children miss the critical window for early intervention because of months-long waitlists. I’ve sat with families who drive hours each week just so their child can receive therapy. I’ve met stroke survivors who go without swallowing treatment because traveling simply isn’t possible. I have a small team of speech therapists who are ready to hit the ground running with this specialized clinic and I am honored that they are able to see the vision I have for the future of this company. I know this is something our community needs to continue to thrive and I am excited to be able to provide these services to the people I know and love. I recently purchased a small local building that is now our permanent clinic home. We have been able to transform this space into a warm, home-like environment where children and adults feel comfortable, safe, and supported as they work toward life-changing goals. Helping Hands was born from my desire to meet this need locally while creating a practice rooted in compassion, family engagement, and measurable progress. Every client’s milestone, whether it’s a child saying their first word or an adult swallowing safely again, motivates me to continue this line of work. Helping Hands isn’t just a business idea or a place for therapy, it’s a way to give back to the community that raised me. By providing high-quality, family-centered speech therapy close to home, we can reduce healthcare disparities, empower parents and caregivers, and ensure that no child or adult has to go without the services they deserve. Communication is one of the most fundamental human needs. It allows people to express what they think, feel, and want. Through communication, we build relationships, solve problems, learn, make decisions, advocate for ourselves, and connect with others. It is the bridge between our inner world and the world around us. Safe swallowing is a vital function of everyday life. It allows a person to eat, drink, take medications, and maintain nutrition and hydration. Swallowing is more than just a physical action, it is closely tied to health, safety, comfort, and quality of life. I hope to be able to provide a place where everyone who enters it, be able to communicate with their world around them and swallow effectively. We currently service many school districts within our community and are excited to continue to add more districts to our list. We serve on IEP teams, complete evaluations, screenings, trainings, documentation, planning, and more! Reach out to us today if you are interested in contracting with our company!