Clinics in Lee's Summit, Missouri and Overland Park, Kansas

Speech therapy for every age and every stage.

Adults and children come to BSTS for help with speech, language, voice, feeding, swallowing, and oral function. An evaluation shows which services and next steps may be appropriate.

Who is this care for?

An adult My child Feeding or swallowing

Call to Start New Patient Intake Call (816) 228-8393

Call BSTS to start new-patient intake. Starting intake does not by itself confirm an appointment.

See what happens after intake

An adult and child smiling during a speech activity

A speech-language pathologist coaching an adult client through the sound T with picture cards

An adult supporting a parent and infant during feeding

Infants to adults.

Same practice, new name.

Our name is changing, but everything you trust remains the same.

Same ownership

Still led by Mary Billings, MS, CCC-SLP.

Same amazing team

The clinicians you already know.

Same high-quality care

Individualized, evidence-informed therapy.

Adults

Speak, find words, and swallow with confidence.

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Children

Play-based therapy that builds real skills.

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Feeding, swallowing, and oral-function therapy for all ages.

Tongue thrust, mouth breathing, and feeding or swallowing concerns affect people of every age. An evaluation shows what may help.

Feeding therapy Myofunctional therapy Evaluations and screenings

Mary Billings

MS, CCC-SLP · Founder

Clinical care, explained clearly.

Mary Billings founded BSTS to provide clinically informed, compassionate care. Evaluation findings guide recommendations, and related providers may be included when appropriate.

Individual recommendationsGoals, frequency, duration, and clinician fit depend on each patient's evaluation and current availability.
Connected areas of careSpeech, feeding, voice, literacy, and orofacial function can be considered together when clinically appropriate.
Coordinated next stepsBSTS may coordinate with medical, dental, educational, or other providers when appropriate and authorized.

Meet Mary Billings Meet the BSTS team

What happens after you start intake?

BSTS collects new-patient information by phone. Starting intake does not by itself confirm an appointment.

Share your information
Call BSTS. The office tells you what information it needs.
BSTS reviews the intake
The practice reviews the information and gives administrative next instructions or asks for missing details.
Confirm scheduling separately
Follow the scheduling or confirmation instructions from BSTS before considering an appointment confirmed.

Before you begin

Set aside time to complete the questionnaire. Having these details nearby can make the process easier.

Patient and caregiver contact information
Referring doctor or provider details, if applicable
Insurance and payment information
Relevant developmental, school, treatment, feeding, and medical history

What to expect →Insurance & payment →

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Two physical clinics serving the Kansas City metro.

Visit BSTS in Lee's Summit, Missouri, or Overland Park, Kansas. Call before visiting to confirm appointment details, current hours, and service availability.