Speech-Language Pathologist Business Cards for Private Practice and Contract SLP Work

Speech-language pathologists assess and treat communication disorders, swallowing difficulties, and related conditions across the lifespan. SLPs practice in hospitals, schools, early intervention programs, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and private practice. Your business card is used for professional networking, referral building, and marketing to parents of children with communication delays.

What SLP Cards Must Include

Your Credential

• CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology) — the gold standard credential from ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association). "[Name], MS, CCC-SLP" or "[Name], MS, CCC-SLP"
• State license (required in most states): "Licensed in [State]"
• CF-SLP (Clinical Fellowship in SLP) — for new graduates completing their supervision year
• Advanced credentials in specialty areas:
• BCS-S (Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders)
• BCS-CLP (Board Certified Specialist in Child Language and Language Disorders)
• BCS-F (Board Certified Specialist in Fluency and Fluency Disorders — stuttering)
• PROMPT certified — prompts for restructuring oral muscular phonetic targets

Your Specialty Populations

SLP scope is remarkably broad:

• Pediatric speech/language: Late talkers, articulation, phonological disorders, expressive/receptive language
• Autism and AAC: Augmentative and alternative communication, social communication
• Stuttering: Fluency disorders for children and adults
• School-based SLP: IEP-based services, all grade levels
• Early intervention: Birth to age 3 programs
• Adult neurological: Stroke, TBI, Parkinson's, dementia
• Voice disorders: Dysphonia, gender-affirming voice, professional voice
• Swallowing/dysphagia: Hospital, SNF, home health
• Accent modification: Communication coaching

Service Delivery

• In-person sessions
• Teletherapy (telepractice) — serves clients remotely
• Home visits
• School contract services
• Early intervention (home-based in most states)

Insurance

• "In-network with: [major insurers]"
• "Private pay rates — superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement"

Design for SLPs

Professional, Warm, Communication-Themed

SLP card design should feel like:

• Clinical professional
• Approachable and warm (many clients are parents of young children)
• Communication-themed without being childish

Color palette:

• Teal + cream: speech, communication, professional
• Soft coral + warm cream: warm, inviting for pediatric practice
• Navy + warm white: clinical professional
• Sage + white: natural health approach

By SLP Specialty

Pediatric SLP (Private Practice)

• "Pediatric speech-language therapy — articulation, language, and social communication"
• "CCC-SLP | Early intervention through school age"
• "Insurance accepted | Teletherapy available"
• "Parent coaching included in every session"

School-Based SLP

• "Certified speech-language pathologist — school district services"
• "IEP experience | All grade levels | EI eligible"
• "Available for per diem, contract, and full-time school positions"
• "Licensed in [state(s)]"

Stuttering Specialist

• "Stuttering specialist — evidence-based fluency therapy for all ages"
• "BCS-F Board Certified Specialist in Fluency"
• "Children, teens, and adults — individual and group therapy available"

AAC Specialist

• "AAC evaluation and therapy — supporting communication for non-verbal and minimally verbal individuals"
• "Device trials | Implementation training | Parent and staff coaching"
• "PROMPT certified | Autism and complex communication needs"

Adult Neurological SLP

• "Speech therapy for stroke, TBI, and neurological conditions"
• "Aphasia | Dysarthria | Cognitive-communication | Dysphagia"
• "Hospital | Outpatient | Home health — accepting new patients"

Back of Card

1. "CCC-SLP | [State] Licensed | [X] years"
2. Specialties: Pediatric | Stuttering | AAC | Adult Neuro | Swallowing | Voice
3. "In-person and teletherapy — most insurance accepted"
4. "Free 15-minute phone consultation for new clients"
5. "Schedule: [QR or link]"

Checklist

• [ ] CCC-SLP credential after name
• [ ] ASHA member noted
• [ ] State license
• [ ] Specialty populations
• [ ] Teletherapy availability
• [ ] Insurance or private pay
• [ ] Free consultation offer
• [ ] Online scheduling QR