Heart behind Homegrown

Hello and thank you for coming by! My name is Emily Michel and I am a speech language pathologist and mother. After years of wishing I could step into my clients' daily routines to better understand their world, I finally made it happen. Homegrown Approach was born to give families hands-on, practical, and realistic coaching rooted in evidence-based strategies — delivered virtually or right in your home.

This work is more than a job to me; it’s a calling. I put my whole heart into walking alongside families, helping them feel confident, connected, and empowered to nurture their child’s communication in the little everyday moments that matter most.

I believe deeply in the value of home, of family, and of meeting each child exactly where they are. My faith reminds me daily that every life has purpose and that small acts of care can create lasting change. Through Homegrown Approach, my hope is to not only improve speech and language skills but to help families better understand, celebrate, and connect with their child.

If you’re looking for a partner to guide you with warmth, honesty, and real-life strategies you can actually use — you’re in the right place.