Refer a Child
to Stepping Stones Therapy, Inc.
Trusted Pediatric Therapy
When you refer a child to Stepping Stones, you partner with a team that’s committed to delivering exceptional care across every stage of a child’s development. With nearly two decades of clinical experience and a reputation for excellence, we provide a level of personalized service and professional collaboration that sets us apart.

Why Refer to Stepping Stones?

Our goal is to complement the care you provide with therapy services that are evidence-based, family-focused, and tailored to each child’s needs. Our boutique-style practice offers:
- Comprehensive services under one roof. Families can access speech, occupational, physical, and feeding therapy without navigating multiple providers.
- Highly specialized clinicians. Our team includes certified specialists in:
- Apraxia Kids
- Feed the Peds
- PEERS®
- Individualized, research-driven care. We don’t believe in cookie-cutter therapy. Each plan is tailored to the child’s unique profile with progress monitored and clearly communicated.
- Collaborative communication. We regularly coordinate with medical professionals, school-based teams, and family members to ensure continuity of care.
- Outstanding client experience. From our welcoming environment to our detailed reporting, we focus on delivering results while supporting the whole family.


















Make a Referral
We welcome referrals from pediatricians, developmental specialists, dentists, educators, and other healthcare providers. Whether your patient needs support for developmental delays, motor skills, speech and language challenges, feeding difficulties, or social-emotional skills, we’re here to help.
You can fax your referral to (949) 955-0033. To learn more, give us a call in Newport Beach at (949) 955-0010 or in Torrance at (310) 921-8797, or send us an email at admin@steppingstonestherapy.org.
Client Testimonials
“I have been taking my son to Stepping Stones for several months now. …We couldn't be happier. We have been working hard with Candice and my son is thriving. My son is 15 and is on the spectrum. Reading has always been something we just thought might never happen, but it's happening!!! Candice has been a godsend and has truly invested her heart and soul into my son’s progress.
“We now are privately investing in Stepping Stones Therapy with Candice because we have seen a world of difference. My son is eager to attend his sessions, his therapist is just as enthusiastic of his progress every session as I am, and it's so beautiful. Thank you to the quality and compassionate staff at Stepping Stones...they are all amazing!!”
–C.M.
“We love Stepping Stones. I have a 4-year-old son who was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. We knew speaking was going to be an issue, so he has been with Stepping Stones since he was 2 and I cannot say enough good things. They work seamlessly with our insurance to get everything covered. Every therapist we work with has been amazing and we have seen so much improvement. My son loves going every time, and I cannot recommend them enough.”
–E.G.
“Brock Tropea has a true gift at helping children find the path that suits them best and helping them THRIVE! Tailor made programs and such a warm, inviting, loving environment that gets results. The change in our son since switching both OT and Speech services has been life changing. Our son can now communicate, which in itself is a gift. Having the words, being able to use them has helped in so many areas of his life - including preschool.
Nothing I shared with them was ever something I felt they couldn't handle or didn't have a plan for what we were going to do moving forward. When times are tough and you're in the trenches with your child, you need the team of experts that can help guide you on what the plan is now and moving forward. I share this place with as many parents as I can because the expertise and care are unparalleled.”
–T.H.