Roots Speech and Language LLC is a private speech-language pathology practice founded by Heather Mercier, MS, CCC-SLP, with over 23 years of clinical experience. Located in Manatee County, Florida, she provides individualized support for children, adolescents, and adults through both in-person services and teletherapy throughout Florida. Her mission is to help individuals develop practical, real-world communication skills that enable them to succeed at home, school, work, and in their communities.

With extensive experience spanning public schools, outpatient settings, and adult and pediatric rehabilitation, Heather specializes in language and literacy development, executive functioning, cognitive communication, augmentative alternative communication, language disorders, articulation and motor speech disorders, and transition-age support. She is committed to providing compassionate and personalized care to all clients, whether they are scholarship-funded, private-pay, or consultation-based. At Roots, we believe that effective communication is the foundation for success in every aspect of life.