Questions About Choosing the Right Speech Therapy Program

Hello everyone,
I've been reading a lot lately about the importance of early speech therapy for children and even adults who struggle with communication challenges. There seem to be many different therapy approaches available, but choosing the right one can sometimes feel confusing for families.
Some common areas speech therapy can help with include:

• Speech delays
  
• Pronunciation difficulties
  
• Social communication
  
• Language understanding
  
• Confidence in conversation
  

I'm curious to know how people usually evaluate a good therapist or clinic. Do you focus more on experience, therapy methods, child engagement, or progress tracking?
Would love to hear recommendations or personal experiences from others here.