If your child is having difficulty saying certain sounds or words, they may have a speech sound disorder.

A speech sound disorder is an umbrella term for multiple conditions that affect how a child’s speech is understood, including “articulation disorder, “phonological disorder,” and “Childhood Apraxia of Speech.” Any of these disorders can make speech hard for others to understand and may affect a child's confidence, social interactions, and academic success. Speech sound disorders are among the most common reasons children are referred for speech therapy — and with the right support, most children make significant progress.

The longer a speech sound disorder continues, the harder it can be to treat and correct. That’s why it’s so important to get help from a speech therapist as soon as possible.

Children who receive speech therapy for a speech sound disorder will not only learn how to say the sounds that are challenging them, but how to feel empowered in their learning and improve their confidence in their own speech. Caregivers/parents will also get involved with simple homework assigments that inspire carryover of learned speech skills into everyday life.

Language disorders can affect the way a child understands language, uses language, or both. A child with a receptive language disorder may struggle to follow directions, answer questions, or keep up with conversation. A child with an expressive language disorder may have difficulty finding words, forming sentences, or expressing their thoughts and ideas clearly — even when they know exactly what they want to say. Many children experience both together.

Language disorders can affect a child's confidence, friendships, and success in the classroom. Through play-based, individualized speech therapy, children can build the language skills they need to connect, communicate, and thrive. Early intervention makes a real difference, and it's never too late to seek support.

Aphasia is a communication disorder most commonly caused by a stroke or brain injury that can affect a person's ability to speak, understand, read, and write. It is important to know that aphasia affects communication — not intelligence. The person you were before is still very much there.

Living with aphasia can feel isolating and frustrating, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Speech therapy plays a crucial role in aphasia recovery, helping individuals rebuild communication skills, find alternative ways to express themselves, and regain confidence and independence.

Every person's aphasia is different, and so is every person's recovery. With patience, persistence, and a personalized approach, meaningful progress is possible — and the goal is always to help you reconnect with the people and the life you love.

Parkinson's Disease affects far more than movement — it can have a profound impact on the way a person communicates. As the condition progresses, many individuals notice changes in their voice, including reduced loudness, a breathy or hoarse quality, and a flat or monotone pitch that can make it difficult for others to follow along. Speech may become rapid or mumbled, and facial expression — one of our most powerful communication tools — can become reduced, making it harder to convey emotion and connect with others. Swallowing difficulties and changes in cognitive communication, such as word-finding and conversation, are also common.

The good news is that speech therapy can make a meaningful difference at every stage of Parkinson's. Early intervention is key — addressing communication changes before they become significantly limiting helps preserve skills and quality of life for longer.

For voice changes specifically, LSVT LOUD is the gold standard, evidence-based treatment of choice. This intensive, research-backed program is designed to retrain the brain to produce a louder, stronger, clearer voice — with results that can be truly life-changing. Whether you are newly diagnosed or further along in your journey, it is never too early — or too late — to seek support. Your voice matters, and I’m here to help you keep it.

A brain injury — whether from a stroke, accident, fall, or concussion — can affect communication and cognition in ways that are not always visible to others, but are deeply felt by the person experiencing them. Difficulties with word-finding, memory, attention, and processing speed are common, and can make everyday conversations, work, and relationships feel unexpectedly challenging. Reading, writing, and following along in fast-moving conversations may also be affected. For some, speech clarity and voice are impacted as well.

Concussions, even those considered mild, can cause a constellation of symptoms that disrupt communication and cognitive function — including difficulty concentrating, mental fatigue, slowed thinking, and trouble organizing thoughts and words. These challenges are real, and they deserve to be taken seriously.

Speech therapy after a brain injury is about more than relearning skills — it is about rebuilding confidence, reclaiming independence, and rediscovering who you are on the other side of a life-changing event. Through comprehensive evaluation and a personalized, evidence-based plan of care, we work together to address your specific challenges, build on your strengths, and support your return to the activities, relationships, and roles that matter most to you. Recovery is not always linear, but with the right support, progress is possible — and you do not have to figure it out alone.

Mild Cognitive Impairment, or MCI, is a condition characterized by noticeable changes in memory, thinking, and communication that go beyond what is typically expected with normal aging, but do not yet significantly interfere with daily life. Many individuals with MCI notice difficulty remembering names or recent events, trouble finding the right word mid-conversation, or a feeling that their thinking is just a little slower or less sharp than it used to be. These changes can be subtle, but they are real — and they can be unsettling.

It is important to know that MCI does not inevitably lead to dementia, and that the brain retains a remarkable capacity for adaptation and growth at every age. Early intervention is one of the most powerful tools available.

Speech-language pathology plays a meaningful role in supporting individuals with MCI by targeting the cognitive and communication skills most affected, including memory strategies, attention, word retrieval, and problem-solving. Therapy focuses not only on addressing areas of difficulty, but on building compensatory strategies that support independence and confidence in everyday life.

If you or someone you love has received a diagnosis of MCI, or if you are simply noticing changes that concern you, reaching out sooner rather than later can make a real difference. You deserve support, answers, and a plan — and you do not have to navigate this alone.

Your voice is one of your most personal and powerful tools for connection — and when something feels off, it can affect far more than just the way you sound - your whole identity can be affected!

Voice disorders encompass a wide range of conditions that alter the quality, pitch, loudness, or endurance of the voice. You may notice hoarseness, breathiness, or a strained quality to your voice. It may tire easily, give out unexpectedly, or feel like it takes real effort to produce. For some, the voice disappears altogether at times. These changes can affect your confidence, your relationships, and your ability to do your job — especially if your voice is central to your work as a teacher, singer, public speaker, or caregiver.

Voice disorders can have many causes, including vocal nodules or polyps, muscle tension, acid reflux, neurological conditions, hormonal changes, or recovering from illness or injury. Regardless of the cause, speech therapy is a highly effective, non-invasive treatment option that addresses the root of the problem rather than simply managing symptoms. Through targeted voice therapy, we work on breath support, vocal technique, posture, and healthy vocal habits — helping you to find a voice that feels effortless, sustainable, and authentically yours.