FAQs
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Yes. Sessions are provided online, and I work with families in multiple states.
If you’re unsure whether services are available where you live, feel free to reach out and ask.
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Yes. Research shows that online speech therapy is just as effective as in-person services. Online sessions also make it easier to access support consistently without the time and stress of travel.
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I work with children, teens, and adults. Many of the people I support are navigating stuttering, including those who have tried to manage it on their own or have had therapy in the past.
I also work with children who need support with speech or language development, using a personalized approach that fits each child and family.
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Yes. In addition to stuttering therapy, I work with children who need support with speech sound development, articulation, or language skills.
Therapy focuses on helping children communicate more clearly and confidently in everyday situations, using an approach that is personalized and supportive for each child and family.
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Therapy focuses on helping communication feel easier and more manageable in real-life situations.
For some, that means working through moments where speech feels stuck. For others, it means reducing the pressure to speak a certain way or moving away from patterns like avoiding words or changing what they want to say.
Sessions are collaborative and adapted to each person’s goals and comfort level. The goal isn’t perfect speech. It’s communication that feels more comfortable, natural, and sustainable over time.
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No. Many adults have spent years working around their speech—changing words, avoiding certain situations, or pushing through moments that feel stuck.
Support can help reduce that constant effort and encourage more comfortable, confident communication in everyday situations.
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Not always. Stuttering may change over time, and some children benefit from support while others may simply need monitoring.
A Comprehensive Communication Evaluation can help you better understand what you're seeing, answer your questions, and determine whether monitoring or therapy may be helpful.
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Yes. School-based speech therapy and private speech therapy often serve different purposes.
School services typically focus on supporting communication within the classroom.
Private therapy allows for more individualized support, flexible goals, and time to focus on the areas that matter most to your child and family.
Many families choose to use both, depending on their needs.
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Yes. Evaluations are available for children and teens when needed.
The evaluation helps determine strengths, areas of need, and recommendations for support.
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Sessions are personalized and interactive.
For children and teens, this may include games, conversation, and activities that support communication in a natural way.
For adults, sessions often focus on real-life speaking situations, meaningful conversations, and practical strategies that carry over into daily life.
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A computer or tablet, a reliable internet connection, and a quiet space where you can focus during the session.
For children, having a parent nearby can be helpful at times. I’ll guide you through everything you need before your first appointment.
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Services are private pay.
A superbill can be provided for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
I am also an approved provider for FES-UA education funding.
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Getting started is simple. New clients can book an appointment online through the secure scheduling portal.
After selecting the appointment that best fits your needs, you'll complete a few intake forms before we meet.
If you have questions before booking, you're welcome to use the contact form.
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