Specialized Areas of Practice
Voice Therapy & Vocal Rehabilitation
SpeechbyCC specializes in voice therapy and vocal rehabilitation for adults and older teens.
About 1 in 13 U.S. adults have experienced a voice problem in the past year.
As both a classically trained singer and licensed SLP, I bring a deep understanding of vocal mechanics and artistry to every session.
I provide virtual voice therapy for:
- Vocal fatigue or hoarseness
- Voice loss after illness (including COVID-19 or laryngitis)
- Muscle tension dysphonia
- Aging voice changes
- Post-surgical vocal rehabilitation
- Voice strain from professional use (teachers, performers, speakers)
Whether you're a performer, teacher, or simply want to feel confident using your voice again, I offer evidence-based assessments and personalized treatment plans—all available virtually.
Cognitive-Communication Therapy
Attention, Memory, Executive Functioning
I provide cognitive-communication therapy for adults experiencing changes in memory, attention, processing speed, or problem-solving—whether from brain injury, stroke, long COVID, neurodegenerative conditions, or aging.
With experience in outpatient and skilled nursing settings, I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to your daily life: managing schedules, recalling names, staying focused at work, or communicating clearly under pressure.
I can help if you're experiencing:
- Memory difficulties (short-term or working memory)
- Trouble following conversations or multitasking
- Word-finding issues
- Slowed thinking or difficulty staying organized
- Challenges with planning, reasoning, or problem-solving
- Cognitive fatigue or "brain fog" following illness (COVID-19, FND)
- Cognitive changes related to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia
All services are virtual with flexible evening and weekend scheduling. Each plan begins with a detailed assessment and personalized therapy roadmap.
Language Skills: Work, Literacy & Social Communication
Occupational Language, Literacy, & Social Communication
Communication is more than forming words—it's understanding others, keeping up with conversations, and having confidence to engage with friends, coworkers, or family.
Many clients come to me after losing confidence in social interactions: trouble following group conversations, remembering recent news, or knowing when to jump in.
Therapy targets:
- Auditory and reading comprehension
- Retelling and summarizing information
- Word-finding and sentence organization
- Understanding sarcasm, humor, and nuance
- Rebuilding confidence in small talk and social storytelling
- Memory strategies for current events
- Social-pragmatic skills: turn-taking, topic maintenance, interpreting cues
Sessions help you reconnect with your voice and feel confident in both one-on-one and group interactions.
Fluency Disorders & Functional Communication
I offer support for fluency disorders such as stuttering, as well as communication difficulties related to anxiety or functional neurological disorder (FND).
These challenges affect how confidently someone communicates—especially in high-pressure situations. Therapy is compassionate, client-centered, and tailored to your unique needs.
Therapy may focus on:
- Strategies to reduce tension and increase fluency
- Identifying and managing communication triggers
- Speech pacing and breath support techniques
- Education and desensitization approaches for FND
- Building confidence in everyday speaking situations
If you're seeking stuttering therapy for adults, support for anxiety-related communication challenges, or virtual speech-language services for FND, I provide a thoughtful, evidence-based approach.
Dysphagia Consulting for Adults & Caregivers
In addition to therapy services, SpeechbyCC offers private outpatient consulting calls for adults and caregivers seeking expert guidance on swallowing concerns (dysphagia). Whether you're navigating diet changes after a recent diagnosis, managing safety concerns at home, or feeling unsure about next steps after hospital discharge, these one-on-one calls are designed to provide practical, personalized support.
Consulting topics may include:
- Understanding swallowing precautions or diet modifications
- Strategies for safer mealtimes at home
- Questions about FEES/MBS reports
- Managing dry mouth, coughing, or pharyngeal discomfort
- Guidance between formal therapy or medical evaluations
These calls are educational in nature and NOT a substitute for an instrumental evaluation—but they can offer reassurance, clarity, and expert insight from a licensed SLP with medical experience in outpatient or nursing home/SNF settings.
Ideal for individuals, caregivers, or adult children of aging parents.
