Stroke, head injuries, and neurological conditions can cause speech to become slurred or difficult to understand. We offer several techniques to address these concerns.
For example, articulation exercises can retrain muscles needed for clear speech. Targeted strategies like slowed pacing, targeted repetition, and breath support training help improve pronunciation.

Speech therapy isn’t just about speech. It helps improve communication overall, a skill tied to thinking, memory, and attention.
For this reason, speech therapy can strengthen problem-solving, memory recall, and information processing. Our therapist uses structured conversation practice and cueing strategies to help people organize thoughts and respond more easily in conversation. Many patients find that this can make everyday interactions less stressful.

Swallowing difficulties can develop after a stroke, cancer treatment, or neurological disease. Because our speech therapist has in-depth training in the mouth and throat, she can perform a detailed swallow assessment and provide exercises to strengthen the muscles used for eating and drinking.
She can also guide you through safe swallowing techniques to reduce the risk of choking, allowing for safer and more enjoyable meals.

Voice changes often occur after injury, prolonged illness, or vocal strain. Speech therapy includes vocal exercises, breathing control techniques, and resonance training to improve tone and reduce strain.
This is particularly helpful for people with Parkinson’s disease, who can benefit from voice-amplifying techniques that make speech louder and clearer, allowing them to participate more fully in conversations.

Speech therapy also plays a vital role in managing neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, or ALS. It helps patients maintain their independence and communicate effectively for as long as possible.
For example, we offer the evidence-based program LSVT LOUD, which helps improve speech strength and clarity in people with Parkinson’s. Speech therapy also provides guidance on augmentative communication tools (for example, speech-to-text generators) that can enhance communication.

Speech challenges can lead to social withdrawal, significantly impacting quality of life, particularly among older people. Fortunately, speech therapy focuses on real-life communication practice in social scenarios to help you feel more engaged and connected with family, friends, and community.

Many adults feel frustrated or embarrassed about their speech challenges, but our speech therapist can provide confidence-building exercises and practical coping strategies to address these concerns. Our therapist offers a supportive, consistent environment to help you meet your communication goals.

Take a moment to spot five things in your immediate environment. Whether it’s a basic office chair or a cherished family photo, the goal is to really see the details—like color, form, and texture. By diverting your focus to your sense of sight, you disrupt the cycle of anxious or stressful thoughts.

Close your eyes and listen to the ambient noises around you. They could be anything from a fan humming to birds singing, or people talking in the distance. Identifying these sounds helps steer your mind away from inward worries and more toward the world around you, anchoring you in the present moment.

Concentrate on the sense of touch to further ground yourself. Become aware of three things you can feel. They could be the fabric of your clothes against your skin, the texture of an item you’re holding, or the solidity of the floor under your feet.

Take a deep breath and identify two distinct smells around you. They could be the welcoming aroma of fresh coffee or the clean scent of hand soap. Tuning into these smells helps shift your focus from looping thoughts to your immediate surroundings, reinforcing your connection to the present moment.

Finally, focus on your sense of taste. You might want to take a sip of water, or simply focus on the lingering flavor of toothpaste in your mouth. Centering on this final sense completes the cycle and firmly brings you back to the present moment.