Therapy Services Tailored to the Individual
Our Services
Speech and Language
Speech and language skills allow us to connect with others, share ideas, and participate fully in daily life. Changes in communication may occur due to neurological conditions, injury, or illness and can impact independence and quality of life. Our services focus on restoring, strengthening, and supporting functional communication across everyday situations.
Communication skills include the ability to:
Speak clearly and be understood
Find and use the words you want to say
Use appropriate facial expression, voice, and tone
Understand spoken language and participate in conversation
Express complex thoughts, ideas, and opinions
Communicate wants, needs, and preferences
We provide specialized, evidence-based therapy for aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria , including SPEAK OUT!®–certified voice therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Treatment is individualized, goal-driven, and designed to support meaningful communication and connection in daily life.
Cognition
Cognitive-communication difficulties can result from stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussion, ADHD, brain fog, or progressive neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia. These challenges can affect memory, attention, problem-solving, organization, and the ability to communicate effectively in daily life.
Signs to look for may include:
Forgetting important information or tasks
Difficulty focusing, planning, or organizing
Trouble following conversations or instructions
Slower thinking or processing information
Difficulty multitasking or completing everyday activities
Evaluation includes both standardized and informal assessments to identify areas of strength and challenge. Therapy focuses on restorative strategies to improve cognitive skills and compensatory strategies to support daily functioning. Interventions are individualized, evidence-based, and designed to address the specific needs and goals of each client.
Our clinician is actively pursuing Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) credentialing, ensuring advanced expertise in supporting individuals with cognitive and communication challenges following brain injury. Therapy is tailored to improve independence, participation, and quality of life across home, work, and community settings.
Swallowing
Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) can result from traumatic or non-traumatic brain injury, neurodevelopmental conditions, age-related changes, or progressive neurological diseases. Difficulties with swallowing can affect nutrition, hydration, safety, and overall quality of life.
Common signs and symptoms of a swallowing disorder include:
Coughing or choking during or after eating and drinking
Frequent throat clearing
A sensation of food or liquid “sticking” or not going down completely
Difficulty chewing or managing food in the mouth
Changes in voice quality during or after meals
Avoidance of certain foods or liquids
We provide specialized, evidence-based swallowing evaluation and treatment using the latest clinical best practices. Therapy may include Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST), tongue-strengthening using a tonguometer/IOPI, and individualized strategies to improve safety and efficiency. Robust patient and family educationis a core component of care, empowering individuals to make informed decisions and confidently manage swallowing needs across daily settings.
Coaching and Counseling
Adjusting to changes in communication, swallowing, or cognitive abilities can be challenging for both individuals and their loved ones. Our coaching and counseling services support patients and families in navigating these changes, improving understanding, and building confidence in care.
Services may include:
Enhancing health literacy and understanding of specific neurological or communication disorders
Supporting advocacy within healthcare systems and helping families navigate appointments, treatment decisions, and resources
Providing guidance and strategies to manage caregiver stress and burnout
Connecting families with community resources and support networks to improve quality of life
Offering education and personalized guidance to help patients and care partners implement strategies at home and in daily routines
These services are designed to empower both patients and families, foster effective communication, and promote collaboration with healthcare providers. Coaching and counseling are individualized, practical, and supportive, helping families feel more confident, informed, and connected throughout the care journey.
