Online Voice Therapy for Adults

If your doctor has recommended voice therapy for a voice issue, then working with one of our voice specialists may be the answer to fixing the problem!

 

Connected Speech Pathology’s team of licensed speech-language pathologists has the experience in providing you with the voice therapy that you need.

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Hoarseness (Dysphonia)

A hoarse or breathy voice lasting for more than two weeks may require an otolaryngologist's evaluation, also known as an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor. If your ENT has recommended voice therapy, then we invite you schedule a free call so we can answer any questions you have!

Our program is designed to reduce hoarseness or improve voice, effort, endurance, pitch range, or loudness.

 

We have certifications in specialty areas of voice disorders. Voice therapy is about learning how to change your voice habits and finding your way back to your natural, powerful voice.

If your vocal quality, pitch, or loudness is affecting your ability to communicate effectively, then you may benefit from voice therapy. Treatment is also appropriate for those who experience frequent discomfort or pain when speaking or singing. Many of our voice clients are teachers, singers, attorneys, salespeople, and fitness instructors, as these occupational groups are at most at risk for developing voice disorders.

A variety of issues can lead to undesired changes in your voice.

 
 

→ Medical or surgical treatment, including trauma to the larynx (voice box)

→ Hormone changes

→ Smoking

→ Talking for extended periods

→ Excessive coughing

→ Neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease

→ Vocal Cord Paralysis

→ Benign vocal cord lesions such as cysts, nodules, or polyps

→ Excessive Muscle Tension

→ Age-Related Changes (Presbyphonia)

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Vocal Cord Dysfuntion (VCD)

Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), also known as paradoxical vocal fold motion dysfunction (PVFMD), occurs when the vocal cords close during breathing when they should be in an open position. This obstructive pattern makes it hard for a person to breathe. VCD is often misdiagnosed as asthma. An ENT doctor diagnoses VCD.

Some symptoms of VCD include:

  • Wheezing

  • Coughing

  • A feeling of tightness in the throat

  • Hoarseness and voice change

  • Stridor

  • Shortness of breath

  • Trouble breathing in

 

Our speech-language pathologists can work with an individual who has VCD to improve the symptoms of VCD. Treatment for VCD focuses on a combination of relaxation techniques, vocal hygiene, and breathing exercises. 

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Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) eLOUD for Parkinson's Disease and SPEAK OUT!

The first symptoms to appear in Parkinson’s disease (PD) may be a quiet or weak voice and imprecise speech. Memory and reasoning may become a problem as the disease progresses. You can maximize the benefits of speech or voice therapy by seeking treatment as soon as the symptoms appear!

At Connected Speech Pathology, we can provide an all-encompassing program that targets each person’s specific goals.

Therapy goals may include improving loudness, inflection, and clarity of speech. Attention, memory, problem-solving, and executive functioning skills are also other areas commonly addressed.

Our speech therapists are certified in many beneficial communication programs for PD, such as the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) and SPEAK OUT! programs.

We also work with Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST), Speech Vive, and a wide range of supportive apps and software to improve communication skills in individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Online Evaluations & Treatment From the Comfort of Your Home

THOROUGH ASSESSMENT

After your free introductory call, your speech therapy begins with a comprehensive evaluation and vocal analysis using state-of-the-art instrumentation (if you have hoarseness or VCD, you will meet with an ENT physician before this assessment).

CUSTOMIZED GOAL & PLAN

Connected Speech Pathology’s voice therapists have the training to provide the best therapy methods. All of our voice therapists have a deep understanding of the research of voice therapy techniques.

EFFECTIVE TREATMENT

A voice treatment program typically introduces how you can maintain a healthy, natural, sustainable voice. Voice goals may include teaching you how to modify your pitch, inflection, or tone.

 

  • Our assessment may consist of reviewing medical history, clinical observation, and questionnaires to look closely at your vocal use and behaviors. During the assessment, we’ll record your voice as you speak aloud. We will use our state-of-the-art vocal analysis instrumentation to analyze your pitch, loudness, and vocal quality and recommend a voice therapy program based on your personal needs and goals.

  • Your voice therapy goals will be focused on rehabilitating your voice to a level of function that allows you to fulfill your daily communication needs.

    Since each client is unique and will respond to different therapy methods, we will create a treatment program tailor-made for your needs. We will choose the right therapy technique for you and adapt therapy depending on how you respond to a specific plan.

  • Our voice therapists at Connected Speech Pathology hold master’s degrees in communication sciences and have completed rigorous post-graduate training to provide the best voice therapy methods available. Our nationally certified team of voice therapists are experts in voice disorders and have a strong understanding of the research on various voice therapy techniques.

  • That’s a common question. We will strive to make every therapy session feel productive. The trajectory of voice therapy is different for each person, and there is no exact amount of time that applies to everyone.

Fees start at $75 per session, depending on each meeting’s length in 30, 45, or 60-minute increments. We are a private pay practice and do not accept insurance.

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How Do We Meet?

Simple—we’ll meet online via our secure telehealth platform.

All that is needed to participate in online voice therapy is a computer or tablet and an internet connection. Our private video conferencing platform is free and easy to download. You will see your speech-language pathologist on the screen. The materials used for voice therapy are web-based, and at the click of a button, shared electronically with you right on your computer screen.

Some of the benefits of using online speech therapy:

  • The proximity of the camera to the mouth for modeling techniques

  • Receiving voice therapy from home eliminates transportation concerns and travel time

  • It removes the hassle of going to in-person appointments and improves attendance

  • It helps those who live in rural areas get the communication treatment they need

  • Allows for straightforward generalization of goals into everyday life

How To Get Started:

  • Free Consultation

    A short phone conversation to clarify your voice therapy goals.

  • Get Connected

    We’ll match you with the right therapist for your treatment plan.

  • Get Started

    Begin working with your voice therapist in convenient online sessions.

Schedule Your Free Consultation Today!