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FRONTIER SPEECH THERAPY

Integrative And Evidence-Based Therapy

How we communicate is a deeply personal expression of self. As a clinician with over 15 years experience, my work is grounded in evidence-based practice, while still maintaining the perspective that we are not our “symptoms”. I believe we are whole people with full, rich lives and I prefer to provide treatment through a lens that is more holistic than the western medical industry has traditionally defined.

As a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist I support speech, language, voice, and communication needs across the entire lifespan. I have worked in medical, home-based, and outpatient settings, helping individuals and families navigate complex communication challenges with clarity and confidence. For more details please check out my LinkedIn profile.

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Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all protocol, I tailor therapy to the individual in front of me. This includes careful listening, clear education, and practical strategies that translate into real-life change. I help clients understand what is happening in their bodies and nervous systems—and how to work with them effectively.

A PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH TO COMMUNITACTION

WHAT IS SPEECH THERAPY?

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) work to assess and treat many aspects of our physiological, neurological, and psychological experience. This includes speech, voice, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, as well as swallowing disorders in children and adults.

However, this is not all we do!

SLPs also work with people who do not have speech, language, or swallowing disorders, but also simply want to learn how to communicate more effectively (e.g., work on accent modification or cultivate other forms of communication development, such as enhancing your impact as a public speaker through improving aspects of voice such as resonance and melody, for example).

AREAS OF FOCUS

Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy (GAVT)

Gender-affirming voice therapy helps to align your voice and communication style with gender identity to express yourself more authentically. This process is deeply personal and collaborative, focusing not only on pitch, but also on resonance, intonation, and many other aspects of voice and communication that we will address together to help you uncover the voice you want to share with the world.

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Language Therapy

If you have trouble understanding others, or sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings, or are struggling with word recall, it can be very hard to participate in conversation and otherwise socialize with the people in your life. These are symptoms frequently experienced by people who have experienced stroke, TBI, dementia, long COVID, and a variety of other disorders that impact our ability to access and use language. As we explore your current language abilities, I can help you to use your strengths to overcome your weaknesses and regain the ability to connect with the world.

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Feeding Therapy

For infants who are bottle feeding, either in part or in full, and experiencing difficulty finishing bottles, are messy and/or fussy feeders, or fall asleep mid-feed (and then wake up starving 10 minutes later), I can help determine the nature of the problem and walk you through how to troubleshoot when these symptoms arise. By learning how to respond to your infant’s feeding cues, you can begin to develop a somatic dialogue that builds trust and facilitates strong parent-child bonds.

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HOW SPEECH THERAPY WORKS

I use a structured approach to ensure that each session is productive and engaging. Here’s what you can expect:

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INITIAL ASSESSMENT

Your journey begins with an assessment to understand your unique needs. I work with you to gather a thorough case history, and complete any diagnostic testing that will help inform your treatment plan. We will discuss your goals, strengths, challenges, and any other important information that helps me better understand where you're at.

Payment plans and a sliding payment scale are available for those in financial hardship, based on income. Contact meg@frontierspeech.com for details.

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GOAL SETTING

Together we will set specific, achievable goals. It's important to note that goals are moving targets, and often change as therapy progresses! Creating dynamic goals allows for both flexibility and autonomy as you improve.

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INTERACTIVE SESSIONS

I use various tools and techniques, including visual aids, exercises, and real-life scenarios for a multi-modal learning experience.

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PROGRESS TRACKING

We will have regular check-ins that will help you track your progress. I use this feedback to adjust your plan as needed to ensure you stay on track.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

To reinforce what you learn, I often assign you homework to practice between sessions. This helps solidify and integrate your new skills and supports consistent improvement.

SOME OF MY SPEECH THERAPY CLIENTS ALSO ENGAGE IN

COMMUNICATION COACHING

Over the years, during the process of speech therapy treatment, I have often noticed that symptoms that were initially thought to be physiological turn out to be related to chronic stresses or trauma that underlies them. New insights and aspects of yourself may reveal themselves through the speech therapy process, particularly if you are navigating identity shifts, life transitions, or changes in neurological function. If you wish to dive more deeply into your true resonance, I can help you take the first steps.

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VOICE COACHING

When the progress you make in speech therapy reveals a desire to speak with more charisma or hold a group's attention while speaking or telling a story, I can help you to better connect and be present with your audience.

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LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Speech and communication are our connections to the world around us. When we strengthen our communication skills we deepen the connections to our community and feel a sense of greater love and belonging.

Whether your goal is to find a voice that feels authentic to you, strengthen your memory and problem-solving skills, or rediscover ease and clarity in communication, I can help you turn communication into connection.

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TESTIMONIALS

“I had a lot of difficulty with word finding and remembering names, and often felt stressed about having people over when I needed to plan for meals, etc. Working with Meg has helped me to slow down the forgetfulness by writing down words that I can't think of and re-read them for at least a week, as well as many other strategies. For anyone considering speech therapy, I would certainly recommend working with Meg. I have not been seeing therapists before this disease showed up. It is less stressful than I thought seeing a therapist would be.” - Linda (she/her)