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Stuttering Therapy for Teens & Adults

Speak with greater ease.
Build fluency.
Find your confidence.

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Stuttering can affect much more than speech. It can impact confidence, school participation, friendships, relationships, college experiences, and career opportunities.

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At All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy, I offer individualized stuttering therapy for teenagers, college students, and adults who want to improve their fluency, reduce speech struggle, and become more confident communicators.

Approach

A Personalized Approach to Improving Fluency

My approach combines evidence-based fluency-shaping techniques, structured speech practice, desensitization, and real-world application. Therapy is individualized. We work on both the physical aspects of speech production and the confidence needed to use your skills outside the therapy room.

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What We Work On

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1. Understanding Your Speech

  • Understanding your individual stuttering patterns

  • Identifying moments of tension and struggle

  • Recognizing speech patterns and triggers

  • Establishing individualized fluency goals

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2. Developing More Fluent Speech

  • Easy onsets

  • Gentle airflow and breath coordination

  • Light articulatory contacts

  • Continuous voicing

  • Smooth speech transitions

  • Appropriate rate and phrasing

  • Self-monitoring techniques

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3. Building Consistency

  • Structured reading and speaking practice

  • Word, sentence, and conversation exercises

  • Spontaneous speech

  • Phone conversations

  • Ordering food and everyday interactions

  • Classroom presentations and workplace communication

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4. Applying Skills to Real Life

  • Saying your name with greater ease

  • Participating in classroom discussions

  • Speaking in front of groups

  • Social conversations and relationships

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The goal is to help you develop greater control over your speech and communicate with increased ease and confidence.

Approach

Real People. Real Progress. Real Experiences.

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Alex

Age 19

"You changed my life."

Sammy

Age 25

"I am at a new job. I can talk in a microphone and say my name. I cannot thank you enough."

Liza

Age 16

"I cannot thank you enough. I just ran for student government and gave a speech!"

Lucas
Age 13 | Long Island

"I was able to participate in a trivia tournament. My speech did not stop me."

Penny
Age 23 | Graduate Student | CA

"Lori, your program and personal understanding of stuttering blew my mind. I was so tired of being told to slow down and breathe. Thank you for your positive attitude, knowledge, and strength."

Barry P.
Age 31 | Financial Advisor | NYC

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Speech Therapy

Teletherapy Availability: Accessible Across Multiple States

Telehealth is offered in NYC, Westchester, LI,  NJ, CT, MA, FL, CA, and PA.

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