Stuttering support for children and adults
Specialty Care
Fluency and Stuttering Therapy
Fluency refers to the smoothness and flow of speech, focusing on the rhythm, rate, and ease of speaking, which may involve addressing issues such as stuttering or interruptions in speech patterns.
Quick Answer
Fluency at a glance
Fluency refers to the smoothness and flow of speech, focusing on the rhythm, rate, and ease of speaking, which may involve addressing issues such as stuttering or interruptions in speech patterns.
- A common reason to seek help
- Stuttering support for children and adults
- Another therapy focus
- Speaking with greater ease and confidence
- Care options
- In-person therapy in the South Bay and secure teletherapy where licensure and clinical fit permit
- Clinical lead
- Siobhain McHale, M.S., CCC-SLP
How Therapy Helps
What we work on together
Therapy for fluency at Care to Speak starts with a comprehensive assessment that blends standardized testing with informal measures, then builds a customized, evidence-based treatment plan around your goals.
Speaking with greater ease and confidence
Strategies for presentations and social settings
Reducing tension and avoidance around speaking
Assessment
What a comprehensive evaluation may consider
Fluency assessment includes more than counting moments of stuttering. It considers speech patterns, tension, avoidance, communication attitudes, participation, and the situations that matter to the speaker. Goals are developed with the client and may include easier communication, confidence, self-advocacy, or changes in speech.
Type and frequency of disfluencies, rate, tension, and secondary behaviors
Feelings, avoidance, participation, and impact on everyday communication
The speaker's own priorities for therapy and self-advocacy
Flexible Delivery
In person or online, wherever works
Sessions are available through secure teletherapy when professional licensure and clinical fit permit, in-person care at a welcoming South Bay office, school-based support, and group therapy where a peer setting helps. Your plan can combine formats as goals evolve.
Common Questions
How can I get started with Care to Speak?
Simply contact us through our intake form or schedule a discovery call. We will guide you through the next steps with care and clarity.
What can I expect during the initial evaluation?
The first session includes a mix of standardized assessments and informal observations. We will talk through your goals and needs and craft a personalized care plan.
Do you accept insurance?
We are an out-of-network provider. However, we can provide documentation to support your reimbursement process.
Take the next step, schedule a consultation today
Choose a time on Siobhain's calendar, or call if you prefer.