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1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

4.9 56 reviews

  • Avatar Emily Matles ★★★★★ a week ago
    We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
    ~ Emily, mom of Brooklyn 2 year old
  • Avatar T Ainsley ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    I cannot express how grateful and rewarding my experience with Brooklyn Letters has been. Her tutor Ms. Daria is so knowledgeable, amazing, kind and awesome. My daughter has made so much progress in Literacy and Math and it's all … More thanks to Ms. Daria. I know my daughter is sad that she can no longer work with Ms. Daria, as she looked forward to their sessions every week. Thank you again!
  • Avatar Natalie Levon ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    Nicole has been an amazing therapist!! She played a tremendous role in our daughter’s speech progress and overall development. She has come such a long way and we are so happy with the therapy she received!
  • Avatar Colin Peters ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    We could not be happier with the services Valerie provided! She is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and provided significant guidance to support our daughter's speech development outside of our scheduled sessions. She established … More a great working relationship with her, and she will definitely be missed! Your business model is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure working with Valerie. I've referred your organization and Valerie to the Executive Director of our daughter's school and friends/colleagues who are in need of speech therapy services.
  • Avatar Lil Amatore ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    Christina was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to win my son over and it worked. He looked forward to her visits and his speech improved so much under her care. She was super flexible and it’s clear she truly cares. We adore … More Christina and we’re going to miss her. Almost sad he improved so much! She’s simply amazing and we can’t say enough how great she is. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone, without hesitation. Thank you so much for connecting us with her!
  • Avatar Heather Liljengren ★★★★★ a year ago
    We cannot say enough good things about Effie, the ASL teacher, who was so engaged and effective with our 2 year old daughter from the very first session! Effie gladly included our whole family in the sessions! Her expertise and fantastic … More personality gave our daughter a way to communicate that she was so desperately seeking. The coordinators at Brooklyn Letters were so helpful and communicative…I would highly recommend their services!
  • Avatar Brigid Bower ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Samantha Dalmas was fantastic! We saw her for a feeding therapy evaluation and while she doesn’t think my daughter needs more feeding therapy sessions at this time, but she gave me lots of tips to try. If my daughter's doctors want … More to see more progress at her next appointment, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha again.
  • Avatar Duygu Başaran ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Brooklyn Letters was recommended to me through a friend's speech therapist friend in NJ. The articulation evaluation for my daughter went well. We were pleased with Kristin's services.
  • Avatar Kelley Peters-Patel ★★★★★ a year ago
    Melissa was wonderful. Our daughter warmed to her immediately and by the time she left, had already started "practicing" some of the techniques Melissa had shown her. I will not hesitate at all to reach out to Melissa again, should … More the need arise.
  • Avatar R Elmore ★★★★★ a year ago
    Aileen was INCREDIBLY helpful to us, both in assessing possible origins of my grandson's food aversions, as well as informing us of various available interventions to consider.
    I can’t thank you and Brooklyn Letters enough for connecting
    … More us with Aileen. In all our feeding therapy journey we have not gotten anything near the kind of benefit that we did from her. Her knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness have put us on the path of progress with my grandson and has also made us feel genuinely well cared for.
  • Avatar Christine Weiher ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    We were amazed with Allison! She met my son at 2 1/2 years old, not speaking much at all, and over a computer, and she was able to develop a bond and friendship, so much so that he would look forward to his weekly computer time with Allison. … More I was not sure how the speech therapy would go- but we are so happy that we tried it out and continued. It allowed my son to gain confidence in his speech, make a new friend :), and also give him the skills and a bit of understanding of how to shape his mouth or where to place his tongue to make the proper sounds. We were extremely happy with Allison- she was fantastic to work with.
  • Avatar Andrea Saffady ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    My sessions with Karen have been extremely helpful. My speech has improved tremendously. In fact, I just finished 2 hours of conducting interviews with a consulting client via MS Teams and I have an upcoming conference call. Both my … More neurologist and neurosurgeon remarked about how good my speech is. Much of the day it is perfect, although I still have some rough spots when I get tired or speak too quickly. One of my granddaughters is a speech pathology student at Ithaca College. She sat in on 2 sessions while she was home for winter break, and she was very impressed with Karen.
  • Avatar Jacob B ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were delighted with Christie. First, and most importantly, our son made great strides under her guidance. So great, that we felt he no longer needed help! She was incredibly patient and kind with him and our son really responded to … More her. Christie was also great with me and my wife. She provided thorough and informative updates on our son's progress and which exercises she was using with him, so we could reinforce what she was teaching him. All in all, we had a fabulous experience with Christie and would highly recommend her.
  • Avatar Jessica C ★★★★★ a year ago
    Theo was wonderful and his work with my son has produced some progress. I am grateful for the services Theo provided.
  • Avatar Melissa Stevens ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Highly recommend Jill. She is a total pleasure to work with. After a few months working with Jill, my son is reading above grade level and LOVES to read. Mission accomplished!
  • Avatar Demet Evren ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Paige was great and we had been really happy with her. I would highly recommend her! I recommend Brooklyn Letters to whomever asks for a speech therapist.
  • Avatar Jeizel Rosenthal ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Isabel was WONDERFUL and our son absolutely adored her, and he is making great progress with his reading and writing.
  • Avatar Lesley Duval ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Theo was fantastic with our 4yo son. We were very worried that his progress would fall off when we had to switch to remote sessions, but Theo kept our son happy and engaged through the screen. Highly highly recommend!
  • Avatar Samantha Packard ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    We've been working with Theo from Brooklyn Letters for close to 4 months now and the results are apparent; our daughter has vastly improved her speech in a relatively short amount of time. We make "Theo Day" a celebration … More in our house with pancakes for breakfast, and the enthusiasm is matched in the sessions. Theo is fun, patient, professional, and caring, and he gives us the tools to take the lessons beyond the session. Thank you Theo, and Brooklyn Letters, for helping our daughter express herself.
  • Avatar Travis Ricca ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    I worked with Alina to enhance my pronunciation, tone, and pacing while communicating socially and in a work environment. She was great to work with and clear about goals and learning objectives. The improvement from day 1 has been tremendous! … More
  • Avatar Enrico Bermudez ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Cathy has been excellent with us and our son. We will sorely miss her. He has improved significantly with Cathy’s help. Cathy was a true partner with us, especially as we pursued additional help through our son’s school system.
  • Avatar Kayne Elisabeth Wilk ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We really loved working with Alina, she is so fantastic. Patient yet firm, and determined the best course of action very clearly and succintly for us. And it all transitioned so well to Zoom as well. I will definitely be back in touch for … More services for our other child after summer break!
  • Avatar Jen S ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Vera was amazing! My 11 yo daughter made progress so quickly and really looked forward to her sessions. She was kept motivated and engaged.
  • Avatar susie tofte ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    The work that Allison P. did with our daughter over the years has been invaluable to us. Our daughter had such a good relationship with Allison, and it allowed them to work really well together - even remotely these past 6 months. This … More year, Allison went above and beyond by helping us throughout the neuropsych eval we did, trying to re-open our daughter's IEP at her school, and eventually landing her at our chosen school. She was in contact with our daughter's teachers, with the neuropsychologist, and made herself available as a reference to speak on behalf of our daughter's learning differences.
    Allison stopped by our house last week to give our daughter cupcakes and say goodbye, and I literally cried with appreciation for what an amazing speech therapist she has been. She has been our daughter's biggest champion. The new families that she will work with this year are lucky to have her.
  • Avatar Alicia Perez-Katz ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Sydney was great! Our son was sad to end his sessions with her, which says a lot. We appreciated her honest assessment of his skill level, and he now has materials to self monitor and practice. Thank you!
  • Avatar Kristin Ames ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Our experience with Theo was terrific. Theo was great with my son. He developed a positive relationship with him based on sincerity, respect, trust and a deep personal connection. In their lessons, Theo was encouraging, creative and kind. … More He helped our son understand how to differentiate the sounds he made when he spoke, and gave him great exercises to practice every week between lessons. Our son was sorry to have the lessons come to an end, but recognized that Theo had helped him as much as possible and it was time for him to stop. Theo explained to him (and us) how to keep working to get the last 5%, and encouraged him to keep working on the exercises on his own. I have recommended Theo to another parent who noticed my son's improvement and inquired for her own son.
    We are all grateful to have gotten to know Theo, and we greatly appreciate all the work he did to help our son.
  • Avatar Aisha Holder ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    "I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Michelle Macroy-Higgins. We are extremely pleased with her work with our daughter. I was so grateful for my daughter to have a speech therapist who is a researcher (specialty in late … More talkers), graduate professor and practitioner. Her expertise was clearly evident in our conversations and work with our daughter. She was very responsive to my questions and often sent articles and other materials about language development that I found helpful. Thankfully, my daughter's speech improved tremendously. Michelle developed such a warm relationship with my daughter. My daughter was always excited to see Michelle and would greet her at the door with a big hug. Lastly, I would add that Michelle always demonstrated empathy with me as a mother who was initially worried about her daughter's language development. I could go on and on about how pleased we were with Michelle's work."
  • Avatar Andrea Peartree ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Theo is a wonderful Clinton Hill speech therapist. We were really pleased with him. Our son showed drastic improvement, not only in his speech but in his confidence.
  • Avatar mario costa ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Alexa has been an enthusiastic, reliable, well prepared and caring teacher for our 6 year old daughter. She has been able to improve and increase our daughter's confidence lesson by lesson with patience and competence; through varied … More and productive didactic practice. Alexa has engaged our daughter in several activities that always kept her motivated and eager to learn literacy. My wife and I, both of us are educators, feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to observe Alexa's pedagogical skills. Alexa has had a big impact on our daughter literacy growth. Thank you Brooklyn Letters!
  • Avatar Lily Alt ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were absolutely DELIGHTED with Marsha's services. She was wonderful. We found her to be kind, fun, engaging, very knowledgeable. She provided us with clear instructions and additional written handouts each week. She engaged our … More son with different techniques and toys, and showed us how to use her techniques when we were interacting with him. I actually just texted her on Saturday - Our son finally said "more" - one of the target words we had been working on with her. It was a total joy to hear, and I had to share it with her - she wrote back immediately to congratulate us. I am so appreciative of her expertise, and wish we could have seen her for longer. I recommended her to another family in our neighborhood who is looking for a speech therapist.

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BEST 1:1 ELOCUTION COACHING

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Many adults face challenges with their communication skills that can significantly impact career growth, social interactions, and overall confidence. Common struggles include difficulties with accent reduction to achieve clearer English pronunciation and issues with vocal projection and voice modulation in both professional and social settings. Some struggle to maintain effective articulation or achieve fluent speech, while others struggle to build confidence in presentation skills, interview preparation, or corporate communication training. Additionally, enhancing vocal tone is essential for creating dynamic, engaging conversations. At Long Island Letters, we understand and address these challenges through personalized coaching tailored to each individual’s needs.

Serving Long Island NY Neighborhoods

We proudly serve clients across Long Island, offering personalized, in-home elocution coaching sessions in Nassau and Suffolk counties, such as Baldwin, Bellmore, Bethpage, Brookville ,Carle Place, Cedarhurst, East Meadow, East Williston, Elmont, Farmingdale , Floral Park, Franklin Square, Freeport, Garden City, Garden City Park, Glen Cove, Glen Head, Great Neck,  Hempstead , Hewlett, Hicksville, Island Park , Inwood, Jericho, Lake Success, Lattingtown, Lawrence, Levittown, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Malverne, Manhasset, Manorhaven,  Massapequa, Massapequa Park, Merrick, Mill River , Mineola, Muttontown, New Hyde Park, North Bellmore, North Hempstead , North Massapequa, North Merrick, Oceanside, Old Westbury, Oyster Bay, Plainview, Plandome,  Port Washington, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Sea Cliff, Seaford, Stewart Manor, Syosset, Uniondale, Valley Stream, Wantagh, West Hempstead, Westbury, Williston, Woodbury, and Woodmere. In Suffolk County, the towns include Amagansett, Babylon, Bayport, Blue Point, Bohemia, Brookhaven, Centereach, Deer Park, East Hampton, East Islip, Eastport, Farmingville, Greenport, Hauppauge, Huntington, Islip, Mattituck, Medford, Montauk, Nesconset, Northport, Oakdale, Patchogue, Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, Riverhead, Sayville, Selden, Setauket, Shelter Island, Smithtown, South Setauket, Southampton, Southold, St. James, Westhampton Beach, West Islip, and West Sayville. The professionals we work with directly bring expert coaching to your home, ensuring comfort, convenience, and a tailored experience to meet your specific communication goals.

Why Choose Long Island Letters?

Here are six compelling reasons to choose Long Island Letters for your elocution coaching needs:

1. Customized Programs

The coaching provided is designed to meet your unique goals, whether you’re focused on mastering accent reduction, improving voice modulation, or enhancing presentation skills. We tailor every session to address your specific communication challenges and help you achieve tangible results.

2. Expert Coaches

The highly skilled professionals we work with specializes in professional speech training and executive communication strategies. With years of experience, the coaches we work with provide actionable insights and proven techniques to help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact.

3. Convenience

Forget about traveling to a physical office. We bring the coaching to you, offering in-home sessions throughout Long Island or virtual sessions for added flexibility. We aim to make the process as seamless and stress-free as possible for you.

4. Comprehensive Approach

From pronunciation improvement to speaking confidently, we take a holistic approach to communication. We work on every aspect of your speech, including vocal projection, fluency, and vocal tone enhancement, ensuring a well-rounded transformation.

5. Flexible Scheduling

We understand that life is busy, so we offer sessions that fit your schedule. Whether you prefer daytime or evening coaching, our flexible options are designed to accommodate your lifestyle and priorities.

6. Proven Results

Our clients consistently see improved communication skills that extend beyond the coaching sessions. Focusing on long-term development empowers you to excel in professional settings, social interactions, and public speaking engagements with ease and confidence.

7. AI-Powered Tools

The tools we offer provide continuous, personalized support to enhance speech coaching sessions, helping clients practice and refine their communication skills between sessions. From real-time feedback on pacing, filler words, and delivery to simulated scenarios for interviews, presentations, and crucial conversations, these tools boost confidence, accelerate progress, and ensure measurable improvement for long-term communication success. These tools range in cost from as low as $12–$20 per month to as high as $79 per month. While highly recommended, they are not required if you choose to utilize our services.

With Long Island Letters, you’ll gain the tools to make a lasting impact in any conversation, whether in the boardroom, during a presentation, or in day-to-day interactions.

Where Do We Begin: At-Home and Remote Evaluations

Our journey begins with thoroughly evaluating your unique communication goals and challenges. We offer at-home evaluations, providing the convenience of in-person assessments in a comfortable setting, and remote evaluations, which offer flexibility and accessibility, ideal for busy professionals. This initial step allows us to create a fully customized plan that targets your areas for improvement, ensuring a personalized and effective approach to enhancing your communication skills.

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TESTIMONIALS

We were amazed with Allison!
She met my son at 2 1/2 years old, not speaking much at all, and over a computer,
and she was able to develop a bond and friendship, so much so that he would look
forward to his weekly computer time with Allison. I was not sure how the speech therapy
would go- but we are so happy that we tried it out and continued.
It allowed my son to gain confidence in his speech, make a new friend :),
and also give him the skills and a bit of understanding of how to shape his
mouth or where to place his tongue to make the proper sounds. We were extremely
happy with Allison- she was fantastic to work with.

- Christine W.
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What is Elocution?

Elocution is the art of speaking expressively and with effective pronunciation. It focuses on articulation, tone, voice control, and the rhythmic delivery of speech. Historically, elocution was taught to master the nuances of public speaking, enabling individuals to effectively communicate their thoughts and emotions.

But elocution is more than just speaking clearly; it’s about making an impact with your voice. Whether you’re delivering a presentation, participating in a debate, or engaging in everyday conversations, how you say something can be just as important as what you’re saying. Proper elocution techniques help you manage tone, pace, and clarity, ensuring your message resonates with the listener. At Long Island Letters, we offer personalized elocution lessons that help clients refine these essential speaking skills.

What Can A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Help?

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) can play a crucial role in improving your speech and communication skills. They are trained to diagnose and treat speech disorders, making them perfect for anyone struggling with articulation, pronunciation, or fluency. An SLP helps you understand the mechanics of speech—how to produce sounds accurately, control your breath, and maintain appropriate pacing.

Through speech therapy and elocution lessons, an SLP can tailor elocution exercises to your specific needs, whether you need help with pronunciation, tone modulation, or accent reduction. With their expertise, SLPs can help refine your voice, helping you speak confidently in public or private settings.

Who Needs Elocution Training?

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Elocution training can benefit anyone who wants to improve how they communicate, but certain groups benefit even more from specialized coaching:

  • Business professionals: Communication is key in business; mastering clear, concise speech can be a game-changer. Elocution training helps professionals refine their tone, pronunciation, and confidence during meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
  • Public speakers: Whether you’re giving a speech at a conference, delivering a toast, or speaking in front of a large audience, public speaking classes focusing on elocution will enhance your ability to engage and captivate your audience.
  • Non-native English speakers: Accent modification or reduction is essential for non-native speakers who want to be understood more clearly. Our speech improvement sessions help individuals neutralize strong accents, improve pronunciation, and build confidence in English communication.
  • Actors and performers: The stage demands vocal clarity and precision. Voice training helps actors and performers develop stronger, more versatile vocal delivery, ensuring their message is conveyed with emotion and clarity.
  • Students and young learners: Children who struggle with speech or pronunciation issues can greatly benefit from elocution lessons. These lessons help them develop clearer speech patterns, enhancing their communication and academic performance.
  • Individuals with speech disorders: People with speech impediments such as lisps or stuttering can improve dramatically with regular elocution exercises and speech therapy.

Benefits of Elocution Coaching

Engaging in elocution coaching brings a wide range of benefits:

  • Improved Clarity. With elocution training, you learn to articulate clearly and confidently. This ensures that others understand you better, reducing misunderstandings in personal and professional conversations.
  • Boosted Confidence in Public Speaking: Public speaking classes are integral to building confidence when speaking in front of an audience. Elocution coaching helps you refine your vocal delivery, manage nervousness, and deliver powerful and engaging speeches.
  • Accent Modification. For non-native speakers or those with regional accents, elocution training can help you achieve accent reduction or modification, making your speech more neutral and easier to understand across different audiences.
  • Enhanced Voice Control. Voice training ensures you can control your voice’s tone, volume, and pitch. This allows you to adapt your speech for different environments, whether in a quiet room or a large auditorium.
  • Professional Advancement. Clear and confident communication is crucial for career growth. Mastering elocution techniques can lead to better presentations, more successful interviews, and enhanced leadership skills in the workplace.
  • Personal Growth. Elocution training improves professional opportunities and enhances one’s ability to express oneself clearly in social and personal situations. Whether interacting with friends or speaking in public, one will feel more confident in one’s communication abilities.

Free Intake Process

  • Initial Contact and Consultation: Contact us via email, text, or phone, and we’ll respond promptly, any day of the week. We’ll arrange a phone call within one business day to discuss your needs.
  • Review: We thoroughly review past reports, evaluations, and report cards to deeply understand the client’s history and the family’s requirements.
  • Tailored Assessments: Clients can undergo a detailed educational assessment in literacy and math, which helps identify strengths and areas needing improvement. This allows us to customize sessions for the best possible outcomes. Additionally, our licensed speech-language pathologists provide comprehensive evaluations for individuals of all ages.
  • Finding the Right Match: We collaborate closely with clients to determine their needs and select the best professionals. We offer detailed profiles of these professionals to assist clients in making well-informed decisions. All the professionals we work with are available for free remote meet-and-greets!
  • Our Professionals: 100% of the professionals we work with are expert public speaking coaches focused on helping adults improve their vocal strength, speech clarity, and presentation skills. Committed to a client-centered approach, we address public speaking challenges such as stage fright, voice projection, and effective pacing. The coaches we work with use personalized, evidence-based techniques to support each client’s unique goals, fostering confidence and communication skills. With our tailored approach, we help adults achieve lasting improvements in vocal projection, clear articulation, and engaging delivery, empowering them to speak confidently in any setting.

We ensure that all reports and communications are securely stored using a HIPAA-encrypted email system, maintaining confidentiality. We do not release any confidential information without your written consent, providing peace of mind regarding the security and privacy of your information.

How Elocution Lessons Improve Public Speaking

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Elocution lessons are essential for anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills. You’ll learn how to project your voice confidently and deliver speeches that resonate with your audience through focused training on pronunciation, tone, and articulation. Whether you’re preparing for a presentation a TED Talk, or simply want to feel more comfortable speaking in front of others, elocution coaching can give you the tools to succeed.

These lessons help you master the flow of your speech, ensuring that your audience stays engaged. You’ll learn how to emphasize key points, manage pauses for effect, and adjust your tone based on the message you’re conveying.

Elocution Exercises for Daily Practice

Consistent practice is key to getting the most out of your elocution coaching. Our coaches at Brooklyn Letters will provide personalized elocution exercises you can practice daily. 

These include:

  • Articulation drills: Designed to improve clarity and pronunciation by focusing on challenging sounds and syllables.
  • Breathing exercises: Help you control your breath, ensuring that you can maintain a strong, steady voice throughout your speech.
  • Reading aloud: Regular practice helps reinforce good speaking habits, improve fluency, and reduce speech anxiety.

These exercises are tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you see continuous improvement in your elocution skills.

By incorporating elocution techniques into your daily life, Brooklyn Letters can help you become a more confident, clear, and engaging speaker. Whether you’re looking for personal growth or professional success, the coaching provided will give you the skills you need to excel in all areas of communication.

MEET SOME OF THE ADULT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS WE WORK WITH

Judith W.
M.A., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, VASTA (Voice and Speech Trainers Association) and Certified Singing Teacher
Judith W.

Judith has been a speech-language pathologist since 1993, specializing in speech coaching for professionals and individuals seeking to enhance their communication skills. Her expertise spans accent reduction, voice training, elocution, public speaking, and business communication, empowering clients to present themselves with confidence and clarity.

Since 2015, Judith has helped professionals become dynamic, confident communicators through her holistic approach to corporate communication. She has coached executives and emerging leaders at top organizations including IBM, Bloomberg, Citi, and NASDAQ. Judith’s coaching approach focuses on developing powerful voices, enhancing speech clarity, and adapting seamlessly across communication contexts. She specializes in improving public speaking, meeting skills, and workplace communication, teaching practical strategies that elevate presence and authenticity. She understands that how you speak often carries more weight than the words themselves.

Judith’s extensive experience also includes working with adults in clinics, rehab centers, and private settings, as well as coaching professionals to improve workplace communication.

Her innovative “Sounds in Motion” program, implemented in schools, used a multi-sensory approach to boost speech development and fluency. Judith’s approach to coaching is enriched by her background in singing, movement, acting, improv, and public speaking. She believes that integrating these elements makes learning enjoyable and results in deeper, more lasting improvements in communication skills.

Judith is a member of VASTA (Voice and Speech Trainers Association), CORSPAN (Corporate Speech Pathology Network), and ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association).

Location: Remote

Types of Services:

  • Individual and group speech coaching for adults (accent reduction, vocal development, public speaking, business communication)
  • Communication assessments

Expertise: Accent modification, stuttering, public speaking, voice training, business communication skills, and confidence-building for individuals with Asperger’s and autism

Gehan A.
M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Gehan A.

Gehan is a dedicated Speech language pathologist with a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Adelphi University. She specializes in voice therapy for adults, helping clients enhance their vocal presence for public speaking, performance, and everyday communication.

With a strong commitment to inclusivity and affirming care, Gehan offers specialized transgender voice therapy, providing both individual and group sessions tailored to male-to-female and female-to-male voice habilitation. Gehan’s work empowers clients to align their voice with their gender identity in a healthy, authentic, and sustainable way.

In addition, Gehan supports public speakers through vocal habilitation—focusing on vocal health and expressive voice use. Her clinical expertise also includes fluency intervention, articulation therapy, and accent modification, helping clients build clarity and confidence in all areas of communication.

Whether working with professionals, performers, or individuals on a personal journey, Gehan brings compassion, clinical skill, and a deep passion for helping others find and express their true voice.

Location: Remote

Expertise: Voice therapy for adults, public speaking support and vocal presence for performance and communication, transgender voice therapy (MTF and FTM voice habilitation – individual and group sessions), vocal habilitation including vocal health and expressive voice use, fluency intervention, articulation therapy, and accent modification.

Karen M.
M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Elocution Coaching

Karen holds a master’s degree from the University of California at Long Beach and a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Before relocating to New York City, she owned and operated a private practice in Silicon Valley, California.

Karen specializes in public speaking coaching, helping clients enhance their confidence, voice quality, intonation, and vocal strength. She provides expert guidance to professional speakers, corporate executives, and audiobook narrators, assisting them in refining their pronunciation, presentation style, and audience engagement.

Her coaching is tailored for individuals transitioning from small corporate meeting rooms to large indoor and outdoor venues, ensuring they develop the skills needed for effective and dynamic presentations. She also trains clients in stress management techniques, helping them overcome public speaking anxiety while fostering stronger audience connections.

Karen’s approach is designed to empower speakers with the skills and confidence necessary to deliver impactful, engaging, and memorable presentations.

Location: Remote

Experience: Adult Articulation Disorders, Adult CVA , Adult language disorders, executive functioning difficulties, voice disorders , chronic cough, Parkinson’s and social/pragmatic difficulties.

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