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Speech Therapists - Lakeland, FL

We found 126 speech therapists in Lakeland, FL. See refinement options below.

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Megan Nicholle Hosking Hahn, SLP, MACCCSLP

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Speech Therapy, Rehabilitative Services

200 Kentucky, Lakeland, FL 33801

Ms. Megan Hahn's specialties are speech therapy and rehabilitative services. She practices in Land O Lakes, FL, Tampa, FL, and Lakeland, FL.
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Theresa A. Herbert, SLP

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Speech Therapy, Rehabilitative Services

200 Kentucky, Lakeland, FL 33801

Ms. Theresa Herbert's areas of specialization are speech therapy and rehabilitative services; she sees patients in Tampa, FL and Lakeland, FL.
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Mrs. Erica Marie Amerson, MS, SLP

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200 Kentucky, Lakeland, FL 33801

Ms. Erica Amerson is a speech therapy specialist in Tampa, FL and Lakeland, FL.
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Ms. Julie L. Barrientes, SLP

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Speech Therapy

1755 N Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33805

863-680-7000

Ms. Julie Barrientes specializes in speech therapy and practices in Lakeland, FL.
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Emily Lauren Glass, CCC-SLP, MA

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Speech Therapy

1324 Lakeland Hills, Lakeland, FL 33805

863-687-1100

Ms. Emily Glass practices speech therapy in Tampa, FL and Lakeland, FL.
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Ms. Jennifer Ann Barr, SLP

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Speech Therapy

1600 Lakeland Hills, Lakeland, FL 33805

863-680-7000

Ms. Jennifer Barr is a speech therapy specialist in Lakeland, FL.
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Mr. James Edward Duffey, SLP

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Speech Therapy

1215 Orange, Lakeland, FL 33801

863-802-3800

Mr. James Duffey is a speech therapy specialist in Lakeland, FL.
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Mrs. Kristen M. Garcia, MS

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Speech Therapy

3020 Lakeland Highlands, Lakeland, FL 33803

863-686-3189

Ms. Kristen Garcia is a speech therapy specialist in Lakeland, FL.
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Mrs. Vanessa Aye Bowne, SLP

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Speech Therapy

905 Woodmont, Lakeland, FL 33813

305-905-2289

Ms. Vanessa Bowne is a speech therapy specialist in Lakeland, FL.
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Ms. Mary Marie Porter, CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy

5406 Quarry Rock, Lakeland, FL 33809

863-660-6095

Ms. Mary Porter works as a speech therapy specialist in Lakeland, FL.
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Madison Nicole Snyder, CFY-SLP

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Speech Therapy

1755 N Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33805

863-680-7000

Ms. Madison Snyder specializes in speech therapy and practices in Lakeland, FL.
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Sarah Almaguer, SLP

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Speech Therapy

1755 N Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33805

863-904-6200

Ms. Sarah Almaguer works as a speech therapy specialist in Lakeland, FL and Gainesville, FL.
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Ms. Emie Rose Penafiel

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Speech Therapy

1215 Orange, Lakeland, FL 33801

863-802-3800

Ms. Emie Penafiel works as a speech therapy specialist in Lakeland, FL.
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Carrie E. Frederick, MS, CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy

1619 Harden Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33803

863-808-1970

Ms. Carrie Frederick works as a speech therapy specialist in Lakeland, FL.
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Erin R. Harrison, MA, CCC-SLP

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3020 Lakeland Highlands, Lakeland, FL 33803

863-686-3189

Ms. Erin Harrison specializes in speech therapy and practices in Lakeland, FL.
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Mrs. Isabella Kathryn Avila Knight, CCC-SLP

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3020 Lakeland Highlands, Lakeland, FL 33803

863-686-3189

Ms. Isabella Knight is a speech therapy specialist in Lakeland, FL.

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What is Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy is a treatment that helps people of all ages who have problems speaking and using language. The professionals who provide speech therapy are called speech and language pathologists, or sometimes just speech therapists. Speech therapy is often associated with children, and many kids do need extra help overcoming speech disorders such as a lisp or a stutter. However, older patients also often rely on speech services, for instance after a stroke.

The issues that are treated in speech therapy can be broadly broken down into three main categories. They are:

Speech disorders, which affect the voice and the ability to form sounds properly or speak fluently. Examples include dysarthria, stuttering, and vocal cord polyps.
Language disorders, which are problems with either saying or understanding spoken words. Examples include autism and pragmatic (social) language disorders.
Swallowing disorders, including drooling and difficulty swallowing. Since speech therapy involves treatment for the muscles of the mouth and throat, some swallowing disorders can be treated by speech therapists.

The way speech therapy is conducted depends greatly on the age and needs of the patient being served. Therapy may be conducted one-on-one, in a small group, or in a classroom. Standardized testing is often used to evaluate speech. Depending on the patient, therapy may include games, conversation, role playing and storytelling, flash cards, or singing. The speech therapist sometimes assigns exercises for the patient to practice at home.

There are many causes for speech disorders, and they are surprisingly common. Speech therapy is an effective treatment that helps these patients communicate their thoughts and feelings with others.