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Speech Therapists - Westlake, OH

We found 84 speech therapists in Westlake, OH. See refinement options below.

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Michelle M. Albert, MA, CCC-SLP, PT

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Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy

23550 Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

440-895-9770

Ms. Michelle Albert's areas of specialization are speech therapy and physical therapy; she sees patients in Cleveland, OH, Middleburg Heights, OH, and Medina, OH.
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Miss Hannah S. Ruddock, CCC-SLP, MS

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Speech Therapy, Rehabilitative Services

29540 Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

404-559-8984

Ms. Hannah Ruddock practices speech therapy and rehabilitative services in Cleveland, OH, Westlake, OH, and Lyndhurst, OH.
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Miss Michelle Kurfiss, SLP

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Speech Therapy

Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

440-455-9898

Ms. Michelle Kurfiss specializes in speech therapy and practices in Cleveland, OH and Westlake, OH.
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Mrs. Dalit Druk Burgess, SLP

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Speech Therapy

Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

440-455-9898

Ms. Dalit Burgess is a speech therapy specialist in Cleveland, OH and Westlake, OH.
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Mrs. Tracy Anne Biller, SLP, MA

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Speech Therapy

Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

440-455-9898

Ms. Tracy Biller specializes in speech therapy and practices in Cleveland, OH and Westlake, OH.
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Jessica Riccardi, SLP

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Speech Therapy

Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

440-455-9898

Ms. Jessica Riccardi practices speech therapy in Cleveland, OH and Westlake, OH.
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Mrs. Mindy S. Young, CCC-SLP, MA

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Speech Therapy

Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

440-333-4949

Ms. Mindy Young specializes in speech therapy and practices in Lorain, OH and Westlake, OH.
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Megan Christine Ahlman, SLP, MA

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Speech Therapy

Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

440-455-9898

Ms. Megan Ahlman is a speech therapy specialist in Cleveland, OH and Westlake, OH.
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Mrs. Lisa Kurtz-Myers, SLP, MA

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Speech Therapy

Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

440-455-9898

Ms. Lisa Kurtz-Myers practices speech therapy in Cleveland, OH and Westlake, OH.
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Mrs. Jessica Blakeman, SLP, MA

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Speech Therapy

Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

440-455-9898

Ms. Jessica Blakeman is a speech therapy specialist in Cleveland, OH and Westlake, OH.
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Alexandria Rakowski, SLP, MS

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Speech Therapy

Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

440-250-2860

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Ms. Alexandria Rakowski is a speech therapy specialist in Avon, OH, Beachwood, OH, and Cleveland, OH.
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Mrs. Anne Calic, SLP, MA

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Speech Therapy

Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

440-455-9898

Ms. Anne Calic practices speech therapy in Cleveland, OH and Westlake, OH.
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Mrs. Carol Theil, SLP

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Speech Therapy

Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

440-455-9898

Ms. Carol Theil practices speech therapy in Cleveland, OH and Westlake, OH.
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Mrs. Linda Lange, MA, CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy

Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

440-455-9898

Ms. Linda Lange practices speech therapy in Cleveland, OH and Westlake, OH.
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Mrs. Michelle Foye, SLP, MA

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Speech Therapy

Center Ridge, Westlake, OH 44145

440-455-9898

Ms. Michelle Foye practices speech therapy in Cleveland, OH and Westlake, OH.
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Mr. Stephen James McDermott, SLP

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Speech Therapy

24211 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145

216-292-9700

Mr. Stephen McDermott is a speech therapy specialist in Highland Hills, OH and Westlake, OH.

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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.