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Speech Therapists - Columbia, SC

We found 205 speech therapists in Columbia, SC. See refinement options below.

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Mrs. Mary J. Aitchison, PH.D.

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2 Medical Park Road, Columbia, SC

Dr. Mary Aitchison practices speech therapy in Columbia, SC.
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Mrs. Lila Williams Almond, M.S., CCC-SLP

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720 Gracern Road, Columbia, SC

Ms. Lila Almond works as a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Mrs. Serena Valdivieso Osher, CCC-SLP

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3518 Old Lamplighter Road, Columbia, SC

Ms. Serena Osher works as a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Ms. Elizabeth Geiger Feuerstein, M.ED.CCC, (SLP)

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20 Glenlake Road, Columbia, SC

Ms. Elizabeth Feuerstein works as a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Ms. Tamara Lathell Hammond

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17 Forestland Court, Columbia, SC

Ms. Tamara Hammond specializes in speech therapy and practices in Columbia, SC.
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Dr. Caryn Frances Melvin, PHD

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6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC

Dr. Caryn Melvin works as a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Mrs. Sherry Frazier Thomas, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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121 Pine Oak Drive, Columbia, SC 29223

Ms. Sherry Thomas is a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Emily Hunter Muniz, SLP

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Speech Therapy

1710 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Ms. Emily Muniz practices speech therapy in Columbia, SC.
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Ms. Danielle R. Varnedoe, M.A.

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1224 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC

Ms. Danielle Varnedoe specializes in speech therapy and practices in Columbia, SC.
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Erica Janae Taylor

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Speech Therapy, Physiatry

6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209

Ms. Erica Taylor works as a physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and speech therapy specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Ms. Crystal A. Murphree-Holden, CCC-SLP, MA

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1224 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC

Ms. Crystal Murphree-Holden practices speech therapy in Columbia, SC.
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Mrs. Karen Denise Owens-Blanding, CCC-SLP

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4500 Stuart Street, Columbia, SC 29207

Ms. Karen Owens-Blanding specializes in speech therapy and practices in Columbia, SC.
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Mrs. Mary Ann Ross, MSP, CCC-SLP

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1705 Seay Court, Columbia, SC

Ms. Mary Ross specializes in speech therapy and practices in Columbia, SC.
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Jamy Claire Archer, MS CCC SLP, LSLS AVT

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1705 College St, Columbia, SC 29201

Ms. Jamy Archer is a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Mrs. Laura Marie Heidenreich, M.S., CCC-SLP

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1705 College St, Columbia, SC 29201

Ms. Laura Heidenreich is a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Mrs. Vanessa E. Coleman-Lebby, MSP, CCC-SLP

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2329 Hertford Drive, Columbia, SC

Ms. Vanessa Coleman-Lebby works as a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, SC.

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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.