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Speech Therapists - Long Beach, CA

We found 120 speech therapists in Long Beach, CA. See refinement options below.

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Ms. Jane Haddad Stuart, CCC, MA

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190 Park Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Ms. Jane Stuart practices speech therapy in Long Beach, CA.
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Amanda Nicole Alexander, SLP-CF, M.ED.

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3294 E Spring Street, Long Beach, CA

Ms. Amanda Alexander is a speech therapy specialist in Long Beach, CA.
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Rebecca Argentina Kim, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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1155 E San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA

Ms. Rebecca Kim works as a speech therapy specialist in Long Beach, CA.
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Melissa Von Leffern, CCC-SLP

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4435 Cerritos Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Ms. Melissa Von Leffern specializes in speech therapy and practices in Long Beach, CA.
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Mrs. Morgan Kimura Sullivan, M.S., CCC-SLP

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2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Ms. Morgan Sullivan works as a speech therapy specialist in Long Beach, CA.
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Mrs. Nicole M. Pappo, SLP, MA

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3536 Linden Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Ms. Nicole Pappo practices speech therapy in Long Beach, CA.
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Ms. Barbara Elaine Kozoll Steffin, M.A

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5842 E Naples Plaza, Long Beach, CA

Ms. Barbara Steffin practices speech therapy in Long Beach, CA.
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Miss Tram Ngoc Nguyen, M.A.

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5842 E Naples Plaza, Long Beach, CA

Ms. Tram Nguyen works as a speech therapy specialist in Long Beach, CA.
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Ms. Shirley Marie Owens, MS CCC, SLP

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249 E Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA

Ms. Shirley Owens practices speech therapy in Long Beach, CA.
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Tiffany Guardado, IBCLC, M.S. CCC-SLP

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3454 Woodruff Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Ms. Tiffany Guardado works as a speech therapy specialist in Long Beach, CA.
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Dr. Scarlett Leigh Robbins, PH.D., MPH, CCC-SLP

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5901 E 7th Street, Long Beach, CA

Dr. Scarlett Robbins practices speech therapy in Long Beach, CA.
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Ms. Frances G. Spokane, MA-CCC-SLP

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3327 Monogram Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Ms. Frances Spokane practices speech therapy in Long Beach, CA.
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Ms. Marilyn Jean Edwards, M.S., CCCSLP

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1345 Park Plaza Drive, Long Beach, CA

Ms. Marilyn Edwards practices speech therapy in Long Beach, CA.
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Rebecca Swig Thorsen, M.S., CCC-SLP

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3816 Woodruff Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Ms. Rebecca Thorsen specializes in speech therapy and practices in Long Beach, CA.
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Richard G. Zinner, SLP

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3294 E Spring Street, Long Beach, CA

Mr. Richard Zinner practices speech therapy in Long Beach, CA.
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Christy Layton Bowers, M.C.D.

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1900 E Beverly Way, Long Beach, CA

Ms. Christy Bowers is a speech therapy specialist in Long Beach, CA.

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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.