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Speech Therapists - Ventura, CA

We found 55 speech therapists in Ventura, CA. See refinement options below.

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William George Reagan, SLP, CCC, M.A.

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10730 Henderson Road, Ventura, CA

Mr. William Reagan works as a speech therapy specialist in Ventura, CA.
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Kelly Elizabeth Thomas, M.A.

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Santa Clara, Ventura, CA 93001

Ms. Kelly Thomas specializes in speech therapy and practices in Ventura, CA.
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Mrs. Susan Yvonne Peterson

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10730 Henderson Road, Ventura, CA

Ms. Susan Peterson is a speech therapy specialist in Ventura, CA.
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Ms. Ellen J. Israel, SLP, M.A.

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580 Mint Lane, Ventura, CA

Ms. Ellen Israel is a speech therapy specialist in Ventura, CA.
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Mrs. Tara Crowley Chase, SPEE, MASTER OF ARTS

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1891 Goodyear Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003

Ms. Tara Chase specializes in speech therapy and practices in Ventura, CA.
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Ms. Christine M. Masters, MS

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295 Arcade Drive, Ventura, CA

Ms. Christine Masters is a speech therapy specialist in Ventura, CA.
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Mrs. Amy Kunz-Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP

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1937 Goodyear Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003

Ms. Amy Kunz-Smith specializes in speech therapy and practices in Ventura, CA.
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Melinda T-O Burkhart, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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1601 Eastman Avenue, Ventura, CA

Ms. Melinda Burkhart practices speech therapy in Ventura, CA.
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Ms. Nancy Porcella, SPEECH, PATH, M.A.

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1746 S Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003

Ms. Nancy Porcella practices speech therapy in Ventura, CA.
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Mrs. Cathy Lynne Decker, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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8159 Calaveras Street, Ventura, CA

Ms. Cathy Decker works as a speech therapy specialist in Ventura, CA.
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Mrs. Laurie Melissa Bell, SLP

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80 N Dunning Street, Ventura, CA

Ms. Laurie Bell is a speech therapy specialist in Ventura, CA.
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Kristen Lee Ferguson-Busch, SLP

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3418 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, CA

Ms. Kristen Ferguson-Busch practices speech therapy in Ventura, CA.
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Katherine Coffey, SLP

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2895 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, CA 93003

Ms. Katherine Coffey practices speech therapy in Ventura, CA.
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Ms. Denise Kae Milligan, MS, CCC-SLP

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2189 Eastman Avenue, Ventura, CA

Ms. Denise Milligan works as a speech therapy specialist in Ventura, CA.
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Kristen Jennifer Rohde, M.S., CCC-SLP

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4562 Westinghouse Street, Ventura, CA

Ms. Kristen Rohde specializes in speech therapy and practices in Ventura, CA.
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Maryann Baer Forman, SLP

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1857 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA

Ms. Maryann Baer Forman is a speech therapy specialist in Ventura, 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.