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Speech Therapists - Lakeland, FL

We found 113 speech therapists in Lakeland, FL. See refinement options below.

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Ms. Julie L. Barrientes, SLP

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4664 E 540-a Road, Lakeland, FL 33813

Ms. Julie Barrientes specializes in speech therapy and practices in Lakeland, FL.
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Ms. Jennifer Ann Barr, SLP

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1600 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland, FL

Ms. Jennifer Barr specializes in speech therapy and practices in Lakeland, FL.
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Mr. James Edward Duffey, SLP

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Orange, Lakeland, FL

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

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3020 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL

Ms. Kristen Garcia works as a speech therapy specialist in Lakeland, FL.
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Ms. Mary Marie Porter, CCC-SLP

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5406 Quarry Rock Road, Lakeland, FL

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

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905 Woodmont Lane, Lakeland, FL

Ms. Vanessa Bowne practices speech therapy in Lakeland, FL.
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Ms. Emie Rose Penafiel

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1215 E Orange Street, Lakeland, FL

Ms. Emie Penafiel is a speech therapy specialist in Lakeland, FL.
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Erin R. Harrison, CCC-SLP, MA

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3020 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL

Ms. Erin Harrison practices speech therapy in Lakeland, FL.
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Tiffany Cheyanne Simpson, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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8725 Scandinavia Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33809

Ms. Tiffany Simpson practices speech therapy in Lakeland, FL.
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Carrie E. Frederick, M.S., CCC-SLP

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1619 Harden Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33803

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

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1755 N Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL

Ms. Madison Snyder practices speech therapy in Lakeland, FL.
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Caren Bodine, SLP

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5705 Florida Avenue S, Lakeland, FL

Ms. Caren Bodine specializes in speech therapy and practices in Lakeland, FL.
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Mrs. Nicole Tucker Gathwright, M.S., C.C.C.-S.L.P.

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1215 E Orange Street, Lakeland, FL

Ms. Nicole Gathwright specializes in speech therapy and practices in Lakeland, FL.
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Ms. Susan R. Snover, ED D, CCCSLP

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710 E Bella Vista Street, Lakeland, FL

Ms. Susan Snover specializes in speech therapy and practices in Lakeland, FL.
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Ms. Patricia B. Kinsel, MS, CCCSLP

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710 E Bella Vista Street, Lakeland, FL

Ms. Patricia Kinsel is a speech therapy specialist in Lakeland, FL.
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Ms. Cynthia L. Singler, SLP

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1430 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland, FL

Ms. Cynthia Singler 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.