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Speech Therapists - Olympia, WA

We found 57 speech therapists in Olympia, WA. See refinement options below.

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Mrs. Patricia Marie Gabrielse, MS, CCC

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410 Providence Lane NE, Olympia, WA

Ms. Patricia Gabrielse is a speech therapy specialist in Olympia, WA.
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Mr. John Matthew Wilson, CCC-SLP

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3517 Norfolk Court SE, Olympia, WA

Mr. John Wilson works as a speech therapy specialist in Olympia, WA.
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Nikki Lou Nealey, SLP

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Berry, Olympia, WA 98506

Ms. Nikki Cole practices speech therapy in Olympia, WA.
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Ms. Tammy A. Brueske, SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

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4233 113th Avenue SW, Olympia, WA

Ms. Tammy Brueske specializes in speech therapy and practices in Olympia, WA.
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Ms. Jennifer Pritchard Crews, M.A.

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108 22nd Avenue SW, Olympia, WA

Ms. Jennifer Crews works as a speech therapy specialist in Olympia, WA.
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Mrs. Anne Ruth Brown, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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2726 Sleater Kinney Road NE, Olympia, WA

Ms. Anne Brown specializes in speech therapy and practices in Olympia, WA.
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Ms. Tamara Ann Bongey, M.S., CCC-SLP

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410 Providence Lane NE, Olympia, WA

Ms. Tamara Bongey works as a speech therapy specialist in Olympia, WA.
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Sandra Bibiana Molano, M.S., CCC-SLP

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108 22nd Avenue SW, Olympia, WA

Ms. Sandra Molano is a speech therapy specialist in Olympia, WA.
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Ms. Staci Suneson, CCC-SLP

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108 22nd Avenue SW, Olympia, WA

Ms. Staci Suneson practices speech therapy in Olympia, WA.
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Terri J. Reinoso, SLP

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703 Lilly Road NE, Olympia, WA

Ms. Terri Reinoso practices speech therapy in Olympia, WA.
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Ms. Karen Brown, CCC-SLP

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108 22nd Avenue SW, Olympia, WA

Ms. Karen Brown works as a speech therapy specialist in Olympia, WA.
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Karen M. McPhee, M.S., CCC-SLP

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3525 Ensign Road NE, Olympia, WA

Ms. Karen McPhee is a speech therapy specialist in Olympia, WA.
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Ms. Carmen Bemiller, M.S., CCC-SLP

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4001 Capitol Mall Drive Southwest, Olympia, WA 98502

Ms. Carmen Bemiller practices speech therapy in Olympia, WA.
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Ms. Lisa Mary Ogorman, M.S. CCC, SLP

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3525 Ensign Road NE, Olympia, WA

Ms. Lisa Ogorman works as a speech therapy specialist in Olympia, WA.
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Danielle Cermak, SLP-CCC

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1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA

Ms. Danielle Cermak works as a speech therapy specialist in Olympia, WA.
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Emery C. Zednick, SLP

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5325 63rd Avenue NE, Olympia, WA 98516

Ms. Emery Zednick works as a speech therapy specialist in Olympia, WA.

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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.