If you’ve been struggling with your voice — whether it sounds rough, breathy, strained, or just “off” — you’re in good company. A major research study recently reviewed decades of evidence on voice disorders and how to treat them. Here’s what they found, in plain language:   •       About 1 in 6 adults report having voice problems at some point in their lives. •       Voice disorders are especially common among people who rely on their voice for work — teachers, singers, professors, and other...

If you stutter, you've probably spent a lot of time focused on your speech — trying to get words out smoothly, dreading certain sounds, or planning what you'll say to avoid a block. But stuttering is about so much more than the sounds you make. It's about how you feel, how you see yourself and how freely you show up in the world. Traditional stuttering therapy has come a long way. There are proven techniques that can help you manage your speech and feel more in control. But for...

Swallowing changes are a common and often stressful part of living with Parkinson’s disease. Difficulty swallowing pills, coughing during meals, feeling food “stuck,” or changes in saliva can affect not only physical safety, but also confidence, independence, and quality of life. At True Self Speech Therapy, we work with people with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners to address these changes early and safely. Alongside traditional swallowing therapy, we may incorporate tools like...