Finding time for speech therapy shouldn't mean adding another commute to your schedule.
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At Speak with Stephanie, I provide online speech therapy for children, teens, and adults throughout Illinois and New York. Virtual sessions make it possible to receive individualized speech and language therapy from home while working directly with an experienced speech-language pathologist.
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Whether you or your child are working on speech sounds, language skills, stuttering, or communication changes following a stroke or brain injury, therapy is personalized around your individual needs and goals.
Is Online Speech Therapy Right for You or Your Child?
For many clients, speech therapy works very well in a virtual setting. Sessions are interactive and individualized, and activities are selected based on each person's age, interests, communication needs, and therapy goals.
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Online speech therapy may be a good fit if you:
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Want the convenience of receiving therapy at home
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Have a busy family, school, or work schedule
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Live outside my in-home speech therapy service area
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Prefer the flexibility of virtual appointments
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Want consistent, individualized support from a speech-language pathologist
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For children, I also provide parents with ideas for practicing skills outside of therapy so that progress isn't limited to the time we spend together on screen.
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Have questions about whether online speech therapy would work for you or your child?
Online Speech Therapy Services
Online sessions are individualized based on the specific communication skills we are working on. I provide teletherapy for articulation and speech sound disorders, stuttering, receptive and expressive language difficulties, and aphasia.
Online Articulation & Speech Sound Therapy
If your child has difficulty producing certain sounds or is frequently asked to repeat themselves, online articulation therapy can provide structured practice while helping new speech skills carry over into everyday conversation.
I use visual cues, demonstrations, individualized practice, and feedback to help clients learn how to produce challenging sounds more accurately.
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Depending on your child's needs, therapy may address:
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Specific speech sounds, such as /r/, /s/, /l/, or “th”
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Lisps and other speech sound errors
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Overall speech intelligibility
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Using newly learned sounds in words, sentences, and conversation
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Recognizing and correcting speech sound errors independently
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Carrying clearer speech into everyday communication
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The goal isn't simply to produce a sound correctly during a therapy activity. We work toward using clearer speech naturally outside of our sessions as well.
Online Stuttering Therapy for Children, Teens & Adults
Stuttering can look and feel different for every person. Some people repeat sounds or words, while others experience blocks, physical tension, or the feeling of being “stuck” when they are trying to speak.
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For some people, stuttering can also affect how comfortable they feel participating in class, meeting new people, speaking at work, ordering at a restaurant, or having everyday conversations.
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Online stuttering therapy is individualized based on age, communication experiences, and personal goals. Therapy may include learning about stuttering, exploring strategies for easier and more comfortable communication, practicing in real-life speaking situations, and building confidence around speaking.
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Most importantly, therapy isn't about expecting perfect fluency. My goal is to help clients become more comfortable and confident communicators.
Online Language Therapy for Children & Teens
Some children know exactly what they want to say but have difficulty putting their thoughts into words. Others may struggle to understand directions, formulate complete sentences, learn new vocabulary, answer questions, or organize their ideas.
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Online language therapy provides individualized support for children and teens with receptive and expressive language difficulties.
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Depending on your child's needs, we may work on:
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Expressing thoughts and ideas clearly
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Formulating complete and more complex sentences
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Understanding and following directions
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Answering and asking questions
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Building vocabulary
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Understanding spoken language
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Retelling stories and organizing information
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Using language more independently at home, at school, and in conversations
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Therapy activities are selected based on your child's age, interests, and goals so that we're not simply practicing isolated language skills. The goal is to help your child use those skills when communicating in everyday life.
Online Aphasia Therapy After Stroke or Brain Injury
Communication can change significantly after a stroke, brain injury, or other neurological event. Aphasia may affect speaking, understanding language, reading, writing, or finding the words you want to say.
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I provide individualized online aphasia therapy for adults in Illinois and New York with goals based on the communication skills that matter most in daily life.
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Therapy may focus on:
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Word finding and verbal expression
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Participating more easily in conversations
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Understanding spoken language
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Organizing and expressing thoughts
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Reading and writing
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Communicating needs and ideas
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Developing strategies when finding a word is difficult
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Increasing confidence during everyday communication
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Every person's communication needs are different. For one person, the priority may be participating more fully in conversations with family. For someone else, it may be returning to work, making phone calls, reading, writing, or becoming more independent in everyday situations.
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Therapy is built around your priorities and the communication situations that are important to you.
What to Expect From Online Speech Therapy
Online speech therapy should still feel personal.
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You'll work directly with me throughout the process. Sessions are individualized rather than following a one-size-fits-all program, and therapy activities change as skills improve and goals evolve.
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Depending on your needs, the process may include:
1. Start With a Consultation
We'll discuss your concerns, what you've been noticing, and what you're hoping to accomplish.
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2. Complete an Evaluation When Needed
An evaluation can help identify specific strengths and areas of difficulty and determine appropriate therapy goals.
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3. Begin Individualized Online Therapy
We'll work on targeted communication skills through structured activities and real-life practice.
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4. Build Skills Beyond Our Sessions
When appropriate, I'll provide strategies and practice ideas to help skills carry over into home, school, work, and everyday conversations.
Why Families and Adults Choose Speak with Stephanie
When you contact Speak with Stephanie, you aren't being matched with a therapist from a large teletherapy company. You'll work directly with me, Stephanie Jeret, M.S., CCC-SLP.
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I have more than 10 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist and provide individualized speech therapy based on each client's communication needs, goals, and everyday life.
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My approach focuses on more than getting something “right” during a therapy activity. I want the skills we work on together to make communication easier and more successful outside of our sessions too.
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Online therapy also gives clients throughout Illinois and New York access to consistent speech-language therapy without the time and travel involved in attending an office appointment.
Online Speech Therapy FAQs
Is online speech therapy effective?
Online speech therapy can be an effective option for many speech and language needs. Whether teletherapy is appropriate depends on the client's age, communication goals, ability to participate in virtual sessions, and the specific skills being addressed.
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During a consultation, I can help you determine whether online therapy seems appropriate for you or your child.
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What ages do you see for online speech therapy?
I provide online speech therapy for children, teens, and adults. Sessions and activities are individualized based on age, communication needs, and personal goals.
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What can you work on through online speech therapy?
I provide online therapy for speech sound and articulation disorders, receptive and expressive language difficulties, stuttering, and aphasia. The specific goals addressed depend on the results of an evaluation and each client's individual needs.
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Where is online speech therapy available?
I provide online speech therapy to clients located in Illinois and New York.
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Do you accept insurance for online speech therapy?
Speak with Stephanie is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Cigna PPO plans. Insurance coverage and benefits vary by individual plan, so I recommend verifying your specific speech therapy benefits before beginning services.
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What do I need for an online speech therapy session?
You'll need a reliable internet connection and a computer or tablet with a camera and microphone. A quiet space with limited distractions is also helpful.
Get Started With Online Speech Therapy
If you are concerned about your child's speech or language development, looking for support with stuttering, or experiencing communication changes as an adult, I'd be happy to learn more about what you're looking for.
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Schedule a free consultation to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and determine whether online speech therapy may be a good fit.
Call or email me to schedule your free Speech consultation
In-home speech therapy for individuals
in Skokie, Wilmette, and surrounding Illinois areas