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Speech Therapists - Columbia, SC

We found 229 speech therapists in Columbia, SC. See refinement options below.

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Mrs. Mary J. Aitchison, PHD

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2 Medical Park Road, Columbia, SC 29203

803-256-2657

Dr. Mary Aitchison practices speech therapy in Columbia, SC.
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Mrs. Serena Valdivieso Osher, CCC-SLP

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3518 Old Lamplighter Road, Columbia, SC 29206

404-909-7648

Ms. Serena Osher practices speech therapy in Columbia, SC.
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Mrs. Lila Williams Almond, CCC-SLP, MS

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720 Gracern, Columbia, SC 29210

803-929-1112

Ms. Lila Almond works as a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Dr. Caryn Frances Melvin, PHD

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6439 Garners Ferry, Columbia, SC 29209

Dr. Caryn Melvin specializes in speech therapy and practices in Columbia, SC.
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Ms. Elizabeth Geiger Feuerstein, MEDCCC

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20 Glenlake Road, Columbia, SC 29223

803-629-9976

Ms. Elizabeth Feuerstein practices speech therapy in Columbia, SC.
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Ms. Tamara Lathell Hammond

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17 Forestland Court, Columbia, SC 29212

803-518-8299

Ms. Tamara Hammond practices speech therapy in Columbia, SC.
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Mrs. Laura Marie Heidenreich, MS, CCC-SLP

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1705 College Street, Columbia, SC 29201

803-777-2630

Ms. Laura Heidenreich practices speech therapy in Columbia, SC.
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Dr. Angela N. McLeod, PHD, CCC-SLP

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1705 College Street, Columbia, SC 29201

803-777-2660

Dr. Angela McLeod practices speech therapy in Columbia, SC.
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Mrs. Sherry Frazier Thomas, CCC-SLP, MA

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121 Pine Oak Drive, Columbia, SC 29223

803-736-1356

Ms. Sherry Thomas works as a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Suzanne Bethea Cole, MS, CCC-SLP

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2451 Forest, Columbia, SC 29204

803-254-5960

Ms. Suzanne Cole is a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Emily Hunter Muniz, SLP

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1710 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

803-253-6223

Ms. Emily Muniz practices speech therapy in Columbia, SC.
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Erica Janae Taylor

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Speech Therapy, Physiatry

6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209

Ms. Erica Taylor practices physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and speech therapy in Columbia, SC.
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Mrs. Karen Denise Owens-Blanding, CCC-SLP

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4500 Stuart, Columbia, SC 29207

Ms. Karen Owens-Blanding works as a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Ms. Esther V. Geevarghese, MA, CCC- SLP

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345 Grandview Circle, Columbia, SC 29229

803-865-5971

Ms. Esther Geevarghese practices speech therapy in Columbia, SC.
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Jamy Claire Archer, MS CCC SLP

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1705 College Street, Columbia, SC 29201

803-777-2630

Ms. Jamy Archer works as a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Ms. Crystal A. Murphree-Holden, CCC-SLP, MA

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1224 Sumter, Columbia, SC 29201

803-777-2614

Ms. Crystal Murphree-Holden specializes in speech therapy and practices in Columbia, SC.

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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.