Speech Pathology and Therapy

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Speech Matters

About

Speech Matters

Speech Matters provides state-of-the-art evaluation and speech therapy services for children, teens and adults in a family friendly environment. Voted as a “Favorite Doctor” six times by Chesapeake Family, I am proud to bring compassion, hands-on learning and over 30 years of expertise as a licensed speech language pathologist in Anne Arundel County, Md.

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Empowerment Through Communication

Struggling to communicate effectively?

Through personalized speech pathology services and therapy, Speech Matters helps individuals struggling to articulate their thoughts effectively find their voice and confidently express themselves.

Looking for strategies to overcome stuttering?

Cultivate fluent speech with our tailored speech pathology services and therapy, designed to equip you with effective strategies to conquer stuttering and regain confidence in communication.

Seeking effective techniques to improve learning and reading abilities?

I will empower you with the language skills needed for reading and literacy.

Curious if we can assist with something else?

SPEECH MATTERS SOLUTIONS

Speech Matters personalized therapy programs are designed to improve the communication skills of each client. I coordinate and work with family members, schools, physicians and/or employers to provide the best treatment.

Apraxia

Apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that affects children and adults.

Articulation

Articulation, or phonological, disorders result in difficulty producing and/or distinguishing speech sounds.

Auditory Processing

An auditory processing disorder (APD) is a breakdown in the brain’s ability to use auditory information to hear and understand speech

Cognition

Cognition is conscious and unconscious, concrete and abstract, intuitive and conceptual.

Swallowing and Feeding

Dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing, may include difficulty in chewing, drooling and emptying the mouth.

Language

Language disorders, or language impairments, may involve difficulty with either the ability to understand (receptive language) or to express ideas, thoughts and feelings (expressive language).

Learning Disabilities

A learning disability, or language-based learning disability, is a neurological disorder that affects at least one process involved in using and understanding spoken or written language.

Pragmatics

Pragmatic deficits can be defined as an individual’s ability to initiate, interpret and/or respond to verbal and non-verbal communication in real-life situations.

Reading

Reading disorders occur when a person has trouble with any part of the reading process.

Stuttering

Stuttering affects the fluency of speech. When there are disruptions in speech, they are termed dysfluencies.

Voice

Voice disorders, which may affect as much as 10% of the population, range from mild hoarseness, changes in pitch, low volume and/or breathiness, to aphonia, the complete loss of voice.

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is a specialized form of therapy that targets the muscles and functions of the face and mouth.

Gender Affirming Voice Therapy

Speech Matters is excited to initiate voice and communication therapy for transgender and non-binary clients.

Begin Your Journey

At Speech Matters, I'm not just a therapist – I'm part of your family's journey. My welcoming space feels like a peaceful retreat, not a clinical office. I have 3 decades of experience across the industry, schools to hospitals, rehabilitation centers to long term care facilities. I've worked with clients of all ages, so no matter your stage in life, I'm here to support you. Building lasting connections that endure for decades is my passion, and it's my genuine care that truly sets me apart.

New Patients

The Speech Matters Difference

Come explore the life-changing transformations and success stories here at Speech Matters. Witness firsthand the power of communication transformation.

Jackie is amazing. I have seen a child go from being totally unintelligible to speaking in front of a classroom so all can understand him. She is child-centered, thoughtful, and determined. Even the most reluctant child walking in will leave with a smile and stand just a bit taller.

Judi Decker

Special Education Chairperson

Speech Matters made all the difference! "Ms. Jackie" helped our daughter transform from a frustrated first grader, unable to make herself understood most of the time, to a middle schooler who sings with all-county choir. She even earned a minor speaking role in her school's musical with over 120 participants! My daughter is no longer afraid to give class presentations or even perform in her school's talent show! Thank you, Speech Matters!

Laurie Smith

Mom of Patient

Dear Jackie, Just a quick note to once again offer my heartfelt gratitude for your patience, kindness, concern, care and hard work to my dad. You literally helped give him back his life. I hope you know what a significant part you played in that. God bless,

L. Wallace

Daughter of Patient

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