Speech and Language Therapy

Feeling comfortable and confident in communication is a staple for connection and self-expression. Speech and language difficulties can often get in the way of these two elements of quality of life. Speech and language therapy aims to help individuals with a range of needs find their voice and build effective communication skills despite language challenges. Our licensed therapists at Liberty Behavioral and Community Services use evidence-based techniques to help patients overcome difficulties and build a foundation for lifelong growth.

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What Is Speech and Language Therapy?

Speech and language therapy can involve a range of techniques focused on improving communication abilities. We specialize in working with individuals experiencing a range of difficulties. From developmental disorders to the effects of health issues, each plan is built to address your individual needs. Therapy aims to identify the root causes of communication challenges and develop practical skills to improve them.
Common focus areas include:
  • Speech Clarity: Addressing articulation issues or challenges with creating specific sounds (e.g., speech impediments).
  • Language Development: Strengthening skills in understanding sentence structure, building vocabulary, and language cognition.
  • Fluency: Helping individuals overcome stuttering or speech rhythm challenges.
  • Social Communication: Building skills for appropriate use of language in social settings.
  • Cognitive: Helping patients rebuild language skills following an injury or illness (e.g., stroke)

What Types of Therapy Do We Offer?

Each person’s communication challenges are unique in characteristics and cause. Our therapists accordingly tailor therapy techniques to your age, goals, needs, and situation. We offer a variety of methods, including:
  • Articulation Therapy: Targets mispronounced sounds and teaches proper movement of the tongue, lips, and jaw to produce clearer speech.
  • Language Intervention Activities: Includes interactive exercises to improve receptive and expressive language skills.
  • Fluency Therapy: Teaches breathing control and rhythm training to help patients overcome stuttering or uneven speech.
  • Voice Therapy: Helps individuals improve vocal strength with safe vocal techniques.
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): AAC helps find solutions for patients with limited verbal ability using tools or alternative systems to communicate.
  • Feeding and Swallowing Therapy: Helps patients with oral-motor difficulties, particularly children or those recovering from neurological conditions.

Advantages of Speech Therapy at LBCS

At Liberty Behavioral and Community Services, our personalized approach ensures each patient’s unique needs are met. We work with children, teens, and adults, always tailoring treatment to unique social milestones. Our goal is to help each patient gain both skill and confidence in real-world interactions.
Patients choose LBCS for:
  • Supportive, encouraging environment
  • Customized therapy plans tailored to individual goals
  • Use of evidence-based, research-driven techniques
  • Collaboration with families, educators, and healthcare providers
  • Practical strategies for home and school carryover
  • Ongoing progress tracking and goal-setting
  • Culturally sensitive and inclusive communication care

Speech and Language Therapy FAQs

What happens during a session?

A session’s structure will depend on the unique goals you are working toward. A patient hoping to overcome a stutter will have a notably different process than someone recovering from a stroke. While elements do overlap, each patient’s therapy plan is unique to their needs.
Depending on your treatment, sessions can involve:
  • Assessment
  • Articulation drills
  • Conversational practice
  • Language games
  • Home exercise assignments

Who can benefit from speech therapy?

Speech and language therapy covers a wide range of patient situations. Even minor difficulties can significantly impact your quality of life, so your situation does not need to feel dire to benefit from therapy. Reasons for speech and language therapy can include:
  • Development difficulties
  • Speech impediments
  • Neurological injuries or conditions
  • Social challenges
  • Cognitive difficulties
  • And more

How many sessions are needed?

The duration of therapy depends on your situation and goals. The best way to think of it is that you need as many sessions as you need to reach those goals. For some, this may mean months of support. For others, it can be only a few weeks. Only ever compare yourself to how you were the day before rather than looking at how long others needed for improvements.

Can speech therapy help with accent modification or public speaking?

Yes. Speech therapy can be a part of professional development or help those seeking to modify their accents.

Is speech therapy covered by insurance?

Most insurance plans in California provide coverage for speech and language therapy when medically necessary. We recommend checking your policy for specific benefits and the documentation or referral requirements. Out-of-pocket costs will depend on the extent of coverage provided by your plan.

Are teletherapy sessions available?

Yes. We offer in-person therapy at our clinics and virtual sessions for clients who prefer the convenience of remote meetings. The ideal solution for you will depend on your situation and needs.

Start With an Assessment Today

Struggling with communication, speech clarity, or language development does not need to be endless. Contact Liberty Behavioral and Community Services today to schedule an evaluation and start with professional speech and language therapy.