You already know something isn't quite right.
We know what to do next.
From a child's first clear word to a stroke survivor relearning language — SpeakWell has guided over 400 families through exactly what you're facing.
"She said 'butterfly' on the drive home.
I had to pull over."
Rachel M.
Parent of a 4-year-old client
Insurance accepted · Telehealth available · No referral required
You've been wondering if what you're seeing is normal.
Here's what we actually look for.
Articulation & Phonology
M.S. Communication Disorders
"Most parents think it's just a lisp. It's usually something we can map completely in one session — and start correcting in two."
— Dr. Claire Hendricks, CCC-SLP
When sounds come out wrong, it affects everything: reading readiness, peer relationships, classroom confidence. We identify the exact sound patterns involved and build a targeted plan — not a generic protocol.
Stuttering & Fluency
Fluency Specialist Certification
"A teenager who stops avoiding the phone isn't just speaking more fluently. They're getting their life back. That's what we're actually treating."
— Dr. Claire Hendricks, CCC-SLP
Stuttering is neurological, not emotional — but its effects are deeply personal. We use evidence-based fluency shaping alongside real-world practice that addresses the avoidance behaviors that build up over years.
Aphasia & Brain Injury
ASHA Neurogenic Specialist
"The word for coffee is still in there. Our job is to rebuild the pathways that reach it. Most patients see measurable progress within the first three weeks."
— Dr. Claire Hendricks, CCC-SLP
After stroke or traumatic brain injury, language doesn't disappear — access to it does. We use constraint-induced language therapy and functional communication strategies tailored to what matters most to each patient.
Voice Disorders
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment
"If your voice gives out by 2pm every day, that's not aging — that's a pattern we can identify and change, usually in 6–8 sessions."
— Dr. Claire Hendricks, CCC-SLP
Teachers, lawyers, executives, and performers who rely on their voice often push through symptoms that are treatable. We assess vocal quality, resonance, and stamina — then build a sustainable voice use program.
Is my child on track?
The most common question we hear. Here's the honest answer — most delays are catchable early, and early is always better.
Says 1–3 words with meaning ("mama", "dada", "no")
Uses 10–20 words; points to ask for things
50+ words; beginning 2-word phrases ("more juice")
Strangers understand ~75% of speech; 3-word sentences
Tells stories; most sounds correct except L, R, S, Z
Clear speech; complex sentences; all sounds emerging
Based on ASHA developmental norms. Every child develops at their own pace — if something feels off, trust that instinct.
SpeakWell
Parent Guide to Speech Milestones
Download our free Parent Guide to Speech Milestones
A plain-language reference guide — what to watch for at each age, when to wait, and when to act. Used by over 2,000 families.
"After Marcus's stroke, we were told to expect a long road. Claire mapped exactly where the gaps were in the first session. He said my name clearly — first time in eight months — on week three."
Diane T.
Wife of a stroke recovery patient
"I avoided every presentation at work for two years because of my stutter. Six sessions in, I ran a 45-minute team training. Nobody noticed. I noticed."
Jordan B.
Software engineer, adult fluency client
Credentials & accepted insurance
The discovery call is 20 minutes.
It could change everything.
No intake paperwork. No pressure. Just a conversation about what you're noticing, what we'd look for, and whether we're the right fit for your situation.
Tell us briefly what prompted your search today
We listen — and ask two or three clarifying questions
You leave with a clear next step, whether that's us or not
Dr. Claire Hendricks, CCC-SLP
Answers every discovery call personally
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