WELCOME
Blue Ridge Speech and Voice — Where Communication Meets Confidence
At Blue Ridge Speech and Voice, we provide compassionate, results-driven online speech therapy and voice training for adults across multiple states. Founded in 2019 by Emily Halder, MA, CCC-SLP, our practice specializes in helping:
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Transgender and non-binary individuals seeking gender-affirming voice care
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Adults with Parkinson's disease managing voice and swallowing changes
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Clients navigating acquired and/or neurological conditions like aphasia, dysphagia, voice disorders, or cognitive decline
We make expert care accessible — no commuting, no paperwork headaches. Our secure client portal and telehealth platform make it easy to focus on what matters: your goals and your progress.
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Choose Blue Ridge Speech and Voice?
Expert Telehealth Care Across State Lines
Personalized speech and voice therapy for adults — right from the comfort of your home.
Trusted by Physicians and Hospital Systems
We regularly receive physician referrals and collaborate with hospital systems, including Veterans Affairs (VA) community care.
Specialized, Affirming Support
Our clinicians bring advanced training in voice therapy, neurogenic conditions, and gender-affirming care.
Insurance-Friendly Access
We're in-network with Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare, and more.
Inclusive and Individualized
We create a respectful space where your communication goals and identity are fully supported.
Licensed SLPs, Not Assistants
Every session is delivered by a nationally certified speech-language pathologist.
OUR PURPOSE
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide inclusive, cutting-edge, evidence-based speech therapy and voice training delivered with expertise, compassion, and respect for every individual’s unique goals. We believe specialized care should be accessible, convenient, and affirming. Through our secure client portal and telehealth model, Blue Ridge Speech and Voice offers a streamlined, supportive experience that allows people to access high-quality care from the comfort of home.
OUR TEAM
Meet the Team!
Our clinicians bring advanced, specialized training across voice therapy, neurogenic conditions, gender-affirming care, and more.
Emily Halder (she/her)
Founder
Specializing in gender-affirming voice, aphasia, and cognition
Licenses & ASHA
ASHA number: 14037439
NC license number: 13511
SC license number: 9538
GA license number: SLP008861
TN license number: 9015
VA license number: 2202011013
FL license number: SA22920
NY license number: 035022
Licenses & ASHA
ASHA number: 12071649
NC license number: 6433
SC license number: 7244
GA license number: SLP012823
TN license number: 9010
Bashi Zinnershine (she/they)
Gender-affirming voice specialist & neurorehabilitation speech therapy
Licenses & ASHA
ASHA number: 14363579
NC license number: 15448
CA license number: 38646
OR license number: 16805
CO license number: SLP.0006550
VA license number: 2202012022
Sareé Fioravanti (she/her)
Voice specialist for gender-affirming care, Parkinson's Disease, vocal nodules, Muscle Tension Dysphonia, & singers. ​Telehealth availability in Florida.
Licenses & ASHA
ASHA number: 14503659
NC license number: 30004684
GA license number: SLP013691
VA license number: 2202012239
SC license number: Coming soon!
TN license number: Coming soon!
NY license number: Coming soon!
Telehealth availability in Florida
Bonnie Walter (she/her)
Specializing in aphasia, swallowing disorders, and acquired cognitive-communication disorders
Licenses & ASHA
ASHA number: 14516570
NC license number: 30004774
FL license number: SA24395
CA license number: SP39698
OH license number: SP.16411
​VA license number: 2202012367
Annika Wilson (she/her)
Specializing in gender-affirming voice care and voice disorders (including pediatric voice) with advanced training in voice therapy.
Licenses & ASHA
ASHA number: 14287724
NC license number: 14380
VA license number: 2202012317
SC license number: 9586
GA license number: Coming soon!
Telehealth availability in Florida
Lilli Wosk (she/her)
Specializing in gender-affirming voice therapy, Parkinson's, singing voice rehabilitation, professional voice, and accent modification.
Licenses & ASHA
ASHA number: 14518575
NC license number: 30004828
NV license number: SP-4285
​VA license number: 2202012428
Telehealth availability in Florida
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OUR REACH
Location
Blue Ridge Speech and Voice is based in western North Carolina and proudly provides all services via secure Zoom telehealth sessions.