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Understanding Aphasia: When Language Changes After a Stroke or Brain Injury
Aphasia is a communication disorder that affects a person’s ability to speak, understand language, read, or write. It most often occurs...

Emily Halder
Oct 6, 20254 min read


Common Questions About Telehealth Speech and Voice Therapy
Blue Ridge Speech & Voice offers therapy entirely online, and many people have questions about how it works. Below we answer some of the...

Emily Halder
Sep 22, 20253 min read


What to Expect in Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy
Gender-affirming voice therapy is about more than pitch. It’s a collaborative process that helps you shape a voice that reflects who you...

Emily Halder
Sep 17, 20253 min read


Understanding Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD)
If you’ve ever felt persistent tightness in your throat or noticed your voice becoming hoarse and fatigued—even when you haven’t been...

Emily Halder
Sep 11, 20252 min read


Finding Strength in Sound: Transmasculine Voicing and the Role of Inflection
When we think about how voices are perceived, most people first imagine pitch —the notes we hit when we speak. While pitch does play a...

Emily Halder
Sep 8, 20252 min read


What is Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) and How Can It Help Me?
At Blue Ridge Speech & Voice, our goal is to give you the best support possible—not just during sessions, but in between them too. That’s...

Emily Halder
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Find Your Voice This Fall: Voice Training for a Season of Change
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, many of us see fall as a season of transition. For students, it’s the start of a...

Emily Halder
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Finding Your Frequency: The Art of Gender-Affirming Resonance
For many transgender and nonbinary individuals, aligning their voice with their gender identity is a deeply affirming step in their...

Emily Halder
May 28, 20252 min read


Top Myths About Gender-Affirming Voice Training — Debunked!
Voice is deeply personal. It's one of the primary ways we express ourselves and connect with others. For many transgender and nonbinary...

Emily Halder
May 10, 20255 min read


How Online Speech Therapy Works: Is Virtual Care Effective?
Online speech therapy — also known as virtual speech therapy or telehealth speech services — has quickly become a popular and effective...

Emily Halder
May 8, 20252 min read


What Is LSVT LOUD and How Does It Help People with Parkinson’s?
If you or a loved one has Parkinson’s disease, you may have noticed changes in voice and speech — softer volume, mumbling, or difficulty...

Emily Halder
May 8, 20252 min read


The Breath-Voice Connection in Transgender Voice Modification
Breath is the foundation of voice. This relationship is particularly significant in the context of transgender voice modification, where...

Emily Halder
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Progression of Exercises: the Road to Finding Your Authentic Voice
At Blue Ridge Speech and Voice, we believe that every voice tells a unique story, and we are dedicated to supporting individuals in their...

Emily Halder
May 3, 20242 min read


Unleashing the Power of Straws: Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises in Voice Therapy
Are you looking to unlock the full potential of your voice? At Blue Ridge Speech and Voice, we are passionate about helping individuals...

Emily Halder
Apr 1, 20243 min read


Navigating Food-Centered Holidays with Dysphagia: Finding Joy and Support
The holiday season is a time of joy, gratitude, and togetherness, often centered around delicious meals and cherished family recipes....

Emily Halder
Nov 16, 20232 min read


Restoring Clarity: How Speech Therapy Can Help a Hoarse Voice
Most adults experience a hoarse voice at some point in our lives. If you've ever experienced a hoarse voice, you know how frustrating...

Emily Halder
Oct 30, 20232 min read


Navigating Transgender Voice Modification: What to Expect from Speech Therapy
For individuals seeking to align their voice with their gender identity, speech therapy can be a transformative journey. Understanding...

Emily Halder
Oct 20, 20232 min read


Speech Therapy for Aging Adults: Maintaining Communication and Cognitive Function
Aging is just not about losing youth - it’s a natural part of life that ushers in a new stage of opportunity and strength. Speech therapy...

Emily Halder
Sep 26, 20232 min read


The Power of Music: Melodic Intonation Therapy for Aphasia
Discover the transformative power of music in treating aphasia with Blue Ridge Speech and Voice. Blue Ridge Speech and Voice offers dedicated speech therapy for adults. Our speech language pathologists are passionate about helping stroke survivors and individuals with aphasia regain their ability to communicate. Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) is an innovative and effective approach that can make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by aphasia. What is Aph

Emily Halder
Sep 12, 20232 min read


Speech Therapy and Mental Health: The Connection and Benefits
From speaking to reading and writing, we communicate and express ourselves everyday. The nuanced connection between speech therapy and...

Emily Halder
Aug 14, 20232 min read
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