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My Approach

I take a strength-based, client-centered approach, where your unique needs and goals guide the therapy process. Whether you're working to improve your memory skills after a brain injury or neurological condition, advocating for yourself in healthcare or social situations, or enhancing your social skills, I tailor my interventions to support your unique journey and help you thrive. I specialize in neurological rehabilitation, offering personalized therapy that empowers individuals to rebuild communication and cognitive skills after brain injuries, strokes, and other neurological conditions.
 
When working with clients who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or other neurological impairments, my approach focuses on holistic recovery that addresses not only functional cognitive communication but also the social and emotional components. I understand that brain injuries can impact many facets of life - affecting speech, language, memory, and social interactions. By integrating a variety of techniques, including cognitive rehabilitation and expressive therapies, I help clients reclaim their voice, confidence, and overall sense of self.
 
As a licensed SPEAK OUT! Provider through the Parkinson Voice Project, I also work with individuals who have Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative disorders, helping them regain and retain their voices while addressing communication and swallowing challenges.
 
Informed by my own experience living with chronic illness and pain, I approach each client with empathy and a deep understanding of the invisible challenges that many face. My own journey with chronic illness has strengthened my ability to adapt to each individual’s needs and has enriched my perspective on the connection between the body, mind, and voice.
 
Teletherapy is a key component of my practice, as it allows me to provide therapy in the comfort of your home or work environment - places where communication skills are most often needed. I also emphasize the importance of “off-screen” communication skills - those daily life interactions that make a real impact on quality of life.
 
As an artist and musician, I enjoy integrating creative modalities like visual arts, music, and movement into therapy. I believe these creative approaches offer powerful pathways for expression and healing, supporting both communication recovery and emotional well-being.

At E-Speech Cafe, I offer online speech therapy and communication coaching with a focus on neurological rehabilitation, cognitive-communication therapy, and bilingual support in Spanish and English.
I work with adults and children navigating the impacts of brain injury, chronic illness, and neurodiversity, offering person-centered, culturally mindful care. I occasionally offer Spanish language coaching to professionals, including therapists and healthcare providers, looking to enhance their bilingual communication skills.

My mission is to support clients from all backgrounds—including all races, cultures, dis/abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and neurodiverse ways of being—to reclaim and grow their communication skills in a compassionate, private online space… one cup of warmth at a time.

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Connect with me

catherine@espeechcafe.com

Text or call 707-336-2851

Please keep in mind

Online speech therapy available to California and Florida residents only.

Private pay only.

Telehealth information:

For telehealth guidelines and more information, visit the Florida Department of Health.

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