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Speech-Language Pathology for Adults

Find your clearest,
most confident voice

Specialized treatment for dysphonia and accent modification, blending clinical evidence with personalized care to help you communicate exactly as you intend.

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Maxine Van Doren

PhD, CCC-SLP

ASHA Certified (CCC-SLP)
12+ Years of Clinical Experience
Evidence-based methods
Telehealth & in-person available
Adult-focused practice
Private pay · superbills available

What we treat

Specialized services for your voice

Every voice is different. Treatment is tailored to your anatomy, goals, and lifestyle: whether you're managing a voice disorder or refining your communication.

Dysphonia Treatment

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of voice disorders affecting pitch, quality, loudness, or vocal endurance. Includes muscle tension, vocal fold injuries, or neurological voice disorders.

Vocal Hyperfunction Vocal Lesions Spasmodic Dysphonia Vocal Fold Atrophy

Accent Modification

Goal-directed coaching to adjust phoneme production, prosody, and intonation patterns. Designed for professionals, academics, and anyone seeking greater clarity.

Phoneme Training Prosody & Rhythm Connected Speech Professional Goals

Gender Affirming Voice Care

Collaborative, client-centered voice training to support gender expression through pitch, resonance, intonation, and communication style. Treatment is tailored to each individual's goals and identity.

Vocal Congruence Voice Feminization Voice Masculinization

Chronic Cough

Behavioral treatment for persistent cough that is not explained by or responding to medical management. Cough suppression therapy addresses the sensory and habitual drivers of chronic cough.

Cough Suppression Therapy Laryngeal Hypersensitivity Behavioral Management

Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction

Specialized respiratory retraining for inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO), often called vocal cord dysfunction. Treatment focuses on breathing control techniques to reduce and prevent episodes.

Vocal Cord Dysfunction Respiratory Retraining Exercise-Induced ILO

Stuttering

Evidence-based therapy for adults who stutter, with a focus on fluency strategies, communication confidence, and reducing the impact of stuttering on daily life. Treatment honors each client's relationship with their stutter.

Fluency Strategies Stuttering Modification Communication Confidence

How it works

A structured path to lasting change

Treatment isn't one-size-fits-all. Each client receives a personalized plan built around their specific voice profile, communication demands, and goals.

01

Free discovery call

We discuss your concerns, history, and goals in a relaxed 15-minute conversation before any commitment.

02

Comprehensive evaluation

A full voice or speech assessment identifies the specific mechanisms involved and guides a targeted treatment plan.

03

Personalized treatment

Weekly sessions combine in-person or telehealth work with home practice materials tailored to your routine.

04

Progress & maintenance

Regular reassessment tracks your progress and we adjust the plan to carry your gains into daily life.

"After six weeks of treatment I could teach a full day without losing my voice. I hadn't done that in three years."

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M. H.
High school teacher, treated for MTD

About the practice

Rooted in science, centered on you

Overtone Speech & Voice Therapy, Inc. is a boutique, adult-focused speech-language pathology practice offering specialized care for laryngeal disorders, gender affirming voice care, and accent modification.

With over 12 years of clinical experience, the practice is built around evidence-based methods and a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

M.S., Speech-Language Pathology
Ph.D., Linguistics
CCC-SLP · ASHA Member

Common questions

Things people ask before starting

If your question isn't here, reach out. No query is too small.

Accent modification (also called accent coaching) is a service for people who want to adjust features of their speech for personal or professional reasons. It differs from treating a disorder; there is nothing wrong with having an accent. A licensed SLP has the clinical expertise to guide phonetic change systematically and safely.
The number of sessions depends on your individual needs and goals. For dysphonia, most people complete therapy in 4–6 sessions, though some require additional sessions to meet their goals. Accent modification is typically 12 coaching sessions. After your evaluation, you'll receive a personalized plan with a clear estimate.
Overtone Speech & Voice Therapy, Inc. is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. All services are self-pay. Upon request, we can provide a superbill (an itemized receipt with diagnostic and procedure codes) that you may submit to your insurance carrier for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends on your individual plan.
Yes. The majority of services are available via secure telehealth. Research supports the effectiveness of telepractice for both voice therapy and accent coaching. You'll need a quiet space, a reliable internet connection, and ideally a decent-quality headset.
A laryngoscopic exam by an ENT or laryngologist is required before starting voice therapy for dysphonia. This ensures structural pathology is ruled out and that therapy is appropriately targeted. We can refer you to a trusted colleague if you haven't seen one yet. Accent modification requires no referral.

Get in touch

Ready to take the
first step?

Start with a free 15-minute discovery call: no paperwork, no commitment, just a conversation about your voice and your goals.

(619) 555-0182
info@overtonespeech.com
San Diego, CA & Telehealth

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