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Speech and Voice
About West Seattle Speech and Voice PLLC
West Seattle Speech and Voice specializes in providing speech therapy services for adults. Our primary focus is Parkinson’s disease as well as other neurodegenerative speech, language, and swallowing disorders . With over 10 years of experience providing speech therapy services in a variety of settings including acute care, inpatient rehab, and outpatient rehab as well as passion for helping others, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the quality of lives of our patients and their families.
Our Services
Complimentary Consulations
Contact us to book a free 15 minute consultation to see if West Seattle Speech and Voice is right for you!
Evaluations and Treatment
Initial evaluations take approximately one hour and consist of a thorough case history, standardized testing, and informal observations to determine need and frequency of speech therapy. Therapy generally consists of 30-50 min sessions 1-2 times a week.
Teletherapy and Home Health options
Accessible services are designed to remove barriers and provide necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Patient-centered care in the comfort of your home online via teletherapy. In person home health care available by case by case basis.
Now accepting new clients
Speech Therapy Services Available
Parkinson’s Disease
Speech therapy for Parkinson's Disease seeks to address the unique challenges faced by those with the condition. Using specialized techniques, including LSVT Loud, we can target specific areas of impairment, including: voice/speech, swallowing, and cognition.
Cognitive, communication, and swallowing therapy for adults
If you have concerns regarding yours or a loved ones abilities we can help. We specialize in evidence based services for:
Aphasia
Mild cognitive decline
Dysarthria
Cognitive-communication deficits
Neurodegenerative diseases
and more!
Gender affirming voice therapy
We aim to help clients adapt their voice and communication in a way that is both safe and authentic. We specialize in individualized and evidence based care to develop communication patterns that clients feel are congruent with their gender identity and reflect their sense of self.
Giving you the power to communicate with confidence
Luisa Esquivel M.S., CCC-SLP
Owner/Endoscopist
Personalized speech therapy tailored to your needs
At West Seattle Speech and Voice our mission is to provide individualized speech therapy services using evidence-based practices and a collaborative approach tailored to the unique needs of each individual. We recognize that staying up to date with the latest research and working closely with our clients and their families is the best way to create a supportive and motivating environment that promotes progress, growth, and an overall improvement in quality of life.
Patient-centered care in the comfort of your home online via teletherapy
Speech Therapy and Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder that affects about 1 million people in the US. PD can cause tremors, slowing and stiffening movements but its symptoms are diverse and usually develop slowly over time.
Most people with PD will experience changes in speech/voice, swallowing, and cognition at some point. The same symptoms that occur in the muscles of the body (tremor, stiffness, and slow movements) can occur in the muscles used when speaking and swallowing.
Early intervention with a Speech Language Pathologist is key to maintaining and improving communication and swallow function. Improvements following speech therapy at any stage of PD can improve quality of life. It’s never too late to get help.
