Whether you're an adult struggling with speech clarity
or a parent concerned about your child's stutter

Personalized speech therapy is here to help

Shea Westcott and a child speech therapy client are in a session, sitting at her desk at her home office in Edmonton

A path to confident speech, made just for you

Everyone’s speech goals are different. Maybe you want to:

  • Start conversations more easily

  • Speak more smoothly

  • Feel good about your stutter

  • Give better presentations

Whatever your hopes are, it's okay if they change over time. 

Your goals shape how we work together. Every session is built around what you need, we adjust your plan as you go, and we’re always working to help you express yourself in a way that feels right for you. 

Ready to tackle speech challenges directly?

Discover the four main areas where therapy makes a difference:

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    Stuttering + Fluency Disorders

    Transform frustrating speech into comfortable communication. Learn to navigate your stutter, reshape self-talk, and speak with confidence.

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    Speech Sound Clarity

    Whether you rush words or struggle with specific sounds, targeted therapy helps you speak clearly and be easily understood.

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    Accent Modification

    Struggling to be understood at work and in your community? Let's work on pronunciation and flow while celebrating your unique accent.

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    Professional Communication

    Overcome presentation jitters and small talk dread. Elevate your skills to connect meaningfully in your workplace, community, and beyond.

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  • "Shea is a phenomenal speech therapist and a hidden gem in her field."

    I found her masterful techniques for Canadian accent training and pronunciation transformative. Her infectious energy and enthusiasm inspire confidence and growth in her clients, and her engaging and dynamic approach makes learning so much fun.

    – Amit, client

  • "It’s been two years since I began seeing Shea, and I rarely have disfluencies anymore."

    I was a fluent kid throughout my childhood, but right before my 13th birthday, I began to stutter. It got to the point where I would avoid saying things because I was worried I would stutter and embarrass myself. Shea taught me various techniques to adjust and control my speech. They worked wonders!

    – David, client

Individualized Speech Therapy
For Your Needs

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Stuttering Therapy For Every Age

Stuttering therapy is all about meeting you where you are. 

For kids, we use fun, play-based sessions that involve parents to weave strategies into daily life. Teens and adults focus on speech control, fluency techniques, and building self-advocacy skills.

All therapy programming begins with an assessment to determine what therapy techniques will best support your goals.

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Effective Communication Skills For Adults

Effective communication is about confidence and clarity.

Our adult therapy concentrates on real-world communication skills. We'll work on starting and maintaining conversations, refining public speaking abilities, and building stronger connections in your community.

Every therapy plan begins with an individual assessment before we develop strategies to boost your communication skills in social and professional situations.

Your next steps to fluent expression:

1

Introduction

First, we’ll have a friendly phone call to discuss your needs and answer any questions you have about speech therapy. It's all about ensuring we're a great fit for each other.

2

Assessment

Together, we'll review your history and goals, collect speech samples, and try out some strategies. This helps us craft a personalized plan that feels just right for you.

3

Ongoing Support

In each session, we'll focus on your progress and adjust as needed. As you reach your goals, we'll decide on the next steps – whether that's wrapping up or scheduling check-ins.

FAQs about therapy for stuttering and other speech challenges

  • Sessions are available online via secure web conferencing or in person at my home office in the Brander Gardens neighbourhood of Edmonton.

  • The number of sessions varies based on individual needs and the specific therapy program. We'll discuss a tailored plan during your assessment.

  • The approach we use during your therapy sessions will depend entirely on your needs and goals, but here are a few of the common strategies that may come up:

    Fluency Shaping: This approach focuses on changing speech patterns to prevent stuttering. It includes strategies like slowing speech, managing breathing, initiating and moving through speech in an easier manner, and managing tension. Self-talk and the emotional side of stuttering is covered in conjunction with fluency shaping.

    Stuttering Modification: This method focuses directly on managing and modifying stutters to reduce their severity and any associated negative feelings. We work to stutter in an easier way so that you can move through your message.

    Embracing Stuttering: Some clients prefer to embrace and own their stuttering pattern, while working to stay authentic and say what they want, if stuttering is present or not. Self-advocacy is an important theme here.

    Articulation Therapy: This approach targets specific speech sound errors. We’ll work on correctly producing individual sounds before practicing them in words, sentences, and conversations. 

    Confidence Building: For all speech challenges, we’ll work on reducing anxiety and increasing your confidence while communicating. We’ll reshape self talk, manage nerves, and practice real-world scenarios to help you feel more comfortable when speaking. 

  • I use various evidence-based programs tailored to age and needs:

    • For children who stutter: 

      • Lidcombe Program: A hands-on method where parents, trained by therapists, give immediate positive feedback on their child’s speech during daily, structured interactions. on their child's speech during daily structured and natural interactions

      • Parent-Child Interaction Program: This approach helps parents adjust their interaction styles to create a supportive and relaxed environment for their child’s speech development.

    • For teens and adults who stutter: 

      • Camperdown Program: Aimed at teens and adults, this program teaches fluency-shaping techniques to slow down their speech and reduce stuttering in their everyday lives. 

      • Comprehensive Stuttering Program: This program helps teens and adults manage their stuttering by teaching them modification techniques and how to handle their feelings about stuttering. 

    • For accent modification:

      • Accent on Canadian English: This program helps individuals adjust their speech patterns to align more closely with Canadian English pronunciation to reduce communication barriers.

    • For effective communication:

      • Tailored approach: There is no specific program, but treatment is customized to your specific challenges like speaking too quickly, conveying information, opening and maintaining conversations, and deepening connections. 

  • My practice primarily supports fluency, clarity, and effective communication, but not language development therapy. If your child is not yet speaking, I recommend consulting with your family doctor to explore the next steps.

  • Speech assessments range from $225 to $330. After the initial assessment, we'll discuss a tailored therapy plan.

    Therapy sessions are billed at $150 per hour, prorated for sessions that vary in length.

  • Many plans cover speech therapy, but coverage varies. Be sure to check with your provider for details. I provide receipts for all visits, which you can submit to your insurance or claim as a tax-deductible medical expense.

Ready to transform frustrating conversations into opportunities for connection?

Speak fluently, speak freely, speak confidently