Our Approach
SpeechAppeal was founded in 2018 on a simple belief: exceptional client care and clinician well-being go hand in hand. Our team works only in the areas they are most passionate about, creating stronger outcomes and more meaningful progress for clients. Since then, we’ve grown into a leading voice and communication microclinic for adults across Ontario, recognized four times as Toronto’s Best Speech Therapists by the Toronto Star.
We focus exclusively on adult-centred therapy and training. You do not need a diagnosis, disorder, or referral to work with us. We believe training is just as important as therapy for reducing barriers and supporting progress. Whether preparing for professional opportunities, exploring gender-affirming voice, addressing fluency or articulation challenges, or strengthening vocal health, our approach is tailored, practical, and functional. By combining evidence-based speech-language pathology with insights from psychology, coaching, adult education, and voice pedagogy, we move beyond the traditional medical model to support both skill development and confidence in real-world communication.
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Eligibility
SpeechAppeal provides therapy for adult residents of Ontario.
Teens aged 15 and older may be considered on a case-by-case basis. To inquire, please email us.
Our Treatment Philosophy
We take an approach that is practical, collaborative, and focused on lasting change. Our work is rooted in evidence-based speech-language pathology and informed by parallel fields such as psychology, adult education, and voice pedagogy. This blend allows us to support the whole person, not just isolated skills.
We believe communication growth comes from a balance of structured practice and personal insight. Therapy and training is most effective when clients:
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Are actively engaged in the process
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Understand the purpose of each tool or strategy
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Reflect on their habits and adapt with growing awareness
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Work toward goals that are relevant and meaningful in everyday life
Our role is to provide structure, expertise, and guidance while helping clients develop the confidence and autonomy to carry progress beyond the therapy room.
Measuring Progress
At SpeechAppeal, progress is about meaningful change in your daily life. How we track growth is tailored to each client and depends on your goals, needs, and context. We combine baseline measures, dynamic ongoing assessment, clinical observation, acoustic tools, and your own reflections to capture progress from every angle.
Some of the tools we may use include:
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Client self-ratings and journals to track confidence, ease, and real-world communication experiences
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Voice and speech acoustic analysis to measure pitch, range, clarity, and endurance
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Validated questionnaires and communication participation scales
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Functional goal tracking to ensure therapy translates into everyday life, from presentations to phone calls
Your clinician selects the most relevant measures for your journey, ensuring every assessment is practical, meaningful, and focused on outcomes that matter to you.
Online Sessions
All of our services are delivered online across Ontario, using secure, high-quality video platforms. Research consistently shows that virtual speech and voice therapy can be just as effective as in-person care, and most clients quickly find that online sessions feel natural and convenient.
Online sessions allow us to work with you in the environments where you actually communicate, whether that’s at home, at work, or in social settings. They also provide flexibility for scheduling, shorter check-ins, reduced travel time, and easier consistency with practice.
Our adult-centered approach translates seamlessly online. You receive the same individualized guidance, evidence-based exercises, and progress tracking you would in person, with the added benefit of practicing skills in real-life contexts immediately after your sessions.
Rates & Insurance
We value transparency in healthcare! The rates per session type are listed below and can be found in the online booking calendar. All rates are in line with recommendations set by our professional regulatory bodies.
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50 Min. Intake/Assessment Session: $175
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50 Min. Follow-Up Session: $175
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25 Min. Session: $95
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Meet-and-Greet: Free for a limited time
Our services are eligible for coverage with most private and third-party insurance providers. Since our clinicians are Registered Speech-Language Pathologists, you may submit your receipts for reimbursement. Many union-organized insurance packages, such as those through ACTRA, may also offer support. Please check with your provider regarding budgets and requirements as this information is not available to us.
Contact Us
To book an appointment, please visit our Online Booking Calendar.
For general inquiries, please email our Admin Team.