SpeechAppeal is an Toronto's Online Adult Speech and Voice Therapy Clinic. At SpeechAppeal, we take a fresh, adult-centred approach to voice and communication therapy and training. We excel at helping clients connect with their voice and communication in a meaningful way.
About Us
Founded in 2018, SpeechAppeal was built on the beliefs that:
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Training outcomes can be just as meaningful as rehabilitation outcomes
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Adult skill acquisition requires adult-specific strategies
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Exceptional client care goes hand-in-hand with clinician well-being
Here, there’s no clinician burnout—just a small and dedicated team that loves what they do: helping clients gain confidence and thrive. Our Speech-Language Pathologists aren’t just highly skilled, they’re passionate about their chosen areas of practice, and they work to continuously develop their areas of focus to provide the best care.
We take an adult-centric approach, focusing on skill-building that goes beyond the traditional medical model and embraces a coaching-style approach, encouraging metacognition and deeper learning. Our style is aligned with flexible coaching more than the a traditional medical model and blends evidence-based practice with parallel and complimentary areas, such as singing and psychology, while applying principles of adult learning. The impact speaks for itself: we've been recognized as Toronto's Best Speech Therapists by the Toronto Star four times, and our clients are consistently sharing positive experiences. We thank you for your continued support!
As an online-only clinic serving adults across Ontario, we offer expert care without the barriers of location. Ontario residents can get Try a Free Online Meet-and-Greet.
Alyssa
McCarthy
Fuelled by connection, creativity, and flexibility, helping others find their voice is Alyssa’s “why”.
An East-Coaster based in Toronto, Alyssa (she/her) is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Voice Therapist, Gender Affirming Voice Coach, and Clinically-Trained Singing Voice Specialist.
Alyssa's approach blends science, artistry and coaching to help folks discover, define, and strengthen their connection to voice and communication. She understands how communication distress can affect one's identity and confidence, and takes a creative, client-centred approach to achieving meaningful, personalized outcomes with her clients.
A lifelong voice enthusiast, musician, and singer, Alyssa studied, performed and taught singing before earning a degree in Music. She discovered her passion for voice therapy when an autoimmune vocal injury affected her ability to continue using her voice.
This experience led her to pursue Speech-Language Pathology with a focus on voice therapy, and she has since dedicated her career to assessing, training, and rehabilitating voices. She has also spent several years assisting ENTs with stroboscopic laryngeal evaluations.
Over the past nine years, Alyssa has proudly supported hundreds of Trans+ voices throughout Ontario and Nova Scotia on their gender affirming voice journeys.
With a passion for coaching, Alyssa takes an individualized approach, emphasizing guided voice embodiment, exploration, and play to help folks unlock and connect with their voice and communication.
Alyssa McCarthy (she/her)
BA Mus., MSc SLP, SLP(C), Reg. CASLPO
Speech-Language Pathologist/Voice Therapist
Gender Affirming Voice Focused
Clinical Director
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Scott Tobin (he/they)
BA, BEd, MHSc. SLP, Reg. CASLPO
Speech-Language Pathologist (ENG)
Orthophoniste (FR)
SVI-Trained Vocologist
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Scott
Tobin
Hailing from Newfoundland and Labrador, Scott (he/they) brings their East Coast bilingual charm to Ontario, working in both of Canada’s official languages.
Their love for instruction, health care, voice, and linguistics has shaped their skills and deepened their appreciation for the vast reach of Speech-Language Pathology. After years as a teacher, Scott discovered a passion for the field—one that had eluded them for some time.
From the start of their journey, Scott had a clear goal: to work in voice therapy and gender affirming care. He believes communication is a huge part of who we are, and he’s passionate about helping people find a voice that feels like home.
An SVI-certified vocologist, Scott completed training with the prestigious Summer Vocology Institute to further his skill with voice production, habilitation, and the performing arts. Their background with music lessons, national speaking competitions, and leadership and porte-parole positions in executive boards eventually led them to another passion—the art of Drag.
Whether supporting performers, gender diverse clients, or anyone looking to connect more deeply with their voice, Scott meets people where they are—offering guidance, support, and a little East Coast charm along the way.
