Speech therapy in Pennsylvania
Get relief from speech and swallowing disorders
Team-based approach
Speech therapists work as part of a team, which may include primary care physicians, pediatricians, physiatrists, physical therapists and occupational therapists.
Locations across the region
Our speech therapists are available at clinics across northeastern and central Pennsylvania to make finding the right care easier.
Treatment for all ages
Whether treating a child for a speech delay or helping you recover after a stroke, our team of speech language pathologists is here to help improve communication skills.
Why choose Geisinger speech therapy?
Our team of speech language pathologists can address common and complex speech conditions. We offer:
- Inpatient speech therapy: Our dedicated team of speech therapists sees patients in the hospital, especially those who’ve had oral surgeries or stroke. To make the greatest impact, we start speech therapy as soon as possible so you can best communicate with loved ones.
- Multiple outpatient clinics: Besides hospital-based services, we also have outpatient clinics across the region that make your therapy more convenient.
- Personalized care: We coordinate with other specialists to make sure you’re getting the right treatment for your needs. Our purpose is to help increase function in all areas of life, including your ability to communicate.
What does speech therapy treat?
Speech therapists work with patients of all ages (including children), for a range of speech, language and swallowing conditions:
- Aphasia
- Apraxia
- Articulation disorders
- Chronic conditions like Parkinson’s disease
- Cleft palate
- Expressive disorders
- Neurotrauma and traumatic brain injury
- Pediatric surgery
- Slurred or slow speech
- Stroke
- Stuttering
- Swollen tonsils
What happens at a speech therapy appointment?
At your first appointment, your therapist will interview you, perform tests and work with you to understand your personal goals. The speech therapy you need is personal to you — so we’ll create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your age, individual condition and speech challenges.
Once we build your plan, we’ll use a variety of therapy activities to help you achieve your goals, including:
- Mouth or tongue exercises
- Word games
- Reading exercises
- Facial movements
