StutteringTherapist.com

Fees and Payment Options

I provide in-person stuttering therapy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and by webcam over the Internet via Skype™ (subject to applicable law).  My fees are comparable to those charged by other speech-language pathologists and stuttering therapy programs in the United States.

Initial consultations are free.

Payments for therapy may be made by check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank, or by credit cards via PayPal™.  Therapy sessions via the Internet must be paid for in advance through PayPal™.  Availability of Internet sessions shall be determined based on the law applicable to the client's location.

My regular Valsalva Stuttering Therapy Program includes 25 hours of therapy over a period of approximately 18 weeks.  The program specifies 10 hours of instruction and practice during the first three weeks.  This is followed by individualized counseling sessions of one hour per week to help transfer skills to ordinary speaking situations.  The therapy can be done either by Skype™ (subject to applicable law) or in my Philadelphia office.  The regular therapy program can be followed up with optional additional sessions, on an hourly basis.

A 15-hour Short Program, given over a period of approximately eight weeks, is available for persons whose stuttering is relatively mild or who are unable to commit to the full program.  The purpose of the Short Program is to provide education and to teach basic Valsalva Control principles and techniques.  It does not include “transitioning” Valsalva Control to everyday speaking situations, which is a gradual process that usually requires additional, individualized therapy over a longer period of time.

I do not accept insurance, but I will be happy to provide an invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.  Whether or not the cost of stuttering therapy is reimbursable by insurance will depend on your specific circumstances and the wording of your health insurance policy. 

Please note that there is no accepted "cure" for stuttering.  Nevertheless, much can be done to improve fluency and the ease and enjoyment of speaking.  The results of any stuttering therapy will vary depending on the individual and cannot be guaranteed.  Consequently, therapy fees are not refundable.

E-mail me at stutteringtherap@aol.com for further information or to arrange a free consultation, at which time we can discuss a therapy program tailored to suit your needs.