Speech
Therapy
Enabling and encouraging mastery of speech, swallowing, language, and cognitive-communication challenges for individuals of all ages.

When it’s not that easy to
Chew and swallow
Difficulty swallowing, Dysphagia, chest congestion.
Think and speak
Difficulty communicating thoughts, feelings, ideas.
Plan and act
Difficulty planning, low executive functioning skills.
Listen and talk
Difficulty understanding speech, memory problems.
Read and write
Difficulty understanding language, reading and writing.
Speak and Remember
When it is difficult to remember things and speak them as words.
Chew and swallow
Difficulty swallowing, Dysphagia, chest congestion.
Think and speak
Difficulty communicating thoughts, feelings, ideas.
Plan and act
Difficulty planning, low executive functioning skills.
Listen and talk
Difficulty understanding speech, memory problems.
Read and write
Difficulty understanding language, reading and writing.
If your symptoms don’t match these descriptions, or if you’re experiencing something unique,
to explore further.
We work that hard to get you there
At Ahava Medical, our team of voice and speech specialists, support and strengthen our patients, steering them toward success. Through one-on-one treatment or group therapy, we have helped thousands of individuals combat speech, voice and language challenges.
- Vocal strain
- Hoarseness/raspiness
- Loss of voice
- Too high, too low, nasal
- Shortness of breath
- Distorted sounds
- Incorrect tone
- Difficulty winking, coughing, whistling
- Incorrect pronunciation
- Issue producing speech
- Struggle with nonverbal communication
- Difficulty using language appropriately
- Difficulty understanding spoken language/ written word
- Limited vocabulary
- Grammatically incorrect sentences
- Trouble expressing thoughts/feelings
- Difficulty speaking
- Difficulty understanding language
- Difficulty reading and writing
- Failure to make eye contact
- Looking disinterested during conversation
- Saying words out of context
- Overly literal
- Trouble understanding implied communication
- Repetition of sounds, syllables or words
- Tension in voice, face, or upper body while speaking
- Lip tremors, rapid eye blinks
- Avoidance of words, people, speaking situations
- Coughing while/after eating
Food or liquid leaking from/getting stuck in mouth - Effort to chew and swallow
- Chest congestion after eating
- Difficulty planning
- Inability to multitask
- Lack of organization
- Slow speech
- Slurred speech
- Difficulty being understood
- Stuttering
- Inability to produce specific sound
- lisp
- Slurred speech
- Mumbling
- Difficulty understanding speech
- Memory problems
- Difficulty swallowing
If your symptoms don’t align with these descriptions, or if you’re experiencing something else,
No matter the issue, we’re here to help.

All talk, no action.
Assess
Through a comprehensive evaluation, We take the time to understand your concerns and challenges, developing a unique treatment plan going forward.
Progress
Using evidence-based tools and techniques, we work in one-on-one, or group therapy sessions, depending on your needs and your goals.
Success
Consistent practice always brings steady progress. Through ongoing therapy, you are empowered, and overcoming obstacles you never envisioned you could.
We accept all insurances. For the full list Click here
Meet our specialists

Janelly Almonte, CCC-SLP

Clarissa Perez, SLP
Here’s what our clients say.
“My stutter has significantly improved!”
“I always had a problem with stuttering, but I never did anything about it. As an adult I didn’t think it could get better or easier to communicate with others. I came to Ahava Medical with very little hope, but Clarissa has exceeded my expectations! I am not only more confident in speaking and communicating but my stutter has significantly improved! Thank you Clarissa and the entire Ahava team!”
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“They treat us like family.”
“Our little girl was born with down syndrome and had problems with swallowing and drooling. Together with the staff at Ahava she has come a really long way. She loves her sessions and everyone is always so happy to see us; they treat us like family.”
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“We got in touch with Ahava Medical, and saw immediate results.”
“My mother had a stroke and was unable to talk or make sounds. We got in touch with Ahava Medical, and saw immediate results. Marina, her speech therapist, has been a G-dsend! My mom can now say a few basic words and it is a true miracle to watch”
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The staff is friendly, helpful, very kindhearted people I recommend people to come to Ahava Medical they have good support and my experience with them was excellent. Thank you.Posted on Google![]()
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I always have a good experience with them
Why they say what they say
Individualization
We give you a voice. We believe that no patient or situation is similar. Each treatment plan is tailored to your abilities, obstacles, and goals.
Collaboration
Communication among therapists plays a vital role in our clients' success. We maintain consistent contact with Ahava’s on site OTs, PTs, and psychologists that treat many of our patients.
Persistence
We stop at nothing, and give everything. We try different modalities until we find the approach that works best.
It takes a village.
And we’re your people.
At Ahava Medical, we can get you there.



