Speech-Language Pathologists Directory
National Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) directory
Find a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for speech, language, voice, fluency, swallowing or cognitive-communication therapy. License-verified across all 50 states.
About speech-language pathologists
Speech-language pathologists evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan — from articulation and language delays in children to aphasia and dysphagia in adults.
SLPs work with autism, stroke, brain injury, voice disorders, stuttering, hearing loss, accent modification and dementia. Many hold ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
Speech Therapists credentials & licensing
What it takes to practice in the United States.
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program.
Complete a 36-week supervised Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) post-graduation.
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), requires passing the Praxis SLP exam.
Active license issued by the state SLP/audiology board; required for clinical practice in all 50 states.
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When should I see a speech therapist?+
Common reasons include speech-sound errors, language delay, stuttering, voice changes, swallowing difficulty (dysphagia), aphasia after stroke, or cognitive-communication issues after brain injury.
What does an SLP do for adults?+
Adult SLPs treat aphasia, dysarthria, voice disorders, swallowing problems (dysphagia), cognitive-communication deficits after stroke or TBI, and progressive conditions like Parkinson's disease and dementia.
Are SLP services covered by insurance?+
Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial plans cover SLP for medically necessary conditions. Pediatric services are often delivered free through schools and early intervention programs.
What's the difference between an SLP and a speech therapist?+
They are the same. 'Speech-language pathologist' is the formal title; 'speech therapist' is the common name.
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