Denise Dougherty, Speech Pathologist
Provide VitalStim therapy, Interactive Metronome. Provide evaluations and therapy for children and adults. See numerous children with auditory processing problems, articulation disorders, language, dysphagia (swallowing problems). Appointments available from 8 to 5 with evening and Saturday appointments by request.
Education/Training
Bachelor degree from Marywood University, Masters from St. Louis University
Bio
Denise Dougherty, MA, CCC-SLP, MFT, is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience. Ms. Dougherty owns and operates a private practice in Indiana, PA, where she conducts therapy with both children and adults. She is licensed in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and provides therapy for clients throughout the United States and overseas. Denise serves as a consultant for The Arijah Children’s Foundation in Anguilla, BWI, providing evaluations and therapy for special needs children involved with the Foundation. Ms. Dougherty has spent the majority of her career in long-term care facilities, hospitals and home health. She has worked for United Cerebral Palsy, Easter Seals, and previously served as secretary of the Corporate Speech Pathology Network (CORSPAN). Ms. Dougherty served as an adjunct faculty member at York College of Pennsylvania and Wesley College in Dover, Delaware. She is currently a board member and President of the American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology (AAPPSPA), serves as the AAPPSPA liaison for ASHA Health Care Economics Committee and received the Academy’s 2007 Honor Award for her achievements. Ms. Dougherty is a member of the Technical Experts Panel for Quality of Insights of Pennsylvania, working on initiating quality measures for CMS to improve effectiveness, efficiency, economy and quality of services delivered to Medicare beneficiaries. She received her bachelor’s degree in communication disorders from Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania; a master’s degree in communication disorders from St. Louis University; and has completed postgraduate courses at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Phoenix. Ms. Dougherty is certified in VitalStim® therapy and is a VitalStim® instructor, has completed additional training in oro-myofunctional therapy, is a member of the Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association, the American Speech and Hearing Association and has received numerous ASHA ACE Awards.
Memberships
The American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology
ASHA
Pennsylvania state association
Payments Accepted
Highmark Blue Cross, UPMC
Hours:By appointment
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Speech-Language Therapy
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Motor Speech Disorders
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Accent Reduction
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Adult Speech/Language Disorders
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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
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Aphasia
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Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Child Speech/Language Disorders
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Swallowing Difficulties / Dysphagia
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Developmental Delays
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
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Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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Vocal Coaching for Singing and Performing
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Learning Disabilities
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Voice Disorders
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Licenses/Certifications
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ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
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Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)
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