Speech-Language Pathologist in Portland, OR

Karah Smith Smith Therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist

In-home speech therapy services in the NW/SW Portland and Beaverton areas for children and adults. Customized social-communication groups, blending yoga and speech therapy.

I gradually started adding yoga breathing techniques into my treatments with my speech therapy clients in 2012. I was helping my patients create a calm space, a moment to connect with themselves. I was also offering other therapeutic benefits such as better breath support for speech and vocal amplitude. As my career shifted to also include an education focus, I found new therapeutic implications of blending yoga and speech therapy. I began working with preschoolers, incorporating short yoga sequences merging movement with the sounds and vocabulary they needed to learn. I found that yoga movements and guided relaxations, known to my students as 'magic carpet rides' helped the overall energy of my therapy groups. I'd be happy to chat with you to see if I can help you or your loved one!

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Bio

I work with clients in their homes, schools and assisted-living facilities in NW/SW Portland. I enjoy building strong relationships with my patients and their families, working together to develop holistic treatment plans.

My bachelor's degree is in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The Pennsylvania State University and my master's degree in Speech & Hearing Sciences from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I live in Portland with my husband, Andrew and our dogs Tucker & Scout. In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, practicing yoga, meditation and exploring the pacific NW.

Memberships

Oregon Licensed clinicians
ASHA certified clinician
LSVT Certified Therapist

Payments Accepted

Cash, check, credit cards. superbills provided for clients to submit to their insurance company

Helpful Links

Learn more about combining speech therapy with yoga:

www.karahsmith.com

Practice Areas/Issues Treated

Speech-Language Therapy	Mental Health and Speech Issues
Accent Reduction	Motor Speech Disorders
Adult Speech/Language Disorders	Online / Video / Teletherapy
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia	Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
Aphasia	Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Apraxia	Selective Mutism
Autism Spectrum Disorders	Speech Sound Disorders
Child Speech/Language Disorders	Stuttering
Developmental Delays	Swallowing Difficulties / Dysphagia
Electronystagmography Testing (ENG)	Tinnitus
English as a Second Language	Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
Head and Neck Cancer	Vestibular Testing
Hearing Rehabilitation	Vocal Coaching for Singing and Performing
Language-Based Learning Disabilities	Voice Disorders
Learning Disabilities

Licenses/Certifications

ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)

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Location

Portland, OR 97210

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