Public Speaking & Professional Communication Therapy
Personalized, evidence-based strategies to enhance your confidence, clarity, and impact in professional and public speaking scenarios.
Public Speaking & Professional Communication Therapy is for individuals looking to improve public speaking, workplace communication, or professional presentation skills.
Treatment focuses on enhancing clarity, confidence, and articulation for effective communication in various settings, especially public speaking and professional presentations.
Verse offers specialized therapists, evidence-based treatments, and a commitment to personalized care that can take place in the comfort of your own home.
Explore Your Public Speaking & Professional Communication Therapy Options
Treatment options are tailored to each individual’s communication goals and professional needs. Key treatments include:
Speech Clarity and Articulation Training
Focuses on improving pronunciation and speech intelligibility for clear and effective communication.
Voice Coaching
Helps develop vocal strength, tone, and modulation to create a confident and impactful speaking presence.
Presentation Skills Development
Involves creating engaging content, storytelling techniques, and confident delivery for professional presentations.
Non-Verbal Communication Enhancement
Addresses body language, eye contact, and facial expressions to reinforce verbal communication.
Active Listening and Empathy Training
enhances understanding and connection by teaching techniques to listen actively and respond empathetically.
Stress Management Techniques
Strategies to overcome public speaking anxiety and build lasting confidence.
Role-Playing and Simulation
Provides opportunities to practice real-life scenarios, helping clients apply their newly developed skills effectively.
A professional therapist will work with you to help determine the approach that will be most effective for your individual circumstance. Schedule a consultation to explore the right treatment or combination of treatments for you.
Understanding Public Speaking & Professional Communication Challenges
Communication disorders are issues that affect clarity, confidence, and effectiveness in verbal communication during professional or public interactions. Different types of communication challenges include:
- Speech Clarity and Pronunciation Issues: result in difficulties with enunciation and clarity that can make communication less effective in professional and public settings.
- Vocal Strength and Modulation Problems: create challenges like weak vocal projection or monotone delivery that can hinder impactful speaking.
- Anxiety and Public Speaking Fear: emotional and psychological barriers, such as stage fright or anxiety, that affect confidence and performance.
- Non-Verbal Communication Challenges: such as lack of eye contact, poor posture, or ineffective body language that impact overall communication effectiveness.
Fortunately, public speaking communication therapy provides tailored strategies to help individuals master effective speaking skills.
Benefits of Public Speaking & Professional Communication Therapy
Benefits of communication therapy include the opportunity to transform professional effectiveness, build confidence, and foster stronger connections in personal and professional settings. Specific benefits include:
Improve Career Opportunities
Better communication aids leadership, negotiation, and collaboration, boosting career advancement.
Build Strong Relationships
Clear communication fosters trust and rapport with colleagues and clients.
Increase Confidence
Therapy helps individuals feel self-assured in presentations and meetings.
Why Choose Verse Therapy for Virtual Public Speaking & Communication Therapy?
Verse Therapy's virtual services are accessible, convenient, and tailored to improving your individual communication skills. Verse therapy is:
Convenient
Virtual therapy eliminates the need for travel, making it easier for individuals and families to access high-quality care. This is especially beneficial for those with busy schedules or limited mobility.
Flexible
Virtual therapy scheduling is adaptable to a variety of lifestyles, accommodating school or work hours. This reduces stress for families or individuals balancing multiple responsibilities.
Accessible
Virtual therapy ensures individuals have access to top providers regardless of location. This is important for those in rural areas or regions with limited in-person therapy options.
Personalized
Virtual therapy maintains a one-on-one, tailored approach to meet individual needs. Therapy plans and interactions are designed specifically for the client’s goals and communication challenges.
What to Expect from Public Speaking & Professional Communication Therapy
The steps in the process of public speaking & professional communication therapy will include:
01Initial Consultation
An expert, Verse speech-language pathologist will assess your communication abilities and identify any specific challenges.
02Personalized Treatment Plan
A customized therapy plan is created based on individual needs and goals.
03Ongoing Sessions
Regular sessions are important to focus on practicing skills and monitoring progress.
04Practical Applications
Clients practice skills in real-life scenarios, such as meetings, presentations, or interviews, for immediate impact.
Meet Our Public Speaking & Professional Communication Therapists
Virginia Van Epps
Gini, a speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience, specializes in articulation, motor speech, and cognitive-communicative disorders. She offers virtual sessions for diverse clients, emphasizing collaborative goal-setting and practical improvement, with credentials from the University of Virginia and ASHA.
Sarah Sponseller
Sarah has over 13 years of experience as a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, specializing in dysphagia, aphasia, and more. She holds degrees from Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati, and enjoys hiking, boating, and reading.
Julie Meyerowitz
Julie Meyerowitz, a speech-language pathologist with over 15 years of experience, provides virtual, client-centered speech therapy. She holds a Master’s degree from Columbia University and certifications in Accent Modification and Autism Relationship Development Intervention.
FAQs About Public Speaking & Professional Communication Therapy
Public speaking therapy can help improve speaker confidence, preparation and organization of material, and enhance clarity and effectiveness of delivery of your message.
Professional communication therapy plans are individualized and improvement is also dependent on the individual. With regular attendance and practice, improvement should be noticeable within a few sessions.
Techniques used in public speaking and professional communication therapy are many and include: projection of voice, precise placement of the oral articulators, management of pitch and intonation, relaxation and stress management, and crafting and organizing your messaging.
Professional communication therapy can help with formal presentations as well as helping you improve how you present yourself in meetings and professional conversations and negotiations.
Anyone who wants to improve their communication in the workplace or their daily life can benefit from public speaking and professional communication therapy.