Speech-Language Pathologists in Sanford, NC
Specialists in communication and swallowing across the lifespan.
49 verified providers in Sanford
Finding a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC
Sanford is the Lee County seat and the medical center of gravity for a stretch that pulls in patients from Lee, Harnett, and Chatham counties. Central Carolina Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, anchors the inpatient and specialty side; UNC Health and Cape Fear Valley have a growing outpatient presence here as well.
What does a speech-language pathologist do?
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders. The range is wide: children with articulation, language, fluency (stuttering), or social-communication concerns; adults recovering from a stroke or brain injury that affects speech or language (aphasia); people with voice disorders, neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's or ALS, or swallowing difficulties (dysphagia); and people who use augmentative or alternative communication devices.
Most SLPs hold a master's degree (MA, MS, or MEd) and complete the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence — a national credential involving 400 supervised clinical hours, a clinical fellowship year, and a national exam. Many sub-specialise in pediatrics, voice, swallowing, fluency, AAC, or specific clinical populations.
When to see an SLP
Common reasons: a parent's concern about a child's speech or language development relative to milestones; a pediatrician referral for articulation or fluency; an adult who has had a stroke and is having trouble finding words or following conversations; a swallowing evaluation after a hospitalisation; voice changes that don't resolve; or progressive concerns with speech or swallowing in someone with a known neurological condition.
Early intervention matters: for children, the period before age three is especially responsive. The [Centers for Disease Control's developmental-milestone tracker](https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html) is a reasonable starting point if you're not sure whether your child's speech is on track. Concerns are worth bringing to a pediatrician, who can refer to an SLP for a formal evaluation.
Speech-Language Pathologists in Sanford, NC
ZOE LONGO
Zoe Longo is a speech-language pathologist serving the Sanford, NC area. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing concerns. Contact her office to learn more about her services.
WORD UP SPEECH THERAPY
WORD UP SPEECH THERAPY provides speech-language pathology services in Sanford, NC. The practice works with patients to address communication and swallowing needs.
VALENTYNA HIBBS
Valentyna Hibbs is a speech-language pathologist serving the Sanford, NC area. She works with clients to address communication and swallowing concerns through personalized treatment approaches.
THERAPLAY LLC.
THERAPLAY LLC offers speech-language pathology services in Sanford, NC. The practice focuses on helping patients with communication and swallowing needs through individualized care.
TAYLOR JANE BRYANT, MS CCC-SLP
Taylor Jane Bryant is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. With credentials as a Master's level specialist (MS CCC-SLP), Taylor Jane Bryant provides speech-language pathology services to patients in the area.
SUZANNE MICHELE COLANDRO
Suzanne Michele Colandro is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing concerns.
STEPHANIE ANN FURIMSKY
Stephanie Ann Furimsky is a speech-language pathologist practicing in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing concerns through individualized care.
SILVA SPEECH SERVICES, PLLC
Silva Speech Services, PLLC provides speech-language pathology services in Sanford, NC. The practice focuses on helping patients improve communication and swallowing function.
SAVANNAH PRICE
Savannah Price is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing needs. Price is dedicated to helping clients achieve their communication goals.
SARAH LONDON, MS CCC-SLP
Sarah London is a speech-language pathologist serving the Sanford, NC area. With her MS CCC-SLP credential, she provides comprehensive speech-language pathology services to help clients meet their communication goals.
SARAH J LUCENO, MS
Sarah J Luceno, MS, is a speech-language pathologist located in Sanford, NC. She provides speech-language pathology services to patients in the area.
SARAH ELIZABETH SEXTON, MA CCC-SLP
Sarah Elizabeth Sexton is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. She holds credentials as a Master's level clinician with Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
SANKOFA PEDIATRIC THERAPY
Sankofa Pediatric Therapy provides speech-language pathology services in Sanford, NC. The practice focuses on supporting children's communication and swallowing needs through evidence-based care.
SAMANTHA ELISE CANUP, MS CCC-SLP
Samantha Elise Canup is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. She holds a master's degree and is certified as a clinical competence in speech-language pathology. She provides speech-language pathology services to her patients.
RISING LEADERS ACADEMY
Rising Leaders Academy is a speech-language pathology practice in Sanford, NC. The practice provides speech and language services to support communication and swallowing needs.
REBECCA J MARKS, MS CCC-SLP
Rebecca J Marks, MS CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist serving patients in Sanford, NC. She provides evaluation and treatment services to support communication and swallowing needs.
PORSHIA SADE WICKER, CCC-SLP
Porshia Sade Wicker, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist serving patients in Sanford, NC. She works with individuals to address communication and swallowing concerns.
PAOLA MARIE CATALA VILLANUEVA
Paola Marie Catala Villanueva is a speech-language pathologist serving the Sanford, NC area. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing concerns.
NATALIE POST, MS CCC-SLP
Natalie Post, MS CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist serving Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing concerns through personalized care.
MYNIA SNYDER, CCC-SLP
Mynia Snyder, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist serving patients in Sanford, NC. She works with clients to address communication and swallowing concerns through individualized care.
MARIA MAZZILLO, MS CCC-SLP
Maria Mazzillo is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. She holds an MS degree and CCC-SLP credential. Mazzillo provides speech-language pathology services to her community.
LISA THIBODEAUX MCINNIS, MS CCC/SLP
Lisa Thibodeaux McInnis is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. She holds a Master of Science degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. McInnis provides evaluation and treatment services to support communication and swallowing needs.
LINDSEY HANEY
Lindsey Haney is a speech-language pathologist based in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing concerns. Haney is dedicated to helping clients achieve their communication goals.
KYLIE D SLUSSER
Kylie D Slusser is a speech-language pathologist serving patients in Sanford, NC. She works with individuals to address communication and swallowing concerns through personalized care.
KAYLEE DAVIS
Kaylee Davis is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing concerns through individualized care plans.
KARA PARKER, CCC-SLP
Kara Parker, CCC-SLP, provides speech-language pathology services in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing concerns.
JULEE VON CRAIGH SNYDER, MS CCC-SLP
Julee Von Craigh Snyder, MS CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist serving the Sanford, NC area. She provides comprehensive speech and language services to support communication and swallowing needs across the lifespan.
JOANNA MAIER
Joanna Maier is a speech-language pathologist serving the Sanford, NC area. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing concerns through individualized care.
JENNIFER NICOLE NEWMAN, MSP CCC-SLP
Jennifer Nicole Newman is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. With credentials as a Master of Science in Pathology and Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, she provides care in her specialty area.
JENNIFER KAHLE, CF-SLP
Jennifer Kahle, CF-SLP, provides speech-language pathology services in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing needs through personalized care.
JEANINE MORTON, MA
Jeanine Morton, MA, is a speech-language pathologist serving the Sanford, NC area. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing concerns.
JANET DILDINE, MA CCC -SLP
Janet Dildine is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. With credentials as a Master's level clinician and Certificate of Clinical Competence, she provides speech-language pathology services to her patients.
INMACULADA CONCEPCION SIMANCAS MARTIN
Inmaculada Concepcion Simancas Martin is a speech-language pathologist serving patients in Sanford, NC. She works with clients to address communication and swallowing concerns through personalized care.
HELEN C ADAMS, MS CCC-SLP
Helen C Adams, MS CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist serving Sanford, NC. She provides speech-language pathology services to support communication and swallowing needs.
HANNA DAWN TICE
Hanna Dawn Tice is a speech-language pathologist based in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing concerns through personalized care.
EMILY ANNE LANE, MA CCC-SLP
Emily Anne Lane is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. With credentials as a master's-level clinician (MA CCC-SLP), she provides speech-language pathology services to her patients.
DYMOND SPEECH & REHAB., P.A.
Dymond Speech & Rehab., P.A. specializes in speech-language pathology services in Sanford, NC. The practice provides care and support for patients seeking speech and language services.
DIANE ALFARO PRESCOTT, MS CF-SLP
Diane Alfaro Prescott is a speech-language pathologist serving the Sanford, NC area. She holds a master's degree and is a certified speech-language pathologist. Ms. Prescott provides speech-language pathology services to help patients with communication and swallowing concerns.
DANA MILLER, MA
Dana Miller, MA, is a speech-language pathologist serving patients in Sanford, NC. With expertise in speech and language disorders, Miller provides comprehensive evaluations and treatment services tailored to individual needs.
COURTNEY BROWN
Courtney Brown is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing concerns. Brown is committed to providing personalized care to her clients.
CIPHER INNOVATIONS, LLC
Cipher Innovations, LLC provides speech-language pathology services in Sanford, NC. The practice focuses on helping patients improve communication and swallowing function through specialized therapy.
CAROLYN CAMERON FOWLER, MA-SLP/CCC
Carolyn Cameron Fowler, MA-SLP/CCC, is a speech-language pathologist serving Sanford, NC. She provides care in her specialty area of speech-language pathology for clients seeking support with communication and swallowing needs.
CAMERON ELIZABETH ROSSER, MA CCC-SLP
Cameron Elizabeth Rosser is a speech-language pathologist based in Sanford, NC. With credentials as a master's-level certified clinical professional, she provides speech-language pathology services to her patients.
BRITTNEY RENEE HAAS, MS CCC-SLP CLC
Brittney Renee Haas, MS CCC-SLP CLC, is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. She provides evaluation and treatment services in her specialty area.
BARBARA DYMOND, MS CCC-SLP
Barbara Dymond is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. She holds a master's degree and certification as a speech-language pathologist. She provides speech-language pathology services to patients in the Sanford area.
ASHLEY DOWNS, MS
Ashley Downs, MS, is a speech-language pathologist based in Sanford, NC. She provides comprehensive speech and language services to help patients achieve their communication goals.
APRIL NELSON, M Ed CCC-SLP
April Nelson, M Ed CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing concerns through personalized treatment approaches.
AMANDA IZQUIERDO
Amanda Izquierdo is a speech-language pathologist in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address communication and swallowing concerns through individualized care plans.
ALYSON BEASLEY, ME
Alyson Beasley, ME, is a speech-language pathologist located in Sanford, NC. She provides care for patients seeking speech and language services.
Frequently asked
How many speech-language pathologists are listed in Sanford, NC?
Our directory currently lists 49 NPI-verified speech-language pathologists in Sanford, NC. This count updates as new providers are approved, so the number reflects current inventory rather than a static snapshot.
Does insurance cover speech therapy?
Most commercial plans, Medicare, and many Medicaid plans cover medically necessary speech therapy, often with a copay and an annual visit cap shared with physical and occupational therapy. Pediatric speech therapy is widely covered when there's a documented delay or disorder. School-based speech therapy for children with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is provided through the school at no cost to the family.
Do I need a referral for an SLP?
Insurance plans vary. Medicare and many commercial plans require a physician referral; some allow direct access. Many pediatric SLPs work closely with pediatricians and developmental specialists, so the referral path is well-established. Confirm with your insurer before booking.
What's the difference between school-based and clinical speech therapy?
School-based speech therapy is provided through public schools at no cost to families for children with a documented educational need. It focuses on skills the child needs to access the school curriculum, and sessions are often in small groups. Clinical (medical) speech therapy, billed through health insurance, is typically individual, can address goals beyond the school context (swallowing, more intensive articulation work, AAC programming), and may be more frequent. Many children benefit from both running in parallel.
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