Gender-Affirming Voice Training
Welcome! We offer evaluation, training, tools, and guidance to assist you in vocal modification for a more gender-congruent voice. We are honored to offer these services and serve the transgender and gender non-conforming community. Much emphasis is placed on culturally competent care and client-driven goals. Voice evaluation and training are provided by a licensed speech-language pathologist specializing in gender-affirming voice and a member of the trans and gender non-conforming community themselves! A bit more information about the steps of our evaluation process and sessions can be found below.
Step 1: Completion of a free phone consultation to discuss your goals, gather information, and allow you to ask any questions you may have.
Step 2: If you wish to proceed, a 60 minute comprehensive evaluation is scheduled. This evaluation includes:
Gathering of comprehensive client history and goals
Voice evaluation with a variety of speaking samples taken for auditory-perceptual and acoustic analysis. Technical voice information such as pitch, range, and formants will be analyzed and discussed. A preliminary data analysis is completed at the time of the evaluation to allow the client and clinician to discuss personalized and specific goals for treatment.
Assessment of overall language, articulation, and non-verbal communication.
Education regarding vocal care, the voice training process, and beginning exercises and home programming.
Following the evaluation session, a comprehensive analysis of evaluation data will be completed and a detailed written report and plan of care will be created.
Step 3: Treatment sessions are scheduled if you would like to proceed. The evaluation and treatment take place in our Nashville office or via telehealth. Treatment recommendations vary from client-to-client. Treatment can occur anywhere from 1x/month up to 2x per week. Vocal parameters we will focus on include resonance, pitch, articulation, formant/acoustic shifts, and intonation. We are passionate about gender-affirming care being as accessible as possible, thus we will work with you to find a treatment schedule that fits your budget and goals, and provide a comprehensive home program to complete between sessions. Please see the “pricing” section for more information regarding insurances we are in-network with and forms of payment.