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Speech and Voice Specialists
Home: Welcome
Online Speech Therapy & Gender-Affirming Voice Training You Can Trust
 
Available by Telehealth to residents of:
NC, SC, TN, VA, GA, NY, CO, MA, CA, OR, NH, FL
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Welcome to Blue Ridge Speech and Voice — Where Communication Meets Confidence

At Blue Ridge Speech and Voice, we provide compassionate, results-driven online speech therapy and voice training for adults across multiple states. Founded in 2019 by Emily Halder, MA, CCC-SLP, our practice specializes in helping:

  • Transgender and non-binary individuals seeking gender-affirming voice care

  • Adults with Parkinson’s disease managing voice and swallowing changes

  • Clients navigating neurological conditions like aphasia, dysphagia, or cognitive decline

We make expert care accessible — no commuting, no paperwork headaches. Our secure client portal and telehealth platform make it easy to focus on what matters: your goals and your progress.

Why Choose Blue Ridge Speech and Voice?
  • Expert Telehealth Care Across State Lines
    Personalized speech and voice therapy for adults — right from the comfort of your home.

  • Specialized, Affirming Support
    Our clinicians bring advanced training in voice therapy, neurogenic conditions, and gender-affirming care.

  • Insurance-Friendly Access
    We’re in-network with Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare, and more.

  • Inclusive and Individualized
    We create a respectful space where your communication goals and identity are fully supported.

  • Licensed SLPs, Not Assistants
    Every session is delivered by a nationally certified speech-language pathologist.

Contact us today for a free consultation!
📞 (828) 222-3824 | ✉️ info@blueridgespeechandvoice.com


Now accepting new clients!

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide inclusive, cutting edge, evidence-based speech therapy and voice training to our clients. We want to make these services more effective, affordable, and easily accessible for everyone. We believe that everyone deserves the best treatment possible, with culturally competent and experienced clinicians. Blue Ridge Speech and Voice's secure client portal and online service delivery model ensure that you get more time working on your goals and less time dealing with traffic and office staff. 

Watch our video introduction to the practice

Meet the team!

Emily Halder (she/her)

Founder, specializing in gender-affirming voice, aphasia, and cognition

ASHA number: 14037439

NC SLP license number: 13511

GA SLP license number: SLP008861

TN SLP license number: 9015

VA SLP license number: 2202011013

FL SLP license number SA22920

NY SLP license number: 035022

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Bashi Zinnershine (she/they)

Gender-affirming voice specialist & neurorehabilitation speech therapy

ASHA number: 14363579

NC SLP license number: 15448 

CA SLP license number: 38646

OR SLP license number: 16805

NH SLP license number: 2349

Erin Mack (she/her)

LSVT-certified speech therapist & Parkinson’s specialist

ASHA number: 12071649

NC SLP license number: 6433

SC SLP license number: 7244

GA SLP license number: SLP012823

TN SLP license number: 9010

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LOCATION

Blue Ridge Speech and Voice is based in western North Carolina and proudly provides all services via secure Zoom telehealth sessions.

Our licensed states:

  1. North Carolina

  2. South Carolina

  3. Tennessee

  4. Georgia

  5. Virginia

  6. Florida

  7. New York

  8. New Hampshire

  9. Colorado

  10. Oregon

  11. California

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