828-222-3824
Speech and Voice Specialists
Innovative speech therapy and voice training in the comfort of your home
Available by Telehealth to residents of:
NC, SC, TN, VA, GA, NY, CA, OR, NH, FL
Blue Ridge Speech and Voice is an affordable, results oriented private practice for speech therapy and voice training. It was established by Emily Halder in 2019, and is based out of western North Carolina, yet available to clients in multiple states. Our practice specializes in providing online speech and voice therapy services for adults. Some of our common areas of treatment include transgender voice modification, aphasia, dysphagia, voice disorders, and cognitive rehabilitation. Click here to learn more about our services.
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In 2024, we expanded our practice to also include working with children, adding a dedicated pediatric therapist. Our experienced therapists provide services online with Zoom, making us an easy option for those with busy schedules, compromised immune systems, or limited mobility. Blue Ridge Speech and Voice is at the cutting edge of all evidence-based therapy programs to ensure quality outcomes for our clients.
Blue Ridge Speech and Voice's secure online client portal and service delivery model ensure that you get more one-on-one treatment time, and spend less time filling out forms and dealing with office staff. Call or email today for a free consultation and see how we can help you or your loved ones with your speech and voice needs!
(828) 222-3824
info@blueridgespeechandvoice.com
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Now accepting new clients!
Speech therapy for adults vs. Children
Adults: Speech therapists help people improve their overall communication skills and address areas such as voice, speech, language, cognition, and/or swallowing disorders. This can include providing transgender voice modification, rehabilitation for stroke survivors, assistance for those experiencing cognitive decline, and strategies for managing speech and swallowing difficulties associated with Parkinson's disease.
Children: Speech therapy focuses on enhancing communication abilities through targeted interventions. This includes addressing articulation issues, language development, reading skills, and pragmatic language use, ensuring that children can effectively express themselves and engage with others in their daily lives. This can be done on its own, or, in addition to services a child may be receiving at school.
Meet the team!
Emily Halder (she/her)
Hi there! I’m Emily and I’m the owner of Blue Ridge Speech and Voice. I’ve been a licensed speech therapist since 2012 and have a passion for working with adults. I am licensed to work with clients in multiple states (see list below), in order to increase availability of services. My primary areas of interest are gender-affirming voice modification, aphasia, and cognitive rehabilitation. I was featured by Simple Practice for Women’s History Month in 2022 for my work with the transgender community, and am proud to make gender affirming voice services more easily accessible by accepting insurance. In addition to being a therapist and private practice owner, I also do freelance work with a goal of educating other speech therapists who are interested in providing gender-affirming voice modification.
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)
Bashi is a dedicated speech-language pathologist specializing in gender-affirming voice therapy and has extensive experience in dysphagia management, cognitive rehabilitation, Parkinson’s voice therapy, and stroke recovery (CVA). With over four years of experience working in rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities, they bring a wealth of clinical expertise to their practice.
Certified in Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy, Bashi’s approach is rooted in collaboration, self-expression, and empowerment. They create a safe, supportive space where individuals can explore their unique voice and develop confidence in their communication. Whether guiding clients through gender-affirming voice work or supporting recovery from neurological conditions, Bashi tailors each session to the individual’s goals and needs.
Bashi holds a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics from Georgia State University. Their passion for voice, language, and identity drives their commitment to helping each client find a voice that feels authentic and fulfilling.
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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)
Erin has been a licensed speech therapist since 2004 and working with Blue Ridge Speech and Voice since 2023. She is currently licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
When working with the adult population in therapy, Erin has a special interest in working with Parkinson’s disease, aphasia, and swallowing disorders. She has an advanced certification in LSVT Loud, which helps people with Parkinson’s disease (as well as other voice and swallowing disorders) improve their voice, speech, and swallowing.
Erin also has over 7 years of experience working with school-age children: 2 years in schools and 5+ years via telehealth. She enjoys working on articulation, expressive and receptive language, social communication/pragmatics, stuttering, and AAC devices.
ASHA number: 12071649
NC SLP license number: 6433
SC SLP license number: 7244
GA SLP license number: SLP012823
TN SLP license number: 9010
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.
LOCATION
Based in western North Carolina
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All services are Telehealth (Zoom)
Our Speech Therapists are Licensed in:
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North Carolina
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South Carolina
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Tennessee
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Georgia
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Virginia
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Florida
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New York
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New Hampshire
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Oregon
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California
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