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.