Elevate Speech Solutions
Speech and Myofunctional teletherapy services for children, teens, and adults.
Online Only Appointments
Myofunctional Therapy
A series of exercises that strengthen, retrain, and improve the coordination of muscles in the face, tongue, and throat to optimize oral posture, breathing, chewing, and swallowing.
Speech Therapy
Specialized treatment designed to help individuals correct speech sound errors by focusing on correct placement of the mouth, tongue and lips.
Fluency Therapy
Targeted intervention aimed at reducing disfluencies and improving communication confidence through addressing physical tension, negative emotions, and improving overall quality of life.
Signs you may benefit from myofunctional therapy:
- Mouth breathing during the day or while sleeping
- Frequent snoring or restless sleep
- Lips often resting open at rest
- Tongue resting low in the mouth instead of on the roof
- Difficulty chewing or messy eating habits
- Tongue pushing forward when swallowing (tongue thrust)
- Prolonged thumb sucking, pacifier use, or nail biting
- Crowded teeth, orthodontic concerns, or relapse after braces
- Frequent drooling beyond an expected age
- Concerns with jaw development, facial growth, or overall oral function
Signs you may benefit from speech therapy:
- Speech sounds are unclear or not developing as expected for their age
- Others have difficulty understanding what they’re saying
- Sounds like “r,” “s,” or “th” are consistently challenging
- Words or sounds are repeated, prolonged, or feel “stuck” when speaking
- Speaking feels effortful, tense, or frustrating
- They avoid speaking in certain situations or seem hesitant to communicate
- Speech feels rushed or difficult to follow
- You often find yourself needing to translate or repeat what they say
- Speech challenges are affecting participation at school, work, or in social settings
- Communication difficulties are impacting confidence or connection with others
If any of these resonante, an evaluation can provide insight and a personalized plan for support.
Hello! I’m Gretchen Bechard M.S.Ed., CCC-SLP
I have been a practicing speech-language pathologist since 2019, with experience working across a variety of settings and with individuals from infancy through adulthood. I am passionate about supporting patients as they navigate myofunctional and speech therapy, helping make the process feel approachable and empowering. Let’s work together to achieve your goals.
Benefits of Online Speech Therapy
- Conveniently complete your therapy session from home or anywhere you are!
- Scheduling is easier and can fit into busy school, activities, and work schedules
- Since travel is eliminated, there is no commute time to account for
- At home therapy allows for truly confidential speech therapy sessions
- Supports more consistent therapy attendance
- Caregiver participation helps improve carryover of skills at home
Getting Started is Easy
Free 15 Min Chat
We discuss your concerns and practical steps to move forward.
Book Appointment
If it feels like the right fit, we schedule our initial evaluation to help us gain a holisitic view.
1st Session!
We start targeting your individualized goals created specifically for your needs.