Steinmetz Speech & Voice

Welcome! We are so excited you are here! We specialize in helping people who stutter. Our mission is to provide a valuable experience to each and every client, by offering an individualized therapy program, that is tailored to each person’s unique needs and characteristics. Early intervention is vital. There is growing consensus that early treatment may prevent developmental stuttering from becoming a lifelong and chronic problem. We work with preschool children by helping parents recognize and modify potential challenges that may cause an overload of stress upon their child’s speech and language system. We also work directly with preschool children to help them learn how to speak more fluently. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation when it comes to stuttering. Many people are looking for a magic pill or tips and tricks that will help them become more fluent. However, there is no magic pill, and tricks tend to have an immediate yet unreliable and temporary effect. Our approach takes the wellbeing of the whole person into account - more than just fluency tools. We work with school-aged children, teens and adults on reducing individual avoidance behaviors and developing the courage to engage fully in life by instilling personal confidence in oneself and in one’s communication abilities. Here at Steinmetz Speech you will learn speech tools and explore ways to stutter more easily and speak more freely. We don’t just teach them; we actually use those speech tools. We practice them in the clinic and also take them outside into “the real world” by making phone calls and going to stores etc. while using the techniques. Come join us for a highly motivating and encouraging experience. Care Philosophy: Hi! I'm Avrohom Steinmetz M.S., CCC-SLP, Director of Steinmetz Speech & Voice - a pediatric and adult speech pathology clinic. We offer initial screenings, comprehensive evaluations, therapy sessions and family counseling and support. We believe that the best and fastest results occur with a team approach, so we collaborate with a child's, schoolteachers or counselors, pediatricians, and paraprofessionals to develop a unified plan. We encourage all parents to join us for as many sessions as they can and try to incorporate a family approach. We believe in empowering our clients to become his or her best self. Insurance: We are an out-of-network practice, meaning we don't take insurance up front. You pay the session fee at the time of the session. We will be happy to provide you with a receipt that you can submit to your insurance company. Because we are licensed therapists, our professional services do qualify for patient reimbursement under many insurance plans that offer out-of-network coverage. To help determine what your insurance company will cover, you may want to ask your insurance company... • Do I have an out-of-network benefit if I see an out-of-network provider for speech therapy? • Do I have a deductible for out-of-network services? • What are the “reasonable and customary” rates in the 11219 zip code for the initial evaluation session (CPT code 92523) and for ongoing sessions (CPT code 92507)?