LIVE LIFE FULLY ON YOUR TERMS

Helping People with Aphasia and Parkinson's Disease Get Back To The LIFE THEY LOVE

Life is TOO SHORT to Waste
One More Day

❌ Can't say what's on your mind

❌ Struggle to follow conversations

❌ Sit on the sidelines at gatherings

❌ Don't feel seen or heard

❌ Others put words in your mouth

❌ No one knows what it's like to struggle to talk

Don't settle for one dimension therapy
in a three-dimensional world

LIFE Speech Pathology is committed to helping you rediscover the joys of communication and connection. We understand the struggles and complexities faced by living with aphasia, which is why our practice focuses on the whole person + whole family approach, rather than focusing on only impairment based treatment.

We believe in understanding your unique challenges with speech, as well as their personal interests and values. Through tailored treatment plans, we empower you to self-advocate, express yourself, and improve you communication.

It's never too late to seek help and make a real change in your life. Take the first step towards rediscovering the joys of communication and connection by booking a consultation with us today.

Build the
LIFE YOU LOVE

Your life is waiting for you and it's filled with quality time and lasting memories with those who matter most.

No more accepting the status quo, letting others make decisions for you, or facing hardships alone.

You deserve to be recognized, heard, and understood.

Partner with a skilled LIFE speech pathologist to assist you in expressing your thoughts, emotions, and viewpoints.

Collaboratively, we will develop a personalized plan using our comprehensive whole person + whole family approach, ensuring that you are the central focus of the plan to achieve your goals.

Through our partnership, you can:

Through our partnership, you can

✅ Rediscover Your Voice

Speak freely and connect with others easily.

✅ Reignite Your Confidence

Feel more confident in social settings and everyday life.

✅ Reconnect Your World

Improve relationships and enjoy your favorite activities again.

Your Roadmap to Reclaim Communication and Confidence

At LIFE Speech Pathology®, we provide personalized, results-driven programs that meet you exactly where you are and guide you through every step of your communication journey.

Targeted Skill Builder

Focus on one skill or area of speech, language, or thinking for the most meaningful improvement.

Ideal for:
✧ Improving speech fluency and ease of conversation
✧ Strengthening listening comprehension for daily interactions
✧ Enhancing reading or writing skills
✧Sharpening specific thinking skills, like memory or focus

Fundamental Skill Builder

Our 8-week Fundamental Skill Builder focuses on the essential skills for clearer, more effective communication.

Ideal for:
✧ Addressing core speech
✧ Improving language processing
✧ Building motor planning for clearer speech
✧ Strengthening thinking skills

LIFE Transformation Method

Move from merely existing with aphasia to truly thriving using our comprehensive roadmap. This journey guides you through three phases: building communication skills, independence, and deeper connections with those around you.

Ideal for:
✧ Long-term communication growth
✧ Rebuilding identity and confidence
✧ Developing self-advocacy skills and independence
✧ Families looking for a whole-person, whole-family approach to recovery

Not sure which program is right for you?

Take the first step by booking a consultation. We’ll get to know your unique situation, assess your communication strengths, and create a personalized plan to help you reclaim communication and confidence.

Three Easy Steps to Work Together

1.

Take the Communication Strengths Assessment

When you book a consultation, you'll be asked to complete our Aphasia Communication Strengths Wheel. This quick assessment helps us understand your communication abilities and identify areas for growth, providing a solid foundation for your personalized plan.

2.

Create Your Customized Communication Plan

We’ll meet for a consultation to review your assessment and design a customized communication plan.

Together, we’ll create a plan that addresses your unique challenges and sets you on the path to improved communication.

3.

Implement and Celebrate Your Progress

With your personalized plan in place, you'll begin implementing strategies to strengthen your communication.

We’ll celebrate your progress at every milestone and adjust the plan as needed to ensure continued success.

More Services to Support Your Communication Journey

You are not alone.

While aphasia is at the heart of our services, LIFE Speech Pathology® also offers specialized programs for Parkinson’s, Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), and communication care partners.

Our holistic approach ensures that care partners are supported every step of the way.

Explore how we can help you or your loved one reclaim communication and live more fully.

Go from isolated to resilient

Many people with aphasia have only experienced traditional, impairment-based speech pathology treatments and are often discharged, still facing significant communication deficits. At LIFE, we believe in a different approach. We focus on life participation, where you and your clinician are equal team members working towards goals that are personal to you. Our ultimate aim is to help you live well with aphasia.

Discover Your Communication Strengths

Take our Free Assessment to Unlock Your Potential

Are you struggling to communicate effectively in your daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure where to start improving your communication skills? Our Communication Strengths Assessment is designed to help you identify your strengths and pinpoint areas for improvement.

What Clients Like You Are Saying

Bringing My Wife Back
"After my wife’s stroke, it was like I was losing her. She’d sit there, quiet, barely engaging with me or the kids. I was worried that this was it. But then we started working on communication—really working on it. Now she’s talking with us again, asking questions, even sharing jokes. It’s not perfect, but it’s real progress, and for the first time, I feel like I have my wife back."

DM

Spouse

Helping Him Be Heard
"My husband is an engineer—he’s brilliant, but after his stroke, he couldn’t get his thoughts out. He was so frustrated. Genevieve met him where he was to build back his confidence. She showed us how to use texting to get those thoughts out when talking was too much. Now, he can communicate more, and I can tell he feels seen again. It’s a huge shift for him."

VR

Spouse

I Felt Like a Failure
"I felt like every time I tried to talk, it came out wrong, or I’d lose my train of thought. It was exhausting, so I just stopped talking as much. I realized that I was making my words worse by reacting to the difficulty. But we worked on it, bit by bit. Now, I’m talking again. I can keep up with conversations, give my opinions even in groups and over the phone. I didn’t think that would ever happen."

JL

Aphasian

Meet the Team

Genevieve Richardson

Founder, Speech Language Pathologist

Genevieve Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP, founder of LIFE Speech Pathology® and LIFE Aphasia Academy®, is a passionate advocate and innovator in the aphasia community, offering hope and comprehensive support. Her expertise extends to being a podcast host for the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, a speaker, a telepractice training coach, a clinical supervisor, and an aphasia content creator. She leverages telepractice to connect with clients nationwide, providing a continuum of care for individuals with aphasia and their families.

Mary Beth Hines

Speech Language Pathologist

Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP, is an experienced speech-language pathologist with a robust adult rehabilitation and private practice background. She joins LIFE Speech Pathology, contributing her expertise to our mission of providing transformational communication solutions. Additionally, Mary Beth is the host of the podcast Keys for SLPs and a moderator for SpeechTherapyPD.com.

Why Clients Choose LIFE Speech Pathology
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Ready to reclaim control over your life, foster meaningful connections, and
create lasting memories?

Look no further – you're exactly where you need to be.

When you lose the automatic ability to communicate, saying what you want to say and how you want to say becomes infinitely more difficult.

You not only have to have an idea of what you want to say, but you also have to find the words, put them in the right order, program your mouth muscles, and coordinate your breathing and voice! And that’s just the talking part of communication.

You don’t have to figure out how to communicate on your own. At LIFE Speech Pathology, we are experts in communication, and we believe in your potential to transform your communication skills and enhance your quality of life.

We are eager to partner with you if you’re determined to enhance your communication skills, embrace the convenience and effectiveness of online therapy, value and deepen the relationships in your life, and are dedicated to putting in the effort required for progress.

Discover the transformative journey awaiting you. Take the first step towards unlocking your full potential. Join us at LIFE Speech Pathology, where your success story begins.

Get Personalized Resources Based on

Your Aphasia Journey

There's so much more to aphasia and communication than just therapy.

You need resources, training, and support, which is why we created the LIFE Aphasia Academy®—to guide you every step of the way

Genevieve Richardson

Founder, Speech Language Pathologist

Genevieve Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP, founder of LIFE Speech Pathology® and LIFE Aphasia Academy®, is a passionate advocate and innovator in the aphasia community, offering hope and comprehensive support. Her expertise extends to being a podcast host for the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, a speaker, a telepractice training coach, a clinical supervisor, and an aphasia content creator. She leverages telepractice to connect with clients nationwide, providing a continuum of care for individuals with aphasia and their families.

Mary Beth Hines

Speech Language Pathologist

Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP, is an experienced speech-language pathologist with a robust adult rehabilitation and private practice background. She joins LIFE Speech Pathology, contributing her expertise to our mission of providing transformational communication solutions. Additionally, Mary Beth is the host of the podcast Keys for SLPs and a moderator for SpeechTherapyPD.com.

Autumn

Client and Program Support Specialist

Autumn is integral in client engagement, program support, and crafting accessible aphasia content, ensuring effective communication and resource development.

Lana

Podcast Production Coordinator

Lana is instrumental in the production and implementation of our podcast, handling everything from conceptualization to the final touches of each episode.

Stephanie

Organization and Design Manager

Stephanie is essential to our operations, skilled in arranging, designing, and applying content, making certain smooth and successful procedures.

Autumn

Client and Program Support Specialist

Autumn is integral in client engagement, program support, and crafting accessible aphasia content, ensuring effective communication and resource development.

Lana

Podcast Production Coordinator

Lana is instrumental in the production and implementation of our podcast, handling everything from conceptualization to the final touches of each episode.

Stephanie

Business Organization and Design Manager

Stephanie is the cornerstone of our operations, adept in organization, layout, design, and content implementation, ensuring streamlined and effective processes.

About Us

At LIFE Speech Pathology, we specialize in transformative communication treatment for aphasia, Parkinson's Disease, and Primary Progressive Aphasia. We embrace a whole person and whole family approach, using telepractice to deliver personalized care. Our method extends beyond traditional therapy, empowering individuals and their families with comprehensive tools for effective communication and fuller life participation.