Do you want speech therapy from the comfort of your own home?
Premier Speech Services can help!
No driving to and from the clinic, no arranging transportation, no hassle. With Premier Speech Services you get easy access to an expert.
Speech therapy for recovery from a stroke, TBI, or other injury
LSVT to improve voice for patients with Parkinson's Disease
Cognitive therapy for issues related to memory and Dementia
Premier Speech Services provides speech therapy to adults via telepractice. We believe everyone deserves access to outpatient speech therapy. Whether you are recovering from a stroke or injury, or living with a chronic neurological disease, our speech therapist, Meagan Hagens, is ready to help.
If you live in Tennessee or Oregon, we can help meet your communication goals in the comfort of your own home!
Premier Speech Services Areas of Specialty
LSVT for Louder, Clearer Speech
For people with Parkinson's disease (PD) & other neurological conditions
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment - LSVT is a specialized program that helps patients enhance their vocal quality. Patients meet one-on-one with a speech therapist to learn how to strengthen both their voice and overall communication skills for easier daily living.
Following the 4 week protocol, patients will experience:
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Louder, clearer speech
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Decreased frustration when communicating
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Confidence in your ability to communicate
Language Therapy for Comprehension & Expression
For people recovering from stroke, TBI, or living with other neurological conditions
Language therapy begins with an initial evaluation to identify what areas we will focus on during therapy. We will then meet regularly to work on communication goals that will lead to more independence and more engagement in life.
Weekly online speech therapy focused on language skills will help patients regain skills such as:
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Word finding for communication
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Ability to complete simple tasks independently
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Reading and writing
Cognitive Therapy for Memory Loss & Dementia
For people with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and memory loss
Individualized therapy helps individuals experiencing difficulty with short- or long-term memory and executive functioning challenges develop skills for increased independence and the ability to function in daily life.
Online therapy focused on memory and cognition will help patients build skills for increased:
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Recall of recent events and important information
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Independence with daily tasks, like money and medication management
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Safety in home environment
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Ability to complete functional, daily tasks
Speech Therapy for Clearer Speech
For people with dysarthria or difficulty speaking clearly due to a stroke or other event
Do you or a loved one have a diagnosis of dysarthria or difficulty speaking clearly due to a stroke or other event? We can work on increasing articulation and breath support for clearer speech.
Speech therapy for adults focuses on learning strategies for:
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Clearer speech
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Decreased frustration when communicating with loved ones
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Increased communication independence
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Increase confidence and engagement in social situations
Meet Your Speech Therapist
Meagan Hagens, MA, CCC-SLP
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist
Meagan Hagens, MA, CCC-SLP, is an adult speech therapist with 9 years of dedicated experience in adult and geriatric care. Meagan has advanced training in working with patients with a range of disorders like Parkinson's, stroke, and dementia. She is also certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) specifically designed to treat people with Parkinson’s disease.
Meagan founded Premier Speech Services to provide much-needed therapy after patients are discharged from inpatient care. She spends time getting to know her patients and what is important to them so therapy can work towards a better, more independent, and meaningful life.
When she's not working, Meagan loves traveling, baking, and spending quality time outdoors with her husband and two dogs. She's not just a therapist; she's like family.
Online Therapy for Adults Living Anywhere in Tennessee & Oregon
Ready to get the compassionate help you need and deserve?
Step 1: Get in Touch
Contact us using the form below to discuss how Premier Speech Services may be able to help!
Step 2: Evaluation
An evaluation will be completed in the initial session, typically 60-90 minutes. From there, we will develop a plan of care appropriate for you.
Step 3: Begin Therapy
Based on your needs, we will begin teletherapy sessions, typically 3 or 5 times a week for 30 or 60 minutes.
Did you know online speech therapy is not only EFFECTIVE, it's CONVENIENT too!
Therapy takes place at home with your loved ones or best pal right there with you
All you need is a computer, laptop, or phone
Access expert help without the hassle of driving or arranging transportation
Contact Premier Speech Services
Online Therapy for Adults Living Anywhere in Tennessee & Oregon
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