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Speech Matters, LLC

Speech Therapy

in Andover

, Massachusetts

Therapist Category: Speech Therapy

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About Speech Matters, LLC

Speech Matters, LLC is a speech-language therapy practice based in Andover, Massachusetts, serving children and adolescents in the greater Merrimack Valley area. The practice offers diagnostic testing, individualized treatment planning, and therapy for a wide range of speech, language, learning, and communication concerns. Services described on the website include support for articulation and phonological difficulties, childhood apraxia of speech, receptive and expressive language disorders, fluency issues including stuttering, auditory processing challenges, autism spectrum disorder, pragmatic and social language needs, dyslexia, reading comprehension, written language, developmental delays, tongue thrust, and accent reduction. Teletherapy appointments are also available.

The clinic presents its care as personalized, family-centered, and collaborative. Therapy goals are developed around each client’s specific needs, and the practice emphasizes parent and caregiver education so strategies can carry over beyond sessions. Speech Matters also notes collaboration with educators and other professionals to support progress across settings. The team includes owners Debra Goldman, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Lisa Roland, M.S., CCC-SLP, along with additional speech-language pathologists and a reading therapist. The website states that its therapists hold master’s degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology, Certificates of Clinical Competence, and Massachusetts licensure. Debra Goldman’s background includes pediatric private practice and training in Lindamood-Bell programs, while Lisa Roland’s profile highlights speech-language and academic evaluations, school observations, IEP participation, and training in Lindamood-Bell, Lively Letters, and Social Thinking. Overall, the practice positions itself as a pediatric and adolescent clinic that combines individualized treatment, family involvement, and academic and communication support from a single Andover office.

Conditions Treated, Specialties & Treatment Types

Who they treat: Pediatric

Conditions Treated:

Accent Modification Needs (ESL and Functional Voice)Childhood Apraxia of Speech Language Delay (Expressive and Receptive)Literacy and Reading Difficulties Phonological Disorder Speech Sound Disorders (Lisps / Articulation / Phonology)Stuttering and Stammering

Clinical Focuses:

Accent Modification Autism and Developmental Communication Childhood Apraxia Support Language Delay Intervention Literacy and School Readiness Pediatric Speech and Language Speech Sound Disorders Stuttering and Fluency

Treatment Types:

Accent Modification Therapy Apraxia-Focused Intervention Articulation Therapy Language Therapy Literacy Support Parent Coaching and Home Programs Speech Sound Therapy Stuttering Therapy

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Contact Details & Directions

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+1 978-296-4486

11 Chestnut St #7, Andover, MA 01810

Open Hours

Monday: 08:00 – 19:00

Tuesday: 08:00 – 19:00

Wednesday: 08:00 – 19:00

Thursday: 08:00 – 19:00

Friday: 08:00 – 19:00

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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Accessibility & Features:

Appointments recommended Credit cards Debit cards Restroom Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Avg Google Review Rating: 5

Google Review Count: 44

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Frequently Asked Questions

The website describes Speech Matters as a pediatric and adolescent speech-language therapy practice serving children and teens in the greater Merrimack Valley area.

Speech Matters states that treatment plans and goals are individualized for each client. The practice also emphasizes parent and caregiver education and collaboration with families and educators to support carryover outside of sessions.

The site lists support for concerns such as articulation and phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, receptive and expressive language disorders, fluency and stuttering, auditory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, pragmatic and social language needs, dyslexia, reading comprehension, written language, developmental delays, tongue thrust, and accent reduction.

Yes. The website says teletherapy is available using online platforms and digital materials. It notes that sessions are typically 45 minutes long, include electronic reminders, encourage parent or caregiver involvement, and may include home practice after the session.

The homepage states that Speech Matters is accepting new clients and asks families to call for availability. The contact page also provides a phone number, email address, and contact form for inquiries.

Speech Matters lists Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, and Cigna Health Care as participating plans, and states that it is not a Mass Health provider. The site also says families should check their outpatient speech therapy benefits in advance, and that private pay is available with payment due at the time of service.

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