Harmonic Speech Therapy

08/06/2024

We're giving away a free voice lesson Saturday at Future Front Texas's Plus Size Clothing Swap. The event supports their amazing organization, and the clothes are always great!

A Plus-Size Community Clothing Swap, Raffle & Fundraiser ✨ by Future Front - Saturday, August 10, 2024 11:00 AM at 1900 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA. Buy tickets and find information on Universe.

07/29/2024

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07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Harmonic Speech!

06/28/2024

Per request, we updated our Texas gender affirming care resource page with a new section on gender affirming surgeons in Texas, and beyond. Please share any resources we don't already have listed. If you comment with the resource we'll update the page to reflect your information.

Resources & references for transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse people & allies in Texas

06/18/2024

Tallulah will be teaching breathing techniques for wellness with Abi Strong on June 25th at 6pm (we're assuming MST, but time zone TBD!). You can watch for free by signing up for Abi's wellness summit here:

wellness, self care, eating healthy, Ayurveda, weight loss, aging, breathing, how to breath, yoga, clean eating, weight lifting, healthy lifestyle, healthy recipes, self love, manifestation,

06/06/2024

Recently, I've started using Whisper Phones for in person voice sessions, and they make it way easier to hear what you're modifying during practice! They're from my days long ago working in the schools- I just wish I had remembered them sooner! The link for how to make one is in the comments!

Whisper phones are simple in design yet powerful in impact, and can transform the way you hear your own voice. This article explains what wh

03/26/2024

Tallulah is super excited to be joining Camp Indigo in Austin this summer! On Wednesday, July 17 Tallulah will be leading teen campers through a fun voice workshop to build camper's comfort and confidence exploring their voices and expressing themselves. Afterwards, Tallulah will visit with parents and caregivers to provide tips on supporting their teen's voice journey. Camp Indigo welcomes transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse kids from 5-17 years of age, and has codes on their faqs page for up to 100% off. No need to ask- just use the discount amount you need to be able to afford to attend. The day camp is focused on providing community and joy for kids, and support for parents and caregivers. They also have camps in other cities, if you're too far from Austin to join. You can find out more here:

A summer day camp for transgender and gender diverse youth in California, Colorado, Ohio, and Texas. Join us!

03/18/2024

We just learned that Camp Indigo is coming to Austin this year to host a two-week summer camp for trans* kids! More information about the camp is here: https://www.kut.org/health/2024-03-14/camp-indigo-transgender-children-austin and registration is here: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CampIndigo The camp is $500-550 per week, or $1000-1100 for both weeks, and there are scholarships available for 25-100% off that don't require any applications- you just use the codes offered here: https://www.thecampindigo.org/boulder.

Camp Indigo is a normal day camp. The campers just happen to be transgender and nonbinary.

02/20/2024

Did you know that testosterone can deepen the voice? Tallulah wrote all about what to expect here: https://www.harmonicspeech.com/post/testosterone If you want your voice to sound like you've had more or less testosterone exposure, we're happy to help! Please reach out for a free phone consultation.

As vocally-specialized speech-language pathologists, our window into medical care is focused on voice and communication. While only you and your doctor can decide what medical treatments are right for you, we want you to be able to make informed choices about your voice. While voice change from test...

12/12/2023

We're hiring! Please take a look at our job description, and reach out if you think this sounds like a good fit for you!

About the position At Harmonic Speech Therapy we help people find voices they love. Join our vibrant, small and quickly growing virtual voice and swallowing specialized clinic looking to flourish with your help! Our passion is helping transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse people find voices th...

12/05/2023

We made keychains/bag tags/zipper pulls! With all the pronouns!

11/03/2023

Looking for an insurance plan on the Texas healthcare.gov marketplace? Harmonic Speech Therapy is in two networks: Oscar Healthcare, and BlueAdvantage. We are not in the Myblue health network.

If we're not in network with your plan, we're happy to explain how to request a single provider agreement to cover their network deficiency. Once it is set up, it is like us being in network just for you. These take a few weeks and extra paperwork to set up though, and some plans don't offer them for voice training, so it's a lot easier if we're already in your network.

We can't wait to help you find a voice you love!
- Tallulah, Courtney, Zoe, Kari, and Fiona :)

09/22/2023

I put up a description of our open administrative assistant position on our blog. Please take a look and send your resume if you're a good fit:

We are a virtual speech-language pathology practice specialized in gender affirming voice training. Founded in 2020, our mission is to help people find voices they love! Through voice training we help keep people safe, and make it easier for them to navigate life as confident, comfortable communicat...

07/26/2023

We have a new resource page just for Kansas!
You can access the resource page by going to the blog on our webpage.
https://www.harmonicspeech.com/post/kansasresources
If you would like to be added to it, please send an email to [email protected]

07/19/2023

We have a new Kansas resource page! This is a working document. Just like our Texas resource page, it will continue to grow over time. I hope it's helpful!

Resources & references for transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse people & allies in Kansas

05/16/2023

Tallulah and Fiona are on the news advocating for gender affirming care.

Nineteen-year-old Rebecca said the hospital did not notify her. Now she may have to go out of town to find an eating disorder specialist.

05/12/2023

SB 14 that would ban life-saving, medically necessary gender affirming care for minors is being heard on the Texas house floor today. If you have time please call your house representative and have them note your request to vote against the bill. You can find your representative here:

Who Represents Me provides information about current districts and members of the Texas Senate, Texas House of Representatives, the Texas delegation to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and the State Board of Education.

01/26/2023

What a lovely review! Thank you for taking the time to write it :)

01/09/2023

There are many different ways we can hydrate our voices. Drinking more liquids, sleeping with a humidifier by our bed, and taking a steamy shower. When that's not enough, nebulizers with saline can help hydrate and soothe your voice. My clients have found some nebulizers work better than others.

Read my findings here: https://www.harmonicspeech.com/post/hydrate-your-voice

In this guide to voice hydration, we share tips and recommendations to hydrate your voice and keep it healthy so it can work properly for you!

01/06/2023

Don't feel overwhelmed by technical terms! The True Foldometer simplifies the big picture to help you find a voice you love! To find your preferred tone, try varying the weight and sound quality of the sentence, "Today is going to be great!" Which do you prefer?

If you want a deeper understanding of vocal weight and how to change your tone, read our explanation here:

The weight of our voice, how light or heavy it sounds, contributes to our voice's tonal quality. Changing your tone helps gain better awareness and control over how you sound.

01/02/2023

Ready to learn how to speak with your unique healthy voice that unmistakably and effortlessly affirms your gender identity? No more waiting—start 2023 by resolving to find a voice you love!

Stay tuned for tips and tricks, and reach out when you're ready to set up your first voice training session. We offer virtual training from the comfort of your own home.

12/26/2022

We're now licensed and accepting insurance for gender-affirming voice training in five states, Texas, Michigan, Illinois, California, and New York!

What state should we add to our pie next?

12/22/2022

Holidays can be hard, but please remember that you are not alone. We here at Harmonic Speech love all of you, and if you need anything please don't hesitate to reach out to us!

-Tallulah, Fiona, Courtney, Madelynne, Kari, Olivia, and Zoe

12/21/2022

Hi! I'm Zoe (they/them), a gender-voice specialized speech-language pathologist. I am a q***r, agender clinician who practices trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming care. I received my Bachelor's degree in linguistics from the University of Rochester and my Master's degree in speech, language, and hearing sciences from George Washington University. In my free time, I love to curl up with a good book or explore local thrift stores and garage sales. I am so excited to help you find the voice you love!

🖤🤍💚

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12/19/2022

Hi! I'm Tallulah (she/they), a gender-voice specialized speech-language pathologist (SLP). I've been helping the trans* community find voices they love since 2014. I'm the founder of Harmonic Speech, where my team and I provide affirming, inclusive, effective, and efficient voice training. I also teach workshops as part of my mission to help all voice and communication specialists learn how to do this important work well.

12/16/2022

It feels oddly surreal to need to speak up on behalf of people's right to change their legal name and gender markers, but here we are. Learning that there are 16,000 Texans who changed their gender markers in the last two years should tell politicians that the transgender community needs access to support and resources. If you're a Texan looking for help, UT Austin's law school and Rio Grande Legal Aid offer virtual name and gender marker clinics. And if you want to find a voice you can use at the courthouse that won't get you misgendered, we're happy to help.

12/14/2022

https://www.harmonicspeech.com/post/food-desensitization

Notice your loved one didn’t enjoy holiday treats with family? Sometimes it’s more than just dislikes. For some people with sensory sensitivities, processing the taste, texture, smell, and even the look of food can make eating challenging.

Read our new blog for food desensitization tips! And if you’re looking for more guidance, set up a free phone consultation so we can help you stop letting food get in your way.

Food desensitization can help people with sensory processing challenges tolerate the smells and tastes of the holidays

12/10/2022

On Human Rights Day, we need to acknowledge ongoing infringements to the inalienable rights all human beings are entitled to and take steps every day to move towards a more inclusive, just world.

Our right to life is infringed upon when we can’t go to public places without fear of being shot.

Pregnant people lost their right to bodily autonomy when the Supreme Court turned back decades of precedent and allowed state-mandated pregnancy.

Excluding life-saving gender-affirming care from healthcare policies is detrimental to people just trying to live as who they are.

Intersex people continue to face institutional violence within healthcare systems.

When you have the capacity to, stand up against discrimination. Speak up for what you care about. Volunteer and donate to organizations that support human rights. Vote. Take care of yourself so we’re all here to make tomorrow better together.

***rrightsarehumanrights

12/08/2022

After I got divorced, I opened a new bank account. I was surprised that they automatically added "Mrs." to all the paperwork. They changed it to the more accurate title of "Owner" at my request, but I shouldn't need to ask. Please don't add a title like Mr. or Mrs. unless someone tells you to use that title. Just use their name.

I also appreciate when people don't assume my partner's gender. Instead of wife or husband, try partner, parents, or relationship. I prefer girlfriend, and if the Supreme Court minds their own business, hopefully someday wife ☺️

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12/01/2022

All STD's are preventable, treatable, and most are curable. To protect yourself and those you love, know your status. There are many free, fast, and confidential places to get tested. https://gettested.cdc.gov/ is a great resource for looking up a testing site near you. Also, search for local, free condom providers in your area so you can save your money for other important things like voice coaching!