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A speech therapy practice made for adults who stutter. Say what you want, when you want. Ask about my free 30 minute consultation.

Personal brain surgery, TBI recovery insights. Based in Chicago, serving Illinois and Texas. Ana, a speech-language pathologist of 8 years, provides personalized support for adults who stutter. Ana grew passionate about this area after she recognized a gap in dignified care for adults who didn’t fit into the typical box of speech therapy target populations. This inspired her to establish Adult Stuttering, in 2021. In late 2022, Ana faced a life-altering challenge with the sudden diagnosis of a brain tumor, leading to a profound shift in her perspective. A survivor of brain surgery, her recovery journey is uniquely shaped by her expertise in cognitive functioning as a speech therapist. This personal “extended stay” in neurodiversity has significantly influenced her approach to treating clients, ranging from children with various communication needs to her specialized focus on adults who stutter. Ana studied communication sciences and disorders at the University of Texas where she believes her passion for stuttering support was first sparked. She assisted in research in the Developmental Stuttering Lab. She then received her master’s degree at UT Dallas. Beyond her professional endeavors, Ana finds joy in pilates, classic books and exploring Chicago’s various restaurants. She is often in Texas visiting her family and enjoying Texas queso. Ana is certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association, is a Spero Ally of Stuttering, is partnered with SPACE and is a native Spanish speaker. Ana is currently strengthening her knowledge in the areas of executive functioning and cognitive rehab. In the future, she is looking forward to using her combined professional and personal experience to provide support for traumatic brain injury survivors and guidance for their loved ones.

10/10/2025

Improved confidence, improved life. This is the goal of stuttering therapy.

10/06/2025

Yesterday, held a one day conference here in Chicago. The NSA reached out about a year ago with my first speaking invitation. It was an honor then and it was an honor to have been invited back yesterday. This day also marked the first time that I presented on the CARE Model. With special permission from the Blank Center, it is a gift to further the mission of an establishment that is changing the world one family at a time. I am incredibly thankful to the NSA for noticing my work, let alone for honoring me with an award I am incredibly humbled to accept. Thank you to the and Dr. Byrd for creating the magic of CARE, Camp Dream. Speak. Live., HER Story, HIS Story, among other programs.

My heart could not be more full. What a gift to play even a small role in this community.

If you are a person who stutters and attending events like this isn’t something you’re ready for. It’s okay. Be kind to yourself and know that one day when you’re ready, your community is waiting. With open arms and full hearts.

10/04/2025

I’m excited to expand my therapy reach. Thanks to specific requests I’m now serving Texas, Illinois, South Carolina, and MICHIGAN! ♥️

Celebrations aside, if you’re reading this, and you’ve been thinking about stuttering therapy. Know that you are worth the effort. You are worth the investment of energy. You’re worth taking good care of yourself. You’re worth exploring this part of you. Stuttering is a part of you but not all of you. You are multifaceted, you are cool.

♥️(California and New Jersey you are next!)

10/03/2025

Avoidance and anxiety replaced with comfort. That’s what the Safe Spaces of Stuttering are about.

09/29/2025

October Green Social is ready!

See you at Green Social (No. 17)

Chicago adults who stutter, come join us in a space where stuttering isn’t a big deal.

This is an occasion where you get to show up and meet other people who stutter or clutter. THIS IS NOT A SUPPORT GROUP. You don’t have to talk about stuttering. (A lot like Fight Club)

Except, unlike fight club, you can talk about it if you want. Also, unlike Fight Club there is no fighting. Obviously.

This is fully informal, this doesn’t run like a meeting. This runs like a happy hour (purchase of drinks or coffee is available but fully optional). Come and hang out with other similarly aged adults who get it. Stuttering is a big part of your life but it’s not all of you. You’re multifaceted, you’re cool.

You can invite someone to accompany you or you can come by yourself!

Join the email list for details!

You are wanted here and this event was truly created specifically for YOU.

A quick note, if stuttering is something that you’re having a hard time with, and seeing these emails/posts causes anxiety or stress, please know that it is okay if you’re not ready. Sometimes we have to let our brain’s and bodies get accustomed to the idea of an experience. Maybe next time, or maybe by December you’ll be ready!

09/27/2025

Getting to a place of peace with your stutter doesn’t have to be a big showy event. It often moves in a saunter. Casually and almost by surprise, one day you look up and see how little space it now takes up in your life and mind.

Kind of like in love. Heartache doesn’t announce that it’s gone. One day you simply notice that you’ve actually been well and whole for a good while.

09/26/2025

CHICAGO! See you next Sunday, October 5 at the NSA One Day Conference! Kick off spooooky season with your stuttering community.

Workshops made for kids, teens, adults, families, SLPs… really there is something for everyone! Register at via the NSA website www.westutter.org

09/22/2025

Communication requires listening. A person who is not a receptive listener is not a good communicator. Communication is a two way street, as Doug shared at the

09/16/2025

Exploration and curiosity go hand in hand… but first we need to feel safe.

09/10/2025

Vulnerability takes courage. It takes feeling worthy of understanding, of being heard. Stuttering therapy requires immense vulnerability.

In a recent interview, Charlie Sheen discusses how the stigma related to stuttering was a weight that contributed to unhealthy patterns. He discusses the raw vulnerability it can take to truly explore this area.

To my past, current and future clients, thank you for your vulnerability.

To all SLPs, parents, partners, friends and coworkers of people who stutter. Let’s respect vulnerability.

Exploring one’s stutter takes an immense amount of honesty, and bravery. If you’re not there yet, I promise you that you’re worthy of it.

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1446 N Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL
60610

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http://www.adultstuttering.com/

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