Adult Stuttering

Adult Stuttering 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.

CovertFor this client, most of the people in his life have no idea that he’s a person who stutters.He’s not alone many p...
01/09/2026

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For this client, most of the people in his life have no idea that he’s a person who stutters.

He’s not alone many people who stutter are covert stutterers. I’ve met people who hide their stutter so well that even their significant others do not know.

However… this comes at a cost. The cost of authenticity, spontaneity, and the cost of truly CONNECTING with others.

It can be very difficult to leave the realm of covert stuttering. It does take bravery and a lot of self work. If you’re not ready, it’s okay. It’s always okay to not be ready.

If you’re not ready to leave covert stuttering but know that something has to change, I’ve made something for you. Comment CLARITY and I’ll dm you the link.

If you’ve read this far, thank you. If you’ve read this far, know that your voice matters and we do want to hear you talk. ♥️

CHICAGO: The first 2026 Green Social is ready! Green Social (No. 21)Chicago adults who stutter, come join us in a space ...
01/08/2026

CHICAGO: The first 2026 Green Social is ready!

Green Social (No. 21)

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! Comment GREEN and I’ll send you the link!

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 February you’ll be ready!

Hot take on purposeful stuttering …. You’re likely doing it wrong! I say this with love. ♥️I don’t want my clients to PU...
01/07/2026

Hot take on purposeful stuttering …. You’re likely doing it wrong! I say this with love. ♥️

I don’t want my clients to PUSH through something terrifying or traumatizing. THATS NOT FUN! AND YOU CANT CONVINCE ME OTHERWISE! What I do want is for my clients to get to know stuttering. Explore it, play with it if you will. Play can only happen when we feel truly safe. ♥️

In healthy stuttering therapy, fluency is NEVER the goal. Instead we see updated information, less negative rumination, validation and answers never had before!

BUT. Something I’ve noticed…. Not everyone is ready. And that’s okay. Every person and every experience is different. While you slowly work towards feeling ready, I have something for you.

comment INFO and I’ll add you to my list of people who will have early access to my Understanding Stuttering course! Open for presale now!

What if I told you that “practicing” fluency is… terrible advice and honestly pointless. There are reasons for it! Stutt...
01/06/2026

What if I told you that “practicing” fluency is… terrible advice and honestly pointless. There are reasons for it! Stuttering is variable by nature, spontaneous, much like life. And let’s not forget the adaptation effect. Hungry more answers? Finally, relief in understanding experiences from the past. ♥️ An explanation of why your body feels the way it does. No myths, no quick fixes. Just answers, from a trusted source.

In a perfect world, everyone would have access to healthy stuttering therapy. Actually in a perfect world, stuttering wouldn’t be stigmatized at all.

To help heal this chasm in access, I think if we can offer reliable, research based information. ANSWERS that provide relief, validation, CLARITY.

AND when ready, people find access to community…. Then I think we’re making a difference.

If you’re ready for clarity, I’ve made something for you. A self paced, quick course that fits into your busy life. Comment CLARITY and I’ll dm you the link.

If you’ve read this far, thank you. If you’ve read this far, know that your voice matters and we do want to hear you talk. ♥️

Finally, relief in understanding experiences from the past. ♥️ An explanation of why your body feels the way it does. No...
01/05/2026

Finally, relief in understanding experiences from the past. ♥️ An explanation of why your body feels the way it does. No myths, no quick fixes. Just answers, from a trusted source.

In a perfect world, everyone would have access to healthy stuttering therapy. Actually in a perfect world, stuttering wouldn’t be stigmatized at all.

To help heal this chasm in access, I think if we can offer reliable, research based information. ANSWERS that provide relief, validation, CLARITY.

AND when ready, people find access to community…. Then I think we’re making a difference.

If you’re ready for clarity, I’ve made something for you. A self paced, quick course that fits into your busy life. Comment CLARITY and I’ll dm you the link.

If you’ve read this far, thank you. If you’ve read this far, know that your voice matters and we do want to hear you talk. ♥️

THIS is what we work for ♥️Healthy stuttering therapy spends ZERO time on increasing fluency. ♥️Instead we see updated i...
01/05/2026

THIS is what we work for ♥️

Healthy stuttering therapy spends ZERO time on increasing fluency. ♥️

Instead we see updated information, less negative rumination, validation and answers never had before!

BUT. Something I’ve noticed…. Not everyone is ready. And that’s okay. Every person and every experience is different. While you slowly work towards feeling ready, I have something for you.

comment INFO and I’ll add you to my list of people who will have early access to my Understanding Stuttering course! Open for presale now!

2025 was a year I could never have imagined! ♥️A million moments that will be with me for life! Final slide… Green Socia...
12/31/2025

2025 was a year I could never have imagined! ♥️

A million moments that will be with me for life!

Final slide… Green Social has grown to three cities!

Not pictured, the many beautiful humans I get to connect with. All of this is filling my cup more than I can explain. And SOMEHOW the trust my private clients place in me, and watching their lives change is still my favorite part. Is your heart ever so full you’re positive it’s going to burst?

12/31/2025
This one is funny! ♥️“I almost hung up on you” this is what a client admitted about our first consult call. WE’RE BOTH G...
12/28/2025

This one is funny! ♥️

“I almost hung up on you” this is what a client admitted about our first consult call. WE’RE BOTH GLAD HE DIDN’T! ♥️

Why was he ready to end the call? I didn’t promise him fluency. I didn’t promise him his stutter would go away.

Instead he’s gotten updated information, less negative rumination, validation and answers he’d never had before!

comment INFO and I’ll add you to my list of people who will have early access to my Understanding Stuttering course! Open for presale now!

We’re both glad he didn’t hang up that day. ♥️If you’re ready to see some of these changes but aren’t quite ready or eve...
12/27/2025

We’re both glad he didn’t hang up that day. ♥️

If you’re ready to see some of these changes but aren’t quite ready or even interested in speech therapy… I’ve got something for you! Comment INFO and I’ll add you to the list to be the first to have access to what is coming!

Stutter does not equal struggle. ♥️Quality of life has nothing to do with how much or how little someone stutters. Comme...
12/17/2025

Stutter does not equal struggle. ♥️

Quality of life has nothing to do with how much or how little someone stutters. Comment INFO and I’ll add you to my mailing list for big announcement to start off 2026 strong!

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