Frequently Asked Questions

  • Beyond Words Language & Cognition provides personalized remote speech therapy and cognitive wellness to help adults in Connecticut experiencing communication, cognitive, and swallowing challenges related to neurological conditions.

    Beyond Words Language & Cognition works with adults experiencing communication and cognitive changes. Services are designed for individuals with challenges involving language, speech, voice, memory, attention, executive functioning, and other cognitive-communication skills.

    • Stroke

    • Traumatic brain injury

    • Brain tumor/cancer

    • Parkinson’s disease

    • Multiple Sclerosis

    • Long-term cognitive COVID complications

    • And other neurological conditions.

    We also provide caregiver education and support to help families better understand communication changes and develop strategies to support their loved ones.

    We help clients navigate healthy aging through cognitive wellness. Whether the goal is returning to work, maintaining cognitive skills in retirement, or proactively supporting brain health to reduce the risk of future cognitive decline, we provide individualized strategies to promote independence, confidence, and quality of life.

    Each treatment plan is tailored to your goals and daily needs. Through one-on-one teletherapy, we provide specialized care focused on improving communication, independence, and quality of life while supporting clients and their families.

  • Beyond Words Language & Cognition provides therapy exclusively through secure teletherapy, allowing you to receive specialized speech-language services from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

    Teletherapy offers a convenient and flexible option for adults seeking individualized support while maintaining access to expert care from anywhere. We will guide you through the teletherapy process and provide the support needed to make your experience simple, comfortable, and stress-free.

  • Sessions are 45 minutes and we will typically meet 1-2x a week.

  • Private Pay

    Beyond Words Language & Cognition is a private-pay practice, allowing for individualized, evidence-based care without the limitations of insurance-based therapy. Payment is due at the time of service.

    Many clients choose to use their Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for eligible speech-language pathology services. We recommend confirming your specific benefits with your plan administrator.

    Please contact us for current rates.

  • A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment. For Monday appointments, cancellations must be made by Friday.

    We understand that unexpected circumstances happen. Exceptions may be made for emergencies or extreme illness. If a session is missed without notice or we are unable to reschedule, the full session fee will be charged to the card on file.

  • You can contact Beyond Words Language & Cognition by completing the inquiry form on this website or by sending an email directly to Melissa@BeyondWordsLC.com or call me at (203) 807-8386.

    Please include a brief description of what you are looking for support with, and we will follow up to answer your questions and discuss next steps.