Robin Davis, M.A., CCC-SLP, CBIS

Robin Davis, M.A., CCC-SLP

 

I’m Robin Davis and I have been providing quality speech therapy services to people for over 25 years. Using a combination of evidence-based speech therapy and mind-body techniques, I help people achieve their goals and feel optimistic, worthy, confident and empowered!

I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mt. Holyoke College and a master’s degree in communication disorders from the University of Massachusetts. In addition, I am licensed in the state of Massachusetts and have earned the ASHA certificate of clinical competence. I am a certified LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) and Interactive Metronome (IM) provider, as well as certified in the Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster Program.

 
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An evaluation and treatment by a speech-language pathologist may be important if you or a loved one has:

  • suffered a stroke

  • difficulty swallowing

  • traumatic brain injury/concussion

  • difficulty being heard

  • mumbled or unclear speech

  • voice disorders or vocal abuse

  • trouble remembering

  • difficulty with word finding

  • difficulty with cognitive tasks

Therapy Menu

  • Aphasia

    Aphasia is a communication disorder that impairs a person’s ability to process language. This can result in difficulty understanding what is heard or read, and/or trouble with expression using speech or writing (and computer!). It does not affect intelligence. It is most common after a stroke, but can occur following a brain injury, brain tumor, or infection.

  • Cognition

    Cognitive deficits can occur after a person has a stroke, brain trauma, surgery or malignancy making thinking, paying attention, learning, organizing, planning, remembering, and/or figuring things out challenging.

  • Dysarthria

    Dysarthria occurs when the speech muscles are weak or cannot be controlled. This can result in imprecise articulation and phonation, reducing intelligibility and making it hard to communicate and for people to understand.

  • Voice

    A voice disorder is when a person has a problem with pitch, volume, tone, and other qualities of their voice. People develop voice problems for many reasons. Robin is a certified provider of LSVT, a specialized voice treatment program for people with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. Doctors who specialize in ear, nose and throat disorders are also involved in diagnosing and treating voice disorders.

  • Dysphagia

    Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia have problems swallowing certain foods or liquids, while others can't swallow at all. Other signs of dysphagia include: coughing or choking when eating or drinking. bringing food back up, sometimes through the nose. Dysphagia is very common after stroke, brain injury, and surgeries.

  • Counseling/Caregiver Coaching

    Counseling is available to assist in understanding the cognitive-linguistic effects of a neurological diagnosis. Often people and their families find it helpful in setting realistic goals.

    Caregiver coaching is available to maximize the caregiver’s ability to care for themselves and their loved ones while reducing caregiver burnout. It also helps to maximize carryover of new skills, strategies, and techniques.

  • Gender Affirming Voice & Communication

    Services to aid with voice feminization and masculinization. Adapt and modify voice and communication patterns to match gender identity.

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