MEET MEREDITH
MEET MEREDITH
Virtual Voice Speech Therapy is a leader in providing high quality online speech and language services to children and adults throughout Illinois.The practice is owned and operated by Meredith Seelig, Speech-Language Pathologist.
Meredith is passionately involved in her clients’ care. She is a strong advocate for families and believes in educating and empowering families to be able to effectively carry-through with home programming. Her practice is client and family-centered.
Meredith is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with children and adults. She graduated from Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and from the University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ) with a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and has practiced in many diverse settings including private practice, Telehealth, schools, clinics, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. She has worked the majority of her career in the private practice setting with children from birth to 21 years old.
Meredith believes that there is no “one size fits all approach” to treating communication disorders; she believes that every individual is different and therapists must meet each individual where he/she is at and tailor the therapy program accordingly. Meredith serves children with a wide variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to, articulation/phonological disorders, expressive/receptive/pragmatic language delays, stuttering/fluency disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, voice disorders, swallowing/feeding disorders, autism, and selective mutism. Meredith has extensive experience co-treating with Occupational Therapists and running social groups. She participates in ongoing continuing education courses in order to stay up to date with the most effective and current treatment methods.
Utilizing her fun and creative approach to therapy coupled with research based practices, Meredith provides the highest level of care possible to all her clients. She believes in constant communication, education, and interaction with her client’s family, teachers, and other professionals in order to enhance her client’s success rate, bolster her client’s confidence as a competent communicator, and achieve mastery of targeted treatment goals. Through her expertise, encouragement, compassion, patience, and warm demeanor, Meredith creates a positive working relationship for all those involved.
Meredith loves spending time with family and friends, playing/watching sports, gardening, watching movies, stand-up comedy, and traveling. Her all-time favorite thing to do though is spend time with her daughter doing anything and everything.
Provides Services to Children and Adults of All Ages
Her strengths include preschool, school-age, and teenage speech and language impairments/delays, oral- motor issues, motor speech disorders (e.g. dysarthria and childhood apraxia of speech), stuttering, voice disorders, dysphagia (i.e.,swallowing disorders), hearing loss, and communication counseling (i.e. anxiety about speaking). Other areas of practice include acquired brain injury, Aphasia, Dementia, Parkinson's, alternative communication, and cognitive-communication disorders. adults.
Words From Happy Clients
“I needed help with public speaking, and Virtual Voice delivered beyond my expectations. The online sessions fit easily into my busy schedule, and my therapist helped me develop strategies to manage my speech anxiety. I’ve gained confidence and skills that I now use daily in my career. Thank you, Virtual Voice, for helping me find my voice!”
Frequently Asked Questions From Patients
What types of communication challenges does Virtual Voice address?
Virtual Voice provides therapy for a variety of communication needs, including speech sound disorders, language development, fluency (stuttering), voice, and social communication skills. Our therapists are skilled in working with clients of all ages to help them reach their communication goals.
How do I know if my child or I need speech therapy?
If you or your child experiences difficulties in communication—such as trouble pronouncing sounds, delays in language development, challenges with fluency, or social communication issues—speech therapy can be beneficial. Our initial assessment can help determine if therapy is the right step for you.
How long does each session last, and how often are they scheduled?
Each session typically lasts between 30-60 minutes, depending on the client’s needs and age. The frequency of sessions varies based on individual goals, but most clients meet with their therapist once or twice a week.
Who can benefit from virtual speech therapy?
If you personally feel the urge to enroll in all therapy sessions then you can do that easily by subscribing to our complete session. But before that, make a doctor’s appointment and consult with him.
Is virtual speech therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
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