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Speech-Language Pathology for Adults

Rooted in science,
centered on you

Everyone deserves to feel confident when they speak. Overtone Speech & Voice Therapy, Inc. is a speech-language pathology practice offering specialized care for working professionals whose careers, relationships, and daily demands depend on effective communication.

The practice is owned and run by Maxine Van Doren, PhD, CCC-SLP. Maxine has over 12 years of experience providing services for voice and upper airway disorders, stuttering, accent modification, and presentation coaching. She holds a California state Speech-Language Pathology license and a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

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Maxine Van Doren, PhD, CCC-SLP

Maxine Van Doren

PhD, CCC-SLP

What we offer

Specialized services for your voice

Every voice is different. Treatment is tailored to your anatomy, goals, and lifestyle — whether you're managing a voice disorder or refining your communication.

Clinical Services

Dysphonia Treatment

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of voice disorders affecting pitch, quality, loudness, or vocal endurance. Includes muscle tension, vocal fold injuries, or neurological voice disorders.

Vocal Hyperfunction Vocal Lesions Spasmodic Dysphonia Vocal Fold Atrophy

Chronic Cough

Behavioral treatment for persistent cough that is not explained by or responding to medical management. Cough suppression therapy addresses the sensory and habitual drivers of chronic cough.

Cough Suppression Therapy Laryngeal Hypersensitivity Behavioral Management

Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction

Specialized respiratory retraining for inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO), often called vocal cord dysfunction. Treatment focuses on breathing control techniques to reduce and prevent episodes.

Vocal Cord Dysfunction Respiratory Retraining Exercise-Induced ILO

Stuttering

Assessment and therapy for adults who stutter, with a focus on fluency strategies, fostering communication confidence through counseling. Treatment honors each client's relationship with their stutter.

Fluency Strategies Stuttering Modification Communication Confidence
Coaching Services

Accent Modification

Targeted accent coaching focusing on speech sound production, intonation, rhythm, and common expressions. Coaching is designed for working professionals who seek to improve communication ease and confidence using a Mainstream American Accent.

Phoneme Training Prosody & Rhythm Connected Speech Professional Goals

Presentation Coaching

Specialized coaching focusing on speaking style, clarity, and confidence. Sessions are designed to prepare working professionals for upcoming presentations, speeches, or performances. A draft of the slide deck and/or speech script is required before the first coaching session.

Speaking Style Clarity & Confidence Professional Performance

How it works

A structured path to lasting change

Treatment isn't one-size-fits-all. Each client receives a personalized plan built around their specific voice profile, communication demands, and goals.

01

Free discovery call

We discuss your concerns, history, and goals in a relaxed 15-minute conversation before any commitment.

02

Comprehensive evaluation

A full voice or speech assessment identifies the specific mechanisms involved and guides a targeted treatment plan.

03

Personalized treatment

Weekly sessions combine in-person or telehealth work with home practice materials tailored to your routine.

04

Progress & maintenance

Regular reassessment tracks your progress and we adjust the plan to carry your gains into daily life.

Common questions

Things people ask before starting

If your question isn't here, reach out. No query is too small.

It depends on the service. Treatment for voice disorders (dysphonia), chronic cough, and inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) requires a referral from a physician and documentation of a prior laryngoscopic exam by an ENT or laryngologist. This ensures structural pathology is ruled out before therapy begins. We can refer you to a trusted colleague if needed. Accent modification and presentation coaching do not require a referral.
The number of sessions depends on your individual needs and goals. For dysphonia, most clients complete therapy in 4–6 sessions, though some require additional sessions. Accent modification is typically 12 sessions. After your evaluation, you'll receive a personalized plan with a clear estimate.
Overtone Speech & Voice Therapy, Inc. is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. All services are self-pay. Upon request, we can provide a superbill — an itemized receipt with diagnostic and procedure codes — that you may submit to your insurance carrier for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends on your individual plan.
For some clients, collaboration with a licensed mental health provider may be recommended as part of stuttering treatment. Stuttering can significantly affect communication confidence, self-perception, and quality of life. When appropriate, an integrated approach that includes counseling alongside speech therapy can lead to better outcomes.
Yes. The majority of services are available via secure telehealth. Research supports the effectiveness of telepractice for voice therapy, accent coaching, and presentation coaching. You'll need a quiet space, a reliable internet connection, and ideally a decent-quality headset.
Accent modification (also called accent coaching) is a service for people who want to adjust features of their speech for personal or professional reasons. There is nothing wrong with having an accent — this is a coaching service, not treatment for a disorder. A licensed SLP has the clinical expertise to guide phonetic change systematically and effectively.

Get in touch

Ready to take the
first step?

Start with a free 15-minute discovery call: no paperwork, no commitment, just a conversation about your goals.

maxine.vandoren@overtonespeech.com
(619) 786-8143
San Diego, CA & Telehealth

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