Virtual Care for Adults & Teens Across Ontario
Speech Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
Cognicare provide communication services and supports to teens and adults navigating various life circumstances, from difficulties returning to work or school post-concussion to managing communication after stroke to the impact of neurodevelopmental disorders on adult life.
Our approach is evidence-based and reflexive, ensuring care that reflects you as a whole person, across all the settings you may find yourself in. Now and in the future.
You do not need a referral to access our services. Begin with a consultation to determine your needs and the best path forward.
why choose cognicare
Founder-led care
One experienced clinician, from start to finish, not a changing roster.
CASLPO-Registered
Regulated, evidence-based care, verifiable directly through Ontario's regulatory college.
Virtual Across Ontario
From Toronto to Thunder Bay, care that comes to you, with no commute or waiting room.
Outpatient Neurorehabilitation Experience
Extensive experience rehabilitating clients back to work
Our Services
functional neurological disorder (FND)
FND can affect speech, voice, or swallowing, even when medical scans come back normal. Symptoms are treated directly, without requiring a diagnosis to begin, often alongside neurology, physiotherapy, or psychology.
Stroke & Aphasia
A stroke can affect the ability to speak, understand language, read, and/or write, without affecting intelligence. Therapy uses evidence-based methods like the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia, and also addresses dysarthria and apraxia when they occur after a stroke. Family members are welcome throughout the process.
Acquired Stuttering
Support for teens and adults whose stuttering emerged or changed later in life. It also includes support for cluttering, a related but distinct fluency challenge. Therapy combines fluency strategies with confidence-building, built around each person's own goals for fluent speech.
Speech disorders
Support for adults with motor speech disorders, including dysarthria and apraxia. These most often occur following stroke, brain injury, or a neurological diagnosis. Treatment is matched to which condition is actually behind your speech changes.
Brain Injury & Concussion
Concussion and brain injury can affect listening, memory, attention, word-finding, and fatigue, even when nothing outwardly looks different. Treatment rebuilds these skills within the context of cognitive communication and often includes a contextual support, not just symptom management in isolation.
Professional Coaching
Support for adults working on presentation skills, self-advocacy, negotiation, or accent modification while in or entering the workforce. Coaching is built around your professional goals that matter most to you. Most benefits and insurance plans cover this service.
Social Communication & Executive Functioning
Support for teens and adults navigating social communication and executive functioning differences, including ADHD and autism spectrum disorder. We work towards increased meaningful participation in school, work, and social settings.
Neurological Conditions
Support for adults managing cognitive-communication changes from Parkinson's, early dementia, Long COVID, or other neurological conditions. It includes targeting memory, word-finding, and staying organized in conversation. Caregivers are welcome and often play an active role.
Voice Therapy
Support for adults dealing with vocal fatigue, hoarseness, muscle tension dysphonia, or voice changes from professional use or injury. Treatment focuses on breath support, vocal strength, and sustainable long-term habits, including voice changes following a stroke or brain injury.
Dysphagia & Swallowing Therapy
Support for adults managing swallowing difficulty following hospitalization, surgery, stroke, or with a neurological condition. Assessment happens virtually, incorporating any existing swallow study results, with evidence-based and culturally-affirming diet guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, you don’t need a referral to start speech therapy.
Anyone can initiate speech therapy services at any time, without waiting for a referral or recommendation from another healthcare professional.
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Sessions take place over secure video call, with no commute or waiting room. Cognicare works with clients across Ontario, from Toronto to as far north as Thunder Bay.
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It starts with a free 15-minute consultation, no obligation to continue.
From there, a full assessment builds a clear picture of your goals, followed by a treatment plan built around your specific needs.
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Most major insurance and extended benefits plans include coverage for speech-language pathology.
Clients without coverage can pay out of pocket, explore alternate funding, or apply to our Community Spot.
Please visit our Rates page here for more information.