Introduction
Through virtual therapy, SpeechSmarts evaluates and treats obstacles to speech and communication clarity. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person sessions are not ideal, clients can maintain their progress or start a path to clearer speech.
If you have questions about a child's or a loved one's speech and language skills or if you believe your employees can benefit from professional speech therapy, Karen offers a quick and easy diagnostic screening tool suitable for people of all ages.
No matter where you are, SpeechSmarts can help. You're closer than you think to effective speech.
Founded in 2003 in Richmond, Virginia, by Karen Love Pinkerton, MS, CCC-SLP, SpeechSmarts offers custom therapies and one-to-one training designed to help individuals and professionals achieve excellence in communication.
About Us
SpeechSmarts
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Since 2003, SpeechSmarts has been helping clients meet their communication goals.
Based in Richmond, Virginia, SpeechSmarts was founded by Karen Love Pinkerton. Karen has provided coast-to-coast services including screenings and assessments, evaluations and treatment plans.
For more information about speech therapy and its benefits, call 804-402-9973
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
SpeechSmarts works to improve each client's overall communication ability and self-confidence.
Speech and language disorders, whether congenital or acquired, can be experienced by people of all ages. Karen Love Pinkerton is a licensed, certified speech language pathologist trained to diagnose and treat the wide variety of disorders experie
SpeechSmarts works to improve each client's overall communication ability and self-confidence.
Speech and language disorders, whether congenital or acquired, can be experienced by people of all ages. Karen Love Pinkerton is a licensed, certified speech language pathologist trained to diagnose and treat the wide variety of disorders experienced by both children and adults.
Why not schedule a complimentary screening? Call 804-402-9973 to learn how SpeechSmarts can improve your communications skill
Communication Training
Speech and Language Therapy
Communication Training
SpeechSmarts helps business professionals overcome speech challenges in the workplace and helps human resource managers retain and develop a company's most valuable asset: employees.
Special pricing is available for companies referring multiple clients. Individual and group training is available.
Call 804-402-9973 to learn more. No matter where you are, SpeechSmarts can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Speech and Language Therapy?
What Do Clients Say About SpeechSmarts?
Why Speech and Language Therapy?
From correcting speech or language disorders in preschool-age children, to working with adults with dementia or traumatic brain injuries, SpeechSmarts works to improve communication abilities in people of all ages.
Through assessments, diagnoses and treatment, founder Karen Love Pinkerton can improve the quality of life for clients and their caregivers, friends and entire families.
Why Communication Training?
What Do Clients Say About SpeechSmarts?
Why Speech and Language Therapy?
Struggling with an accent or other speech challenge?
Do you sense your speech is holding you back despite your abilities and talent?
Do you worry that your coworkers think you're unqualified simply because of your speech?
Your feelings are normal.
You can build confidence through improved speech and leadership communications techniques. SpeechSmarts can help!
What Do Clients Say About SpeechSmarts?
What Do Clients Say About SpeechSmarts?
What Do Clients Say About SpeechSmarts?
During a school play, it was heartbreaking to notice my daughter's lisp in such a public forum. Karen gave me straight answers about the diagnosis and provided consistent feedback. Later, when my young son's speech was hard to understand, I immediately called Karen.
-Parent of two young children
Karen understands the needs of foreign executives to improve English speaking skills. She has incredible knowledge and enthusiasm to help accent reduction and improve speech with fast and recognized results.
-U.S.-based international executive
In exploring therapies for Parkinson's Disease, my neurologist recommended the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment exercises. Several friends suggested Karen, and I worked with her weekly for more than three years. She is caring, diligent and effective, and a pleasure to work with. I know I am in much better condition with her help than without. She makes therapy pleasant while encouraging discipline for the voice exercises.
-Adult client with Parkinson's Disease
Resources
Learn more about speech and language disorders and medical conditions that may cause them:
Meet Karen Love Pinkerton
Karen Love Pinkerton, MS, CCC-SLP, is a highly-skilled speech language pathologist based in Richmond, Virginia - her hometown.
After building a career in pediatric, adolescent and adult speech language settings, she founded her private practice in 2003. Today, Karen's clients benefit from 35 years of experience in clinical evaluation and treatment of various speech and language disorders at all levels.
She is certified by the Institute of Language and Phonology as a Compton Pronouncing English as a Second Language (P-ESL) course trainer and is also certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, which specifically addresses the voice problems of individuals with Parkinson disease.
Karen is also an experienced corporate trainer and provides insight into the importance of effective communication and presentation skills in professional environments.
She is an active member of the Corporate Speech Pathology Network (CORSPAN)
Contact Us
Existing clients: please text or call (804) 402-9973.
We are no longer accepting new clients and apologize for any inconvenience.
