Gender Affirming Voice
It isn’t always easy to match gender presentation with gender-identity. With 20 years experience, speech therapist Alida Engel, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF* will give you the necessary support to help you reach your identity goals: to find and keep the voice that projects who you are and how you wish the world to relate to you.
- Vocal transition is not only about pitch, because other aspects of communication (verbal and nonverbal) identify one’s place as male, female, or elsewhere on the gender continuum
- Alida Engel, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF* will help you achieve a non-stressed voice; natural-sounding, gender-conventional intonation, and appropriate gestures and body language.
Testimonials
As the mother of a trans-teenager, I truly can’t say enough about Alida Engel, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF*’s services. Her sensitivity to the unique complexities of working with a young person transitioning from male to female informed every aspect of the therapeutic experience, from creating a safe and comfortable space to providing invaluable guidance in the form of concrete exercises and increased vocal awareness. In working with Alida Engel, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF*, my daughter was able to find her true voice and with that, a newfound self-assurance she will certainly carry with her in all social situations going forward.
L.S., Mom
Alida Engel, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF* helped my voice to become more feminine (I’m a M to F person.), and I’ve become more confident in social situations. It was definitely a positive experience. I was never pushed to do anything which made me uncomfortable, but my comfort zone was expanded so I could take things on when I was ready. I would recommend the Center to others. My limits were respected, but I wasn’t allowed to hold myself back out of fear so I made progress. Alida Engel, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF* was always supportive. I felt comfortable talking to her about anything. I’m very grateful for the huge impact she’s had on my life.
