You may find that their voice or communication style does not align with your gender identity. Gender-affirming voice and communication services explore the ways your voice and communication can represent you and how you express yourself. This can improve your quality of life and safety.

Empowered Voice Rehabilitation provides expertise in modifying the voice and other aspects of communication to align with your identity and help you communicate in a way that feels authentic.

The following are some of the things you may choose to work on with our certified speech-language pathologist:

  • pitch

  • intonation

  • resonance

  • nonverbal communication, such as your body language and facial expressions

  • language

  • pragmatics (social rules of communication)

  • rhythm

  • rate

  • volume

Gender-Affirming Voice & Communication Services

Gender-affirming or Non-conforming voice & communication Sessions

Your personalized gender-affirming or non-conforming voice and communication session will include: 

  • Development of personal goals related to voice production and communication

  • Development and implementation of a personalized treatment plan to help you find your true voice identity

  • Counseling and education regarding vocal health & hygiene, anatomy & physiology of the voice mechanism, and how to optimize your voice, resonance, and communication to best match your identity

Gender-Affirming or Non-Conforming Voice & Communication Sessions are 50 minutes in length and can be scheduled in-person or via tele-practice.

Note: A Voice Evaluation must be completed prior to purchasing and booking this service.

BECOME A RAINBOW SPONSOR

Many transgender or non-conforming individuals benefit significantly from gender-affirming voice and communication services. However, access to services are limited by lack of funding, underinsurance, and insurance limitations on coverage of gender-affirming services. This is where you can help! Consider becoming a Rainbow Sponsor for Empowered Voice Rehabilitation.

Rainbow Sponsors provide financial sponsorship for a transgender or non-conforming individual to access gender-affirming voice and communication services.

Typical cost for services:

$200 for evaluation

$120 per treatment session x anywhere from 6-8 sessions

Total cost: ~$960- $1160

You can become a Rainbow Sponsor at any amount. Rainbow sponsors have the option to be listed on our website as a thank you for their support.

Become a Sponsor