Focus Forward Therapy, Inc.

Clearwater · Telehealth offered

Speech-languageChildren · AdultsIn person + virtual

At a glance

Telehealth: Florida and Ohio
In person: Mobile outpatient services in Pinellas County, Florida
Self pay: Private pay clients

About

Cara Hesse is an ASHA certified, Florida and Ohio licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. She received a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Kent State University in 2010. Her stated areas of specialty include swallowing disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, speech disorders, language disorders, and social communication disorders. She is a certified provider of LSVT Loud and Parkinson's Voice Project's SPEAK OUT! and is VitalStim certified.

LSVT Loud certified provider
VitalStim certified

Concerns they commonly address

Swallowing disorders (Dysphagia)

Evaluations and treatment are offered for swallowing disorders.

Cognitive-communication disorders

Evaluations and treatment are offered for problems organizing thoughts, paying attention, remembering, planning, and problem-solving.

Voice disorders

Evaluations and treatment are offered for voice disorders.

Speech and language disorders

Evaluations and treatment are offered for speech and language disorders.

Services

Swallowing evaluations and treatment

Evaluations and treatment for swallowing disorders (Dysphagia) are offered.

Cognitive-communication evaluations and treatment

Evaluations and treatment for cognitive-communication disorders are offered.

Voice evaluations and treatment

Evaluations and treatment for voice disorders are offered.

LSVT Loud

LSVT Loud is listed as a service.

Speech and language evaluations and treatment

Evaluations and treatment for speech and language disorders are offered.

Founder

Cara Hesse, SLP

ASHA certified and licensed in Florida and Ohio. Received a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Kent State University in 2010. Certified provider of LSVT Loud and Parkinson's Voice Project's SPEAK OUT! and VitalStim certified.

Insurance, self-pay and costs

Self-pay

Private pay clients: .

What to know before contacting

Who it sees

Children, Adults.

Care setting

In person in Mobile outpatient services in Pinellas County, Florida; telehealth: Florida and Ohio.

Not an emergency service

For appointments needed more urgently, check in by calling or texting (727)238-5575.

Questions families ask

Can I use telehealth?

Yes. The practice lists telehealth: Florida and Ohio.

What are the self-pay rates?