Language Strides LLC
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Joined on September 20, 2026
INDUSTRY
Mental Health
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DESCRIPTION
Language Strides provides structured literacy therapy for people with reading disabilities and speech-language therapy for people with speech and language disorders. Expanding Strides is a project of Language Strides, reducing friction points in voice work as a part of the spectrum of gender-expansive care.
General Survey
Question: What percent of your organization identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community?
Answer: 0%.
Question: What are your policies on LGBTQ+ trainings?
Answer: Everyone is required to have LGBTQ+-specific training.
Question: How often do you require or recommend LGBTQ+ inclusive training?
Answer: Multiple times per year.
Question: Which best describes your current policies and procedures for your LGBTQ+ staff?
Answer: In my business of 1, I haven't written policies--they're all in my head! But I see now, it's time.
Question: Which best describes your current policies and procedures for your LGBTQ+ clients?
Answer: We do not have LGBTQ-specific references in our policies and procedures.
Question: How do you create a positive space for the LGBTQ+ community?
Answer: We have year-round shows of support that are specifically affirming or positive for the LGBTQ+ community.
Industry Survey
Question: Please list the title that best fits you:
Answer: Speech-Language Pathologist.
Question: Please list any professional certifications you have:
Answer: ASHA Certified 25+ years, ASHA Awards for Continuing Education, ASHA Advocate 2025, 2026.
Question: How long have you been assisting people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community?
Answer: 1-2 years.
Question: What age group(s) do you work with?
Answer: 5-12 years old, 18-24 years old, 24-65 years old, 65+ years old.
Question: Is your mental health or medical treatment practices affected, directed, or informed by religious or moral teachings, values, or principles?
Answer: Yes - "Everyone deserves to have dignity." -Andrea Pollack, MS, CCC-SLP.
Question: Do you have specialized training or background in any of the following fields?
Answer: Gender Dysphoria & Transgender Issues.
Question: Do you have specialized training or background in any of the following fields?
Answer: DSM-5 Guidance, WPATH Guidance, Waiting periods presenting as gender identity.
Question: Do you encourage, use, or suggest any of the following treatments: conversion therapy (or any therapy that tries to change a person’s identity or orientation); faith-based therapy that describes LGBTQ+ identities as bad, wrong, or harmful; ambush or inundation therapy that exposes a patient to regular anti-LGBTQ+ information or causes confrontation with large groups?
Answer: I don’t use these practices.
Question: Do you have a process that allows for treatment of those without insurance?
Answer: Yes.
Question: Does your practice use LGBTQ+ affirming language in its forms and processes?
Answer: Yes, for my youth clients, parents complete forms and we refer to them as "Parent 1," "Parent 2," there is no reference to gender or sex at all. I need to develop a form for adult & young adult voice clients, which will bear more relevance to their vocal needs and will be eager to check in with you for sensitivity!
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