“Be bold enough to use your voice, brave enough to listen to your heart, and strong enough to live the life you’ve always wanted.”
“It’s a matter of quality of life to have a voice that represents each of us in society!” ~Dr Mara Behlau
“…find your inner voice. The rest will follow.” ~A.R. Rahman
I am a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist, practicing since 1992, with specialty in Voice and Upper Airway Disorders. I am a member of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), and belong to ASHA’s Special Interest Group 3 for Voice and Upper Airway Disorders.
It brings me great joy to help you find your voice!
Relevant continuing education completed:
- OutCare Certified
- Transgender & Gender Nonconforming Speakers: A Course for Voice Clinicians (21 hours)
- Evidence Based Assessment and Treatment of Gender Expansive Voice (1 hour)
- Creating a gender-inclusive practice: Medical and psychological perspectives (1 hour)
- Idaho Psychiatric Association Annual Conference: Transgender Health Care in Idaho (7 hours)
- Transgender Voice and Beyond: Voice and Communication Training for Gender Expression (2 hours)
- OutCare Certified: OutCare Cultural Competency Training (1 hour)
Regional presenter, Intermountain Area Speech and Hearing Convention:
- Transgender Voice 101: Getting Started
Licensed to provide care in Idaho (in office & via Telepractice)
I started working with Heather back in 2022 for help with my gender dysphoria. My voice has been one of my largest struggles in my transition, and Heather was instrumental in helping me work through the process of voice feminization. It is challenging work, with no easy path forward, and Heather has helped guide and motivate me through my struggle. She is one of those rare providers who is not only accomplished and exceptionally skilled in her line of practice, but also has enormous compassion and a kind spirit. I always felt comfortable in her office and free to be myself. As someone who also works in the medical field, I can say she is truly special. I would recommend her without hesitation.
Heather has been an absolutely amazing guide in my vocal feminization journey. She is incredibly encouraging and friendly, but also honest when need be. With her help I have been able to meet my goals and be one large step closer to my true self. I cant thank her enough ♥️
Heather is kind, patient and understanding.
She knows and understands how the voice works and to help you achieve your goals.
Heather’s approach to gender-affirming voice training and care is comprehensive and holistic, and her knowledge base and experience are amazing. I really appreciate the coaching, feedback and resources she gave me, and feel that I am on the path to the voice of my dreams.
Heather is a warm, knowledgeable professional and LGBTQIA+ ally that I would recommend for any trans woman wanting to find her voice. I have worked with Heather now for close to a year and a half, first helping me to feminize my voice and then after vocal feminization surgery, Heather gave me the tools and know how I needed to safely heal and use my new instrument.
Heathed first and foremost understand how much of our identity and emotion is wrapped up in the voice. She has been incredible in helping me to feel more authentic in how I communicate and finding a voice that felt like me. Heather also in keenly aware of the unique safety issues trans women have in speaking and how our voices can lead to a better sense of well being.
I cannot say enough good things. Please know that your voice journey will take time and will require work on your part. Keep trusting the process and don’t give up! Life today is magical. I am now in a place where I pass full time, including my voice and it truly has opened my whole world. Thank you Heather 💕
I am so grateful, I really did think I could get to a place were I am confident in public but I was surprised on how well I am doing now! I really was given the tools to succeed and the kindness I was shown helped motivate me to do better.
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