Do you have challenges with your speech, language, or communication skills that are holding you back?
Does your child struggle with speech, language, feeding, motor, or sensory development?
Has a loved one recently experienced an injury that has affected their ability to communicate or function day to day?
For all of these concerns and more, The Voz Institute can help.
The Voz Institute is a fully bilingual, multidisciplinary therapy clinic in Washington DC offering speech, occupational, physical, and feeding therapy. We provide individualized services in English or Spanish, based on your or your child’s needs. We are also one of the few rehabilitation therapy clinics in Washington DC that accepts insurance.
To learn more about The Voz Institute, continue reading below or contact us today to book an appointment.
The Voz Institute Story
Founded in 2018 by clinic owner and founder Dr. Ana-Maria Jaramillo, The Voz Institute was built to provide high-quality, bilingual therapy services to children and adults across the DC Metro area.
“We recognized the importance of evidence-based treatments,” says Dr. Jaramillo, “but we also wanted to provide care that truly prioritizes each patient’s individual needs and goals.”
At The Voz Institute, you’re treated as an individual. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we take the time to understand your concerns and tailor your treatment accordingly. Our holistic, whole-person approach focuses not just on symptoms, but on supporting meaningful, lasting progress in everyday life.
In 2024, we rebranded from Voz Speech Therapy to The Voz Institute to reflect our expanded, multidisciplinary services. Today, we offer speech, occupational, physical, and feeding therapy—making it easier for you or your child to access comprehensive care under one roof.
Some of our speech therapy solutions for adults and children include:
- Speech therapy for stuttering and cluttering
- Speech therapy for aphasia
- Speech therapy for childhood apraxia of speech
- Speech therapy for autism spectrum disorder
- Speech therapy for orofacial myofunctional disorders
- Speech therapy for learning and reading disabilities
- Speech therapy for transgender people
- Speech therapy for neurological conditions
- Speech therapy for voice disorders
- And many more
Some of our occupational therapy solutions for children include:
- Occupational therapy for executive functioning
- Occupational therapy for fine motor skills delays
- Occupational therapy for self care activities
- Occupational therapy for improving handwriting
- Occupational therapy for attention and emotional regulation
- Occupational therapy for sensory processing differences
- And many more
Our clinic model is built on collaboration with you as your child’s primary caregiver, as well as with their teachers and other healthcare providers. This team-based approach allows us to support your child’s communication, motor, feeding, and overall development more effectively.
We offer services in both English and Spanish, based on your or your child’s needs.
What To Expect During a Therapy Session
If you’ve never experienced therapy before, you may be understandably curious about how it works.
It’s probably not a surprise that our approach varies depending on the service—whether we’re providing speech therapy for adults, or speech, occupational, physical, or feeding therapy for children.
Let’s take a closer look.
If you suspect your child has a speech, language, or feeding disorder, your first appointment will typically be a speech therapy evaluation. During this session, your child’s speech therapist will assess their communication skills across a range of areas to better understand what may be contributing to their challenges.
From there, your therapist will develop a personalized treatment plan using evidence-based strategies and activities designed to support your child’s communication and feeding skills.
Just as important is your role in the process. As your child’s primary caregiver, you’ll be guided on how to support progress at home and reinforce skills between sessions.
In many cases, speech therapy for children focuses on early intervention. Addressing concerns early can lead to stronger long-term outcomes in communication, learning, and social development.
Speech therapy for adults and older children also begins with an evaluation.
You may already have a diagnosis, or you may be seeking answers and support for symptoms you’ve noticed.
Your speech therapist will take the time to understand how these challenges impact your daily life and communication.
Together, you’ll develop a treatment plan tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and needs.
Sessions will focus on practical strategies and exercises to improve clarity, confidence, and overall communication.
With the right support, many adults are able to make meaningful improvements and feel more confident in everyday interactions.
Occupational therapists support children in developing the skills they need for everyday activities—often referred to as the “occupations” of childhood. This includes things like eating, playing, learning, and interacting with the world around them.
If you’re seeking pediatric occupational therapy, it’s likely because you have concerns in one or more of these areas.
Sessions begin with an evaluation, where your therapist will talk with you about your concerns and observe your child’s strengths and areas of need. From there, they’ll create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your child’s development.
The goal is to help your child build independence, confidence, and the skills needed to participate fully in daily life.
As with many therapies, early intervention can lead to more effective and lasting results.
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Pediatric physical therapy focuses on helping children develop strength, coordination, balance, and overall movement skills.
If your child is experiencing delays in milestones like rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, or walking, or if they have difficulty with coordination, toe walking, or recovering from an injury, physical therapy can help.
Sessions begin with an evaluation to assess your child’s movement patterns, strength, and mobility.
From there, your therapist will create a customized plan using play-based, functional activities to support development.
The goal is to help your child move more confidently, safely, and independently in their everyday environment.
Pediatric Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy supports children who have difficulty eating, drinking, or expanding their range of accepted foods.
This may include challenges with picky eating, limited food variety, difficulty with textures, oral motor coordination, or concerns about nutrition and growth.
Your child’s first session will include an evaluation to better understand their feeding patterns, preferences, and any underlying factors contributing to these challenges.
From there, your therapist will create a personalized plan to help your child build positive, safe, and confident feeding skills.
Caregivers are an essential part of this process, and you’ll receive guidance on how to support progress at home.
The goal is to make mealtimes less stressful and more successful for both you and your child.
Book Your Appointment With The Voz Institute Today
If you or a loved one are experiencing challenges with speech, language, feeding, motor skills, or sensory processing, we can help.
Our team of therapists is highly trained and experienced in supporting both children and adults as they navigate everyday challenges.
Schedule a consultation at our multidisciplinary therapy clinic to learn more about your treatment options.
Book your appointment with The Voz Institute today to get started.