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Nora Margarita Melendez R.

Estoy muy satisfecha con The Voz Institute ya q para mi niña a sido de mucha ayuda con su tartamudeo y en especial trabajar con Anastacia gracias por el apoyo Dios les Bendiga y recomiendo esta Institución.

Brittany F.

I and my daughter see Ms. Anna and she's great! I've improved my executive function skills greatly. I'm able to keep up in group conversations and I don't become avoidant.

Jennifer B.

Anna-Maria was such a gift to our family. My son started working with her during the pandemic. She was incredibly engaging, always got down on the floor with him - and he was always excited to see her and the new games she would introduce to make learning fun! She has a way of working with kids that makes them respect and listen to her. She gave us a "report" after each session to let us know how it went and gave us some easy suggestions to incorporate into our day to day life. We saw a HUGE improvement through our work with her. Her office team was really accessible, and she was always quick to answer any questions. I was a little sad when it was time for us to "graduate" but she also was the first to let us know when he was meeting his milestones and we didn't need to keep coming. I cannot recommend Anna-Maria enough, and if we ever needed speech services again, we would call her.

Juan C.

This an amazing opportunity to be with the best!

Laura N Rojas S.

Ana-Maria is an excellent speech therapist. She worked with my two year old who was non verbal when he started and three months later he is talking non stop! Ana-Maria set goals and once they were met, she graduated my son from therapy. My son still asks me to take him to play with Ana-Maria! She is extremely warm and professional. I highly recommend VOZ therapy to anyone who might need it.

Debbie L.

I’m not sure that I have met another speech language pathologist more in tune with the needs of her clients and families. Ana-Maria Jaramillo is as compassionate as she is a firm advocate for her families. I have received her consultation and expertise on several occasions on a professional level as well as a personal level for my own children. I am constantly in awe of how she gives her very best and then some. I highly recommend her!

Rey G.

I worked with Skylar Hamblen for trans affirming voice therapy and absolutely LOVED HER! She is so willing to meet you where you are at and take direction for whatever your personal voice goals are. She is so personable and makes a point to make sessions fun and tailored to your personality and interests. I would recommend her to anyone looking to change their voice and who wants someone reliable to be a part of their transition journey<3

Hosaena G.

I really recommend Voz speech therapy they’re so nice especially Anastacia my daughter really loves her and she so nice thank you…🤗❤️

Mrs. D.

Mrs.Anna Vanta is amazing. She has been working with my son for almost a year. Her methods really keep him engaged and focus. Which we also use at home and have seen a huge improvement in his communication.

Oscar V.

Outstanding practice that is family centered and takes time to develop relationship with patients. Dr. Jaramillo and her team has evaluated and treated our children and we are grateful to have found such an amazing practice. We have noted significant improvement in their socialization and communication skills and strongly recommend this practice to any parent who is concerned with speech & language development.

Ena R.

¡Ana María (Voz) es la mejor terapeuta de lenguaje con la que hemos trabajado! Se ganó la confianza y el cariño de nuestra hija de inmediato. Logró que se pusiera a hablar como lora tan solo con unas cuantas sesiones. Mejoró muchísimo su vocabulario y dicción. Muy profesional y responsable. Sus evaluaciones fueron siempre certeras y detalladas. Estamos muy contentos y agradecidos de haber podido trabajar con ella. La recomendamos 100%.

Adonay M.

La mejor experiencia que he pasado Anastacia la mejor terapeuta trato ami hijo con toda la paciencia y amor y le enseño a decir las palabras correcta Anastacia tiene la especialidad para ayudar alos niños es una persona increíble yo estoy muy agradecida lleven a sus niños a voz y les recomiendo a Anastacia la mejor

Alexis S.

I can't say enough good things about Voz Speech Therapy. My son went from struggling to communicate with us to a complete chatterbox and we couldn't be happier! He was barely speaking one or two words and now is using complete sentences, singing along to things we listen to on the radio and asking more questions than we can answer. We have Dr. Jaramillo and Voz Speech Therapy to thank for this. She comes to our daycare and works with him independently and in the classroom setting which has been great for him to have ST in a space he is familiar with already. We cannot thank Dr. Jaramillo and Voz enough for everything that they have done to help our son and our family!

Jenna G.

I could not recommend Voz Speech Therapy enough!!! The entire team is exceptional at their jobs and the level of care they provide is unmatched! I came to Voz for myofunctional therapy and was paired with Anastacia. From my first appointment, I knew that I was in good hands — Anastacia was caring, patient, punctual and went above and beyond to ensure my success and provided me with abundant tools to use at home. Both her and the owner Ana-Maria are incredible and have a deep wealth of knowledge that made navigating a myofunctional disorder, as an adult, much less daunting. I looked forward to my appointments each week and am so grateful for my time at Voz!!! I would recommended this practice time and time again!!!

Maria P.

I am very grateful to Voz Speech Therapy, especially to the therapist Jessica, who with her dedication and professionalism, patience and excellent work that she did in each therapy session that she dedicated to my daughter with a lot of love, she was able to overcome and now she speaks in a surprising way. . Thank you very much, I will forever be very grateful.

Samuel Ansong I.

Skylar Hamblen was truly exceptional. From the start, her patience, thorough preparation, clear communication, and kind-hearted approach made the entire experience feel positive and uplifting. What initially felt like an intimidating or even embarrassing step became something I looked forward to, thanks to her support. I can’t think of a single complaint—only high praise. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone considering speech therapy.

Beth D.

My daughter has received therapy here for over a year and it has been an incredible experience watching her growth. She went from a small vocabulary and only using one word utterances to speaking in sentences and with a huge vocabulary. She LOVES to go - both Ana and Jessica have shown such great attention to her needs, positive reinforcement, making the sessions fun, and building strong bonds with her. They have also been great at coordinating services as we worked through the IEP process.

Bridget B.

VOZ is the best Speech Pathologist team in DC. I have utilized multiple speech providers in the district for over 8years, including the big name organizations, none compares to VOZ.They understand that each child need is diferrent, they are dedicated, patient, flexible to meet the needs of patients. Their swift response in communication is outstanding. They are higly professionally equipped with strategies that generates results. I am very happy with the significant results that I have seen with my Autistic son. Jessica, thank you for all the hard work and dedication. All the progress with my kid speech needs would not have been possible without you. You are indeed a blessing!!

Michelle P.

Ana-Maria Jaramillo is a fellow SLP colleague of mine. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Ana-Maria over the past year and a half. I have come to respect her knowledge as an SLP and passionate advocate for her patients. She continues to seek out the most current research in order to provide her patients with the best treatment for the best outcomes! This dedication is evident as she is currently pursuing her doctorate through Northwestern University. I often seek out her advice on a variety of topics. If you're seeking speech therapy services for your child, I highly recommend Ana-Maria and Voz Speech Therapy!

Chantal P.

Ana-Maria began working with my daughter at 14 months and made sure my 2020 baby met all of her milestones related to speech. She’s professional, punctual, intentional, caring, and went above and beyond to give me all the tools I needed to succeed outside of the office. Ana-Maria didn’t hesitate when I asked her to coordinate with my daughter’s teacher so we were all on the same page about her expectations. When I needed advice on 2-year-old tantrums as a first time mom, she would send helpful articles and coach me through them. Above and beyond is actually an understatement. My daughter looked forward to her weekly visits to VOZ and was always greeted with a smile. She’d ask about Ana-Maria daily at times which is how I knew she was in good hands. On her last day I actually asked for advice on how to break the news that she no longer needed to visit the practice. Thank you so much for supporting my family through the most crucial time of her speech development! I couldn’t imagine having been on this journey without Ana-Maria and her wonderful team.

Esthela R.

En Voz Speech nos encontramos con la mejor terapeuta que mi hija pudo tener la terapeuta Jessica fue muy amable siempre con mi hija y le tuvo la paciencia que mi hija necesitaba , voz speech es lo mejor en terapias

Jaylon C.

This place changed the course of my life for the better. Without the beautiful and accepting heart of Skylar in particular, I would have not I have been comfortable, finding my true voice

Elise S.

Voz speech therapy is a practice lead by knowledge, experience and professionalism. My daughter worked with Anastacia and she was absolutely wonderful! She was able to identify her speech impediments immediately and create a plan tailored to her learning style and personality. She showed us how to incorporate at home what she was working with our daughter . My daughter’s speech blossomed under her direction. It was a joy and relief to find Voz speech therapy.

Delonda W.

Dr Ana-Maria jaramillo is awesome and she’s the best speech therapist I ever seen with working with my son. My son was talking completely jargon at the age of 2 Dr.Ana-Maria jaramillo got him talking and expressing himself.

Conor C.

I’ve worked with Lee since September 2024 and he has introduced me to new strategies that have been very helpful thus far. He truly empathizes with his patients and I look forward to continuing to work with him.

A S

Ana-María was recommended to us by our son’s school. She not only worked with us on his articulation, but also on his myofunctional challenges. With her approach, my son achieved in six months what he couldn’t with other therapists. We recommend her unreservedly.

Sara F.

Ana-Maria is a truly gifted speech therapist and wonderful person. My son came to her at two years old speaking very few words. Now, he never stops talking. :-) My son looked forward to his weekly sessions and always talked about Ana throughout the week at home. Ana-Maria also gave me helpful tips to encourage my son’s language development at home. We will miss seeing her weekly so much!

Paul

Ana is a fantastic speech therapist. She was patient, fun, motivating, and always responsive. We loved the way she turned learning and practice into a game. Highly recommended!!

Caroll V.

My familiy is eternally grateful to Dr. Jaramillo for her comprehensive and thorough care for our son and daughter. Our children have thrived and excelled in achieving develomental milestones related to communication in English and Spanish. My daughter also participated in their summer program and had an amazing time. Her day was filled with fun learning activities, stories, and fieldtrips which she then shared with us. This practice is outstanding and one of a kind.

Evi C.

Super helpful and effective. Recommend!

valentina R.

I’m not able to express our gratitude to Anna Maria and Heyli for what they are doing to our son. We had a no speaking boy of 3 years old in September with an Apraxia diagnosis. We have now a 3years and 5 months boy that can’t stop talking both in English and Italian. Lots of work made with passion and love. They made the difference and we are really grate for this hard work that they made. We consider both of them part of our family now.

Heidi M.

The team at VOZ is absolutely amazing. Anastacia was so patient and so kind with my child. She always provided examples on Spanish and English during the sessions. We truly feel so much better about our son's speech. She was very helpful and provided additional tips to follow each week at home in between therapy. If you are considering Voz speech therapy then go for it. You won't regret it.

Pierre H.

Excellent speech therapy for child. Learned in ton in just a few months. Very engaging activities.

Summer A.

My daughter was so lucky to find Voz. Everyone here has been wonderful. Ana-Maria met with us first and diagnosed my daughter with a condition that is usually overlooked. For therapy, we worked with Jessica. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She was so good to my daughter; coming to speech therapy was something she really looked forward to, because she viewed Jessica as her friend. Jessica could have fun with her, but she always made her work; Because of that, I have seen a great deal of progress in my daughter's speech in the 7 months we worked with Voz.

Jennifer S

I highly recommend Voz Speech. Anastacia has been working with my daughters for several months (pre & post tongue tie release and tongue thrust/lateral s speech issue). She is wonderful and impactful. We have had a positive experience and are thrilled with our outcomes.

Gabriel F.

Ms. Anna fixed my daughter's lisp in a matter of weeks. She was a joy to work with and I cannot recommend her highly enough. I feel lucky we got to work with her and my daughter's speech has been fixed.

Lvly A.

Ms. Anna Vanta is an excellent speech therapist. She's a very patient and kind person and did wonders for my daughter.

Lisa Mathias J.

We worked with Skylar at Voz and she was amazing! My son started with her in October 2024 to help with his autism-related speech disorder. At 2.5 years old, he was speaking in single words and had a lot of babble. Over the months while working with Skylar, his speech blossomed. He’s now speaking in full sentences, speaks with unprompted, original thought, and is more understandable all-around. We’re very grateful for the work that Skylar and the team at Voz put in to help my son. We highly recommend them.