Accent coaching · Online
Speak clearly and confidently at work, without losing who you are.
One-on-one online accent modification with a licensed, ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist, for working professionals across New York, New Jersey, California, and Washington who want to be understood more easily.
- ASHA-certified CCC-SLP
- Evening sessions
- No waitlist
Melisa Gaygusuz, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-language pathologist
Does this sound like you?
Your ideas are sharp. You just want them to land clearly.
People often ask you to repeat yourself on calls, in meetings, or over the phone.
You hold back in meetings because you worry you won’t be understood.
You dread presentations, even though you know your material inside out.
You feel your accent gets in the way of how your expertise comes across.
If any of these ring true, accent modification can help. And you don’t have to change who you are to get there.
What accent modification actually is
Accent modification (sometimes called accent reduction) is elective skill-building. It is not speech therapy for a disorder, and it’s not about erasing your accent or sounding like you were born here.
Your accent is part of who you are. You keep it. You simply learn to adjust specific sounds, rhythm, and stress patterns so listeners can understand you more easily, when you want them to.
Why work with a licensed speech-language pathologist?
There are plenty of apps and online “accent coaches” out there. An SLP is a licensed clinician with formal training in exactly how speech sounds are produced: how the tongue, lips, and airflow work together to make each one.
That means I can pinpoint the specific sounds getting in your way and teach you, precisely, how to produce them. I listen to you and adjust in real time. An app can only play you a recording.
How it works
What online sessions look like
- 1
One-on-one over secure video
No travel and no time off work. Join from home or a quiet spot at the office.
- 2
30 to 60 minutes, with evening times
Sessions fit around a working schedule.
- 3
Practice your real situations
Introducing yourself, leading a meeting, a presentation you have coming up, everyday calls.
Want more detail? Read how a speech therapist can help with accent modification or the guide for professionals who want clearer, more confident speech at work.
Questions
Is it private pay? Will my employer cover it?
Is accent modification private pay?
Yes. Because accent modification is an elective skill rather than treatment for a medical condition, it’s a private-pay service and isn’t billed to insurance. The upside is simplicity: no referrals, no authorizations, no waiting.
Will my employer cover it?
It’s worth asking. Many companies have professional development or training budgets that can cover communication coaching. A quick note to your manager or HR is often all it takes to find out.
Will I lose my accent?
No. Your accent is part of who you are, and you keep it. You simply learn to adjust specific sounds, rhythm, and stress patterns so listeners can understand you more easily, when you want them to.
Free consultation
Ready to feel more easily understood?
Request a free consultation to talk through your goals and decide whether accent modification is right for you. No pressure, no cost. Online sessions for professionals across New York, New Jersey, California, and Washington.
Melisa Gaygusuz, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-language pathologist
Prefer to talk now? Call or text (917) 426-7007