Voice therapy and training with care.
Our staff specializes in rehabilitative voice therapy and transgender vocal training. We offer culturally competent, evidence-based intervention to aid our clients in efficiently reaching their goals. To make an appointment, fill out the interest form or email Prismatic Speech Services.
Reviews Are In!
As a transgender man who has not yet started testosterone therapy, I decided to try voice therapy. Kevin helped me so much with my voice dysphoria -- would highly recommend to anyone seeking gender-affirming voice therapy! They don't make generalizations about what you want to get out of the therapy. It's a very individualized process!
I had tried to do voice work on my own with free videos, but I was never able to produce a voice that matched my appearance. Kevin helped me to make the connection between the physical position of my tongue, tension of my muscles, and the sound of my voice. I am now able to transition without risk of my voice inhibiting my ability to do my job or interact with people on a daily basis. As an added bonus, I actually don't dread listening to recordings of myself anymore!
Prismatic speech services has aided in helping me to develop my voice and has encouraged me to become a more authentic version of myself. Kevin is easy to work with and is very accommodating to not only transgender FtM and MtF clients but also to those identifying as non-binary.
Prismatic Speech Services has helped me reclaim my voice. I now have the tools at my disposal to make my voice work for me, and to help my voice reflect who I truly am.
...I am still completely baffled at what Prismatic has allowed me to achieve: a voice that I'm not ashamed to leave the house with, one that I feel is genuinely my own... As someone who refrained from fully transitioning due to vocal insecurities, I cannot put into words any semblance of the complete gratitude I have for my work with Prismatic.
Prior to working with Kevin, I had significant difficulty with attempting on my own to change my voice. They were very helpful, and quickly able to shift their approach in my instruction until we found something that worked. I ended up progressing much faster than I expected with their help.
As an educator and a public speaker, my voice is a huge part of my professional life. I was surprised that in just a few months of study and practice with Kevin I was able to completely change the quality of my voice and bring it into alignment with how I want to present myself to the world. Thank you for your help with everything!
The most difficult problem I had with voice training on my own was the myriad of resources on the internet. It's easy to get overwhelmed and confused. Working with Prismatic helped me get on a path I understood and could stick with.
Kevin has been lovely to work with! They helped provide tools, language, and encouragement in understanding my voice and getting it to a much more comfortable place, and they were supportive and patient all the while.
Kevin provides an incredibly comfortable and accommodating environment for learning, and is a true joy to work with.
I was glad to have reached out to Kevin at Prismatic Speech Services. Even though I did some self help training prior to enrolling, it was beneficial to get their professional assessment. Kevin helped me focus on the areas I needed to improve, and techniques which helped me to be more confident in using my voice in more demanding and impromptu social situations.
Not only did Kevin show me how much voice therapy training and tools have changed in the ten years since I had done voice therapy, they gave me strategies on how to practice in order to achieve greater control over my voice. Thanks to Kevin, I have achieved the pitch and voice quality I would have sought through surgery. Now the future of my voice is truly up to me and my efforts.
Kevin very patiently guided me through the process of changing my voice and I now feel extremely confident using it. I never thought it was possible!
Prior to working with Kevin I felt my voice was not my own, but now, I see it as something to be crafted and heard. I learned so much from Kevin on the practice of strengthening a voice and the fun of being playful with my voice in the process. I am excited for the voicework I will do next and want to thank Kevin for creating the space and providing the support I needed to explore goals for my voice.
Prismatic Speech is a welcoming and enthusiastic speech service that prioritized not only my progress towards my vocal training goals but also my comfort and experience, both in and out of our sessions. Kevin Dorman is an incredible vocal clinician who is dedicated, encouraging, and patient. My voice is more aligned to my identity than it has ever been, and their passion for their work is the reason for that.
Kevin is a fantastic vocal coach and they really build your confidence, provide you with the tools to succeed, and provide a comfortable, trans-affirming, and trans-competent environment. It was a very affirming process and they were very transparent with what was possible, expected, and helped with figuring out where to go when there was stagnation.
I would recommend Kevin and Prismatic to anyone looking to learn more about their voice, how to train it, and how to get the sound and resonance that you love. Kevin took time explaining to me where my voice was being produced from, and they gave great visualizations to help the process. They provide both in person, and video teaching and therapy and it is stress free, fun and enjoyable.
When I decided to work on my voice, I didn't really expect that I would accomplish much. My voice was very deep and masculine sounding, and I had never done any type of vocal training before. I'm amazed at how much of a difference a few months of training have made. I can now switch easily between the feminine and androgynous ranges, and maintain my voice there consistently.
Prismatic Speech Services was fun and great to work with in improving my voice. I was consistently impressed with how responsive they were to my questions and concerns about working with my voice and the researched information that they were able to respond with to help me speak in a way that matches who I am.
Before beginning my training, my voice was a big source of dysphoria for me and I wanted to make it sound more feminine. After just 3 months of working with Kevin, my voice has completely changed... By spending some time everyday to work on my voice, I was able to transform my voice to become gender affirming and authentic.
I tried voice training on my own, which I tended to find the details difficult. Reading about tongue movements and having someone guiding you through made it much easier to work on it. Being able to have a voice I can stand in everyday life is a huge lifesaver.
Prismatic helped me out a lot, and I want to thank Kevin for all the help. Super kind and helpful, would absolutely recommend to anyone needing voice training!
I cannot be more satisfied with my experience with Prismatic. Kevin is an excellent instructor and it is obvious they care about the work that they do.
Definitely want to give a shout out to Kevin and Prismatic! They are absolutely fantastic. Since I use my voice for my job, I mainly just went in wanting to make sure I wasn't doing anything that would be harmful long-term, but they gave me so much more than that and showed me that I was actually capable of amazing things. They are knowledgeable, kind, and caring, and I left every session with a big smile.
...They took great care to understand my voice and my needs around my voice and how I want to sound. We spent time exploring the boundaries of my voice and also non-verbal signal I was giving off. I'm beyond happy with how my voice has turned out!!! I never thought I would sound as feminine as I do! Its like the dream that is my voice is finally real.
Prismatic Speech Services: A Short Story
Kevin Dorman, Founder
Hi there!
I'm Kevin Dorman (they/them). I am the owner and primary practitioner of speech-language pathology here at Prismatic Speech Services. I created Prismatic Speech Services to provide speech, language, and voice intervention for the transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming community. As a member of the community myself, and as a human who strongly values intersectionality, I prioritize cultural humility and respect every client should feel when working with a healthcare professional.
Speech & Language Therapy Services
Speech-language pathology is a clinical art informed by contemporary research, clinician intuition and client preferences. The scope of applied speech-language pathology is broad; at Prismatic Speech Services, we offer specialized care in the following areas. You may also book our clinical staff for speaking engagements and advocacy training.
Transgender Vocal Training
Being comfortable using one's voice is essential for effective verbal communication. For many transgender people, one's voice can be the source …
Read moreRehabilitative Voice Therapy
Prismatic Speech Services aids clients in implementing a personalized regimen to treat vocal injuries.
Read moreSpeaking Engagements
LGBTQ+ cultural humility trainings and instruction in transgender vocal training are available upon request.
Read moreRegister for your Free Consultation
Schedule a consultation to see how Prismatic Speech Services can serve you!
It's Going to be Okay!
Many have been in your position before; feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression are very common. You have been living with this discomfort, and as much as you want to seek assistance in addressing it, maybe you've become accustomed to the difficulty of living with your current voice. Change can be a scary prospect, even when it's for the best. If you are unsure if this service is the right direction for you, we encourage you to request a free consultation so you can have your questions answered!