Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy in Vermont
Whether you’re in Burlington, Colchester, Essex, or any town across the state, you can work with an experienced, licensed, trans-affirming speech-language pathologist from home. Prismatic’s Vermont clinician, Cristel Ho (any pronouns), specializes in gender-affirming voice training for transfeminine, transmasculine, and non-binary clients, with sessions rendered online via our secure client portal. They work with excellent clinics and providers across the state to achieve high standards of care.
Cristel Ho, MS, CCC-SLP
What We Help With
Pitch
High, Low
How high or low the source of your voice is, and how to find a range that feels like you.
Resonance
Bright, Dark
How your pitch is warped by the size and shape of the throat, mouth, and nose.
Vocal Weight
Gentle/Soft, Bold/Full
The degree of impact between the vocal folds.
Prosody
Varied, Steady
How pitch, rate, volume, and emphasis rise and fall.
Non-verbals
Dynamic, ...Demure?
Body language, facial expression, laughter, coughing, sneezing.
Stamina
Vocal Hygiene, Tension
Using your voice comfortably through long conversations and busy days.
What To Expect
Free Consultation
Free
A 30-minute conversation with Kevin about your goals, your anxieties, and any questions you may have.
Voice Assessment
$100
We review intake forms, take measurements of your voice, and establish tentative goals together.
Therapy Sessions
$100
Ongoing sessions, typically weekly, until you have met your goals or are confident enough to venture forth on your own.
Insurance Accepted
Out-of-Network Reimbursement
We've had consistent success helping our clients seek reimbursement from Cigna, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare, and other major insurance companies in Vermont. See our insurance page for diagnosis and procedure codes you can take to your insurer before even scheduling an appointment!
Resources for Trans Vermonters
Local Resources
Know a great resource in Vermont not listed here? Contact us and let us know!
Frequently Asked Questions
I live just outside Vermont; can you work with me?
Cristel is also licensed in Massachusetts; Crysta and Alison are licensed in New York; and Eli is licensed in Connecticut and New York. If you live in New Hampshire or another state in close proximity to Vermont, you'll need to travel to one of these states to work with a Prismatic clinician.
Do you offer in-person sessions in Vermont?
All sessions are rendered online via telehealth.
What other services do you offer in Vermont?
Cristel is licensed and prepared to work with any clients who need rehabilitative voice therapy. Transgender cultural competency trainings are also available on request for businesses and organizations.