Better Speech

Overview

Better Speech is a telehealth platform specializing in online speech therapy, backed by a network of over 250 licensed speech therapists with an average of about ten years of experience. Serving all 50 states, it provides convenient, professional, and affordable speech correction and language training for both children and adults.

The platform delivers weekly one-on-one live sessions via Zoom, supplemented by unlimited practice modules after class, helping users achieve continuous improvement in areas such as articulation, expressive language, swallowing function, and social communication. Without long waiting lists, users can begin treatment as soon as the next day after submitting an assessment and can flexibly schedule sessions, making it especially suitable for students, working professionals, and families living far from in-person clinics.

Better Speech accepts most major commercial insurance plans as well as Medicare Advantage, FSA/HSA, and other payment methods. Self-pay plans start at just $79.95 per week, far below the average $225 per session at in-person clinics. Academic research shows its online therapy is as effective as face-to-face treatment, and it has earned over 4,000 4.8-star reviews, being recognized by multiple media outlets as the best online speech therapy platform.

Core capabilities

Online one-on-one sessions

Weekly real-time interactive training with licensed therapists via Zoom

All ages covered

Tailored assessments and plans for everyone from toddlers to seniors

Insurance direct billing

Works with most major insurance plans, Medicare Advantage, and FSA/HSA

Unlimited between-session practice

Practice anytime outside sessions to speed up improvement

Fast matching

No waiting list, typically matched with a suitable therapist within a week

Nationwide coverage

250+ therapists across all 50 U.S. states with flexible scheduling

Free evaluation

Complete a free speech assessment before deciding to start therapy

School partnerships

Customized speech therapy solutions for schools and educational institutions

Use cases

Preschool children improve articulation clarity and verbal fluency

Helping children who stutter build confident, natural speech rhythm

Providing social communication training for children with autism

Supporting stroke or brain injury patients in recovering speech and swallowing function

Professionals correct long-standing accents or pronunciation issues through evening sessions

Schools procure remote speech therapy services for students with IEP requirements

Residents in remote or distant areas get professional guidance without travel

Adults address hoarseness or vocal cord tension affecting daily communication