Barbara Buchanan MA CCC-SLP | Speech-Language Pathology in Santa Cruz

What I Offer

Therapy tailored to
where you are

Private Practice

One-on-one sessions in a comfortable, supportive setting. Individualized treatment plans designed around your unique communication goals and pace.

School-Based Therapy

On-site speech and language support within the school environment. Collaborating with educators to ensure therapeutic goals reinforce classroom learning.

Driving / On-Site Sessions

Therapy that comes to you — whether at home, work, or on the road. Flexible scheduling and convenient locations to fit your life.

Articulation & Phonology

Clear, accurate sound production for children and adults. Targeted exercises that build lasting speech clarity and confidence in everyday conversation.

Language Disorders

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for expressive and receptive language challenges. Building stronger comprehension and communication skills.

Fluency & Stuttering

Evidence-based strategies for smoother, more effortless speech. A supportive space to develop fluency techniques that work in real-world situations.

Speech-language pathology practice setting

About

Expertise rooted in
compassion and craft

With a Master's degree and the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, I bring years of specialized training to every session.

Whether working with a child navigating early language development, a student overcoming speech sound disorders, or an adult rebuilding communication after injury, the approach remains the same: listen deeply, plan deliberately, and celebrate every step forward.

MA

Master's Degree

CCC

Clinical Certification

SLP

Licensed Provider

Santa Cruz

Community-Based

My Approach

A process built around
your needs

1

Comprehensive Evaluation

A thorough assessment to understand your communication strengths, challenges, and goals — establishing a clear starting point for treatment.

2

Personalized Plan

A tailored therapy plan grounded in evidence-based practice, designed to address your specific goals and adapted as progress unfolds.

3

Ongoing Progress

Regular check-ins and adjustments ensure therapy stays relevant and effective — celebrating milestones and refining goals together.

The greatest gift you can give someone is your attention — especially when helping them find their voice.

Barbara Buchanan, MA CCC-SLP

Contact

Let's begin the
conversation

Taking the first step toward better communication is a decision worth honoring. Reach out to schedule an evaluation or learn more about how therapy can support you or your child.

Office

147 S River St Ste 228
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Phone

(831) 425-4878

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