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District Speech & Language Therapy

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We worked with Jen for about 18 months, starting just before my son turned 2, and my son just loved seeing her each week. She went out of her way to improve his speech, providing... additional resources and suggestions at each session. Mostly though, her enthusiasm and way with kids really helped us look forward to the sessions and we saw great improvement.read more

Catharine W.

Lee Mora has been very helpful in not just helping me with fluency but also helping me get a better understanding of what stuttering is & what can cause it

Kingnate96

I just finished my fifth and final coaching session with Sophie and I feel so much more confident in my voice! It has been a delight to learn from Sophie, and she has enabled me... both to find my voice and to be excited to use it!read more

Vivian B.

Victor L.

My experience here was great! I worked remotely with Sophie Edwards, and she was a great teacher! I was seeking voice feminization, and I was very comfortable and happy during our... lessons. Additionally, she sent home extensive emails for my out-of-session work, which was immensely helpful. Absolutely recommend coming here for voice training!!read more

Thea

My 4 year old son has been benefiting so much from his sessions with his SLP Angela at District Speech. His articulation, confidence and overall behavior have improved greatly. He... looks forward to his weekly visits with Angela, and loves that he has a special friend to play new games with. What he has been able to achieve with Angela has blown us away. We would recommend District Speech, and Ms. Angela in particular, to anyone in need of Speech Language Therapy! Thank you, Ms. Angela for all you do for our boy!read more

Jennifer T.

After so long trying to navigate speech and behavior services for my young daughter with autism, it was so wonderful to find District Speech and Language Therapy. Jennifer... Branchini is incredibly responsive. She returns emails and calls within 24 hours including weekends. My daughters' at home assessment and follow up sessions started almost immediately. My daughter loves working with Lee Morra, who has high energy, an assortment of toys and games, and demonstrates incredible patience and persistence. Both Jennifer and Lee share strategies (on line apps, social stories, and visual schedules) to help meet the agreed upon goals. This is a very dedicated team.read more

Melissa R.

I’ve been going to District Speech for a few months now and would definitely recommend it. Lee has been very helpful in correcting some of my speech patterns. He is very friendly,... professional and encouraging.read more

Sarah M.

I’ve been working with Angela at District Speech for about 4 weeks now. When I started speech therapy for my son I didn’t know what to expect we had other concerns around his... development and behaviors but I knew for sure he needed speech therapy. After our initial appt. I expressed all my concerns with Angela and she was not only consoling but extremely helpful and supportive, even providing other options and leads for additional resources. My son is already making progress with his speech, Angela has been nothing short of amazing and she truly cares and it shows in the lengths she goes to really help her patients and their families. The District Speech team Angela and Jen, have been beyond supportive and surpassed any expectations.read more

Antonella D.

Jen Branchini has been a colleague for many years, and she is the only SLP therapist that I trust. As a neuropsychologist, I frequently need to consult with a speech therapist... regarding patient matters. Beyond being highly knowledgeable and intelligent, Jen is exceptionally kind and patient, and she always goes above and beyond to understand my patients’ needs and how best to help. She makes feasible recommendations for remediation that are also highly effective. I would highly recommend her to my patients and family/friends alike!read more

Jackie B.

Our 8 year old daughter was very behind on her ability to speak clearly. It had gotten to the point where it was getting in the way of her academic progress - making her less... likely to speak up in class, and very reticent to write things out because of the misspellings associated with her pronunciation. District Speech and Language Therapy - and Ms. Catherine in particular - were AMAZING. It turned our daughter's lessons effectively into play-time for her, which made sure she showed up and actively engaged each week. And that was part of an overall plan for her progress that was solid. That has resulted in tremendous progress in mere months, to the point where she is an avid reader/writer now and is now close to her peers on her ability to enunciate words.I can't give this place a strong enough recommendation. Sound overall strategies for success and incredibly effective tactics with the kids at the lesson-by-lesson level. Its totally turned things around for us in the best way possible!read more

Shawn D.

stephanie B.

Angela has been working with our toddler for almost a year now for his speech delay. We have seen solid improvement in his speech during this time. Jen and her team are flexible,... reliable, available, and always professional. Additionally, our therapist, Angela, always gives us great feedback from the session, provides us with tips, and assigns us extra work we can do at home to reinforce his learning. We and our son alway look forward to our speech therapy sessions—highly recommend!read more

Craig W.

The professionals at District Speech are both very dedicated individuals, who truly care about the welfare and progress of their clients! They are very knowledgeable in their... field, and have years of experience, that will certainly help your child with his or her needs. I highly recommend that you contact them for any speech and language issues your child may have.read more

Ada S.

Virginia D.

Anna has seen our son at another practice in this area for three years and we are so thrilled to be seeing her at District Speech! Anna is an excellent therapist, efficient,... effective and very understanding. I've always been very impressed by her ability to break down speech problems into their component parts (social, sentence planning, pronunciation, behavioral, etc). Our son has always progressed faster with her than with the other therapists he sees and she's great at providing realistic "homework" for us to do with him independently.District Speech also has extremely excellent front office staff. They've been proactive and friendly every step of the way. They even caught a billing issue for us that had been happening at all our pediatric practices, related to a COVID specific insurance coverage practice. They refunded me proactively and even took the time to tell me what to say to our PT and other specialists so I could easily get refunds across the board. I was so impressed! I really can't say enough about how wonderful it is to work with a front office team that is so caring and organized. It's a wonderful change of pace from most practices.read more

Jen B.

Working with Lee was an incredible experience that I wish I had begun sooner. He is personable and genuine with his patients, creating a relaxed environment. Working with him gave... me verbal tools and skills that I can use in the real word on a day to day basis. It also inspired me to pursue a different course of study at GW. As a speech, language, and hearing science major, I aspire to help others just the way he did for me.read more

Izzy M.

COVID-19 has changed the world that we live in but I didn’t want that to be the reason for my son’s speech regression. Schools may be closed BUT Ms. Branchini went out of her way... to schedule time for us to meet with Mr. Morra this week for my son Dominic’s evaluation. I just wanted to thank you for choosing such a dedicating and professional speech and language therapist to work with Dominic. Although Dominic was a bit silly (rolling around, playing with objects, etc.) Mr. Morra was supported, gently redirected Dominic when he provided in incorrect answer and/or if he had difficulty hearing Dominic's response. Mr. Morra noted that in the future we may be able to play a "game" (which I am sure will help Dominic practice sounds) called Hangman. As soon as we got off of our call with Mr. Morra Dominic hopped on YouTube to learn more about Hangman :) Dominic has been talking about meeting "Mr. Lee" and announced to his grandmother and step-father that "Mr. Lee is super cool." As you know this is HUGE! I am thrilled with the level of service your company provides and we are very excited to meet with him in the coming weeks.read more

Colleen Freyvogel B.

I have worked with Jen over the past five years as both a teacher and now a parent. Quite simply, Jen and her practice are top-notch. Jen is not only an expert SLP, she is an... expert on kids. She just gets them! She understands the power of building relationships and works with children in such an approachable and fun way, they simply adore her and enjoy working with her on meeting their speech/language goals. Behind the scenes, Jen remains committed to the children she works with, regularly going above and beyond to advocate, secure additional resources, and check-in with parents. Fast forward a few years and now I've had the pleasure of working with Jen as a parent. She completed thorough evaluations on both of my sons (the older for proper sound production, the younger to evaluate the impact of a facial cleft on his speech). My boys are timid and introverted, but they immediately warmed up to her and played through their evaluations. We are at ease knowing that we have Jen on our team, and we would highly recommend her or any of the therapists at District Speech.read more

Jodi A.

i met Jennifer in August of 2019, right before i had a feeding tube install, she called me every couple of days when I was in the hospital to check on me, when I got out of the... hospital on August 28, i finally met Jen September 4, 2019, I new she was the right therapist for me, I was schedule to have another swallow test in November, but after a four sessions with Jen, she said i was ready to take my second swallow test. I took swallow test on October 18, 2019 and passed with flying colors, now I'm eating food again i haven't ate any food by mouth since July 21, 2019.I want to say thank you District Speech and Language Therapy, and special thanks to Jennifer who help me get through my hard times, she is a gift from God.read more

Anthony J.

We had a great experience with District Speech and Language Therapy. Both Angela and Rachel were amazing and such a pleasure to work with. They helped our son improve his overall... speech. I noticed a substantial improvement in him after just a few sessions. I highly recommend both Angela, Rachel and District Speech / Language Therapy.read more

Dina L.

My son started speech therapy with Jen last summer. He was 2.5 years old at the time. He spoke around 15-20 words prior to starting his therapy, had a short attention span and... poor communication skills. Fast forward to 6 months later and he is able to use 2-3 word sentences, ask many questions, express his needs, name all the colors, and communicate appropriately. I am so thankful to Jen and district speech for being a huge part of my son’s progress and development. He still has a long road ahead but with the right support we are getting there.read more

Romana M.

They were super nice and helpful! You have to put in the work but they are super supportive!

Leo G.

I went through speech therapy with Miss Jen because I have a stutter and we focused on various exercises to help me in daily professional life.During our weekly sessions we... would go to stores or make telephones and I would practice purposeful stuttering while monitoring my stress level, pauses and practice breathing exercises that would making the conversation easier.She also encouraged me to start informing my audience about my stuttering. Consistently doing so took away the stress of trying hiding, made my audience better listeners, more understanding, and the communication was much better.At the end of my time with Miss Jen I had become a strong speaker, more confident in my communication skills on the phone and in person. I was no longer embarrassed of the stutter. I highly recommend her.read more

Abdoulaye M.

We're so grateful for District Speech! Our toddler has a global developmental delay and we began speech therapy for her in July 2020. At that point, we knew via an ABR test that... our daughter M could hear (after a rough first year of life with constant ear infections and massive fluid build-up) but she was only just beginning to make sounds (1.5 years). Our first eight sessions with Jen, our daughter did not make a sound. !! However, Jennifer was amazing, patient, and kind and so skilled at helping M learn how to sign (we started hand-over-hand signing) and taught me about "total communication" - M really mastered "please" "more" "thank you" "help" and more through this method (well before making a peep). A big part of pediatric therapy is equipping the parent, and Jen has graciously offered suggestions and helpful tips along the way that has enabled me to continually work at home with M in ways I did not know or understand before (simplifying my speech, repetition of key words, hand over hand signing help, etc). She also showed me cool tools we were able to get for our daughter to help her strengthen her muscles and tone in her mouth. I am grateful for the ways Jen was also flexible whether we were doing Zoom or in-person (which was changeable due to childcare for my other children).M has really taken off in speech, in a way her Dad and I certainly did not expect considering she began speech silently! Less than a year later, M is at age level (spontaneous two word phrases!) and growing in her vocabulary every day. I find myself daily using the tools and methods Jen used with M and taught me. We are on monthly check-ins and I am so grateful we brought her to District Speech!read more

Kristin J.

I can not say enough good things about Jen at District Speech! She has been such a big help with our son Hudson and helped us feel good with each step of this process.

Corryn F.

Lee Mora with District Speech is awesome! Our son (age 5) has been working with Lee for about 6 months and he has seen great improvement. Even transitioning to zoom appointments... (thanks COVID) Lee has been able to keep his attention - no small achievement even under normal circumstances.read more

Pat G.

Jennifer is knowledgeable, engaging and helpful - which is all that you can ask for in a speech pathologist. I enjoyed my meeting with her and appreciated her honesty related to... my child's needs.read more

Mel G.

I had a wonderful experience working with Lee Morra. He is a superb listener and is refreshingly kind but he is also remarkably sharp. Maybe the best part about Lee is that he... offered brilliant personal suggestions. He gave advice that made sense of my experience and that taught me things I didn't know before. The exercises that we worked on together were challenging but extremely helpful to me.Also, the front office staff at District Speech is terrific!read more

Tommy M.

Lee at District Speech was so helpful to me. I wish I had started speech therapy sooner! Sessions were affordable and enjoyable. Lee greatly improved my confidence. Highly... recommendread more

Jenn R.

We are very fortunate to have Ms. Keila and Mr. Morra as our son's speech therapists for over six months now. His progress is great and he always enjoys the sessions with with... both speech therapists.read more

S U

My child attends speech therapy with Lee. He is great!!! My son loves going to speech each week. At the end of each session, he always takes time to tell me how he did and... give/explain activities to do at home which I appreciate! We have seen good progress in a short period of time. Highly recommend! They also take BCBS which is a plus too :)read more

Kristina W

My son’s speech therapist Lee was great! His personality was what was most impressive. His patience with my son was greatly appreciated and made for a comfortable atmosphere for... my son to thrive. In the midst of a pandemic Lee didn’t miss a beat and conducted sessions via Zoom. My son just ended his sessions with Lee, free of a speech impediment. Thanks Lee!!read more

jenjaq77

My son is 18 and a mumbler - he also has an accent (he's a native Spanish speaker). He is frustrated that teachers, friends, etc. are always asking him to repeat himself. With... college on the horizon, we decided it was time to try speech therapy. We could not be happier with Lee Morra at District Speech and Language Therapy. Lee is an amazing speech therapist - he is so good and so passionate about helping my son speak more clearly. My son enjoys his sessions and is actively practicing what he learns with Lee each week. Lee has been awesome at dealing with schedule changes and mistakes on our end - and we are now doing virtual sessions which makes meeting up with Lee even easier. Lee and the admin team helped us deal with insurance issues too. I highly recommend District Speech and especially Lee Morra.read more

Laura R.

We've been very happy with the speech therapy my 6-year old has been receiving from Marissa! His first appointment was in-person, mostly so they could meet. For logistical... purposes, we decided to try virtual and it's been great! She matches his energy and keeps him engaged, they play games together. Also, they don't need to wear masks for the virtual option - helpful for speech. Lastly, they accept my insurance!read more

Julie P.

Our son has seen a number of speech therapists over the years and Jen is one of the best. She has done a wonderful job of eliciting his interest and enthusiasm and has helped him... make some really good progress.read more

J D.

I had the pleasure working on my expressive disorder in a virtual setting with Lee. He is very personable and knowledgeable and has helped me with organizing my thoughts to... overcome this problem. Also, Katie was super helpful in scheduling me for an immediate appointment with a therapist. I highly recommend anyone looking for professional and prompt service to this center!read more

A. L.

I had a great experience with District Speech and Language Therapy. Lee was amazing and such a pleasure to work with. He helped me improve my speech and ease my frustrations. I... noticed a substantial improvement after just a few sessions. I highly recommend Lee and District Speech and Language Therapy.read more

P F.

Working with Jen from District Speech has been an exciting and rewarding experience. Jen’s creativity with fun exercises that target and correct the areas of my daughter’s... communication needs are remarkable. As within the short period of time we’ve had sessions, so much progress has been made with my daughter’s articulation. Jen’s recommendation of techniques to use are helpful and I’m able to use them throughout the day after our session times are over. The dedication shown from Jen along with her cheerfulness and preparedness, exemplify some of the reasons why she’s the best and is highly recommended.read more

Valenti D.

District Speech is amazing. I have worked with the owner, Jen, for many years. She hires very talented and skilled clinicians who go above and beyond to cover all bases and... connect with other members of our shared patients' teams. Highly recommend!read more

Kristen M.

Jen Branchini is a colleague with whom I consulted about my son due to concerns about his attention and receptive/expressive language . She was not only extremely knowledgeable,... but also went above and beyond to understand his level of functioning and make recommendations that would help him, while also keeping in mind the feasibility of her recommendations in our everyday life. She is a professional who does not rush in to recommend therapy/interventions unless these are truly warranted. She helped me navigate many of my concerns for my little one and I am so grateful to her.read more

Irene Tseretopoulos, P.

Lee morra is the best speech therapist hands down and I have learned alot from him since my stroke and I can also talk to him about life he is hands down the best... 👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👌read more

Vincent M.

I would really recommend Sophie Edwards at district speech for anyone trying to feminize their voice. She was a massive help to me and after a few sessions I had results that I... was very happy with. She gave me exercises that really helped with my goals for my voice and gave me feedback that made it much easier to learn. I had tried other resources but having someone giving me feedback on what I was doing right and wrong made a huge difference.read more

Eva H.

District Speech was recommended by our pediatrician and has been wonderful!Jennifer was responsive, thoughtful and creatively engaged with our child during both in person and... virtual sessions. She took it upon herself to reach out to another specialist we were seeing to provide collaborative care. She explained things well and clearly enjoys what she does. The office staff is friendly and responsive. We highly recommend District Speech!read more

Brynn H

My 6 year old son has been working with both Jen and Lee, and the experience has been positive, fun, and rewarding. Both Jen and Lee are so patient with my child- taking time to... bond with him on a personal level, and being on top of his progress/ practice/ homework/ evaluations. They both demonstrate knowledge, professionalism and kindness toward a child in need and made him feel it's "cool" to be working on articulations, instead of working on a shortcoming.As a parent, I cannot praise more about the professionals we have been working with, and we are very happy to see the tremendous progress after just a year of therapy. We are lucky to have met Jen and Lee!read more

Joyce Y.

Great team of excellent and dedicated professionals who use innovative techniques to execute highly effective results! My son was diagnosed with mild ASD at three years old and as... a young mother in her twenties, I was clueless as to what I should do. With Jen’s support I learned how to implement strategies at home to motivate vocalization and get my child to start communicating.read more

Katie B.

I take vocal therapy with Angela and she is amazing! Super helpful and connected me with a Doctor that has helped me create better vocal quality. I really appreciate all of the... work that she has done with me. highly recommend!read more

Julie O.

My 11-year-old special needs son has needed speech therapy his whole life. His District Speech therapist is the best one he's had. Organized, energetic, creative, and kind. Lee... shows up on time with an educational plan. My son enjoys working with him and is progressing in his language development. The office has helped me get my expenses covered through my health insurance. You can't go wrong with using District Speech.read more

Shared acct M

Our experience with District Speech & Language Therapy was VERY positive - from hearing our concerns through developing a therapy plan that was conducive and effective for our 3yo... son. Lee was incredibly patient, high energy, and extremely knowledgeable. Our son immediately took to him and looked forward to his sessions each week. Lee provided easy, tactical strategies to use with our son and we have seen such an improvement in his speech articulation. I would highly recommend DSLT!!read more

Melissa S.

My experience with Catherine Earp after a month has been transformational. As a college and bilingual student; English, reading comprehension, and memory retention during a... discussion are things I struggle with. But during a month of therapy with Catherine I’ve noticed a change on how I can retain information more when someone is speaking to me. I am also beginning to understand hard text more by being able to retain the most important points.-Erikaread more

Erika M.

Angela has been working with my now 17mo son since he was 13mo and had a mixed receptive/expressive language delay. The progress in his speech and receptive language is remarkable... and he absolutely loves Angela. Jennifer is easy to work with on all the insurance/billing issues. Highly recommend this practice.read more

Anna E.

I met Ms. Branchini while working as a contracted psychologist for a Tier 1 charter school in Washington DC. I had the opportunity to observe her conducting speech therapy with... students, consulting with teachers and other paraprofessionals, and reviewing assessment results in meetings. I was incredibly impressed with her ability to connect with the students (of various ages) and use therapeutic strategies that were both effective and engaging. The children always enjoyed working with "Miss Jenn". In meetings, Ms. Branchini was able to express her expertise of speech language weaknesses and disorders, and treatment in a manner that was understandable and relatable. Her speech-language evaluation reports were thorough and included helpful and relevant recommendations. I highly recommend Ms. Branchini for speech therapy services, speech-language evaluations, and for consultation with other paraprofessionals and schools.read more

Jami T.

My 3 year old son started at District Speech about 18 months ago to address his language delay. Both of the therapists he worked with, first Anna Carr and then Lee Morra, were... excellent. Once he started catching up on language, Lee began addressing his speech delay. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave me great tips and tools to practice with my son at home. My son absolutely loved going to every biweekly session he had with both Anna and Lee, and they both made it a very play-based approach. I was so proud and grateful when his latest assessment showed that he is now hitting all his age appropriate milestones for both speech and language! I also want to call out Katie Nelson, the Operations Manager, who does an amazing job managing all the billing and scheduling. She was always extremely helpful and responsive to all my billing questions and was very responsive and detail-oriented. Thank you District Speech!read more

Sarah P.

We've had a consistently positive experience at District Speech. Jennifer Banchini is a skilled speech therapist. More importantly, she's a caring and thoughtful professional... truly dedicated to the success of her clients. We've been fortunate to have her helping our child for the past eight months to overcome a speech impediment. Jen has a gift for working with kids, and she's been able to continually engage, creating an encouraging environment that is fun and motivating for our child. Jen has gone out of our way to accommodate our schedule and to work with our insurance. We can't recommend her highly enough.read more

Eric and K.

Cannot say enough good things about my son's experience with District Speech, especially both Lee and Jennifer. After sessions, I would notice my son utilizing the skills he had... picked-up to initate conversations with passengers on the Metro. Moreover, Lee and Jennifer have been actively engaged in lending their expertise to help develop my son's IEP and ensure adequate speech/language objectives and goals are put in place to meet his needs. I would recommend District Speech to looking for Speech and Language Therapy.read more

Anthony S.

"I found Jen on Yelp and started working with her associate, Angela, within a few days of connecting with them both. I never noticed anything off with my child's speech, but after... we started working with Angela, noticed a difference right away. After only a couple of sessions, the difference became more pronounced to me because her articulation was shifting dramatically for the better. Angela has a wonderfully accessible and welcoming teaching style, and made my child feel safe and comfortable. Couple this with fun and engaging games that are used as lessons and you've got the perfect teaching/learning environment for success. We receive written assessments almost immediately following the end of each lesson, and the invoice at the start of each month. And with home visits, we couldn't be happier!"read more

Jinhee K.

Lee Morra with District Speech and Language Therapy is terrific and wonderful to work with. He has helped me improve my speech and conquer fears I have lived with for decades.... I’ve made great strides in only a few months. I highly recommend you give them a try!read more

RaShawn M.

Jen is awesome! She knows our child very well and has been spot on with his treatment. She has stepped up to advocate for him when needed at his school as well. She really... cares and knows her stuff. Can't go wrong!read more

Angie M.

Wonderful therapist and easy to work through virtual meeting. Lee was great with identifying my articulation issues and helped me greatly on improving each session. Thank you!

Ru Y.

We waited almost 12 months on the waitlist at District Speech for our little one who showed early challenges with both receptive and expressive skills. Our expectations were... undoubtedly heightened by the fact that we felt our little one fell further behind due to the pandemic. From the onset when we met Tim Flynn, we quickly noticed his passion + dedication + thoughtfulness. Our little one instantly connected with Tim and, although we did not expect miracles, we have seen notable & meaningful improvements in not just expressive & receptive skills, but also overall confidence & sociability.In today’s world, the ability to articulate and communicate effectively is more important than ever. We believe that Tim and District Speech have been critical partners for our family in carving out a better future; one that he may not be able to control fully, but one in which, he can freely & clearly express his intentions and make a change for the better. Kudos to Tim for his endless patience and unbounded enthusiasm for helping kids like ours - we are forever grateful.read more

Yong K.

My six year old has been working with Lee for just a couple of months, but we have already noticed a substantial improvement! We've been impressed not only by Lee's ability to... identify our child's specific speech issue, but also to keep trying different techniques to help her master the correct sounds. He is a joy to work with and put my daughter at ease immediately - and she looks forward to their weekly sessions. The whole experience has been nothing but positive, and we would highly recommend District Speech without reservation.read more

Erin S.

My son has been seeing Lee Mora for speech therapy once a week for a year now, I am truly grateful for the attention and how engaged Lee has been with him. The play therapy and... sounding out of the words have helped my son so much! Also, my son has shown so much progress since his visits. He articulates his words more and his comprehension has improved tremendously. I also value the feedback that Lee gives and suggestions on what to do at home to help my son. Bringing my son to district speech was truly the best choice- thank you, Lee!read more

Kathleen K.

As a transwoman, I was consistently misgendered over the phone, which is dysphoria-producing and demoralizing. I contacted District Speech for help and they referred me to Sophie... as my vocal coach/therapist. It took only a handful of voice sessions with Sophie to equip me with the tools and ability to find the voice that matched not only my gender, but reflected how I see myself. Sophie is practical and focused and the exercises and tips/techniques she shared were nothing less than transformative. Thank you Sophie for helping me "find my voice!"read more

Elizabeth G.

As an adult who has struggled with speech challenges since elementary school, I was anxious about attending speech therapy. After meeting Lee for the first time, I knew I made the... right decision. Lee's patience, content knowledge and ability to create a nonjudgemental environment has helped me move beyond my initial hesitation. During our sessions, I learn new skills while building my confidence as a speaker. After each session, Lee always shares activities for me to review, which has helped a great deal. I am happy for the opportunity to work with Lee and I highly recommend him!read more

Tawana S. B.

I worked with Lee Morra to help with my fluency and mumbling. Lee was very clear in explaining the kind of improvements I could expect and where we could make the most... improvements.With my clarity, I started to see meaningful improvement after the first few sessions, and major improvements by the end of therapy. The most important skills were learning how to properly emphasize sentences, something I previously gave almost no thought to, and recognizing when I was mumbling and how to break out of it. I've had several people tell me they could tell the difference.Lee also helped me work on my fluency. Since I have a working memory deficiency, I knew it would never be perfect, but I was able to make some pretty big strides. I especially wanted to make progress with speaking in work situations. Using a variety of techniques, I was able to dramatically improve my disfluencies, especially mazes. I've had a significant improvement in how my work meetings go and I feel more confident when speaking.I would highly recommend Lee Morra if you're looking for a SLP!read more

Wade D.

We have been very happy with the services provided at District Speech. Anna has been my son’s SLP for the past 7 months and we have seen developmental growth since, and this is... all via teletherapy! She understands my son and his needs and customizes the sessions accordingly. My son enjoys his time with Anna and looks forward to every week with her. We happily recommend District Speech to anyone interested!read more

Wensa R.

Very happy with the results. My six year old took speech therapy with Angela and the results were fabulous!! I am happy I chose District Speech.

Gabriela Morales R.

I loved working with Jen Branchini. She made such a difference in my post-surgery recovery, working on bringing back my speech to what it was and increasing my muscle control. ... She was detail oriented and was able to adjust and change up my therapy as I was making progress -so much, that after about 6 months of working with her, my speech is fully back to where it is, and now I also have exercises and tools to continue to improve and exercise. Jen was also so warm and friendly in our interactions - I really enjoyed working with her and I would definitely recommend this practice to anyone who is looking for speech therapy.read more

Marija B.

Jen Branchini has been treating my 6 year old son since he was 2. She has made an incredible difference in his life in those 4 years. She is hard-working, compassionate and an... endlessly creative problem-solver. She is one of those exceptionally rare people that can combine people skills with extraordinary technical skills. It's so meaningful for children, especially when they are struggling. She truly cares about her patients and their families. I can't believe how lucky we are to have her in our lives.read more

Karma S.

They have friendly staff and speech coach Lee has been very helpful and supportive

Edwin L.

Really helped me figure out how to change my voice to be more fem. Loved working with Sophie, it was really fun.

Palosky

Lee is great with our two year old twins! They look forward to their session every week, and he’s empowered us with strategies to get them talking more and more!

James A.

My husband Nathaniel and I were seeking speech therapy for our son who was recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder amongst other diagnoses. I spent a lot of time Googling... places that have Speech Therapy in the DMV and researching them. My search kept bringing me back to District Speech and Language Therapy. The message I left on the main voicemail was returned promptly, and the woman on the other line helping me was very kind and considerate. She answered all of my questions. I was eager to get my son care, and was able to schedule an evaluation with Catherine. On the day of the evaluation, Catherine greeted us warmly in the waiting area of the office, and I connected with her warm personality immediately. Even more important, my son seemed to connect with her. He was very smiley, and very interested in her red hair. I think it reminds him of one of the characters on the kid’s show; The Wiggles! During the evaluation, my husband and I were able to meet Jennifer as well, and we were so impressed by the plethora of information and advice they had for us. Francis enjoyed the assortment of activities they had available for him. We started Speech Therapy sessions with Catherine as soon as possible, and our son has been working with her for a few months now. We have seen great improvement with Francis’s speech, and also his overall social skills. Catherine is intelligent, fun, and always has a lot of good advice for us. We love working with her. Francis looks forward to his sessions with her—-he is happy to see someone other than his parents during the pandemic :) Catherine always has interesting and fun ways of doing things to help our son reach his potential, and we will always be thankful!!!read more

Margaret W.

It has been an amazing experience working with District Speech. I've lived with a stutter since I was 4 years old and saw a specialist a little bit in my elementary school years.... But I never fully addressed it in my life till I reached my 40's. I looked for help and came upon District Speech and gave it a shot.From the start my speech therapist Jen was extremely understanding, compassionate, informative, skilled, and professional. She immediately identified not only the triggers of my stuttering, but also the mental and emotional components that surround how I have lived with my stuttering. It's been very powerful stuff for me.She's patient, encouraging, and knowledgeable which is pretty much everything you could want in a Speech Pathologist.Choosing District Speech has been the best thing I could have ever done to help me with my stuttering.read more

Chris M.

Rachel has been helping our son with his articulation for about 9 months. While we had some in-person visits, we have primarily being doing sessions virtually. Rachel is fantastic... and does a great job with our son. He actually looks forward to “Rachel time”, which is quite the statement! She is able to keep him engaged the entire 45 minutes - another statement! We have seen consistent, steady improvement in his speech clarity. We would highly recommend her!read more

Chris L.

I would like to give a big shoutout to, my daughter’s Speech and Language Pathologist, Ms. Jenifer Branchini ! She is amazing! She helped my daughter’s speech improve in a short... time frame. Ms. Jen also gave me great tips on learning with her and that repetition is key. We really created a long lasting bond.read more

Sasha B

I found District Speech in February on Google after researching numerous providers in the DC Metro Area. They were the only ones I found to actually use insurance so I wouldn’t... have to deal with the whole reimbursement process. The owner, Jennifer, is amazing. She has gone above and beyond for my daughter by finding a pathologist licensed for MD, helping me navigate the IEP process with the school system as my advocate and linking me to a psychologist for my daughter’s Psychoeducational evaluation. My daughter was originally working with Angela but due to licensing she had to switch therapists. I honestly don’t believe you can go wrong working with anyone on Jen’s team. I’m forever grateful for them helping me and my daughter in this trying time.read more

Erin B

We started our toddler slightly before age 3 doing speech therapy with Lee, and have been with the practice for six months. It's been excellent. Lee is energetic, patient,... enthusiastic, and seems to always have a plan as well as a backup to deal with the fickleness of a toddler's attention. Even in teletherapy the last few months, something I did not expect to work, Lee has found ways to keep things engaged and get actual progress. The practice overall has been simple to work with, and conveniently located (back when people went places in person).read more

Jeff M.

I can not say enough great things about my experience with District Speech and by therapist, Lee Morra.I am dealing with vocal issues connected to muscle tension dysphonia. ... When I first called the office I was so impressed with the care and kindness shown to me by the front desk, particularly by Grace. They are great communicators and very patient.My evaluation with Lee was very smooth and he made me feel comfortable immediately. I appreciated that he asked me to get a second opinion on my health issues before jumping into treating me. Since then we have met once a week and he has helped me make great growth in a short time period. Lee explains things to me in ways that I can understand academically but also simply enough that I am not in over my head. This fine balance is difficult for anyone to do, so I appreciate it. He is kind and patient and a great cheerleader for his patients!I would 100% recommend District Speech and Language Therapy to anyone and wish everyone else luck on their speech/language journey!read more

Sara K.

We were very fortunate and blessed to have Mr. Morra as our son's speech therapist. Within the first three months, we saw a boost of confidence in our son's attempt to make the... letter sounds. Now our son can say the words with clarity and wants to expand his vocabulary. He always enjoyed his speech therapy sessions and never had a mention of a dull moment.read more

Leon Edna C.

I am 26 years old and this is my second attempt at speech therapy. I'm am very impressed and have improved my speech more then I ever thought possible. Definatly recommend! Worth... it!read more

Coleman L.

My experience with District Speech has been excellent. As an adult who stutters and is taking speech therapy for the first time, I didn't really know what to expect when I... started; I just knew I needed to address my stuttering. Rachel has been absolutely amazing. She is encouraging, empathic and compassionate; she really has a true understanding of the physical and emotional struggles many adults who stutter face. I started sessions in February, 2020 so I only had a few sessions before we had to start teletherapy. I feel that the teletherapy sessins have been as productive and useful as being in person. The homework she suggests is useful and appropriate. She has also been very understanding when it has taken me longer to do certain activities (such as disclosing).I have been very pleased with my experience. When it was recently discovered that my insurance was paying the whole cost of the sessions during COVID, the staff responded quickly and even called my insurance; they issued the refunds of my co-pays right away.I definitely recommend District Speech.read more

Allison D.

Colleen K.

Lee at District Speech Has been extremely helpful with me ever since I started speech therapy 3-4months ago. As a 21 year old when I first started I felt uncomfortable about my... stutter and never really brought it up around friends and family. But since working with Lee I’ve made great progress with being more open with my stutter and the techniques he uses are great as well. Highly recommend 🤩read more

jeniya M.

Sophie was very good at helping me gain control of my voice. Our lessons were organic but always honed in on what I needed to work on. In a few short classes I finally gained... access to the voice that felt natural to me and allowed me to express myself fully.read more

Claire R.

Jennifer is a professional but at the same time feels like someone that we have known for a while. She is very friendly and she makes one feel at home. She pays attention to... details when evaluating the client and she gives the best recommendations that will enable you as the parent to help your child achieve their goals. Even though our child is not being seen at her office at this time, she was able to refer us to one of the best therapy centers that will help our child’s speech. I’l definitely recommend her and her staff for the excellent services that anyone’s child/children deserve.read more

Willietta G.

My daughter had speech therapy with Lee Morra once a week for approximately 6 months. Lee was excellent - he made each session fun (I could hear the giggles down the corridor),... and he really got results. My daughter went from accurately producing 'r’ and ‘th’ sounds about 10% of the time to now producing those sounds over 90% of the time, as well as self-correcting. I can't recommend them enough. Oh, and they also accept most forms of insurance, which is huge. For anyone who is contemplating in-school speech services via an IEP vs. private speech therapy, there is no comparison. Thanks to Lee for everything.read more

Dan E.

Lee's warm demeanor and upbeat disposition immediately disarmed and engaged our 4 year old son. Throughout the speech consultation, our son thought he was just playing a fun... game as Lee expertly evaluated him.After the consultation, Lee did not try to oversell us, by recommending unnecessary sessions simply because our insurance would cover them. We would recommend Lee Morra and District Speech to anyone!read more

Glenderlyn H.

I’m forever grateful with your professionalism Jennifer Branchini you’re one of those persons who loves What they do and what you studied for. You was so helpful with my son... Diego Cruz I’ll never forget what you did to help me out with him god bless your big heart. I recommend you as the best doctor of the area thank you so much again. Sincerely, Abril Gonzalez 🙏🏼♥️read more

Gerardo Maradona F.

The reviews you read about District Speech are true. I am sharing my experience because you hope that when you seek out a provider, your experience will be the same as those you... read about if not better. Well, I can guarantee you this will also be your experience when you chose District Speech.My son is now 11. I first noticed his "R's" sounded like "W's" and vice versa around the age of 3. I was told that he would grow out of it by age 9 but he had not. After years of patiently watching and listening to this rhotacism and even bringing it to the attention of a few professionals outside of District Speech, I decided to pursue speech therapy to correct what my son was now able to hear himself. Thankfully, I found District Speech.Lee Morra has been outstanding! He immediately connected with my son in a way that keeps him interested and engaged in his therapy. My son walks away feeling confident and excited about his progress after each session and his interaction makes him want to perform his exercises outside of therapy. My son's speech has greatly improved in a short period of time and I attribute that to Lee's technique, passion for his profession, and his ability to make learning enjoyable.I know our journeys are all different, and that we want the best for ourselves and children. Some challenges are more complex than others. So when you pursue therapeutic intervention, you want to select the best --- therapists who will work their hardest to help. District Speech is that choice.read more

Delmonica G.

We started seeing Jen when my son was 18-months old as were concerned with his speech development. Jen is incredibly easy to work with and my son quickly warmed up to her. She’s... super knowledgeable and passionate about speech development and in the short 5-months we saw her my son dramatically improved. We are relocating out-of-state and are so sad to leave her practice. I highly recommend her!read more

Jen R.

District Speech is awesome! The therapists and the administrators have been so helpful and offer guidance and advice that's best for our family and our little guy who needs some... extra support. They're really good about trying to new ideas and finding new resources to fit the needs of an individual.read more

Sandra V.

We found District Speech and Language accommodating and flexible as we partnered with them to find the most appropriate care. We would definitely recommend them again. Thank you!

Susannah H.

I went to district speech for transgender voice therapy and district speech set me up with my instructor Sophie Edwards. I had a great time learning from Sophie and feel more... confident and knowledgeable in speaking with a more feminine voice. I would recommend her to any trans girl looking to feminize their voice.read more

Evelyn T.

Could not be happier with Jen at District Speech therapy! She has been amazing to work with, even from months before we actually started working together. She is a true... professional, but also incredibly warm and great with my son.read more

Lauren E.

I cannot speak highly enough of District Speech! We reached out to Jen and Lee earlier this year to share our concerns regarding our then 3 year old's speech development. Jen was... amazing at explaining the process, calming our fears and concerns, and conducting the initial assessment in collaboration with Lee Morra. Since then, Lee has been such a god send to our family! He meets with our son virtually, even as COVID has lingered on, and has been so adaptive and creative with coming up different approaches to working with our son. He makes it fun, while ensuring core developmental skills and I've seen such a transformation in my son's pronunciation of words, and conversation development. With the pre-school crowd being among the most impacted by close closures, our weekly sessions with Lee have also provided a great mechanism for basic academic enrichment as well. More than anything, our mostly introverted favorite little guy, asks when he'll talk to Mr. Lee next and so very much looks forward to working on their drills and activities. I am such a fan of this practice and the professionals who call this their work home!read more

Makeda O.

My 5 year old has benefited from services with therapist Jenn. He started 2 years ago and his speech, conversation and grasp of expressive /receptive language has improved, its... amazing how speech services can positively impact a child’s ability to communicate. Jenn is patient, very kid friendly and tailors her session to the client needs. She is very inclusive of my sons preferences during the sessions and finds savvy ways to encourage participation and makes therapy fun. Moreover, Jenn always provide updates on my son’s progress and provide takeaway activities to implement with him at home to include role play, online apps and other resources.read more

Tara H.

There are not enough superlatives to describe Jen Branchini. Our pediatrician recommended that we work with her, after my then 7-year-old son had a sudden onset of stuttering. We... are so happy we did. She is amazingly creative and empathic, and both we and my son have gotten so much out of working with her.read more

Jodie M.

My 7-year-old daughter worked with Lee over the course of the last 8 months and he did a remarkable job! Not only is she pronouncing words SO much more clearly, but he made it fun... for her. My husband and I could always hear her giggling from the waiting room. It was totally worth the drive from Bethesda every week and we can't thank Lee enough for helping her with her speech!read more

Victoria T.

I worked with Lee over the course of four months. I really appreciated his ability to tailor each session to my specific needs. Lee's thorough knowledge was helpful in explaining... specific and intricate details in simple terms. Through his help I was able to learn to talk to correctly and fluently without crutches. I like to think of it through the analogy, he taught me how to walk as opposed to giving me a wheelchair.read more

Mike M

Jen Branchini has been a fantastic therapist. She is dedicated, resourceful and consistently provides helpful strategies to implement at home. So happy to have found District... Speech.read more

Laura A.

My experience with DSLT was exemplary! My sessions with Sophie Edwards in particular were wonderfully helpful, entertaining, and supportive in equal measure. I am incredibly happy... I found DSLT and I would highly recommend them!read more

Morgan B.

As a young professional in DC who has struggled with speech since middle school, I was hesitant to try speech therapy and had minimal expectations when I first started. After my... first session with Lee I knew I had that all completely wrong. Not only is Lee great at what he does, but he takes the time to develop a personal connection with you and he quickly gains your trust. He helped me let my guard down that was impeding my progress and make the honest changes in my mind set that were crucial to me improving my speech. I am very grateful that I took the chance to finally seek help, and even more grateful that I have Lee to help me on this journey to improve my speech.read more

Colby C.

I've long dealt with stuttering, but never received therapy as a child or adult. Once I finally sought out assistance from District Speech and Language Therapy, Tim took a... methodical approach to educate me, and also help me understand my challenges and how to properly address them in a healthy way. I'm still in therapy and I have seen positive results in my confidence and self esteem.read more

Alan H.

I've had a great experience working with District Speech and Therapy.In September 2018, I had a major open brain surgery to repair two unruptured aneurysms and as a result... developed repeated stuttering and inability to find and use the correct words in a sentence - which really scared my family and friends into finding me immediate help.In working with Lee Morra, I learned, practiced and was guided through tasks to help me overcome those obstacles each session - and I have! Then once I was nearing an end with my surgery related issues, I learned from an ENT I also needed Lee's guidance to overcome the 3+ year hoarseness that had developed in my vocal cords. The techniques I learned and incorporated in my daily routine are working perfectly.Lee is a great speech pathologist, with a keen ability and patience to help teach, guide, support and encourage clients to continue and reach their goal. There were times I'd confess my doubt how these tasks would work for my issues; but I was encouraged to give them an earnest try, and my brain, speech and voice have really responded to the training.But beyond the specializaed training, Lee is great person to work with which makes you enjoy and look forward to each session.Deb McKenzieread more

Debbie M.

"Dr. Jennifer Branchini has a wonderful, charming, and engaging personality. Of course, she's an expert in her field but what sets her apart from other therapist in her field is... her sense of humor and her ability to make her clients feel at ease. She's earned my highest recommendation"read more

Paul M.

I have a positive experience with Kristen for a couple of months. She is a skilled and patient therapist. I have gradually noticed my improvement.

Young Z.

Ms.Jen Oh Ms.Jen!! She is amazing!! She has been working with a client of mine for a while but I’ve only known her for a year! I love her no-nonsense yet playful learning... techniques. I've watched my kid's speech improve so much within a year. He sees Jen once a week and his progress with her has surpassed all of my expectations. She makes learning so much fun and exciting You can tell she loves what she does and she’s great as well. We love Jen’s infection energy!Thank You and We Love You!read more

Samantha H.

I looked forward to working with Lee every week. He always had a smile and made my experience very enjoyable. Lee helped improve my speech a great amount. He taught me methods... that I practice everyday to help with my stutter. Not only has lee helped improve my speech, but he has also made me feel much more confident speaking in social setting. I can’t thank him enough for his teachings!read more

Louis K.

Our son 4 year old son had a very positive experience working with Lee, and made strides with his speech pronunciation. This helped him to gain confidence in his communication,... which made him a happier boy! Several months later, my son still talks about going to Lee's office! Lee was patient, kind, and best of all, he made it fun! Highly recommend.read more

M T.

We came to District Speech after my 4-year-old son's nursery school teacher flagged that he had some articulation issues. My son made amazing strides with Lee Morra and... "graduated" from speech therapy after less than a year of working with him. Lee had a very upbeat and positive energy that kept my son engaged even after we moved our sessions to Zoom during the pandemic. We'd highly recommend Lee and District Speech to any families whose child has pronunciation difficulties.read more

Katherine M

Rachel has provided fantastic and enjoyable speech therapy for my child. She has a million fun games that lead my child through practicing the targeted sounds without them even... realizing they're working. Her upbeat attitude and knowledge of her craft have really helped my child progress.read more

Jessica L.

I was treated by District Speech recently and was very impressed. Their administrative team was responsive and highly professional. I was treated by Lee Morra. Lee did a... terrific job. He was particularly good at explaining the science of speech pathology in an easy to understand manner and he is very personable and warm. Our lessons were also very well structured and efficient. District Speech and Lee Morra are highly recommended.read more

Marc M.

Jennifer Branchini has worked with my son over the past six years. She is flexible and adaptable to her approach and focus of therapy based upon my son's needs as he has grown... and developed over time. She has been an integral part of my son's support system by keeping me informed of my son's goals and progress, as well as providing expert opinions and recommendations to those also helping to support my son both in and out of school. She has even referred us to other service providers when she has recognized a need outside of the scope of speech and language therapy. Jen is genuinely invested in my son's success and for that, I am sincerely grateful to have her on our team.read more

Dee Dee H.

I worked with Lee Morra after an ENT referred me to vocal therapy to address my vocal cord nodules. Lee was always prompt, friendly and professional. The office was clean and... sessions were one on one with Lee. Lee kept excellent notes on each visit so we could start off where we ended the last session. He also incorporated a survey that showed where I was at the beginning of our sessions and at the end. Thank you Lee!read more

Alexis T.

Catherine is amazing, I highly recommend!!!I am a professional voice user, and worked for several months with Catherine to address an injury. She gave me effective exercises to... use, and solid lifestyle suggestions that have really helped. On top of it, she is a delight.The road to healing hasn't been an easy one, and I am so grateful for her knowledge and support.read more

Kevin R.

Lee Morra at District Speech and Language is a wonderful and effective speech therapist. He gave me the tools, guidance, and encouragement to speak better. Lee taught me speech... exercises so I can practice saying and using words and phrases I commonly use. He taught me techniques to organize my thoughts and talking points for meetings and conversations. He taught me that even though I have a cognitive impairment and problems with memory loss, I can speak coherently.Once I started using these techniques, I started getting better results in meetings, with customer service, and at appointments!The speech improvements I have made using the tools and techniques Lee gave me have given me the confidence to start and join conversations again! Now, I am not as worried about forgetting what I am talking about mid-sentence as I was before speech therapy.The real proof of speech progress came when my primary care physician told me I was more organized, more to the point, and better spoken than I have been in almost a year. I replied "speech therapy!" My doctor and I are happy I have access to resources such as District Speech and Language and Lee to help me. Thank you , Lee!read more

Teresa T.