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Empowering Voices Beyond Stuttering
We are assembling the best minds in the stuttering community to finally provide services that are effective, affordable, and empowering
Evidence-based
StutterAnd's treatment program is designed for persons who stutter by persons who stutter. Our leadership team is comprised of clinicians that have dedicated their careers to helping others overcome the anxiety associated with their speech.
Accessible and Affordable
We feel strongly that you should never have to pay more than a traditional co-pay for mental health services. StutterAnd is founded by a group frustrated by the exorbitant treatment costs historically borne by persons who stutter.
Augmented by Lived Experience
Clients will be connected with peers who are persons who stutter and have overcome the anxiety associated with their speech. We know how impactful sharing successes and best practices can be because we've benefitted from it ourselves.
We Are Hiring!
If you are an LCSW or LMFT looking to supplement your current caseload, we offer:
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Competitive compensation
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Flexible scheduling
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Reduced administrative burden
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Streamlined credentialing services
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Exciting opportunity to specialize in a rewarding treatment area
Founding Story - A Brother's Testimony
I am fortunate that my brother Mike is blessed with seemingly infinite fortitude. If you’ve met him, you know he is almost always the happiest person in the room. His laughter is infectious, and he’s never afraid to jump into a conversation. He and I have been blessed with a loving family and loyal group of longtime friends.
Unfortunately, Mike is an anomaly. More often, the lives of persons who stutter (“PWS”) are marred by teasing, bullying, and misunderstanding. Only until recently, when Mike began to seriously struggle for the first time, did I come to understand the full breadth of what a person who stutters endures. Minor experiences such as ordering takeout, and major experiences like dating compound to create entrenched layers of anxiety. It is those, overcome by frustration and loneliness due to their stutter, for whom my brother and I are on a mission to reimagine the stuttering treatment journey.
Mike's Speech Journey
Pain Points
Expensive and Out-of-Pocket
Treatment is exclusively cash-pay and requires high travel costs
Solution
In-Network and Virtual
We are credentialing with insurers so that video sessions are covered nationwide
No Universal Solution
20+ different methods force PWS to arbitrarily choose solutions and face anguish if unsuccessful
Focus on Mental Health
All PWS have some level of anxiety and can benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy and mental health services
Exacerbation of Loneliness
Many PWS have not interacted with successful persons who stutter and don’t see a path forward for themselves
Digital Mentor Pairing
Connecting clients with another successful person who stutters fosters optimism and empowers clients to pursue personal and professional goals
The StutterAnd Team
Mike Brown is a Co-Founder of StutterAnd, and a person who stutters. He is a teacher beloved by students and faculty alike, and the inspiration for StutterAnd. After leaving teaching because of his struggles with stuttering, Mike regained his confidence through cognitive behavioral therapy, and the guidance of an unlikely mentor. His goal is to recreate that experience for thousands of others that have been overlooked for far too long. Mike received his B.A. in Education from Montclair State University, and his Masters in Public Health from William Patterson University.
Dr. Gerald Maguire is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry, and a person who stutters. Dr. Maguire has dedicated his career to assisting those who share his condition of stuttering. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Davis and his MD from St. Louis University followed by his residency training in psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine. He has earned numerous teaching awards throughout his academic career and has published over 70 scientific articles and several books/book chapters on the treatment of stuttering
Nora A. O’Connor is a licensed clinical social worker and a person who stutters, based in Los Angeles, California. She is a gifted therapist known for her innate ability to facilitate self-discovery and personal growth. Drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including trauma-responsive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and a strong somatic approach, Nora tailors her methods to meet the unique needs of each individual. With over 20 years of involvement in the stuttering self-help movement, Nora values the importance of peer-to-peer support while also addressing clinical issues that are best treated by a professional.
Steve Brown is a Co-Founder of StutterAnd, and the brother of a person who stutters. After beginning his career in investment banking at Houlihan Lokey, Steve joined Forge Health, a provider of substance abuse services focused on addressing the ongoing mental health crisis among veterans in the US. Prior to its acquisition, Steve spent the last three years leading the corporate finance function at Twill. Steve received his B.A. in Finance from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business
Join Us
If you are a clinician looking to augment your current caseload and are passionate about developing a specialty in a highly rewarding field, consider joining our team.