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Chelsey Goins

Speech-Language Pathologist

Dr. Chelsey Goins is a speech language pathologist practicing in Crossville, TN. Dr. Goins specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Goins evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Dr. Goins helps patients make sounds and improve their voices through various methods. Speech language pathologists also work with patients to strengthen muscles used to speak and swallow, and work with individuals and families to help cope with their conditions.
Chelsey Goins
  • Crossville, TN
  • Accepting new patients

My daughter can't pronounce some letters. How can I help her?

I would definitely go see a Speech Pathologist for an articulation assessment.

Is there a therapy that can cure stammering?

Yes, speech therapy would help!

Will my mother regain her speech after her stroke?

Every stroke is different. I would suggest speech therapy as soon as possible to achieve functional communication.

Can puberphonia be corrected with speech therapy?

Yes, it is possible to correct this with speech therapy. I would choose someone experienced with voice therapy.

My daughter has somewhat of a his when she talks. How can it be corrected?

I would suggest seeing a Speech Language Pathologist for an assessment. Early Intervention is key!

My voice is extremely low. What can I do to enhance it?

I always suggest to start with an ENT consultation to assess for any structural cause for low vocal intensity. If everything is within normal limits, you could have a formal voice READ MORE
I always suggest to start with an ENT consultation to assess for any structural cause for low vocal intensity. If everything is within normal limits, you could have a formal voice evaluation completed to begin exercises and strategies to improve your voicing.

Do I have dysphonia?

That is a possibility. I would make sure to stay adequately hydrated, but if it continues to be a problem, have an ENT consult to see if speech therapy is clinically indicated. READ MORE
That is a possibility. I would make sure to stay adequately hydrated, but if it continues to be a problem, have an ENT consult to see if speech therapy is clinically indicated.

My daughter talks with a lisp. Can this be corrected?

Yes, I would suggest beginning articulation therapy with an SLP.

What can be done to help my 5 year old son speak more clearly?

Have a speech language pathologist perform an evaluation and develop a plan of care specific for his needs.

My son still can't pronounce his "r's" properly. Would therapy help him?

Therapy would really help him! A formal articulation assessment will be completed and then a plan of care will be developed. His SLP will be targeting /r/ and any other sounds READ MORE
Therapy would really help him! A formal articulation assessment will be completed and then a plan of care will be developed. His SLP will be targeting /r/ and any other sounds he has difficulty with articulation placement and exercises. It will be important that you carryover these strategies into the home environment for the best results.

My son has delayed speech. Should I take him to a speech language pathologist?

If you have any concerns that he’s not speaking like other children his age, I would always recommend getting evaluated by an SLP. If there is any issue, early intervention is READ MORE
If you have any concerns that he’s not speaking like other children his age, I would always recommend getting evaluated by an SLP. If there is any issue, early intervention is key. Also keep in mind, every child develops at his or her own pace so don’t be too alarmed.