Laura Thorburn

M.S., CCC-SLP

Los Angeles, California

4.97 / 5 avg

12 Reviews

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About me

Hello! I'm Laura. I began my career in 1997 after graduating with my master’s degree from the University of Georgia. I volunteered in high school to assist foreign-born students in learning English. This sparked my interest in communication and assisting people with gaining confidence in expressing themselves. I have completed extensive research in the area of aphasia and authored multiple publications and presentations at the Clinical Aphasiology Conference. I began my career working with hearing-impaired students from pre-K to high school. I moved to Florida and worked in hospitals, skilled nursing, and pediatric clinics. I then moved to California, where I continue to work both remotely and in person at California Rehabilitation Institute. I have developed multiple programs to assist clients and complete training throughout the United States. I constructed a professional communication course to focus on confidence in communication and professional development, as well as a cognitive wellness program to focus on minimizing the impact of aging on cognition. I lean toward a holistic therapeutic approach and am always impressed and fascinated by my clients’ perseverance and desire to improve.

Practice details and specialties

states licensed to practice

California

Florida

Ohio

languages spoken

English

Education and training

B.S. - University of Central Florida

M.A. - University of Georgia

specialties

Accent Modification

Acquired Apraxia

Adult Articulation

Adult Dysphagia

Adult Fluency/Stuttering

Adult Social-Pragmatics

Aphasia

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Dysarthria

Executive Functioning

Parkinson’s

Pediatric Articulation/Phonological Disorder

Pediatric Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder

Professional/Public Speaking

Traumatic Brain Injury

Other interests

Golfing, aerial arts, drawing, reading, and animal training.

Patient Reviews

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12 reviews

I’m getting great instruction from you. Thanks.

S.M.J./Aug 23, 2024

I was glad my interview went good. The instructor was great. Thanks.

S.M.J./Aug 11, 2024

Laura is a great therapist and has really brought clarity to the areas of concern.

R.L./Jul 26, 2024

Laura was kind and friendly. She was also clear.

J.F./Jul 21, 2024

Laura Thorburn changed my life.

A.H./Jul 2, 2024

I am extremely grateful for my speech therapist, Laura Thorburn. Her expertise, patience, and encouragement have greatly improved my speech and confidence. Each session is tailored to my needs, and her genuine care makes a huge difference. I highly recommend Laura to anyone seeking excellent speech therapy.

R.B./Jun 28, 2024

A.F./Jun 27, 2024

I didn’t understand all the verbiage, but everything else was spot on.

J.F./May 18, 2024

The therapist was friendly and patient. Also knowledgeable as well.

J.H./Apr 22, 2024

Laura is very knowledgeable and compassionate about what she does.

E.M./Apr 13, 2024

A.H./Apr 8, 2024

J.R./Apr 6, 2024

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