Stuttering
Therapy
For Adults
1-On-1 Coaching
Ana specializes in helping adults conquer their stutter, through the “Safe Spaces of Stuttering” approach.
Through this approach, clients can establish and grow healthy spaces for stuttering within self, a close inner circle, and within community.
Tackle the anxieties around speaking with research backed practices.
Talking shouldn’t be stressful. With the right guidance, it doesn’t have to be.
Seminars & Events
In 2025, Ana will make her debut presentation in Finland at the World Congress for People Who Stutter, and is proud to bring “Camp Dream. Speak. Live.” to Chicago for the first time, furthering the mission of the Blank Center for Stuttering.
Ana’s story has inspired countless individuals and organizations, from those with speech disorders to teachers and families with loved ones who stutter.
With a blend of professional expertise and personal experience, she is committed to supporting traumatic brain injury survivors, people who stutter, and fostering greater awareness in all communities.
Ana is available for speaking engagements across the country and internationally. Use the form below to get in touch for your upcoming speaking engagement.
Podcast
Testimonials
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“It's very hard to come across a Speech Therapist who helps adults, and I'm glad I came across Ana.” -XR
-XR, Client
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“Ana’s “Why Stuttering Matters” presentation was SO amazing and full of valuable information...I highly recommend Ana’s presentation to any SLP who is looking to learn more stuttering, the current approaches to stuttering, and anyone who is looking to become an advocate for stuttering.
-VG, Speech-Language Pathologist
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“Her mindset and approach to stuttering has been an entirely new concept to me, and it is one I strongly recommend for others”
-BS
Meet Ana Hernandez, M.S., CCC-SLP
Ana studied communication sciences and disorders at the University of Texas, assisting in research at the Developmental Stuttering Lab. She later received her master’s degree at UT Dallas.
In 2022, Ana faced a sudden brain tumor diagnosis, leading to a profound shift in perspective on speech therapy. Her recovery journey is uniquely shaped by her expertise as a speech therapist and serves as a valuable lens which she shares in speaking engagements and podcasts. Her personal experience in neurodivergence has influenced her approach, focusing more than ever on providing clients with tools to live more authentically, confidently, and independently.
Ana is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and actively contributes to the stuttering community. She serves on the CARE-S Task Force, is a Spero Ally of Stuttering, and partners with S.P.A.C.E. to Stutter. She is also a frequent CEU presenter for NSA events, facilitator for FRIENDS Chicago events, and a native Spanish speaker.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Ana finds joy in pilates, classic books and exploring restaurants. She is often in Texas visiting her family and enjoying Texas queso.