Speech Therapy Essentials
Over 30 years of helping adults find their voice, confidence, and comfort.
Who We Are
If you’re looking for speech therapy near you, Speech Therapy Essentials makes it easy with high-quality telehealth services you can access from home. We help children and adults improve communication and swallowing through personalized, compassionate care. Our therapist-owned practice serves clients in Florida, California, Washington, Louisiana, and South Carolina offering one-on-one support from licensed speech-language pathologists who are dedicated to your progress.
Meet Tamara
Johnson Keeton
Tamara Johnson Keeton, M.A. CCC-SLP is the founder and CEO of Speech Therapy Essentials, a fully remote, therapist-owned practice delivering personalized speech-language services across Florida, California, Washington, Louisiana, South Carolina, and North Carolina. With over 30 years of experience, Tamara provides care that is clinically informed, ethically grounded, and results-driven.
Tamara specializes in treating adult neurological conditions, including stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, and related disorders. Her focus includes aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and cognitive-linguistic impairments, using functional, evidence-based approaches to support communication and independence.
Tamara specializes in treating adult neurological conditions, including stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, and related disorders. Her focus includes aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and cognitive-linguistic impairments, using functional, evidence-based approaches to support communication and independence.