Atlanta Stuttering Specialist

Atlanta Stuttering Specialist is a speech therapist in Atlanta, GA, offering specialized stuttering therapy, evaluation, and treatment for individuals of all ages. The practice focuses exclusively on fluency disorders, providing leading-edge therapy for children and adults who stutter. With more than 34 years of experience, the clinic serves clients throughout Georgia and the U.S. via in-person sessions, phone consultations, and live internet therapy. The clinic maintains a 5.00 rating based on 154 reviews, reflecting consistent client satisfaction.

The practice is led by Tim Mackesey, a Georgia licensed and nationally certified speech-language pathologist since 1992, who is also a severe stutterer with over 20 years of lived experience. His personal journey informs a deeply empathetic, evidence-based approach that integrates cognitive, emotional, and behavioral strategies. The clinic offers the F.A.S.T Fluency program, a direct, highly effective method for preschool children that has helped over 600 children resolve stuttering. Assessments are comprehensive, evaluating both physical disfluencies and emotional or cognitive factors. The practice also provides long-distance therapy, parent and teacher support, classroom advocacy, and a nonprofit initiative, Raise Your Voice, to foster community awareness and education.

Located at 1874 Independence Square B, the clinic sits just a short drive from the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter and is about 0.4 miles from Pernoshal Park. It is also within 0.5 miles of Emory Dunwoody Medical Center, making it accessible to those in the Dunwoody area. Nearby neighborhoods include Village North and Village Mill, with Treetop Quest Dunwoody a short distance away.

The business demonstrates strong online visibility and credibility, with a website that search engines read cleanly and well-documented information available across platforms. This consistency enhances its accessibility and trustworthiness for individuals seeking specialized stuttering care.

As Atlanta’s only dedicated full-time clinic for stuttering therapy, the practice stands out for its deep expertise, innovative methods, and commitment to empowering individuals to speak with confidence and freedom.