Singing and Speaking Voice Services in NYC and Online:
Who benefits from voice therapy, gender-affirming voice work, and singing voice lessons?
Voice therapy is for people experiencing changes or challenges with their speaking or singing voice — such as vocal fatigue, strain, tension, changes in voice quality, reduced stamina, or a voice that no longer feels consistent or reliable. It is often sought when something feels “off,” during recovery, or to prevent injury and support long-term vocal health.
Singing voice lessons are for singers who are not injured (or who have recovered from injury) but want to develop technique, strength, coordination, agility, and sustainable vocal use for performance and artistic goals.
Gender-affirming voice work (sometimes called gender-affirming voice therapy or gender-aligning voice work) is a set of therapeutic practices that help a person shape their voice and communication style so it feels aligned with their gender identity; not to meet a stereotype, but to feel authentic, safe, and confident.
Free Consultation
Lotus Voice Studio offers a free, 30-minute Zoom consultation for you to get to know your instructor and hear about the studio before committing to lessons.
After the consult, we offer a reduced-rate 45-minute introductory lesson so that you can experience your instructor’s teaching style without paying full price.
Speaking voice therapy clients are not offered free consults. These clients would be referred from a doctor (laryngologist) and can start immediately with an initial session.
Do you offer online voice therapy or singing voice services?
Lotus Voice Studio offers voice therapy and singing voice services in New York City and online.
Virtual sessions are thoughtfully designed to support vocal health, rehabilitation, and sustainable voice use for clients worldwide.
Medical Billing Services and Insurance
Lotus Voice Studio partners with the practice Speech Matters to accept NY insurance.
If you would like to receive voice therapy or gender-affirming voice services through insurance, please proceed with the intake process on the “contact” page of the Speech Matters website, below.
Once all intake forms are completed, we will reach out to you with a link to schedule your evaluation.
Insurances Speech Matters Accepts:
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Magnacare
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- Oxford Freedom (not Liberty)
- United Healthcare (not Community)
Private pay and superbilling: If your insurance is not listed above, voice therapy and gender-affirming voice work would be out-of-pocket. However, you can bill your sessions to your insurance with a superbill (read more below). Lotus Voice Studio does not partner with insurance and is not responsible for knowing if sessions will be covered with a superbill through your insurance.
Singing Voice Therapy: not covered by insurance or superbilling.
Testimonials
At Lotus Voice Studio, our approach to voice therapy and singing voice training is grounded in evidence-based practice, collaborative care, and sustainable vocal health for clients in NYC and online.
The lotus has been a symbol of rebirth and perseverance for thousands of years. The flower is native to muddy waters, yet emerges perfectly. The lotus serves as a symbol for this voice studio to inspire the students to persevere through the struggles of the creative process and our judgmental minds. Becoming a musician is not an easy journey, but it is one that will bring great joy and help build self-esteem.
We strive to help our students find their true voice, in the literal and figurative sense of that phrase. By helping our students listen to their bodies and find a love of the process, a safe environment is cultivated in which creativity can flourish.
The Lotus Approach
Featured Expertise & Media
Lotus Voice Studio and its founder have been featured in conversations around vocal health, gender-affirming vocal care, and voice education.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Voice therapy focuses on vocal health, recovery, and function when something feels off or compromised, while singing voice lessons focus on technique, skill development, and performance goals for singers who are not injured.
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Yes. Lotus Voice Studio offers online voice therapy and singing voice services through secure virtual sessions designed to support vocal health, rehabilitation, and sustainable voice use from anywhere. Insurance is only accepted for those residing in the state of New York
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In many cases, no referral is required to begin voice therapy. Some clients may be referred by medical providers, while others seek support based on symptoms, changes in their voice, or preventative care goals.
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Lotus Voice Studio works with singers, performers, voice professionals, and individuals seeking speaking or singing voice support, offering services in New York City and online.
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Lotus Voice Studio does not accept insurance, but we do Superbill. Brittani accepts all New York State insurance through Speech Matters (www.myspeechmatters.com)
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