National Stuttering Association’s Speech Therapist of the year - 2025
Stuttering Therapy for Adults
One on One
Ana specializes in helping adults understand their stutter and speak freely, 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.
Decrease the anxieties around speaking with research based practices.
Talking shouldn’t be stressful. With the right guidance, it doesn’t have to be.
Seminars & Events
Ana is honored to be recognized as Speech-Language Pathologist of the year in 2025 by the National Stuttering Association. This year, she has presented at the World Stuttering Congress in Finland and at the NSA national conference in Denver. Ana is proud to have brought “Camp Dream. Speak. Live.” to Chicago, furthering the mission of the Blank Center for Stuttering.
Ana’s story has inspired countless individuals and organizations, from those with speech differences to professionals 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. She currently serves people who stutter in the states of Illinois, Texas, Michigan and South Carolina. Use the form below to get in touch for your upcoming speaking engagement or for therapy inquiries.
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Testimonials
“It’s very hard to come across a Speech Therapist who helps adults, and I’m glad I came across Ana.”
“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.”
“Her mindset and approach to stuttering has been an entirely new concept to me, and it is one I strongly recommend for others”
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. A survivor of brain surgery, 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 was recognized as Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year in 2025 by the National Stuttering Association (NSA). She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and actively contributes to the stuttering community. She is a Global Partner of the Blank Center for Stuttering and brought Camp Dream. Speak. Live. to Chicago. She serves on the CARE-S Task Force, is a Spero Ally of Stuttering, and is 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.