About:

Andy Doherty, MS, CCC-SLP, is a caring and holistic speech-language pathologist dedicated to helping individuals find their strongest, most authentic voice. He earned his Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from New York University and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Before becoming a speech-language pathologist, Andy spent over a decade as a touring musician. Night after night on stage, he gained firsthand experience with the physical and emotional demands placed on the voice, along with the resilience required to sustain a healthy instrument while navigating a busy performance lifestyle. This unique perspective deeply informs his therapeutic approach, allowing him to connect with clients who rely on their voices for work, artistry, and daily communication.

Clinically, Andy has served patients across the continuum of care, including both inpatient and outpatient settings at York Hospital in York, Maine. His medical background includes work with voice disorders, swallowing challenges, cognitive-communication needs, and speech-language rehabilitation for adults recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. Andy is certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD), an evidence-based program designed to improve vocal quality, clarity, and confidence for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. Andy has also completed advanced, individualized training in manual therapy for voice and swallowing disorders with Walt Fritz (Foundations in Manual Therapy™). This approach emphasizes thoughtful clinical reasoning and integration with evidence-informed voice therapy using gentle touch that is patient-led.

Drawing from both his medical training and artistic background, Andy provides therapy that is compassionate, individualized, and rooted in a whole-person perspective. Whether guiding someone through recovery, preparing them for surgery, or supporting professional voice users, his goal is to help each client thrive in communication and in life