well as other speech problems. My daughter receives ongoing therapy with an amazing, caring and extremely experienced speech therapist, who provides her with one on one instructive sessions that teach my daughter the necessary tools for achieving a healthy and appropriate voice. During the voice/speech sessions you will learn valuable exercises, techniques and lifestyle changes, covering everything you will need for successful at home practice/maintenance. My daughter eagerly looks forward to her sessions, as they are fun and engaging with the use of games and appropriate exercises, all used to train her in the proper way to speak and correct her vocal problems. The techniques taught are simple enough to squeeze into your busy daily schedule and the results are amazing. It’s important to remember that results can not be achieved by simply attending the sessions, committing yourself to doing the recommended exercises, activities and overall healthy voice practices, is what is necessary to achieve total success. I highly recommend the Professional Voice Care Center, as their professionalism and commitment to your success shows during every session you attend.

work with her- truly life changing for myself and my future career!

learning that I had a vocal cyst on my right vocal fold. I am a teacher and professional singer so I rely heavily on my voice for my income. I literally couldn’t sing any longer as my diplophonia made me sound like I was singing in five part harmony by myself. I had terrible neck pain and it was hard to speak by the end of the day. She introduced me to my surgeon and he performed surgery on June 29. Once I was allowed to talk, I was so scared by the quality of my voice. I worked with Karen and she gave me the tools to slowly strengthen and learn how to sing again. Ten weeks later I am a new person! I can’t ever repay her for giving me my life back. I can work all day and sing a four hour gig without much effort. The quality of my speaking and singing voice is clear and consistent. You HAVE to listen to what she tells you to do. Her work is only as good as your effort. If you follow her explicit instructions, you will recover and be better than ever. I will take her exercises and strategies with me for the rest of my life. Thank you Karen!

healing my voice through an approach that goes beyond just the physical but to the core of my being. I consider her exercises to be a great toolbox that I can always open wherever I am. I highly recommend her for anyone struggling with a voice disorder. Thank you, Karen, for all the support and guidance you have given me on this journey!

understands my goals and is helping me to achieve them. I have made such an improvement since I started. I highly recommend.

having a paralyzed vocal cord. With her help I was able to fully recover and speak normally. Eventually I started taking singing lessons with her as well. Karen was always knowledgeable, caring and professional. I recommend her highly.

battling the effects of a chronic illness which affected my voice, its quality, volume, and articulation. After intensive WEB search and references from doctors and other acquaintances, I found Karen Sussman. Ms. Susman is a Speech Pathologist highly qualified to train young-old artists to improve their speech and singing voices, she is also at home when treating my condition. She is efficient, enthusiastic, personable, a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Karen Sussman as your voice therapist, particularly for those affected with the symptoms I described above.

vocal and a behaviour change. Karen is a amazing and if you follow her instructions and practice at home or any where you go and you will see a change and improvement of your voice. I highly recommend Karen if you are suffering from vocal speech, throat pain, shortage of breathe or dry cough her natural techniques works and very affective. She is great!

is the BEST! I started as a little middle schooler with a good voice, but I needed to learn how to use it properly, and allow it to grow. I walked in on my first day, and felt so welcomed by Karen’s warm and fun demeanor. Through the years, my voice has grown tremendously. I have a more mature tone, better diction, better breath support, better technique, better interpretation, and most importantly I have learned how to take care of my instrument. I have also improved upon my sight singing, and a general understanding of music theory. With Karen’s guidance, I have played several leads in musicals, been in All County many times, auditioned for professional productions, learned extremely difficult aria’s, and many more. Overall, I have grown so much as a singer and performer. I am so thankful for her dedication and support. I would love to see others have the same positive experience I have had. I am eager to continue my journey at the Professional Voice Care Center. Thanks so much Karen!
-Gabrielle Bieder

voice but to stay positive and to be patient with my progress. She encouraged me to make vocal exercises part of my daily life. As a teacher, my voice quality is essential in doing my job well. I practice my exercises throughout the day. Without her, I don’t think my voice would be where it is today. There is no one else who is as knowledgable about vocal techniques and the importance of them. Karen, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

a major plus for me with my busy schedule. The owner (Karen Sussman) is an amazing vocal coach and person. During the lessons you can tell she’s the type of teacher that truly wants to be working with you. I have always left my lessons feeling inspired and stronger vocally. The information and coaching she has provided has been invaluable, and has proved over and over again that studying with her has been one of my greatest investments. Through her unique and fun exercises, I have built a strong technique. Because of Karen, I have been able to keep my vocal chords healthy and thankfully avoid the trouble that many singers run into. I am so very grateful for her lessons! I am writing a review because I feel strongly that she’ll be able to help you too and I like to share things that I’m excited about! So if you’re reading this and wondering whether to take lessons, I strongly urge you to call her, you’ll be so glad you did!

to some issues with her singing voice. After a few sessions, she learned essential exercises and techniques that improved her ability to sing without harming her vocal chords.. Karen Sussman is extremely professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend The Professional Voice Care Center to anyone looking for a therapist that specializes in voice care

cord. I couldn’t talk and was hoarse every day. There was only two ways my problem would be solved. The first, surgery. The second, voice therapy. I decided to try voice therapy. After multiple unsuccessful voice sessions with one therapist, I became unmotivated and scared that surgery was going to be my only option… especially when I went for a check and the cyst was still there. Then, my doctor recommended Professional Voice Care Center. I met Karen Sussman, and my life literally changed. After the third session, while doing the exercises she recommended, my voice already started sounding better, I started to see a difference and fast. I was talking properly and didn’t feel any more pain. After my fourth session, my cyst was gone and my voice was set free in a way. It was if I never had a problem in the first place. I sounded just like my old self and since then I have been continuously going to Karen to keep up with my training and to make sure it doesn’t happen again. The only way to get what you want is to work at it and try incredibly hard. I without a doubt recommend Karen Sussman to help your voice in any capacity… whether it’s for a cyst, to learn to sing, to learn how to speak properly again, or whatever your situation may be. All you have to do, is just listen to what she says, practice the exercises she gives you, and stay motivated! You’ll soon find yourself exactly where you want to be!

and vocal health. She is compassionate, efficient and clear. I have struggled with vocal issues due to teaching and she has not only helped me overcome them, but has also improved my singing as well. I highly recommend her as a singing instructor as well because she will get you safely singing to your optimal ability in a way you can sustain! Karen’s level of excellence, relevance and passion is unparallelled in her field. There’s truly no one else I would recommend.

for sharing so much of yourself and your extensive knowledge in each of our sessions. I feel truly blessed to have found you, for only in a short period of time I have gained confidence in my vocal abilities and have learned so much more about breath control, flexibility, and all sorts of exercises to prepare me prior to any performance. The space that you create in your studio is both relaxed and serious at the same time, which is exactly what I was looking for. The only negative thing I have to say is that I wish I had found you years ago!

issues affecting voice, she will work in conjunction with your physician to be sure you get the proper voice training and treatment.
Karen gives a very thorough detailed voice evaluation on your first visit, and will tailor your treatment based on her findings.
Finally, Karen is a super nice person and easy to talk to.
You will not only get great care, you will have fun also, and just maybe start a singing career, LOL!

face, never gave up on me. That’s how I feel about Karen. She’s one of them people, or who I call my secret angels among other people. In 2015, I was diagnosed with Vocal Cord Dysfunction after many terrible episodes (one including an embarrassing hospital visit, after collapsing at my college), and many people who failed to diagnose me, and I began speech therapy at Professional Voice Care Center. Not only was (and is) Karen very friendly, understanding, supportive, and professional, but her kindness, encouragement, and motivation gave me the strength to progress and overcome my VCD, which, before my diagnosis, I felt was nearly impossible to overcome. Karen, through her great character, has also helped me reach colossal milestones in overcoming what I call the great degree of my muscle tension dysphonia, which I was diagnosed with this January of 2017. Prior to my diagnosis, my symptoms caused myself and everyone around me to suspect acid reflux (mainly because of the constant burning sensation I felt in my throat), but if it weren’t for my new ENT, Ron Mitzner, I wouldn’t have reunited with Karen for help again, so I’m also grateful for him too. I’ve been in speech therapy for just a little over 3 months, and, I’m already about to graduate! My hoarseness problem has improved 97%, with that occasional 3% annoyance that returns sometimes, I have no more burning sensations or pain in my neck, my vocal range (because I’m also a singer) has mostly been restored (with vocal warm ups and more weeks of doing my therapy exercises, I anticipate for the rest of my range to return), and a HUGE burden has been lifted off of me, thanks to Karen, who is officially my one and only favorite speech therapist!!!! Sometimes, I’m shy in expressing how I feel about how thankful I am for certain people in my life, but I’m glad to be expressing it now, and I believe that my success will make all the difference to people who are still struggling. Don’t give up if there is still hope left for your recovery. Karen is one of the hopes out there! 🙂

medical professional in the ENT and Laryngology field for some potential voice issues. Luckily, there were no major issues and Karen was a big part of putting our minds at ease in that regard. My son continued with Karen for vocal training to improve his singing voice and to learn techniques that would ensure he didn’t harm his voice with bad habits. With Karen’s pleasant, humorous and easy-going style, he learned quickly and the techniques have really stuck with him. He has had a few different vocal coaches prior to Karen, but she opened up a whole other level of though and process to help him enrich his voice. None of his other coaches come close to the technical expertise that Karen imparts on so many levels not only to enhance but to care for the voice. With her assistance, my son successfully auditioned for and then portrayed Mark Cohen in RENT. He caught the attention of an agent who represents youth talent in NY, LA, Chicago and Atlanta. Needless to say, life is, unexpectedly, very busy. We are thankful to Karen. We miss her but we are also comforted to know that she is there (and with even more enhance professional credentials) to work with my son again in the future. Thank you Karen!

sound strained and weak, but over the course of a couple months I feel almost 100% back to normal! Thank you ProVoiceCare!!!

my singing on the side. Karen brought me back from vocal disaster.
It’s been the total of twenty years that I have been coming to Profession Voice Care and I am happy with the results and my cords are
healthy.

on one of my vocal folds. I have learned techniques and tips that have changed how I approach singing in my everyday life that will prevent any other damage to my vocal cords. As a music teacher I use my voice everyday, and I have regained the abilities I had and some thanks to Karen’s help and expertise. The office is great too. Scheduling is very easy and simple, and Karen’s office is in a great location. I cannot recommend the Professional Voice Care Center enough!

Sussman. After 10 sessions I have learned all the tricks of the trade and will continue to use them on my own. Karen was a joy to work with, professional,down to Earth and kind. It felt like I made a friend. The exercises are working and easy to do on my own after her expert guidance. I highly recommend her.

with Karen Sussman! Suffering from chronic reflux, hoarseness and vocal cord swelling, I was referred to Karen by my ENT four months ago. Thank goodness! In just a short time, Karen has helped me to learn more about good vocal hygiene, nutrition and how to manage my reflux more effectively. By way of her empirically-based and skillful coaching, Karen has also enabled me to improve the quality of my singing voice with respect to phrasing, breath control, resonance and dynamics. She has provided me with supportive and constructive feedback on performance that has been invaluable. When I developed bronchitis and laryngitis just 5 days before a concert performance, I reached out to Karen for help. Karen was timely and accessible and helped me with additional coaching so that I was able to perform intact and the concert was a great success. Karen is exceptionally engaging, makes learning fun, and is highly proficient as both a speech therapist and vocal coach. What a wonderful and winning combination! Thank you Karen!!!

to improve the strength, range, control and consistency of my singing voice. whatever expectations I had have been exceeded! I feel like I have improved greatly and beyond that- I feel empowered to train and keep developing on my own from what I’ve learned. Karen is the best. She has a tremendous and constantly growing wealth of knowledge and techniques to help understand, care for, and express your own voice. Beyond that. She is a lot of fun to work with. And brings a generous and analytical mind to any issues you may be experiencing with your voice or music. If you are thinking about vocal lessons I can’t recommend Karen and the Professional Voice Care Center enough!

you beginer or intermediate . Everybody needs a very good couch who can help you. The therapist teach me how to sing , develop my skills , reduce my accent so I can sound like real American . The sessions are wonderful , professional and in a nice atmosphere . During this lessons I really get to know my voice , my skills and this experience open up doors to better and better and built me up. Highly, highly recommends.

I saw for my vocal nodules and if the therapy did not work I was going to consider surgery or even a career change. I am a music teacher and I use my voice all day long for both speaking and singing. Not only is Karen Sussman a wonderful speech therapist, but she is also a professional singer and voice teacher. She helped me learn techniques and exercises to be a better speaker and singer. I will be forever grateful to Karen for helping me save my voice and my career.

voice just wasn’t up to par. I started taking Karen’s voice therapy sessions and my voice got much stronger with her excellent techniques. I was able to sing again with confidence by practicing, hydrating and steaming.

has turned me into a better artist and a better person. Five NYSSMA solos, countless audition songs and more than half a decade of training later, it was Karen’s training that helped give me confidence in my voice as a singer, songwriter and performer. Recently, I made my Feinstein’s/54 Below debut as a singer/songwriter, and having Karen’s genius guide me–from “breaking thy body armor” to understanding the musical journey of a song–has made all the difference as a musical storyteller. At this point, almost the entire Recce clan has made their way into the hallowed halls of her studio–and here’s hoping they too will be added to the list of notable alumni–because with training from Karen, it’s impossible not to end up on her list of revered alum!

you want to be. Everytime I had a question she would give me as much explation as possible so I felt confident that I understood the task. She never minded repeating herself. She followed up every week to see how I was doing with my excersises. She offers in person and virtual appointments. She was friendly every single time we met for months. I used to be scared to use my voice because it would hurt but im finally able to hold conversations again and feel included in group discussions. Karen has a great energy and my voice wouldn’t be where it is now without all of her help. Thank you Karen!!!!

went too fast. I learned a lot and my voice has improved so much! Thank you Karen!

Sussman is highly professional, very experienced, entertaining, warm and highly knowledgeable about the human body and medicine. She is a delight to work with and explains thoroughly and patiently every exercise. She truly cares about her patients. My mom highly recommends her. And guess what! I am back enjoying chats with my mom including my kids who missed their grandma’s voice. Highly recommend Karen Sussman.

without it, I was not able to do my job effectively. I have learned skills that I use daily and haven’t lost my voice in MONTHS!

virtual. They were just as good as being person to person in an office setting. Karen evaluated my voice and had a program of recovery designed just for me. I found her to be very responsive to my questions, which she answered thoroughly . I could sense a genuine concern. She gave me tips which would give my voice volume and clarity; as well as daily exercises . PLUS.. Karen’s bubbly personality doesn’t make the lesson a weekly chore. I highly recommend Karen Sussman.

in the science of breathing correctly. My physician advised seeing a breathing specialist to help with reflux effects. Karen’s instruction and training greatly benefitted me.

chords, but also with techniques that he uses on a daily basis.

professional, knowledgable, compassionate and fun. I admire that she is always looking into new developments and implementing new techniques. Singing with Karen reminds me how much I love to sing!

had become very hoarse. At our first meeting I realized I was in the hands of a” real professional.” Karen is very knowledgable and has taught me a lot about taking care of my vocal cords. Karen is also a very warm and understanding person. Even though some things may seem difficult at first Karen always gets you through it and adds a little comedy along with the exercises. I just cannot say enough about Karen and how she has helped me. Thanks so much Karen for giving me my voice back!

the fostering of my voice and creativity in preparation for a performance. My voice was out of shape and I had only a few weeks to prepare for an outdoors venue. The play went very very well – I incorporated the breathing, the vocal exercises and the warm ups as well as the misting. All were very helpful. My voice held out and i continue to see benefits. Our work was invaluable and even this week, after the stress on my voice in performance, there is an ease to my vocalization. Thank you, Robert

son with a small issue where he was exerting too much air when he spoke – she quickly and professionally diagnosed the issue, and swiftly and efficiently helped him find his natural voice and get better sound quality out and exert less air so that no damage would happen to his vocal cords! She is a pleasure to work with and really knows her stuff! Thank you!

provided. She’s super knowledgeable has so much wisdom & I could not come up with a single bad thing to say about my experience working with Karen. I am professional singer working 3-4 days a week, developed a polyp on my vocal fold & Karen totally saved my voice, led me to right doctors, works with the best of the best & was such an integral part of my recovery.

has oral motor challenges and Karen’s techniques and approach have made all the difference in her speech development. Karen is patient, focused and loving. Our daughter loves coming to she her as she is able to keep her engaged through creative and fun techniques. Karen’s depth of experience and knowledge combined with her genuine caring has made a tremendous difference in our child’s language and speech skills as well as her social skills. This has improved her confidence level and therefore, strengthening her ability to succeed in life. Karen is a truly professional, skilled and caring person. Our daughter wouldn’t be where she is today without Karen.

could not be in better hands. Years ago I hemorrhaged and ulcerated my vocal folds in addition to more recently being on the road to recovery from Muscle Tension Dysphonia. Karen’s knowledge, resources/tools, exercises, personality and genuine concern for the betterment of my voice as well as progression as a vocalist is comforting and exciting.

I have found a miracle . . . her name is Karen Sussman. In just a few sessions she has opened up a whole new world to me. A world of having a clear healthy voice free of all the frustrating problems I had experienced throughout my career. Karen is a true professional and a master at her craft. I feel so fortunate to have finally found a teacher of her caliber.
The improvement in my vocal ability in just a few short weeks is astounding! I cant begin to express my gratitude to Karen for setting my voice free! Speaking of setting my voice free, I had asked Karen if she could help me hit a high note at the end of a Christmas tune I have been struggling with in the recording studio.
A few vocal exercises later and much to my amazement, I actually was able to hit that high note with room to spare! Thank you Karen, for your expertise and for your compassion for all of us who are struggling with our voices. I feel truly blessed to have found you.

and her team were kind enough to take me on as a patient just prior to my surgery. This enabled me to become familiar with the exercises and type of therapy that I would expect post-surgery(a very large advantage). One week after surgery(no speaking at all), I began my weekly(6 weeks) therapy with Karen. At present, I am fully recovered and am prepared to return to my life as a performing singer/musician. Without hesitation, I can state that my sessions with Karen were critical in my recovery and that I would not have the knowledge, tools and confidence if not for my time at PVCC. Karen is an unabashed and enthusiastic purveyor of proper singing and speaking technique whose dedication to the craft will be quite apparent to any and all who make the correct decision to employ her services. My time with Karen ensured me a proper recovery from surgery and an enhanced knowledge on how to prepare, preserve and utilize my voice to a higher level. Thanks, Karen!

her combination of vocal therapy and singing lessons – back in the days when I was trying out for bands – I could sing for 3 hours and my voice would feel better at the end of the session than the beginning. Since I live somewhat far away now the fact that she has begun to offer lessons via Skype means I can take them much more frequently and this has been great. I can recommend her unequivocally.

the correct and healthy way. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to sing with beautiful and healthy tone.

polyp on my vocal cords which occurred after a prolonged period of coughing and using inhalants. My EN&T Doctor referred me to her. Karen saw me for only 5 sessions and actually told me that I didn’t need to come anymore because of the progress I made in her care. I found this to be unusually honest. The polyp on my vocal cords has remarkably left and I am no longer hoarse. My voice has returned to its natural timber and is no longer deep and hoarse sounding. Her recommendations for helpful products are spot on. I ordered the steamer. Alkazone drops, and throat lozenges that she recommended and am quite satisfied. Bravo Karen, thank you for all your help.
Amy Rosenstein, Psychotherapist

for over a year.
Karen is very professional and punctual with her appointments. She has helped my 12 year old to improve her vocal skills, while teaching her the right singing techniques. Karen has prepared my daughter for auditions, and for NYSSMA. (My daughter was given a perfect score as well and a congratulations to her voice teacher! Thank you Karen!)

cord injury. I’m ecstatic with the progress I’ve made since working with Karen over this past year. Karen has a bubbly and upbeat easygoing personality which makes for a comfortable environment. She has provided me with strategies to use at home as well as at work to help protect my speaking and singing voice. Karen is extremely knowledgeable about her area of expertise in the field of speech pathology. She is passionate about helping her clients make progress and improve their quality of life. Gratefully, Ellen Shuriff

vocal tension that caused me to cancel tours/put my professional career on pause. I was misdiagnosed and misunderstood. Passed around from doctor to doctor/vocal therapist to vocal therapist. I gave up for a year after being told I couldn’t be helped or that nothing was wrong. Karen understands the emotional and physical pain that can come from this experience. Working with her has been life changing as I am starting to feel like myself again and use my voice without pain. I have a treasure trove of tools that will continue to help me keep a healthy voice for the rest of my life and come in handy when I am touring again and using my voice every night. Karen is encouraging and enthusiastic to be flexible with my specific needs/voice. She is so personable while compassionate and deeply knowledgeable about vocal resonance and health. I appreciate the convenience of being able to attend my sessions via Zoom since I am many miles away. If you are reading this, you might be feeling as hopeless as I once was. See Karen! She will get you back on track!

chorus for over 20 years. Although I prided myself in knowing a thing or two about good vocal production after many years of singing successfully ( and a masters in speech pathology to boot!) I fell victim to a vocal polyp in 2013. I was shocked and devastated at the news. I thought my singing days were over! Fortunately, my ENT recommended Karen for help! I attended a few months of intense vocal therapy. I found Karen to be extremely well-versed in all matters related to the voice, be it speaking or singing. She helped me understand and adopt new, healthier vocal choices for myself. Her exercises and suggestions were very practical. Coupled with her friendly demeanor and professionalism, therapy was a pleasure! I recommended Karen to several friends of mine who also benefitted from her expertise. I took her lessons to heart and applied nearly everything she recommended to try, and made it my own. I made many changes to my daily routine, which proved beneficial to my overall health, too! This week, four years after my initial diagnosis, I learned I am polyp free! My ENT could not believe it! (I was actually there to discuss surgery!) My vocal folds looked much healthier on the video, and my voice is getting stronger every day, with continued work! Thank you Karen Sussman for your compassionate care and knowledge. I feel like a new person!

to Karen Sussman by my ENT. And I am so grateful that I was! In less than two months I have regained more use of my voice than I had ever expected. Karen’s techniques are so effective and their ease of use leaves no excuse for not practicing! I am grateful to have found this skilled and caring therapist.

having many sore throats that I am using my voice incorrectly. I found Karen through another singer who she helped. I have learned how to warm up, not scream, how to treat my voice so I can avoid the sore throats and surgery. If you are a singer, voice artist or just someone who talks for a living, one of your secret weapons should be some time learning from her. In addition she is one of the coolest people you will meet! Tom ROCKY Pantaleo/WBAB radio!

founder of the Professional Voice Care Center, has helped me through a most difficult time with my voice issues. Over a period of time, the voice therapy sessions with Karen have proven to be an invaluable tool in my recovery. I would recommend Karen to any friend, or family member as it pertains to voice issues. Her knowledge and compassion make Karen a leader in voice care. I could not give a higher recommendation!

happy that we found her. She is the BEST!!

engaging. And most important of all she gets results. My son was under her care for a number of months over a course of a few years due to what we thought were nodules. She worked with him to help him develop strategies to minimize damage to his vocal cords. Ultimately he needed to have surgery for cysts on his vocal cords and once again Karen helped us navigate uncharted waters helping us find a fantastic surgeon who specialized in this surgery. The strategies he had learned while under her care were critical to his recovery. I would highly recommend Karen.