>Part of me thinks maybe, if I saw an SLP and worked on CBT strategies along with stuttering-reduction techniques (like light contacts, voluntary stuttering, etc.), I could end up as one of those success stories. I don't fault you for hanging on this hope but unfortunately it doesn't work for the vast majority of people. I personally hate CBT and think it's about as useful as trying to logic your way to fluency. And those "stuttering reducing techniques" actually perpetuate stuttering, not reduce it. They perpetuate it by reinforcing stigma, teaching you that it's something within your control and you just need to practice the right things (it's not and you don't), and giving a one size fits all prescription when stuttering and the experience of stuttering is extremely individual.  My best advice would be to connect with a positive stuttering community and find the best stuttering therapist you can. It is not easy to find one as most SLPs don't know anything about stuttering or know bad, outdated information but if you can find someone who gets it it absolutely is worth it. I would recommend you check out the @OpenStutter YouTube channel to get exposed to what good ideas related to stuttering and therapy look like. You'll also be able to hear from many PWS as well.