Speech Therapy in Worcester, MA

Last updated: April 17, 2026

51 NPI-registered pediatric speech therapy providers serve Worcester, MA. Each listing includes the provider's name, location, specialties, listed credentials, and current new-patient status, with a link to the full profile and to verify the provider in the official ASHA registry. Listings refreshed from the NPPES registry April 2026.

51 providers in Worcester — showing 50 per page (page 1 of 2)

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Speech Therapy in Worcester, MA

Worcester parents searching for a pediatric speech-language pathologist (often credentialed CCC-SLP) are usually weighing three things at once: who can see their child soonest, who is in-network with their plan, and who understands their child's specific concern — a late talker, articulation, stuttering, or a language delay connected to autism. FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered pediatric speech providers across the Worcester area, from clinics in Tatnuck, Burncoat, West Side, and Shrewsbury Street to programs affiliated with UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center and Saint Vincent Hospital programs.

Worcester anchors Central Massachusetts, and families travel in from Shrewsbury, Auburn, Holden, and Millbury. Worcester's pediatric supply is solid, anchored by UMass Memorial Children's, though demand across Central Massachusetts keeps wait-lists active. Wait-lists run longest at the hospital systems and shortest at solo and teletherapy-first practices. Worcester is one of the most linguistically diverse cities in New England — Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Albanian among others — so ask which languages a practice can formally evaluate in.

A typical path is a 60–90 minute evaluation followed by weekly 30–45 minute sessions, with many clinics coordinating speech alongside occupational or feeding therapy.

If your child is under three, Early Intervention (EI) can often start services faster than a private wait-list.

Below are the speech providers currently active in Worcester — and first, what local parents wish they'd known.

What to expect

The first visit is an evaluation, not treatment — a play-based assessment, a parent interview, and a written report with goals. Bring pediatrician notes and any IEP/IFSP paperwork. Confirm the clinician is Massachusetts licensed and holds the ASHA CCC-SLP credential.

Insurance

MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid) covers medically necessary speech therapy for children, delivered through MassHealth managed-care plans such as Tufts Health Together, WellSense Health Plan, and the MassHealth Accountable Care Organizations. Commercial plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Tufts Health Plan, and Aetna) typically reimburse with prior authorization after the evaluation. Verify your specific plan first.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

Teletherapy-first 1–3 weeks · solo private practice 2–6 weeks · mid-sized clinics 4–10 weeks · hospital-affiliated (UMass Memorial Children's) 8–14 weeks.

Start sooner if under 3

Early Intervention (EI), the Part C system administered by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Services can include speech, OT, and PT, often in-home, under an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), at no cost to families.

Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Worcester, MA

How long is the wait for pediatric speech therapy in Worcester?

It depends on the provider type. Teletherapy-first practices typically start soonest, then solo private practices, then mid-sized clinics, with hospital-affiliated programs longest. If your child is under three, Early Intervention (EI) is often faster than a private wait-list.

Does MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid) cover speech therapy in Worcester?

Yes. MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid) covers medically necessary speech-language therapy for children, delivered through MassHealth managed-care plans such as Tufts Health Together, WellSense Health Plan, and the MassHealth Accountable Care Organizations. Prior authorization is typically required after the evaluation. Confirm that your chosen practice is in-network with your specific plan.

How do I find a speech therapist near Shrewsbury or elsewhere in the Worcester area?

The Worcester area spans Central Massachusetts, so travel time matters. Use the provider list below to find speech therapists by area, including Tatnuck, Burncoat, West Side, and Shrewsbury Street. A teletherapy-first practice can remove the commute entirely.

What does a first speech evaluation in Worcester cost without insurance?

Out-of-pocket evaluations in the Worcester area are typically reported at $200–$450 for a 60–90 minute session, with standard 30–45 minute therapy sessions around $110–$190. Many clinics offer sliding-scale fees for uninsured families; ask explicitly when you call.

Can my child get speech therapy through Worcester Public Schools?

Yes, when the delay affects educational performance. Worcester Public Schools provides speech-language services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) at no cost when a child qualifies under IDEA. School-based therapy focuses on classroom communication goals; many Worcester families also pursue private therapy in parallel. The two are not mutually exclusive.

How do I start Early Intervention (EI) for a child under 3 in Worcester?

Early Intervention (EI) is the state's Part C program, run through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. You can refer your own child; eligible children receive a multidisciplinary evaluation at no cost, and services — which can include speech, OT, and PT — are delivered under an Individualized Family Service Plan, frequently in the home.

Other Therapy Types in Worcester

Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy ABA Therapy Feeding Therapy Sensory Integration

50 Speech Therapists in Worcester

Amit Alon

Worcester, MA

Speech Therapy in Worcester, MA

Speech Therapy in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Worcester, MA

Other Therapy Types in Worcester

50 Speech Therapists in Worcester

Amit Alon

Angela Albert

Ashley Casucci, CCC-SLP

Brittany Ball, M.S., CF-SLP

Brittany Desmarais

Carol Alden, M.A.,CCC-SLP

Catherine Barrett, M.S.CCC-SLP

Cynthia Aiken

Dale Burton, CCC-SLP

Elizabeth Anas, M.S.

Elizabeth Budness

Emily Damon, MS, CCC-SLP

Erin Archibald

Jayne Chanin

Jenna Cunningham

Jennifer Erickson

Jessica Bousquet

Jessica Davi

Jodi Baniukiewicz, MS, CCC/SLP

Karen Comeau, SLP

Kasey Allen

Katherine Broderick-Backman

Kathleen Cleary, SLP

Kaycee Berglund, M.S., CCC-SLP

Kerry Benedict, M.S., CCC-SLP

Kristen Carter

Kristi Cromwell, M.A., CCC-SLP

Kristy Coughlin

Laura Doherty, MS, SLP

Laurie Bailey, M.S., CCC-SLP

Lydia D'Antonio

Megan Becker

Michelle Cadieux, M.S. CCC-SLP

Mircea Cimisliu

Monica Capobianco, SLP

Pamela Campellone, MS CCC-SLP

Pamela Crandall

Paula Diperri, M.S. RN

Randi Bouffard

Robin Braveman, CCC A

Robyn Cunniff

Samantha Dipalma, M.S., CCC-SLP

Sandra Buck, M.S.

Sara Burnham

Sarah Brink

Sarah Brown

Sophie Blankenheim, M.S., CCC-SLP

Stephanie Bazinet

Stephanie Bohler

Susanne Brueggeman, M.S., CCC-SLP

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