Speech Therapy in Bronx, NY

Last updated: April 17, 2026

76 NPI-registered pediatric speech therapy providers serve Bronx, NY. 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.

76 providers in Bronx — showing 50 per page (page 1 of 2)

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Speech Therapy in Bronx, NY

For a Bronx family, finding a pediatric speech-language pathologist (often credentialed CCC-SLP) usually comes down to three practical questions: how soon there is an opening, whether the clinic accepts your child's plan, and whether the therapist has handled the specific concern you're worried about — a late talker, an articulation problem, stuttering, or a language delay tied to autism. FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered pediatric speech providers across the borough, from neighborhood practices in Riverdale, Fordham, Morris Park, and Pelham Bay to programs affiliated with the Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) and Jacobi Medical Center.

The Bronx is the most linguistically diverse borough by share of residents who speak a language other than English at home, so a bilingual evaluation matters here more than almost anywhere — Spanish above all, plus Bengali, French, and West African languages. Ask each practice which languages its clinicians can formally assess in, because a true language delay has to be told apart from ordinary dual-language learning.

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

If your child is under three, New York's Early Intervention Program can usually begin sooner than a private wait-list.

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

What to expect

The first appointment is an evaluation, not therapy — 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 New York State licensed and holds the ASHA CCC-SLP credential.

Insurance

New York Medicaid covers medically necessary speech therapy for children, delivered through Medicaid Managed Care plans such as Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, MetroPlusHealth, Affinity by Molina, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Commercial plans (Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Empire BlueCross) typically reimburse with prior authorization after the evaluation. Confirm your specific plan first.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

Teletherapy-first 1–3 weeks · solo private practice 2–5 weeks · mid-sized clinics 4–9 weeks · hospital-affiliated (Montefiore/CHAM, Jacobi) 8–14 weeks.

Start sooner if under 3

New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP, the Part C system), reached in the Bronx through the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. 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 Bronx, NY

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

It depends on the provider type. Teletherapy-first practices typically start in 1–3 weeks, solo private practices in 2–5 weeks, mid-sized clinics in 4–9 weeks, and hospital-affiliated programs in 8–14 weeks. If your child is under three, New York's Early Intervention Program is usually faster than a private wait-list.

Does New York Medicaid cover speech therapy in the Bronx?

Yes. New York Medicaid covers medically necessary speech-language therapy for children, delivered through Medicaid Managed Care plans such as Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, MetroPlusHealth, Affinity by Molina, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Prior authorization is typically required after the evaluation. Confirm that your chosen practice is in-network with your specific plan.

Can I find a Spanish-speaking or bilingual speech therapist in the Bronx?

Often, yes. The Bronx is among the most linguistically diverse boroughs, and its clinician pool includes speech-language pathologists who evaluate and treat in Spanish, Bengali, French, and other languages. Bilingual assessment matters because a genuine language delay must be distinguished from typical dual-language development. Ask each practice which languages its clinicians are credentialed to assess in before scheduling.

What does a first speech evaluation in the Bronx cost without insurance?

Out-of-pocket evaluations in the Bronx are typically reported at $225–$500 for a 60–90 minute session, with standard 30–45 minute therapy sessions around $130–$250 — reflecting NYC-area costs. Many practices offer sliding-scale fees for uninsured families; ask explicitly when you call.

Can my child get speech services through the New York City public schools?

Yes, when the delay affects educational performance. For children three and older, the NYC Department of Education's Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) provide speech-language services through an IEP at no cost when a child qualifies. Many Bronx families pursue private therapy in parallel to work on goals outside the school day; the two tracks are not mutually exclusive.

How do I start Early Intervention for a child under 3 in the Bronx?

New York's Early Intervention Program is the Part C system. In the Bronx, you can refer your own child through the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Early Intervention line. 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 or daycare.

Other Therapy Types in Bronx

Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy ABA Therapy Feeding Therapy Sensory Integration

50 Speech Therapists in Bronx

Aida Bahrami, MS SLP-CCC TSSLD-BE

Bronx, NY

Speech Therapy in Bronx, NY

Speech Therapy in Bronx, NY

Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Bronx, NY

Other Therapy Types in Bronx

50 Speech Therapists in Bronx

Aida Bahrami, MS SLP-CCC TSSLD-BE

Alana Ayala

Angela Alvarez

Angelina Alvarez

April Bara

Arielle Argibay, SLP

Briana Baez-Villatoro

Carmen Arias, Bilingual TSLD

Charlotte Alvarez

Chelsea Astudillo, M.S., CCC-SLP

Christopher Almonte

Dagmar Alvarado-Ojeda, M.A, CCC-SLP, TSSLD

Deborah Alba, SLP

Diana Arcidiacono

Diana Babaeva

Dora Alvarez, SLP

Edith Anaya

Elise Banderob

Eliza Alden

Emerita Abreu, SLD

Gabriella Amoruso, MS., CCC-SLP/TSSLD

Gabriella Baldwin

Gail Therese Ladanan Arriola-Bagayas, CCC-SLP

Hanan Abdulla, M.A., SLP, TSSLD

Inessa Bangiyeva

Jaclyn Baisley

Jamie Abreu

Janelly Almonte

Jasmine Atkins, M.S. S.L.P. CCC

Jessica Alboher

Jessica Ambalo

Jillian Apelbaum

Julia Abreu

Julia Bancroft, M.S. CF-SLP

Kathleen Annette

Kayla Attridge, MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD

Kristy Alamo Ramos

Krysteena Alloggio

Lauren Antal

Leda Alvarez, CCC-SLP

Linda Apple, MS-CCC/SLP

Lisa Avitabile

Lissy Alvarez, M.S., CCC-SLP

Marcia Argueta

Margaret Anson, M.S. CCC-SLP

Maria Aponte

Marie Albanese

Megan Therese Arroz

Michelle Albertorio

Mildred Alcaide

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