Speech Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: April 17, 2026

161 NPI-registered pediatric speech therapy providers serve Brooklyn, 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.

161 providers in Brooklyn — showing 50 per page (page 2 of 4)

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Speech Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn 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 issue — a late talker, articulation, stuttering, or a language delay connected to autism. FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered pediatric speech providers across the borough, from independent practices in Park Slope, Williamsburg, Bay Ridge, and Sheepshead Bay to hospital-affiliated programs near NYU Langone Brooklyn and Maimonides Children's Hospital.

Brooklyn is the most populous borough in New York City, and its pediatric SLP supply is correspondingly deep — but it is uneven by neighborhood and by language. Many Brooklyn families need bilingual evaluation (Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Yiddish, or Haitian Creole), so it is worth asking each practice which languages its clinicians assess in. Wait-lists run longest at hospital systems and shortest at teletherapy-first and solo practices.

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, New York's Early Intervention Program can often start services faster than a private wait-list.

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

What to expect

The first visit is an evaluation, not treatment — play-based assessment, a parent interview, and written goals. Bring pediatrician notes and any IEP/IFSP paperwork. Ask whether the clinician is licensed by New York State 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, EmblemHealth, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Commercial plans (Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Empire BlueCross) 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 (NYU Langone Brooklyn, Maimonides) 8–14 weeks.

Start sooner if under 3

New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP, the Part C system), accessed in the five boroughs 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 Brooklyn, NY

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

It depends on the provider type. Teletherapy-first practices typically start in 1–3 weeks, solo private practices in 2–6 weeks, mid-sized clinics in 4–10 weeks, and hospital-affiliated programs in 8–14 weeks. If your child is under three, New York's Early Intervention Program is often faster than a private wait-list.

Does New York Medicaid cover speech therapy in Brooklyn?

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

Can I find a bilingual speech therapist in Brooklyn?

Often, yes. Brooklyn's clinician pool includes speech-language pathologists who evaluate and treat in Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Yiddish, and Haitian Creole, among other languages. Bilingual assessment matters because a true 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 Brooklyn cost without insurance?

Out-of-pocket evaluations in Brooklyn are typically reported at $250–$550 for a 60–90 minute session, with standard 30–45 minute therapy sessions around $150–$275 — higher than the national range, reflecting NYC 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, if 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 Brooklyn families also pursue private therapy in parallel to address goals outside the school setting; the two tracks are not mutually exclusive.

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

New York's Early Intervention Program is the Part C system. In Brooklyn, 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.

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50 Speech Therapists in Brooklyn

Evdokia Bakalexis

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Speech Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

Speech Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

Other Therapy Types in Brooklyn

50 Speech Therapists in Brooklyn

Evdokia Bakalexis

Ewura-Abena Adomako, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD

Faigy Aberbach

Faigy Augenstein, SLP

Feige Abowitz, ccc slp

Gehan Abudahoud

Golda Adler, CCC-SLP

Goldie Anisfeld

Hadassah Adler

Hamida Amin

Inas Aziz, MA

Irena Avrutin-Khotylev, ms ccc, slp

Irina Andriasyan, SLP

Izabella Aronova, M.S. CCC-SLP

Jacqueline Avizo Levy, M.S.

Jeffrey Adler, M.S. SLP-CCC

Jessica Alves, M.A CCC-SLP

Jessica Ayob, M.A., SLP

Joanna Albert, M.S.,CCC-SLP

Jordana Aronovitz, M.S. CCC-SLP

Joseph Adia

Judith Anderson, MSCCC-SLP

Julia Agranovich

Julie Aloka

Justine Archer, M.S., CCC-SLP

Kaitlin Balsam

Kara Bain, S.L.P.

Karina Aswani

Katelyn Amass

Katerina Babaytseva, MA, TSLD, SLP

Kelly Alix, CCC-SLP

Kerry Albright

Kerry-Ann Bailey, MS

Kim Bain Munoz, M.S., CCC-SLP

Kristin Allen, M.A. CCC-SLP

Lauren Alpert

Leah Adler

Leah Backenroth

Magy Aziz

Malka Arnstein, M.S., SLP-CF

Maria Alikina

Marianna Babayeva

Marina Aronin

Marina Bakharovskaya

Maura Amentas, M.S., CCC-SLP

Melody Asaf, M.S.

Mical Azulay, M.S.

Michael Ackerman

Michele Azumbrado-Santamaria, MS-CCC/SLP

Mikhal Abitol

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