Speech Therapy Clinics in New York City, NY
Find speech therapy in New York, NY
- Speech therapy for feeding and swallowing in New York, NY 8 clinics
- Speech therapy for articulation and speech sounds in New York, NY 7 clinics
- Speech therapy for language delay in New York, NY 7 clinics
- Speech therapy for stuttering in New York, NY 7 clinics
- Speech therapy for autism in New York, NY 6 clinics
- Speech therapy for childhood apraxia of speech in New York, NY 6 clinics
- Speech therapy for AAC and nonspeaking communication in New York, NY 5 clinics
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Speech Therapy Clinics in New York City, NY
Speech Zone NYC
Claimed- 150-50 14th Road, Whitestone, NY 11357 (Queens); also teletherapy
- (718) 767-0091
- spotwiththeratalk.com
- Speech-language pathology and multidisciplinary feeding/swallowing therapy; an enrolled NYS Early Intervention and CPSE/CSE provider
- What they're known for: A northeast Queens clinic that is an approved NYS Early Intervention and CPSE/CSE provider — meaning eligible children can often receive services at no cost — with multidisciplinary feeding support and teletherapy options.
- 8415 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 (Brooklyn — Bay Ridge); also in-home
- (718) 344-8713
- bayridgespeechtherapy.com
- Speech and language delays, PROMPT, autism support (using FloorTime and SCERTS frameworks), social groups, and feeding therapy
- What they're known for: A neighborhood Bay Ridge clinic that pairs PROMPT with relationship-based autism frameworks (FloorTime, SCERTS) and offers social groups — a well-rounded option for southwest Brooklyn families seeking both clinic and in-home care.
- 1623 3rd Ave, Suite 202, New York, NY 10128 (Manhattan — Upper East Side); also in-home and teletherapy
- (917) 524-6875
- hearthinktalk.com
- Pediatric speech and language disorders across articulation, language, and communication; clinic, in-home, and teletherapy delivery
- What they're known for: One of the more flexible Upper East Side options on insurance — accepting in- and out-of-network families — with the added convenience of in-home and virtual sessions for households juggling NYC commutes.
- 535 East 70th St, New York, NY 10021 (Manhattan — Upper East Side)
- (212) 606-1000
- hss.edu
- Autism, apraxia, developmental delay, feeding/dysphagia/ARFID, hearing impairment, and stuttering; AAC, PROMPT, and the SOS feeding approach
- What they're known for: Hospital-affiliated outpatient speech therapy within Hospital for Special Surgery's pediatric rehabilitation program — for families who want hospital-level coordination, especially for children with feeding/dysphagia, ARFID, or complex co-occurring medical needs.
- 30 East 60th St, Suite 904, New York, NY 10022 (also 32 Union Square East, Suite 406, New York, NY 10003) (Manhattan — Midtown / Union Square); also in-home, school, and teletherapy
- (212) 381-8820
- speechinthecity.com
- Childhood apraxia of speech, PROMPT, orofacial myofunctional therapy, feeding, AAC, and support for children with cortical/cerebral visual impairment (CVI)
- What they're known for: Two Manhattan clinics (Midtown and Union Square) plus mobile and virtual options, with an unusually specialized toolkit — PROMPT, myofunctional therapy, AAC, and CVI support — that suits children with complex motor-speech and communication profiles.
- 32 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 (Brooklyn — Downtown Brooklyn); also in-home and school
- (917) 830-5955
- speechlanguageplaynyc.com
- Speech, language, and social communication for ages 1–18, with particular experience supporting gestalt language processors
- What they're known for: A Downtown Brooklyn clinic with a play-based philosophy and expertise in gestalt language processing (natural language acquisition) — increasingly sought after by families of autistic and echolalic children. Clinic, in-home, and school delivery keep care flexible.
- 8 Johnson St, Staten Island, NY 10309 (also 225 Richmond Hill Rd, 10314 and 445 Forest Ave, 10301) (Staten Island — 3 locations)
- (718) 979-5678
- thesensorystudio.com
- Stuttering, articulation, auditory processing, social skills, feeding, language, literacy, and AAC
- What they're known for: Staten Island's most accessible multi-site option, with three clinics covering the borough's south, central, and north areas and a broad speech-language menu — a practical choice for SI families who want clinic care without crossing a bridge.
- 120 E 56th St Rm 430, New York, NY 10022
- (631) 863-9451
- centeredspeechservices.com
- Voice therapy, speech, language, dysphagia, respiration and nervous system regulation, orofacial myology, and social skills, with evaluations in office or by teletherapy
- What they're known for: A person-centered clinic for all ages whose director specializes in voice therapy, helping performers, professionals, and children heal their voices through a somatic and nervous system regulation lens; in office or by teletherapy.
- 1751 2nd Ave Apt 15b, New York, NY 10128
- (929) 777-0579
- communihub.org
- Social skills, expressive and receptive language, fluency, articulation, AAC, executive functioning, gender-affirming voice therapy, accent modification, and stroke and brain injury
- What they're known for: Offers consultation and individual services for children, teens and adults in NYC, from social skills, language and AAC to gender-affirming voice therapy and accent modification, with a free 15-minute phone consultation.
- 41 Central Park W Apt 1h, New York, NY 10023
- (347) 673-1620
- schneiderspeech.com
- Stuttering, voice problems, language and learning, and speech improvement and public speaking, with weekly therapy and intensive stuttering therapy for teens and adults
- What they're known for: A boutique clinic focused on stuttering and voice, working with clients from preschoolers to professionals, with weekly therapy and an intensive program for teens and adults; it reports helping 1000+ clients over 50 years.
- 250 E 87th St Apt 30g, New York, NY 10128
- (917) 575-2906
- socialadventuresnyc.com
- Social communication therapy in groups or individually for children ages 4 to 12, with peer group activities, conversation and play practice, neighborhood outings, and weekend sessions
- What they're known for: A social skills clinic for children ages 4 to 12 on Manhattan's Upper East Side and in Ardsley, NY, built around peer groups, reciprocal conversation and play, and neighborhood outings, with weekend sessions offered.
- 157 E 86th St, Suite 2b, New York, NY 10028
- (646) 957-6060
- talk2kelly.com
- Articulation, expressive and receptive language, language processing, and social language, with learning support and occupational therapy, in office, at school, at home, or by teletherapy
- What they're known for: A clinic combining speech-language pathologists, learning specialists, and occupational therapists for children from 12 months through young adulthood, working with classroom teachers and seeing children in office, at school, at home, or virtually in NYC and New Jersey.
- 330 W 58th St, Suite 304, New York, NY 10019
- (212) 541-4606
- westsidevoice.com
- Voice disorders, swallowing, aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, stuttering and cluttering, chronic cough, PVFM, accent reduction, AAC, and language delays, in individual or group sessions
- What they're known for: A full-service private speech-language clinic focused on voice and swallowing, treating children from 12 months through adults, with services for chronic cough, paradoxical vocal fold movement, and Bell's palsy.
- Brooklyn — serving Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Park Slope, DUMBO, and Fort Greene (mobile/in-home; no published street address)
- bkspeechtherapy.com
- Language, articulation and phonology, apraxia, myofunctional therapy, fluency, voice, autism support, and executive function
- What they're known for: A mobile, in-home clinic covering brownstone Brooklyn neighborhoods with an especially broad clinical range — from apraxia and fluency to voice and executive function — for families who'd rather skip the clinic commute.
- Serving the New York area (no clinic address published)
- (646) 319-8985
- hudsonheightspediatricspeech.com
- Evaluations and therapy for young children with language delays, childhood apraxia of speech, articulation and phonological disorders, autism and social skills, including bilingual Spanish services
- What they're known for: A home-based clinic serving Hudson Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood and nearby areas, with virtual sessions also available. It focuses on children primarily ages 0 to 4 and their families, using play-based therapy.
- Serving the New York area (no clinic address published)
- (718) 820-6069
- speakstart.net
- Consultations, screenings, evaluations, speech-language therapy and feeding therapy for ages birth to 18, covering language delays, speech sound disorders, apraxia, stuttering, tongue and lip ties, and autism
- What they're known for: A pediatric clinic that treats children in their homes in Lower Manhattan and through telepractice elsewhere in New York and in California. Its training includes PROMPT, DTTC and sensory-motor approaches to feeding.
What Does a Speech-Language Pathologist Treat?
Speech-language pathologists help people communicate and eat and swallow safely. Three parts of that are easy to blur together. Speech is the sounds — saying sounds and words clearly, and the flow of speech, as in stuttering. Language is the meaning — understanding what is said or signed, and getting thoughts and ideas out in spoken, signed or written language. Feeding and swallowing is the mouth's other job, and speech-language pathologists assess and treat that too.1
Conditions Speech Therapy Can Help With
Speech-language pathologists assess and treat difficulties with speech sounds, language, literacy, social communication, voice, fluency (including stuttering), and feeding and swallowing. They also provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), ways to communicate without speaking.1
How to Choose a Speech Therapist in New York City
The right speech therapist is the one who fits your child's specific needs, your borough and schedule, and your budget. Here's what to weigh:
- Check credentials. Look for an SLP who holds ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and a current New York State license. ASHA lets you verify a CCC-SLP online.2 For specialized needs, ask about extra training (for example, PROMPT for motor-speech, or orofacial myofunctional therapy).
- Match the specialty to the need. A clinic that excels at feeding or AAC may differ from one focused on articulation, fluency, or gestalt language processing. Ask whether the therapist regularly treats your child's specific concern.
- Explore public programs first. If your child is under three, ask about Early Intervention, whose services come at no cost to families.3 If three to five, ask about CPSE; preschool special education is free of charge to families and can support speech and language.4
- Confirm cost and reimbursement up front. Ask about session fees, whether they provide a superbill, and what your plan reimburses for out-of-network speech therapy.
- Consider the setting and the commute. Some children thrive in a clinic; others do better with in-home, school-based, or teletherapy. Several clinics on this page, such as Brooklyn Speech Therapy and Hudson Heights Pediatric Speech, come to you.
- Trust the rapport. Your child should feel comfortable. If a clinic offers a brief consultation, use it to gauge fit before committing.
Questions to ask during a consultation
- What is your experience with my child's diagnosis?
- Are you an Early Intervention or CPSE provider?
- How will you set and track goals?
- How often will sessions be, and for how long?
- Are you in- or out-of-network, and do you provide a superbill?
- How do you involve parents?
Speech Therapy Resources in New York City
- NYC Early Intervention Program (birth–3) A free evaluation, and services at no cost to families, for eligible infants and toddlers. Refer by calling 311 and asking for Early Intervention, or through the online referral portal.3
- Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE, ages 3–5) Manages preschool special education for children ages three to five with disabilities or delays in development. Services are free of charge to families and can support speech and language.4
- NYC Department of Education — Committee on Special Education (CSE) Under federal special education law, the related services a school provides to an eligible child with a disability include speech-language pathology.5
- HSS Pediatric Rehabilitation and Young Athlete Center Pediatric speech therapy on the Upper East Side for children and young adults from birth to 21, including childhood apraxia of speech, PROMPT, feeding and AAC. Children 17 and under need a prescription from a doctor or nurse practitioner.6
- Medicaid & managed-care plans In Medicaid managed care, the 20-visit yearly limit on outpatient speech therapy does not apply to members under 21.7 Ask clinics which plans they accept.
What does New York offer for speech therapy?
How do you refer to Early Intervention in NYC?
New York's Early Intervention Program serves children under 3 with a confirmed disability or established developmental delay, and its services include speech pathology. The State Department of Health runs it, and a municipal Early Intervention Official runs it locally.8
In New York City, the program offers a free evaluation, and its services come at no cost to families; health insurance, including Medicaid, is billed at no direct cost to you. Families, doctors, child care programs and community members can refer by calling 311 and asking for Early Intervention, or through the online Early Intervention Referral Portal.3
Does Medicaid cover speech therapy for kids?
New York Medicaid meets the federal EPSDT requirements through its Child/Teen Health Program, for members from birth until age 21.9 In Medicaid managed care, the limit of 20 outpatient speech therapy visits a year does not apply to members under 21, members with developmental disabilities, or members with traumatic brain injury.7
Must New York insurers cover autism therapy?
New York requires group and individual policies with comprehensive-type coverage to cover screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.10,11 When a group policy covers therapeutic care, treatment of autism spectrum disorder includes care by licensed or certified speech, occupational or physical therapists, prescribed or ordered by a licensed physician or psychologist, habilitative care included.10
A group policy may not set visit limits that apply only to autism treatment. It may deny coverage for treatment provided under a child's individualized education plan.10
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does speech therapy cost in New York City?
Each clinic sets its own private-pay rate, so ask for it, and for the evaluation fee, when you call, and ask whether the clinic provides a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. Early Intervention services for eligible children under 3 come at no cost to families.3 Preschool special education for ages three to five is free of charge to families.4 Always confirm rates and coverage directly with the clinic.
Does insurance or a public program cover speech therapy in New York?
Medicaid managed care in New York limits outpatient speech therapy to 20 visits a year, but not for members under 21.7 New York requires group and individual policies with comprehensive-type coverage to cover autism treatment; for a group policy that covers therapy, that includes speech therapy.10,11 Other limits and prior-authorization rules vary by plan. Early Intervention (under 3) and preschool special education (three to five) come at no cost to eligible families.3,4
What is the difference between Early Intervention and CPSE in NYC?
New York's Early Intervention Program serves children under 3 with a confirmed disability or established developmental delay, and its services include speech pathology.8 In New York City, its services come at no cost to families.3 From three to five, the Department of Education's Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) manages preschool special education, free of charge to families; a family starts it with a written referral.4 Near age three, call 311 and ask for CPSE.3
Do NYC speech therapists offer in-home or teletherapy visits?
Yes. Several New York City providers — including Hear Think Talk, Speech in The City, Brooklyn Speech Therapy, Speech Language Play NYC, and All in 1 S.P.O.T. with TheraTalk — offer in-home, school-based, and/or teletherapy services in addition to or instead of clinic-based care.
What conditions do speech therapists in NYC treat?
Clinics on this page list articulation and phonological disorders, language delays, childhood apraxia of speech, stuttering, social communication, autism, gestalt language processing, voice, feeding and swallowing, and tongue and lip ties. Some also provide AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) and use methods such as PROMPT and orofacial myofunctional therapy.
How long is the wait for a first appointment?
Ask each clinic when you call. Ask whether an evaluation can be booked sooner than weekly therapy, and whether they keep a cancellation list. Calling more than one clinic on this page means you are not waiting on the first. If your child is under three, you can also refer them to Early Intervention yourself by calling 311.3
How do I find a speech pathologist in NYC?
Start with the clinics on this page, and ask each one about your child's specific concern. ASHA's ProFind directory lists ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists, and your local school is another place to ask.12 You can verify a clinician's CCC-SLP on ASHA's website.2
Do you need a prescription for speech therapy in NYC?
It depends on where you go, so ask the clinic and your insurer. At HSS, children 17 and under need a prescription from a doctor or nurse practitioner.6 For Early Intervention, a family can refer a child by calling 311 and asking for Early Intervention.3
Sources
- Communication Health Support Association, the consumer affiliate of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Who Are Speech-Language Pathologists, and What Do They Do?. Checked November 1, 2026.
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“Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are professionals who help people communicate effectively and eat and swallow safely. ... Speech sounds: Difficulty pronouncing sounds or words clearly. Language: Difficulty understanding written language; what’s said or signed; expressing thoughts and ideas; or using verbal, signed, or written language. Literacy: Difficulty with reading (sounding out and understanding words), writing, and/or spelling. Social communication: Difficulty understanding and using verbal and nonverbal communication appropriately in social situations. Voice: Problems with pitch, volume, or voice quality, such as hoarseness or loss of voice. Fluency: Disruptions in the flow of speech that may result in speaker discomfort and/or avoiding speaking. Fluency disorders include stuttering and cluttering. ... Feeding and swallowing: Challenges with eating and swallowing food or liquids. ... Augmentative and alternative communication: Ways that people can communicate without speaking.” - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Certification. “Verify the status of an individual's Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) or Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)” Checked November 1, 2026.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health). Early Intervention. Checked November 1, 2026.
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“The Early Intervention Program helps young children (birth to 3 years) who are not learning, playing, growing, talking or walking like other children their age. ... Provided at no cost to families ... If you have health insurance, including Medicaid, it will be used to pay for Early Intervention services, at no direct cost to you. ... the Early Intervention Program can help by providing a free evaluation to find out if the child is eligible for our services. ... Families, doctors, and child care programs, and community members can make a referral by: Calling 311 and asking for Early Intervention. Using the Early Intervention Referral Portal on a smartphone, tablet or personal computer. ... If your child is 2 years and 11 months or older, you can find other services by calling 311 and asking for the “Committee on Preschool Special Education.”” - New York City Public Schools. Preschool Students (moving to preschool special education). Checked November 1, 2026.
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“Preschool special education services can support children ages three to five with disabilities or delays in development. These services are provided free of charge to families. Preschool services can help support a child’s learning, speech and language, physical development, social-emotional skills, and other areas. The DOE Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) manages the process for preschool children. ... This letter is called a referral and it must be made in writing.” - U.S. Department of Education, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 34 CFR 300.34, Related services. “(a) General. Related services means transportation and such developmental, corrective, and other supportive services as are required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education, and includes speech-language pathology and audiology services” Checked November 1, 2026.
- Hospital for Special Surgery. Pediatric Speech Therapy. Checked November 1, 2026.
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“They maintain specialized training and advanced certifications unique to the speech rehabilitation needs of children and young adults from birth to age 21. Speech therapy services for kids are offered at the HSS Pediatric Rehabilitation and Young Athlete Center on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. ... The team holds advanced training and certifications in the assessment and treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech, PROMPT, sensorimotor feeding deficits, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Children can receive care from one of our therapists even if they have not been seen by a physician at HSS. Those 17 years old and under will need a prescription from a doctor or nurse practitioner.” - New York State Department of Health. Medicaid Managed Care / Family Health Plus / HIV Special Needs Plan / Health and Recovery Plan Model Contract (March 1, 2024). Checked November 1, 2026.
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“Outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy limited to 20 visits each per calendar year. Limits do not apply to Enrollees under age 21, Enrollees who are developmentally disabled, and Enrollees with traumatic brain injury.” - New York State Department of Health. Early Intervention Program. Checked November 1, 2026.
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“the EIP is administered by the New York State Department of Health through the Bureau of Early Intervention. ... To be eligible for services, children must be under 3 years of age and have a confirmed disability or established developmental delay, as defined by the State, in one or more of the following areas of development: physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and/or adaptive. ... speech pathology ... A municipal Early Intervention Official (EIO) designated by the chief elected official of the municipality/county administers the Early Intervention Program locally.” - New York State Department of Health. Information for All Providers, General Policy (Version 2022-2). “New York State’s Medicaid Program (Child Health Plus A) implements federal EPSDT requirements via the Child/Teen Health Program (CTHP). ... The CTHP includes a full range of comprehensive, primary health care services for Medicaid-eligible youth from birth until age 21.” Checked November 1, 2026.
- New York State Senate (NYS Open Legislation). Insurance Law section 3221(l)(17) (group or blanket accident and health insurance policies). Checked November 1, 2026.
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“(B) Every group or blanket policy that provides physician services, medical, major medical or similar comprehensive-type coverage shall provide coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder ... provided however that such policy shall not contain any limitations on visits that are solely applied to the treatment of autism spectrum disorder. ... (viii) "therapeutic care" means services provided by licensed or certified speech therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, or physical therapists. (ix) "treatment of autism spectrum disorder" shall include the following care and assistive communication devices prescribed or ordered for an individual diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by a licensed physician or a licensed psychologist: ... (5) therapeutic care, including therapeutic care which is deemed habilitative or nonrestorative, in the event that the policy provides coverage for therapeutic care; ... (D) Coverage may be denied on the basis that such treatment is being provided to the covered person pursuant to an individualized education plan under article eighty-nine of the education law.” - New York State Senate (NYS Open Legislation). Insurance Law section 3216 (individual accident and health insurance policies). “(B) Every policy that provides physician services, medical, major medical or similar comprehensive-type coverage shall provide coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder” Checked November 1, 2026.
- Communication Health Support Association, the consumer affiliate of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Who Are Speech-Language Pathologists, and What Do They Do?. Checked November 1, 2026.
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“It’s important to find out if you or a loved one has a problem so that SLP services can start as soon as possible for the best possible results. Talk to your primary care provider for guidance. You can also locate a professional near you through the ASHA ProFind directory or through your local school. ... ASHA ProFind is your connection to over 30,000 ASHA-certified audiologists and speech-language pathologists.”
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