We are an out-of-network provider with all insurance companies. However, we can assist you in seeking reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits.
Please note that we are unable to accept payment through the Department of Education (DOE), RSA, or direct insurance reimbursement.
We offer services at the following locations:
-731 Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights
-Non-public Schools
-In-home sessions, depending on therapist availability, in these neighborhoods:
Brooklyn: DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Carroll Gardens, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bay Ridge, Sheepshead Bay, and Dyker Heights.
Manhattan: Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Chelsea, and select other neighborhoods.
Parent & Caregiver Coaching
Learn how to support your child’s speech and language development at home with personalized one-on-one coaching. We start with an in-depth assessment of your challenges and concerns before developing a customized coaching plan.
Teacher Consultations
We offer personalized consultation and observation for teachers and early childhood educators. If you have a child in your care struggling with speech and/or feeding challenges, we can provide recommendations and guidance to support the child.
Professional Development
We offer continuing education presentations on a myriad of topics, including speech, language, and feeding development. Empower your team with new knowledge on supporting children in the classroom, knowing when to refer to a professional, and other topics of your choice.
Adult Accent Modifications
Since our founder, Lera, moved to the U.S. from Ukraine as a child, she developed a unique understanding and appreciation for accents. If you are interested in modifying your accent, Lera offers tailored programs to strengthen your American English accent.
As a parent, you notice things. The way your child reaches for connection, the sounds they make, the moments where communication feels easy, and the moments where it feels a little harder than expected. If you have found yourself wondering whether your child might benefit from some extra support, you are not alone, and the fact that you are asking the question already says a great deal about how much you care.
At Speech in Bloom, we are a licensed, board-certified pediatric speech and feeding therapy collective serving families and children across Brooklyn and select Manhattan neighborhoods. Our team of speech-language pathologists brings a whole-child, whole-environment approach to every family we work with, meeting children in the spaces where they feel most at ease: at home and at school.
In this article, we will talk about what pediatric speech therapy Brooklyn families can access through our practice, how our approach works, what feeding therapy looks like, and what to expect when you reach out to our team.
When families search for speech therapy Brooklyn NY, they often come in with a wide range of questions. Some are wondering whether their child's speech is developing at a typical pace. Others are looking for support with feeding, social communication, or language expression. There is rarely one single profile, and that is exactly why personalized care matters so much.
Our sessions are play-based, functional, and designed to feel natural to the child. We do not run a clinic where your child sits across a table from a stranger in a white coat. Instead, a member of our team comes to your home or coordinates with your child's school, building a therapeutic relationship in an environment that already feels familiar and safe.
We work with children from 10 months to 10 years old. Our therapists support a wide range of developmental communication profiles, including children who are early talkers finding their words, school-aged children working on articulation or social communication, and toddlers in early intervention programs. Early intervention may begin from birth through age three.
Every plan we create is built around the individual child. We begin with a 60 to 90 minute in-home evaluation that includes a parent or caregiver interview, a direct assessment of your child's communication and feeding skills, and a functional review of oral motor development. From there, we build a personalized plan that typically involves sessions one to three times per week, alongside practical home guidance families can weave into daily routines.
What sets a speech language pathologist Brooklyn families trust apart from a general referral is the quality of the relationship and the depth of the approach. At Speech in Bloom, we look at the full picture of a child's life, not just isolated skills.
Our intake process reflects this. We ask about communication, yes, but we also ask about sleep, eating, breathing, behavior, and sensory responses. These areas are often interconnected, and addressing only one piece of the picture can limit how much progress a child makes over time. To learn more about how we structure our work, visit Our Approach.
Children learn through play, and that is built into how every session runs. Our therapists use a child's interests and natural curiosity as the foundation for building real communication skills. The goal is always meaningful, functional progress that carries over into daily life.
Parents and caregivers are central to everything we do. We share home practice guides after each phase of therapy, and when your child is seen at school, our therapists communicate directly with you about strategies to carry over at home. We also collaborate with teachers, pediatricians, occupational therapists, and any other providers involved in your child's care.
Feeding is one of the most intimate parts of early childhood, and when it feels difficult, it can affect the whole family. Our team includes therapists with specialized training in pediatric feeding, and we offer feeding therapy that families can access in the home setting. If you are new to this type of support, our article on What Is Feeding Therapy is a helpful place to start.
We support children who may be described as picky eaters, as well as those with more complex feeding profiles. If your child has a very limited range of accepted foods, strong reactions to certain textures or smells, or struggles with the transition to new foods, a feeding therapist can offer structured, compassionate support.
Many families normalize picky eating as a phase, and sometimes it is. But when picky eating is persistent, limiting your child's nutrition, or creating significant stress at mealtimes, it may be worth a conversation. Our therapists take a non-pressured, gradual approach to expanding food acceptance, always following the child's lead.
Every child is different, and there is no single profile that points toward feeding therapy. That said, some patterns families often share with us include:
If any of these feel familiar, it may be worth a conversation with one of our therapists.
We serve families throughout Brooklyn, including Park Slope, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Prospect Heights, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Crown Heights, Fort Greene, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint. If you are looking for speech therapy Park Slope or anywhere in the surrounding neighborhoods, our team is likely available to serve your family.
Therapy delivered at home means you are not managing transportation or parking on top of your regular schedule. We come to you, or we coordinate directly with your child's school, so the process fits into your life rather than adding to it.
For families in Manhattan, we currently serve the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Chelsea, and West Village, with availability expanding into additional neighborhoods.
Every therapist on our team holds a master's degree in speech-language pathology and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. You are working with clinicians who are credentialed and genuinely invested in your child and your family.
Our team includes specialists in early language development, articulation, feeding, augmentative and alternative communication, and social communication. Several of our therapists are multilingual, and we hold specialized certifications, including PROMPT, SOS Approach to Feeding, Feed the Peds, DTTC, and Social Thinking, among others.
Our founder, Lera Yavich, is a multilingual speech-language pathologist whose path to this work began personally. Her deep commitment to whole-family care shapes the culture of our entire practice.
Our certifications represent specialized, evidence-informed training that shapes how each therapist approaches a child's care. PROMPT training supports motor-based speech development. The SOS Approach to Feeding and Feed the Peds inform our feeding work. DTTC supports children who benefit from structured speech motor learning, and Social Thinking coursework guides our approach to social communication.
The first step is a complimentary consultation call with one of our therapists. You can share what you have been noticing, ask questions, and get a sense of whether Speech in Bloom feels like the right fit. There is no obligation, and our team is happy to point you in the right direction even if we are not the best match for your child.
If we move forward together, the evaluation takes place in your home and typically lasts 60 to 90 minutes. It includes a parent or caregiver interview, a direct assessment of your child, and a functional review of relevant skill areas. From there, we develop a personalized therapy plan. Sessions are typically 30 to 45 minutes, one to three times per week.
Therapy does not end when a session does. We provide families with regular home practice guidance so you feel equipped to support your child between visits. We also maintain open communication with your child's school team and any other providers involved in their care, because speech therapy at home and school-based progress are most meaningful when they build on each other.
Early intervention may begin from birth through age three. Beyond that, we work with children up to age ten. If you have any concerns about your child's communication development, a complimentary consultation call is a good place to start.
There is no single checklist, but signs that a consultation may be helpful include limited vocabulary for age, difficulty being understood by others, challenges with social communication, or struggles at mealtimes. Our therapists are happy to talk through what you are noticing during a complimentary call.
Yes. Our feeding therapy services are delivered in your home, which is often where feeding challenges are most present and where progress is most meaningful. We work with families on expanding food acceptance, improving mealtime dynamics, and supporting children with a range of feeding-related needs.
Feeding therapy is a specialized form of support for children who face challenges with eating, including picky eating, texture sensitivities, or difficulty transitioning to new foods. Our feeding therapists hold advanced certifications and work gradually and gently alongside your child and your family.
We do not accept insurance directly. However, we are happy to provide documentation that may support an out-of-network reimbursement claim through your provider. We believe in full transparency around this, because accepting insurance often limits how frequently children can be seen and what they can be seen for, and that does not align with our whole-child approach.
We currently serve families in DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Crown Heights, Fort Greene, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint. Reach out if you are in a nearby neighborhood, and we will do our best to accommodate.
Session frequency is determined by your child's individual plan. Most children are seen one to three times per week. We also provide home practice guidance so families can support growth between sessions.
Yes. Speech-language pathologists are trained in the anatomy and function of feeding and swallowing. Our therapists hold specialized feeding certifications and work with children across a range of feeding profiles, including picky eaters and children with more complex needs.
Yes. We coordinate directly with teachers, school staff, and other providers involved in your child's care. Consistency across environments is a priority for our team.
We are a boutique collective, not a large therapy center. Every child receives a personalized plan, and every family receives consistent, attentive communication throughout the process. Our therapists are experienced, credentialed, and deeply committed to relationship-driven care.
Disclaimer:
The information shared here is intended to educate and empower families, not to replace individualized clinical guidance. Every child's developmental profile is unique. If you have questions about your child's communication or feeding, we welcome you to connect with our team for a personalized conversation.
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Our team of speech and feeding therapists serves families and children in Brooklyn (Dumbo, Brooklyn Heights, Prospect Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Park Slope, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Fort Greene, Gowanus, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Bay Ridge) and Manhattan (Upper West Side, Upper East, and other neighborhoods in Manhattan depending on availability).
Typically, a child should be 100% intelligible to unfamiliar listeners by the age of 4. For younger children, unfamiliar listeners should be able to understand roughly 25% by age one, 50% by age two, and 75% by age three. If you are uncertain about your child’s progress, reach out to us for a complimentary phone consultation and we’d be happy to answer any questions or concerns you have.
No, we do not take insurance—however, we’re more than happy to help you navigate the process of receiving reimbursements for out-of-network benefits! We also believe in full transparency as to why we don’t take insurance: Insurance dictates how often children can be seen and what they can be seen for. This is extremely limiting and doesn’t ensure a whole-child approach.
Your child’s sessions are completely customized based on their unique needs. In general, our sessions typically range from 30–45 minutes, one to three times per week.
We pride ourselves on offering convenience and flexibility for parents and caregivers. Our services are available at your home, at your child’s school, at a sensory gym nearby, or virtually.
Yes! We’re happy to work directly with you to support you and your child with speech and feeding-related needs.
Our evaluations take place in your home and typically last between 60 and 90 minutes. This includes an interview with parents or caregivers as well as a direct assessment of your child.
Yes! We are strong advocates of collaborating with your child’s other providers to ensure a continuum of care.
We love offering referrals! We believe in providing our clients with the best support for your child’s success in their therapy program—and we’re happy to provide our recommendations to other care practitioners who can give your child the tools they need to thrive.
MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD: Masters in Science, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, TSSLD: a certificate: Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities.
We’re here for you! Navigating the process of finding a speech and feeding therapist for your child can often feel overwhelming, confusing, or complicated. Whether you’re wondering if we’re the right fit or uncertain if your child is ready for therapy, we’re just a short phone call away.
Start your child’s speech and feeding therapy journey today. Reach out to schedule a complimentary phone consultation.
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