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1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

4.9 56 reviews

  • Avatar Emily Matles ★★★★★ a week ago
    We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
    ~ Emily, mom of Brooklyn 2 year old
  • Avatar T Ainsley ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    I cannot express how grateful and rewarding my experience with Brooklyn Letters has been. Her tutor Ms. Daria is so knowledgeable, amazing, kind and awesome. My daughter has made so much progress in Literacy and Math and it's all … More thanks to Ms. Daria. I know my daughter is sad that she can no longer work with Ms. Daria, as she looked forward to their sessions every week. Thank you again!
  • Avatar Natalie Levon ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    Nicole has been an amazing therapist!! She played a tremendous role in our daughter’s speech progress and overall development. She has come such a long way and we are so happy with the therapy she received!
  • Avatar Colin Peters ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    We could not be happier with the services Valerie provided! She is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and provided significant guidance to support our daughter's speech development outside of our scheduled sessions. She established … More a great working relationship with her, and she will definitely be missed! Your business model is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure working with Valerie. I've referred your organization and Valerie to the Executive Director of our daughter's school and friends/colleagues who are in need of speech therapy services.
  • Avatar Lil Amatore ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    Christina was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to win my son over and it worked. He looked forward to her visits and his speech improved so much under her care. She was super flexible and it’s clear she truly cares. We adore … More Christina and we’re going to miss her. Almost sad he improved so much! She’s simply amazing and we can’t say enough how great she is. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone, without hesitation. Thank you so much for connecting us with her!
  • Avatar Heather Liljengren ★★★★★ a year ago
    We cannot say enough good things about Effie, the ASL teacher, who was so engaged and effective with our 2 year old daughter from the very first session! Effie gladly included our whole family in the sessions! Her expertise and fantastic … More personality gave our daughter a way to communicate that she was so desperately seeking. The coordinators at Brooklyn Letters were so helpful and communicative…I would highly recommend their services!
  • Avatar Brigid Bower ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Samantha Dalmas was fantastic! We saw her for a feeding therapy evaluation and while she doesn’t think my daughter needs more feeding therapy sessions at this time, but she gave me lots of tips to try. If my daughter's doctors want … More to see more progress at her next appointment, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha again.
  • Avatar Duygu Başaran ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Brooklyn Letters was recommended to me through a friend's speech therapist friend in NJ. The articulation evaluation for my daughter went well. We were pleased with Kristin's services.
  • Avatar Kelley Peters-Patel ★★★★★ a year ago
    Melissa was wonderful. Our daughter warmed to her immediately and by the time she left, had already started "practicing" some of the techniques Melissa had shown her. I will not hesitate at all to reach out to Melissa again, should … More the need arise.
  • Avatar R Elmore ★★★★★ a year ago
    Aileen was INCREDIBLY helpful to us, both in assessing possible origins of my grandson's food aversions, as well as informing us of various available interventions to consider.
    I can’t thank you and Brooklyn Letters enough for connecting
    … More us with Aileen. In all our feeding therapy journey we have not gotten anything near the kind of benefit that we did from her. Her knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness have put us on the path of progress with my grandson and has also made us feel genuinely well cared for.
  • Avatar Christine Weiher ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    We were amazed with Allison! She met my son at 2 1/2 years old, not speaking much at all, and over a computer, and she was able to develop a bond and friendship, so much so that he would look forward to his weekly computer time with Allison. … More I was not sure how the speech therapy would go- but we are so happy that we tried it out and continued. It allowed my son to gain confidence in his speech, make a new friend :), and also give him the skills and a bit of understanding of how to shape his mouth or where to place his tongue to make the proper sounds. We were extremely happy with Allison- she was fantastic to work with.
  • Avatar Andrea Saffady ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    My sessions with Karen have been extremely helpful. My speech has improved tremendously. In fact, I just finished 2 hours of conducting interviews with a consulting client via MS Teams and I have an upcoming conference call. Both my … More neurologist and neurosurgeon remarked about how good my speech is. Much of the day it is perfect, although I still have some rough spots when I get tired or speak too quickly. One of my granddaughters is a speech pathology student at Ithaca College. She sat in on 2 sessions while she was home for winter break, and she was very impressed with Karen.
  • Avatar Jacob B ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were delighted with Christie. First, and most importantly, our son made great strides under her guidance. So great, that we felt he no longer needed help! She was incredibly patient and kind with him and our son really responded to … More her. Christie was also great with me and my wife. She provided thorough and informative updates on our son's progress and which exercises she was using with him, so we could reinforce what she was teaching him. All in all, we had a fabulous experience with Christie and would highly recommend her.
  • Avatar Jessica C ★★★★★ a year ago
    Theo was wonderful and his work with my son has produced some progress. I am grateful for the services Theo provided.
  • Avatar Melissa Stevens ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Highly recommend Jill. She is a total pleasure to work with. After a few months working with Jill, my son is reading above grade level and LOVES to read. Mission accomplished!
  • Avatar Demet Evren ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Paige was great and we had been really happy with her. I would highly recommend her! I recommend Brooklyn Letters to whomever asks for a speech therapist.
  • Avatar Jeizel Rosenthal ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Isabel was WONDERFUL and our son absolutely adored her, and he is making great progress with his reading and writing.
  • Avatar Lesley Duval ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Theo was fantastic with our 4yo son. We were very worried that his progress would fall off when we had to switch to remote sessions, but Theo kept our son happy and engaged through the screen. Highly highly recommend!
  • Avatar Samantha Packard ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    We've been working with Theo from Brooklyn Letters for close to 4 months now and the results are apparent; our daughter has vastly improved her speech in a relatively short amount of time. We make "Theo Day" a celebration … More in our house with pancakes for breakfast, and the enthusiasm is matched in the sessions. Theo is fun, patient, professional, and caring, and he gives us the tools to take the lessons beyond the session. Thank you Theo, and Brooklyn Letters, for helping our daughter express herself.
  • Avatar Travis Ricca ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    I worked with Alina to enhance my pronunciation, tone, and pacing while communicating socially and in a work environment. She was great to work with and clear about goals and learning objectives. The improvement from day 1 has been tremendous! … More
  • Avatar Enrico Bermudez ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Cathy has been excellent with us and our son. We will sorely miss her. He has improved significantly with Cathy’s help. Cathy was a true partner with us, especially as we pursued additional help through our son’s school system.
  • Avatar Kayne Elisabeth Wilk ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We really loved working with Alina, she is so fantastic. Patient yet firm, and determined the best course of action very clearly and succintly for us. And it all transitioned so well to Zoom as well. I will definitely be back in touch for … More services for our other child after summer break!
  • Avatar Jen S ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Vera was amazing! My 11 yo daughter made progress so quickly and really looked forward to her sessions. She was kept motivated and engaged.
  • Avatar susie tofte ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    The work that Allison P. did with our daughter over the years has been invaluable to us. Our daughter had such a good relationship with Allison, and it allowed them to work really well together - even remotely these past 6 months. This … More year, Allison went above and beyond by helping us throughout the neuropsych eval we did, trying to re-open our daughter's IEP at her school, and eventually landing her at our chosen school. She was in contact with our daughter's teachers, with the neuropsychologist, and made herself available as a reference to speak on behalf of our daughter's learning differences.
    Allison stopped by our house last week to give our daughter cupcakes and say goodbye, and I literally cried with appreciation for what an amazing speech therapist she has been. She has been our daughter's biggest champion. The new families that she will work with this year are lucky to have her.
  • Avatar Alicia Perez-Katz ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Sydney was great! Our son was sad to end his sessions with her, which says a lot. We appreciated her honest assessment of his skill level, and he now has materials to self monitor and practice. Thank you!
  • Avatar Kristin Ames ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Our experience with Theo was terrific. Theo was great with my son. He developed a positive relationship with him based on sincerity, respect, trust and a deep personal connection. In their lessons, Theo was encouraging, creative and kind. … More He helped our son understand how to differentiate the sounds he made when he spoke, and gave him great exercises to practice every week between lessons. Our son was sorry to have the lessons come to an end, but recognized that Theo had helped him as much as possible and it was time for him to stop. Theo explained to him (and us) how to keep working to get the last 5%, and encouraged him to keep working on the exercises on his own. I have recommended Theo to another parent who noticed my son's improvement and inquired for her own son.
    We are all grateful to have gotten to know Theo, and we greatly appreciate all the work he did to help our son.
  • Avatar Aisha Holder ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    "I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Michelle Macroy-Higgins. We are extremely pleased with her work with our daughter. I was so grateful for my daughter to have a speech therapist who is a researcher (specialty in late … More talkers), graduate professor and practitioner. Her expertise was clearly evident in our conversations and work with our daughter. She was very responsive to my questions and often sent articles and other materials about language development that I found helpful. Thankfully, my daughter's speech improved tremendously. Michelle developed such a warm relationship with my daughter. My daughter was always excited to see Michelle and would greet her at the door with a big hug. Lastly, I would add that Michelle always demonstrated empathy with me as a mother who was initially worried about her daughter's language development. I could go on and on about how pleased we were with Michelle's work."
  • Avatar Andrea Peartree ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Theo is a wonderful Clinton Hill speech therapist. We were really pleased with him. Our son showed drastic improvement, not only in his speech but in his confidence.
  • Avatar mario costa ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Alexa has been an enthusiastic, reliable, well prepared and caring teacher for our 6 year old daughter. She has been able to improve and increase our daughter's confidence lesson by lesson with patience and competence; through varied … More and productive didactic practice. Alexa has engaged our daughter in several activities that always kept her motivated and eager to learn literacy. My wife and I, both of us are educators, feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to observe Alexa's pedagogical skills. Alexa has had a big impact on our daughter literacy growth. Thank you Brooklyn Letters!
  • Avatar Lily Alt ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were absolutely DELIGHTED with Marsha's services. She was wonderful. We found her to be kind, fun, engaging, very knowledgeable. She provided us with clear instructions and additional written handouts each week. She engaged our … More son with different techniques and toys, and showed us how to use her techniques when we were interacting with him. I actually just texted her on Saturday - Our son finally said "more" - one of the target words we had been working on with her. It was a total joy to hear, and I had to share it with her - she wrote back immediately to congratulate us. I am so appreciative of her expertise, and wish we could have seen her for longer. I recommended her to another family in our neighborhood who is looking for a speech therapist.

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In-Home Speech-Language Therapy in Manhattan, NYC

Manhattan Speech-Language Therapy

Helping Manhattan Children Build Stronger Communication, Language, and Literacy Skills

Whether your child is just beginning to talk, struggling to express ideas, having difficulty following directions, or becoming frustrated because others cannot understand them, Brooklyn Letters provides individualized speech-language therapy for families throughout Manhattan.

Our licensed speech-language pathologists travel to families’ homes across Manhattan, NYC. This mobile SLP model allows toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, and teens to receive personalized support in the environment where they communicate every day. Remote therapy may also be available when clinically appropriate.

Families contact us for concerns including late talking, speech delays, expressive or receptive language difficulties, articulation problems, phonological disorders, social communication challenges, language processing, and language-based reading or writing difficulties.

Families also seeking comprehensive support can also explore our Manhattan Literacy Services, Manhattan Elementary Tutoring, Manhattan Dyslexia Support, and Speech & Language Therapy in Manhattan to provide coordinated support for your child’s communication, reading, and academic development.

Some families are referred by a pediatrician, teacher, or preschool. Others recognize that communication has become frustrating or that speech and language difficulties are beginning to affect learning, friendships, classroom participation, or confidence.

By delivering evidence-based therapy in the child’s natural environment, our SLPs can involve caregivers, use familiar routines and materials, and help new communication skills carry over beyond each session.

Service Snapshot:

  • Service: Private-Pay Speech-Language Therapy
  • Location: Manhattan, NYC
  • Session Options: In Your Home or Online
  • Ages: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Children, and Teens
  • Focus Areas: Speech, Language, Literacy, and Social Communication
  • Evaluation: Individualized At-Home or Remote Assessment
  • Payment: Private Pay Only; Insurance Is Not Accepted
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What Is Speech-Language Therapy?

Speech-language therapy helps children develop the communication skills they need for success at home, in school, and throughout everyday life. Therapy may address speech clarity, language development, listening comprehension, social communication, fluency, voice, feeding, and literacy-related language skills.

Because communication influences learning, friendships, confidence, and classroom participation, therapy is designed to improve not only speech and language but also a child’s ability to participate more fully in daily activities.

When Manhattan Families Seek Speech Therapy

Parents contact us for many different reasons. Some children have difficulty pronouncing sounds clearly, while others struggle to express thoughts, understand directions, or participate confidently in conversations. Communication concerns often become more noticeable during preschool or the early elementary years when language demands increase.

Families frequently seek an evaluation when a child:

  • Is not talking as much as expected for their age
  • Has a limited vocabulary or difficulty combining words
  • Is difficult for family members, teachers, or peers to understand
  • Has a lisp or difficulty producing sounds such as “R”
  • Leaves sounds out of words or uses recurring speech sound patterns
  • Struggles to express ideas or organize sentences
  • Has difficulty understanding questions or following directions
  • Experiences social communication challenges
  • Has language-based reading or writing difficulties
  • Has been referred by a pediatrician, teacher, or preschool

Seeking support early can help children strengthen communication skills before difficulties begin to have a broader effect on learning, relationships, participation, or confidence.

Our Speech-Language Therapy Services

Brooklyn Letters provides individualized therapy for a wide range of communication needs.

Expressive Language Therapy

Helping children build vocabulary, organize thoughts, develop grammar, and communicate ideas more effectively.

Receptive Language Therapy

Supporting listening comprehension, understanding directions, vocabulary development, and classroom language.

Articulation Problems and Speech Clarity

Articulation problems affect how a child produces individual sounds. A child may substitute, omit, or distort sounds, have a lisp, struggle with the “R” sound, or be difficult for unfamiliar listeners to understand.

Our SLPs assess how the child produces sounds in words and conversation, then develop individualized goals to improve clarity and communication confidence.

Phonological Disorder Treatment

A phonological disorder involves predictable patterns of speech sound errors rather than difficulty with only one sound. A child might leave final consonants off words, simplify sound combinations, or replace sounds made in the back of the mouth with sounds made in the front.

These patterns can affect many words and make the child difficult to understand. An SLP can determine whether the concern involves articulation, phonological patterns, or a possible motor-speech difficulty and recommend an appropriate treatment approach.

Social Communication Therapy

Developing conversation skills, peer interaction, perspective-taking, and pragmatic language.

Late Talker and Speech Delay Support

Parents often contact us because their toddler is not talking yet, uses fewer words than expected, relies heavily on gestures, or becomes frustrated when trying to communicate. Therapy may use play, modeling, repetition, parent coaching, and everyday routines to help children understand and use language more naturally.

Not every late talker has the same needs. The SLP may consider vocabulary, word combinations, comprehension, gestures, play, social interaction, hearing history, speech sound development, and oral motor skills when determining whether therapy is recommended.

Language and Literacy Support

Strengthening the language skills that contribute to reading comprehension, written expression, and long-term academic success.

Private Speech Therapy Costs in Manhattan

The cost of private speech therapy in Manhattan depends on the provider’s experience, the length and type of session, whether an evaluation is needed, and the complexity of the client’s communication needs. In-home rates may also account for the time required for a licensed SLP to travel to the family.

Brooklyn Letters uses a pay-as-you-go model and does not require families to purchase a long-term therapy package. After learning about your child’s needs, Manhattan location, preferred schedule, and recommended service, we will provide the available clinician’s exact rate before you decide whether to proceed.

Comprehensive speech-language evaluations are priced separately because they may include record review, observation, standardized or informal assessment, scoring, analysis, and written recommendations.

Private-Pay vs. Insurance-Based Speech Therapy

Brooklyn Letters provides speech-language therapy on a private-pay-only basis. We do not accept or bill insurance, Medicaid, Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE, RSAs, enhanced-rate programs, or payments from third-party agencies.

Insurance-based speech therapy may be appropriate for some families, but coverage can involve medical-necessity requirements, prior authorization, session limits, restricted provider networks, and limited appointment availability. Some families also face extended waitlists before an evaluation or recurring therapy appointment becomes available.

Private-pay speech therapy allows families to choose a clinician based on experience, clinical fit, location, schedule, and the child’s individual needs. Treatment recommendations are based on the child’s evaluation and progress rather than the number of visits authorized by an insurer.

When appropriate, Brooklyn Letters may provide a superbill or supporting documentation that families can submit independently for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement is not guaranteed, and families should confirm their benefits directly with their insurance provider.

Manhattan Neighborhoods We Serve

Brooklyn Letters provides in-home speech-language therapy throughout Manhattan, including Battery Park City, Bowery, Carnegie Hill, Central Harlem, Central Midtown, Central Park South, Chelsea, Chinatown, Civic Center, Clinton, Columbus Circle, Cooperative Village, Diamond District, East Harlem, East Village, Financial District, Flatiron District, Garment District, Governors Island, Gramercy Park, Greenwich Village, Hamilton Heights, Harlem, Hell’s Kitchen, Hudson Square, Hudson Yards, Inwood, Kips Bay, Lenox Hill, Lincoln Square, Little Italy, Lower East Side, Lower Manhattan, Manhattan Valley, Marble Hill, Meatpacking District, Midtown, Midtown East, Midtown South, Morningside Heights, Murray Hill, NoHo, NoLita, NoMad, Peter Cooper Village, Roosevelt Island, Seaport District, SoHo, South Street Seaport, Stuyvesant Town, Sutton Place, Theatre District, Times Square, TriBeCa, Turtle Bay, Union Square, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Washington Heights, Waterside Plaza, West Harlem, West Village, and Yorkville.

If you live elsewhere in Manhattan, please contact us to discuss therapist availability.

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What Parents Are Saying About Our Therapists

I also want to thank Manhattan Letters generally for being such a great resource/business!
I want to thank you so very much for introducing us to Amy and for including her in the Manhattan Letters network. When we contacted Manhattan Letters we were completely unsure of what our daughter needed in terms of speech therapy, or what we could achieve under the very stressful circumstance of having only about eight weeks prior to moving abroad during which to undertake any therapy at all. Amy helped us to strategize both pre-and post-evaluation and was practical, efficient, and communicative throughout the process of initiating and, later, undertaking, the speech therapy for our five-year-old. Having Amy come to our home twice a week was the perfect solution for us it definitely put my daughter at ease and certainly made our lives infinitely easier; Amy was always on time and ready to jump right in. Our daughter warmed to Amy immediately (not surprisingly, given Amy's warm personality and engaging demeanor) and looked forward to her sessions every week, constantly asking “Is it an Amy day?” Within one or two sessions our daughter was making sounds she had never made before, and she continues to make amazing progress. I can’t praise Amy’s work highly enough and only wish we were remaining in the city so our daughter could continue therapy with her!

Leah Clarkson

Kate is a fantastic therapist and teacher and I highly recommend her services.
Kate worked with my 7-year-old son for a period of about 6 months, helping him not only with speech therapy but also with phonics and writing. During his time with Kate, he improved his speech annunciation, gained confidence and endurance in writing, and improved his skills in phonics. She always walked in with a huge smile on her face and brought an amazing energy to their session. Kate did a great job guiding a child who doesn’t like to sit still through an hour-long lesson, always ending with a game or a fun activity. My little guy looked forward to his time spent with Kate and never complained that she was coming, which is a huge help to a parent. She was always punctual and super professional.

Jennifer, mother of Joseph

We are incredibly grateful to Kristi and to Manhattan Letters.
Kristi is a truly outstanding speech therapist. She clicked instantly with our son Hugh and delivered almost immediate results. Other therapists fumbled as they tried to connect with our boy; it was maddening and frustrating. But Kristi skillfully tapped into Hugh’s potential and brought out his very best week after week. Watching Kristi work with our son filled us with hope and optimism about his future. Kristi understood our goals for our son and implemented a smart, holistic approach. Instead of teaching rote phrases, Kristi saw the big picture. She pushed our son to relate and really communicate with others. Kristi carefully planned her sessions with Hugh but also showed great flexibility and creativity at times in order to maximize every minute she spent with our boy.

John & Lesley

Just want to say, Craig and his team are amazing!
Great listeners, smart, and sensitive, and respectful of children. We could not be happier with our daughter’s progress and her new confidence. Of all the therapists/professionals we’ve met, both through EI and private, I trust the folks at Manhattan Letters the most. I highly recommend Suzanne as a speech therapist. My daughter is very sensitive and prone to anxiety; Suzanne was both in tune with Rose’s emotions and skilled at keeping the sessions focused. To me, this is no small feat with a 3-year-old. Suzanne always came prepared with a game to play, a project (such as arts and crafts, cooking) or a book, or a combination of these activities. She worked with Rose on a variety of language issues, as well as making choices, taking turns, listening. She used a visual (picture) schedule each time which seemed to help Rose feel more organized and in control. This was before Rose was in school, and it was with Suzanne that Rose learned to read a schedule. In addition, Suzanne was exceptional at communicating with us as parents. She actually listened to our concerns and addressed them head-on. We have had our share of therapists, and have found that this is not something you can take for granted. Suzanne is attentive, sympathetic, and dedicated, fun, kind, and knowledgeable. She challenges the child at the right level not too easy, not too hard. I highly, highly recommend Suzanne.

Margaret (Rose, 3, Harry, 13)

Bilingual Expert.
We had Suzanne, speech therapist, perform a mini-evaluation on our son and we had such a good experience with her that I feel compelled to share my impressions. At first, I must admit I was a bit apprehensive about having someone come into our home to evaluate our son. He is very active and, like any toddler, can be extremely suspicious of strangers so I wasn’t sure how this was going to work. When Suzanne entered our apartment with her big bag of toys, my partner and I were immediately put at ease. She has a warm yet confident way about her and she obviously loves working with children, which is the key to my son’s heart. Additionally, Suzanne is very knowledgeable about speech-language pathology with young children, particularly with bilingual children. Suzanne is very professional and methodical. She played with our son while speaking with us and answering all of our questions. She was a pro. The experience with Suzanne was better than I could have imagined.

Wendy

We were amazed with Allison!
She met my son at 2 1/2 years old, not speaking much at all, and over a computer, and she was able to develop a bond and friendship, so much so that he would look forward to his weekly computer time with Allison. I was not sure how the speech therapy would go- but we are so happy that we tried it out and continued. It allowed my son to gain confidence in his speech, make a new friend :), and also give him the skills and a bit of understanding of how to shape his mouth or where to place his tongue to make the proper sounds. We were extremely happy with Allison- she was fantastic to work with.

Christine W.
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Why Choose In-Home Speech Therapy in Manhattan?

Manhattan Speech-Language Therapy

Both in-home and clinic-based speech-language therapy can be effective. Many Manhattan families prefer in-home therapy because it allows intervention to occur in the child’s natural environment.

In-home speech therapy can offer:

  • A familiar and comfortable setting
  • Less time spent traveling to and from a clinic
  • Greater caregiver participation
  • Opportunities to practice skills during real family routines
  • Better observation of everyday communication
  • Improved carryover of skills outside therapy sessions
  • More practical scheduling for busy families

During home visits, the SLP may incorporate the child’s toys, books, meals, school materials, siblings, and daily routines when relevant to the treatment goals. This helps families understand how to support communication throughout the week—not only during scheduled therapy time.

Clinic-based services remain valuable for many children. The best setting depends on the child’s needs, family preferences, provider availability, and treatment goals.

Why Brooklyn Letters

Brooklyn Letters specializes in the connection between language development, literacy growth, and academic readiness.

Families often choose Brooklyn Letters because they want more than isolated skill practice. They want experienced professionals who understand how communication development influences learning, reading, writing, and classroom success.

Specialized Language Expertise

Our clinicians focus on speech-language development, literacy foundations, and language-based learning support.

Our language therapists help children strengthen the communication skills that support learning, literacy, relationships, and academic success. 

In-Home Support

We provide in-home services throughout Manhattan, allowing children to learn in familiar, comfortable environments while giving families greater convenience.

Literacy-Informed Perspective

Language and literacy development are closely connected.

Our team understands how communication skills influence reading comprehension, writing development, vocabulary growth, and academic learning.

Child-Centered Intervention

Every child brings a unique communication profile.

Therapy goals are individualized based on developmental needs, strengths, challenges, and family priorities.

Experience Supporting Manhattan Families

We regularly work with children attending public schools, independent schools, and private schools throughout Manhattan.

We understand the language demands many children encounter as they move through increasingly rigorous academic environments.

With over 20 years of experience in New York City, Craig Selinger is a New York State–licensed speech-language therapist and educational specialist who serves as the CEO of Brooklyn Letters. His expertise is grounded in advanced academic training in Communicative Disorders, with a specialization in childhood development and language-based learning differences.

Craig’s professional background includes extensive work in both school and home settings throughout NYC. In our work with families, we commonly see that long-term progress depends on strong relationships and adaptable treatment planning. Craig’s flexible, client-centered approach allows him to meet the needs of individuals across ages, diagnoses, and developmental profiles, making him a trusted leader in the field.

Under Craig’s leadership, Brooklyn Letters has grown into a highly respected provider of speech-language therapy, multisensory literacy, and math practices across the NYC metro area. His expertise has led him to present at leading institutions and conferences, including the Everyone Reading Conference, Mount Sinai Health System, NYU Langone Health, and Bard High School Early College Queens. He has also collaborated closely with organizations such as the YMCA of Greater New York and the Educational Alliance, reinforcing Brooklyn Letters’ role as a trusted clinical and educational partner.

Craig has been interviewed by NBC News, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, and PIX 11 News. Brooklyn Letters has also been cited by the New York Times and Yahoo.com. His research has been published in the Journal of Brain Research, with expert commentary featured in outlets such as Healthline, NYMetro Parents, Momtastic, Psych Central, and About.com.

In response to the educational challenges created by the pandemic, Craig hosted the Craig Selinger Podcast, where he interviewed professionals across education, therapy, and medicine—further establishing his role as a thought leader in learning and communication development.

How to Get Started – Free Consultation

HIPAA Compliance and Confidentiality

Client privacy is essential to ethical and effective care. All reports and communications are securely stored using HIPAA-compliant encryption. Confidential information is only released with explicit written consent, ensuring your personal and medical data remains protected at all times.

  • Initial Contact and Consultation: Reach out via email, text, or phone. We respond promptly seven days a week and schedule a phone consultation within one business day to discuss goals and concerns.
  • Review: We carefully review prior reports, evaluations, and academic records to gain a full understanding of each client’s history and needs.
  • Initial and Customized Assessments: Clients may complete comprehensive at-home or remote evaluations to identify strengths and areas for growth. These assessments allow our speech-language pathologists to design highly individualized treatment plans.
  • Selecting the Best Match: We collaborate closely with families to match them with the most appropriate clinician. Detailed therapist profiles and free remote introductions ensure informed, confident decisions.
  • Expertise and Specialization: 100% of our clinicians are licensed speech-language pathologists with deep experience in speech, language, cognitive-communication, social communication, voice, and feeding disorders. Our Manhattan-based team is trusted for its individualized, community-centered care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Manhattan Speech-Language Therapy

1. How do I know if my child may need speech therapy?

If your child has difficulty communicating, understanding language, pronouncing sounds, or participating confidently in conversations, a speech-language evaluation can help determine whether therapy would be beneficial. Many families are referred by teachers or pediatricians, while others seek an evaluation after noticing communication challenges at home.

2. What happens during an evaluation?

Your speech-language pathologist will assess your child’s communication strengths and areas of need through observation, conversation, and age-appropriate assessments. Following the evaluation, you’ll receive recommendations and, if appropriate, an individualized therapy plan.

3. Can speech therapy help reading and writing?

Yes. Language skills form the foundation for literacy. Strengthening vocabulary, listening comprehension, and expressive language can also support reading comprehension and written language development.

4. Do parents participate in therapy?

Absolutely. Parents play an important role in helping children practice new communication skills between sessions. Our therapists provide practical strategies that fit naturally into everyday family routines.

5. Why choose in-home therapy?

Many children communicate more comfortably at home. In-home therapy also allows clinicians to observe real-life communication opportunities while making therapy more convenient for busy Manhattan families.

6. Do you accept insurance for speech therapy?

Brooklyn Letters is a private-pay-only provider. We do not accept or bill insurance, Medicaid, Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE, RSAs, enhanced-rate programs, or third-party agencies. When appropriate, we may provide documentation that families can submit independently for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

7. Can private-pay therapy help us avoid an insurance waitlist?

Private-pay services do not require insurance authorization, so families may be able to begin sooner when an appropriate SLP is available. The actual start date depends on the family’s location, schedule, clinical needs, and provider availability.

8. What is the difference between articulation and a phonological disorder?

An articulation problem generally involves difficulty producing particular sounds. A phonological disorder involves broader, predictable patterns of sound errors that affect multiple words and overall intelligibility. An evaluation can help determine which type of difficulty is present.

9. Do your speech therapists travel to Manhattan homes?

Yes. Our mobile SLPs provide in-home evaluations and speech-language therapy throughout Manhattan. Availability depends on the family’s neighborhood, preferred schedule, clinical needs, and provider travel area.

10. How much does private speech therapy cost?

Cost depends on the provider, session length, location, and type of service. We explain the available clinician’s exact rate before a family schedules therapy or an evaluation.

Help Your Child Communicate More Clearly—Without Another Manhattan Commute

You do not have to keep wondering whether your child will catch up independently or wait months to obtain support. Tell us what you are noticing, and we will help you understand the next step and determine whether one of our licensed speech-language pathologists may be an appropriate fit.

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s communication needs, your Manhattan neighborhood, preferred schedule, and current provider availability for private-pay, in-home speech therapy.

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