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Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn LettersBrooklyn Letters

1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

4.9 56 reviews

  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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."
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • Best 1:1 NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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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NYC Pragmatic Language Therapy Services

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At Brooklyn Letters, we offer expert pragmatic language therapy in NYC for children, teens, and adults. Whether you live in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, or the Bronx, our licensed NYC speech-language pathologists (SLPs) provide one-on-one therapy in your home or online, tailored to your communication goals.

We specialize in helping individuals improve their social communication skills—essential for school, work, and relationships. If your child avoids social interaction, your teen struggles to maintain conversations, or you’re an adult navigating social or workplace communication, we’re here to help—with therapy that’s practical, personalized, and proven.

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What Is Pragmatic Language and Why Does It Matter?

Social use of language, or pragmatic language, refers to how we communicate in real-world interactions. It’s not just what we say, but how, when, and why we say it. This includes things like taking conversational turns, reading facial expressions, interpreting tone, and adapting our message depending on the listener.

In a city as socially dynamic as New York, strong pragmatic skills are key to thriving in group settings, classrooms, workplaces, and daily interactions. Difficulties in this area can lead to isolation, misunderstandings, and low self-confidence—especially in fast-paced urban environments like NYC.

What Is a Pragmatic Language Disorder?

What is social communication disorder? Social pragmatic communication disorder (SPCD) —sometimes referred to as a pragmatic language disorder—impacts a person’s ability to engage appropriately in social situations, even when speech and grammar are intact. These difficulties aren’t caused by intellectual delays or autism, though they may occur alongside ADHD, anxiety, or learning challenges.

Common signs of a pragmatic language disorder include:

  • Trouble starting or maintaining conversations
  • Difficulty taking turns when speaking
  • Awkward or limited eye contact
  • Taking things too literally—struggling with humor, sarcasm, or idioms
  • Inappropriate or mismatched tone of voice
  • Challenges understanding body language or social cues
  • Talking too much or too little in group settings
  • Struggling to connect with peers or maintain relationships

Pragmatic language difficulties can co-occur with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social Communication Disorder (SCD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Non-verbal Learning Disability, Selective Mutism, General Social Anxiety, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). When untreated, these issues can lead to isolation and reduced confidence. Early, targeted intervention for social communication can change lives.

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TESTIMONIALS

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.

I recently worked with Brooklyn Letters to find a speech therapist and it was an overall positive experience.
BL was very helpful in getting an appropriate placement who schedule and expertise matched our family’s needs. It was great working with the therapist and we saw a great deal of improvement in a short amount of time and learned a great deal about how to support with continued progress outside of sessions. -Nicole F

Nicole F.

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 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.

William S.

I highly recommend Brooklyn Letters and Craig for speech therapy services
My son is 2.5 years old and has been working with Craig for about 6 months. Craig is amazing with my son; he is always prepared and changes each treatment session to address the needs of my son. Craig has a great approach to using play to elicit words, phrases, and sentences. At this point my son is now saying 3-word sentences and each week he shows improvement. He is always excited to see Craig for his weekly sessions. In addition, it is convenient that Craig comes to our home to perform his treatment sessions.

Jaclyn, mom of Kenny

Two Thumbs Up!
We are so grateful to Craig. He has worked with our son, Max, for over a year with his speech delay. Max's progress with Craig has been phenomenal to the point where, going into kindergarten in September, Max will no longer be needing speech services! Craig has been very thoughtful in tailoring the program to meet Max's needs and finding ways to inspire him. We’re so grateful we found him.

Irene and Julie, mothers of Max

Craig has been a tremendous asset to Ryan’s learning world
In less than 9 months, our son's vocabulary has exponentially multiplied. Craig is engaging, thoughtful, and smart in figuring out what Ryan needs at each session. There are layers of games, pretend play, coloring, and various activities that build his speech and vocabulary. Before we met Craig, Ryan was shy with limited speech skills. Today he runs to the door to meet Craig and enjoys all the learning activities that stimulate his receptive and expressive skills. It has been an amazing experience watching him blossom.

MH, mom of Ryan
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Who Benefits from Pragmatic Language Therapy?

Pragmatic language therapy is ideal for individuals who have difficulty navigating social situations, even if their speech and language skills appear strong on the surface. If social interactions feel confusing, awkward, or frustrating, our therapy can help.

You or your child may benefit from pragmatic language support in NYC if you notice:

  • Trouble making or maintaining friendships
  • Difficulty starting or joining conversations
  • Challenges understanding jokes, sarcasm, or idioms
  • Trouble reading nonverbal cues like facial expressions or tone of voice
  • Talking too much, too little, or off-topic in conversations
  • Discomfort or anxiety in group settings or social events
  • Challenges adjusting language based on the listener or context

We work with individuals across a wide range of ages and diagnoses, including those withAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social Communication Pragmatic Disorder (SCD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Non-verbal Learning Disability, Selective Mutism, General Social Anxiety, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Whether you’re a parent concerned about your child’s social-emotional development or an adult seeking better communication in work or relationships, we’re here to help.

How Brooklyn Letters Can Help?

Our NYC speech-language therapy for social communication disorders is individualized, functional, and real-world focused. We develop goals around building communication confidence and day-to-day success—not just textbook skills.

Here’s how we help our clients grow:

1. Enhancing Conversational Skills

  • Teaching turn-taking and staying on topic
  • Recognizing when and how to start or end a conversation
  • Asking and answering questions appropriately
  • Avoiding interruptions and recognizing conversation pauses

2. Improving Nonverbal Communication

  • Identifying facial expressions and body language cues
  • Learning how to adjust tone of voice
  • Understanding and maintaining personal space
  • Practicing appropriate eye contact

3. Developing Social Understanding and Problem-Solving

  • Learning how to interpret social cues and emotions
  • Understanding sarcasm, humor, and indirect language
  • Practicing role-playing social scenarios
  • Handling conflicts and misunderstandings effectively

We incorporate a range of tools, including:

  • Direct coaching and feedback
  • Video modeling and visual aids
  • Support for speech therapy for pragmatic language tailored to age and context
  • Parent/caregiver collaboration to reinforce progress at home

Our Approach: Practical, Collaborative, and Evidence-Based

At Brooklyn Letters, we don’t just teach communication—we help clients apply it where it counts: in real life. Our pragmatic therapy methods are hands-on, research-backed, and focused on lasting progress beyond the therapy room.

  • Role-Playing & Scenario Practice
    We create structured yet flexible scenarios that mirror real-life social situations in NYC—like greeting a classmate, asking for help, or joining a group conversation. This hands-on practice helps clients try out new communication skills in a low-pressure environment. By building confidence through repetition and feedback, clients learn what to expect and how to respond more effectively in the moment.
  • Video Modeling & Visual Supports
    Some individuals learn best by seeing examples in action. That’s why we use video modeling and visual tools like social stories, cue cards, and diagrams to break down complex social behaviors. These resources provide clear, consistent visual examples of what effective communication looks like, making it easier to replicate.
  • Direct Social Coaching
    We don’t just hope clients “pick up” on social norms—we teach them explicitly. Through direct coaching, we explain unspoken rules of communication, like how to tell when someone’s losing interest in a conversation or how to interpret sarcasm. We give clients tools they can actually use in daily life, which leads to measurable social growth.
  • Caregiver Collaboration
    Parents, caregivers, and educators play a big role in reinforcing what’s learned during therapy. We work closely with families to teach them how to support social communication skills at home, in school, and during everyday routines in the NYC lifestyle.. This partnership ensures progress doesn’t stop when the session ends—it continues throughout the week.
  • Flexible, Personalized Plans
    No two clients are the same, which is why we never use cookie-cutter therapy plans. We tailor every session to the client’s age, needs, goals, and New York City environment. This personalized approach keeps therapy relevant, engaging, and directly tied to real-world success.

Our approach is designed to meet clients where they are and help them grow step-by-step with support that’s clear, collaborative, and customized.

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 deeply rooted in his academic training in Communicative Disorders and his specialization in childhood development and language-based learning issues.

Craig’s professional journey is distinguished by his extensive work in school and home settings, where he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering long-term relationships with clients of various ages and developmental profiles. His approach, characterized by flexibility and adaptability, is designed to meet each client’s unique needs, making him a trusted resource in the field.

Under Craig’s leadership, Brooklyn Letters has become a respected provider of speech-language therapy, multisensory literacy, and math practices in the NYC metro area. Craig’s expertise is recognized widely, leading him to speak at prestigious conferences and institutions, including the Everyone Reading Conference, Mount Sinai Health System, NYU Langone Health, and Bard High School Early College Queens. His work is also closely associated with esteemed organizations such as the YMCA of Greater New York and the Educational Alliance. These affiliations with leading organizations and educational institutions underscore his authority in the field.

Craig has been interviewed by NBC News, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, and PIX 11 News. Brooklyn Letters has been mentioned by the New York Times and Yahoo.com, further cementing his reputation as a leader in speech-language therapy and learning services. His research has been published in the Journal of Brain Research, and his insights have been featured in outlets like Healthline, NYMetro Parents, Momtastic, Psych Central, and About.com.

In response to the educational challenges posed by the pandemic, Craig hosted the Craig Selinger Podcast, interviewing professionals in education, therapy, and medicine, further establishing his role as a thought leader.

Why Families Trust Brooklyn Letters?

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When it comes to social communication therapy, trust matters. Families across NYC choose Brooklyn Letters because we offer more than expertise—we deliver therapy that’s convenient, compassionate, and tailored to real-life needs.

In-Home & Online Options

We bring our pragmatic therapy to your NYC home or online—whether that means visiting your home or connecting virtually. This eliminates the stress of travel, allows for greater comfort, and helps clients stay relaxed and open to learning. When therapy happens in a familiar setting, progress tends to happen faster and feel more natural.

Evenings & Weekends Available

Life is busy, and we get that. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, to fit therapy into busy New York City lifestyles—not the other way around. Our goal is to make access to high-quality support as convenient and stress-free as possible.

Experienced, Specialized Therapists

Our team is made up of licensed speech-language pathologists who specialize in social communication challenges. They bring not only clinical expertise but also real-world understanding, patience, and creativity to each session. With years of hands-on experience, they know how to adapt strategies to get the best results for each individual.

Individualized Treatment Plans

We believe that social communication disorder treatment should be as unique as the person receiving it. That’s why we customize every plan to meet specific communication needs and pragmatic speech therapy goals. Whether it’s helping a child make friends or supporting an adult in the workplace, we target what matters most to each client.

Whole-Family Support

Social communication doesn’t happen in a vacuum, so we involve families every step of the way. We guide caregivers on how to support skill development at home and collaborate with teachers or professionals when needed. This team-based approach ensures that progress is consistent and that communication growth continues outside of therapy.

Families trust us because we combine deep expertise with real-world flexibility—and we show up with a personal, human approach that puts clients first.

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Who We Work With

We support clients of all ages, including:

  • Children who struggle to connect with peers or participate in group play
  • Teens facing social anxiety or peer challenges at school
  • Adults who want to strengthen workplace communication or navigate relationships
  • Individuals with diagnoses such as ADHD, Social Communication Disorder, Nonverbal Learning Disability, or mild ASD

Wherever you are in your journey, we’re here to meet you with support, skill-building, and strategies that actually work.

Get Started Today

If you or your child is struggling with social communication, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Brooklyn Letters is here to help you take the next step—with expert, compassionate therapy designed to make real-life communication easier in New York City.

📞 Contact us today for a free consultation.
Let’s talk about how we can help you or your loved one build stronger social skills—and real confidence to match.

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MEET OUR NYC SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPISTS AND PATHOLOGISTS WHO TRAVEL TO YOUR HOME

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Kristin G.

New York State bilingual (Spanish/ English) licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and certified Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)

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Marcy G.

M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, Speech-Language Pathologist

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Alina G.

M.S. CCC-SLP/TSSLD, Speech-Language Pathologist

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Theo W.

M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist

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Selver O.

MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified in Bilingual Education Assessment – Turkish (BEA)
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Michelle L.

M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist

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Rachel C.

M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, QOM

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Julia W.

M. A., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist

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FAQs

Q: What ages do you work with?
We work with kids, teens, and adults. Whether it’s a preschooler struggling with play skills, a teen feeling socially isolated, or an adult navigating workplace communication—we tailor our therapy to the person, not just their age.

Q: How long does therapy typically last?
It really depends on the individual. Some people make quick progress in a few months; others benefit from longer-term support. We’ll check in regularly, track growth, and adjust the plan as needed.

Q: Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes! We offer online sessions as well as in-home visits. You can choose whatever feels most convenient and comfortable—many families appreciate the flexibility of remote therapy.

Q: Can you collaborate with schools or attend IEP meetings?
Definitely. We often work with teachers and school teams, and we can attend IEP meetings if needed. We want to make sure communication goals carry over into school and everyday life.

Q: Do you accept insurance?
We’re an out-of-network provider, which means we don’t bill insurance directly. But we’ll give you everything you need to submit for reimbursement if your plan offers out-of-network speech therapy coverage.

Q: How do I get started?
Just reach out! We offer a free phone consultation to talk through your concerns, answer any questions, and match you with the right therapist.

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