Your child is in good hands.
Our team of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are professionals who are educated in the study of human communication, its development, and its disorders.
We evaluate and treat children with suspected communication disorders and feeding difficulties.
All of our Brooklyn-based clinicians are PROMPT-trained and under the direct supervision of two certified PROMPT instructors, Jennifer Eigen and Megan Barrett.
Jennifer Eigen M.S., CCC-SLP
Founder & PROMPT instructor
After growing up outside Boston and spending six years in the mid-West
for college and graduate school, Jennifer has lived in and been
serving the families of Brooklyn since 1998. She has always had a passion for helping children and their families—both through direct treatment as well as by mentoring other SLPs.
In addition to her practice, Jennifer is an adjunct instructor for NYU
and also works for the PROMPT Institute, teaching PROMPT classes to SLPs worldwide, contributing to publications, and helping the Institute develop online courses and other educational materials.
She holds a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison,
a CCC from ASHA, and a NY State license in speech-language pathology.
When she’s not working, she spends time with her husband and 14-year-old pup, Maggie. She also enjoys running, doing yoga, and recently learned to knit!
Megan Barrett
M.S., CCC-SLP
Senior Therapist
PROMPT instructor
Megan grew up in Connecticut, went to school at SUNY, New Paltz, and currently lives with her husband and their two toddlers in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. She understands the struggles of being a working parent and delights in helping other families through communication. In addition to her work at the practice, Megan is a PROMPT instructor who enjoys teaching other therapists new techniques to facilitate motor-speech development. Her favorite things to do outside of work are go on adventures with her family and go to new restaurants with her friends.
PROMPT trained
Kathy is from Westchester County,
NY. She attended Bard College
and received her masters degree
in Communication Sciences at
Hunter College, CUNY. She loves to work with children and their parents,
and particularly enjoys incorporating each child’s individual strengths and interests into sessions to maximize confidence and success. When not at work, she is listening to an audiobook, talking to her twin sister, or practicing her Italian.
Kelsey Donohue
M.S., CCC-SLP
PROMPT trained
Kelsey was born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. She completed her undergraduate studies at Boston University and continues to have strong ties to the New England area. She returned to New York to pursue her graduate studies at Molloy College in Rockville Centre where she graduated top of her class. Kelsey has always enjoyed working with children; from babysitting to coaching high school lacrosse. Her professional career has allowed her to maintain this passion, while also making meaningful changes in the lives of their families. Outside of work, Kelsey enjoys spending time with her family, trying new restaurants, and running.
Jean-Michele Gregory
M.S., CCC-SLP
PROMPT trained
With a background in theater and writing, Jean-Michele loves using creativity and fun to help kids access their full communication potential. Growing up, she watched her brilliant sister struggle with dyslexia, and was inspired to help children with negative schooling experiences overcome their labels to find their strengths.
She received her B.A. in Drama from the University of Washington and her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from CUNY Hunter. She's a story coach for The Jewish Food Society and a story instructor with The Moth's Community program. When she’s not working with kids, she loves spending time with her wife and their 11-pound chihuahua, Diego, preferably while on
a stand-up paddle board.
Lydia Hayes
M.S., CCC-SLP
PROMPT trained
Lydia grew up in sunny Florida, trained at Florida State University, and now resides in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Lydia came to the field of speech therapy as a way to combine interests in both medical and educational career paths. She has worked primarily in private practice and early intervention. Lydia's desire as a therapist is to empower children in their learning and take a neurodiversity affirming and strengths-based approach to treatment. She enjoys working especially with children who are late talkers and children with complex communication needs requiring augmentative and alternative modalities. In her free time, Lydia likes to roller skate, read, and volunteer in her community's garden.
Margaret Barr
M.A., CCC-SLP
PROMPT certified
Margie grew up on Long Island, NY.
Her background is in special education and she received her master’s degree
in Speech-Language Pathology from LIU Post. Throughout her professional career, Margie has enjoyed evaluating and treating children with a range
of communication disorders in a variety of settings including schools, early intervention and private practice. In her free time, Margie enjoys staying active and loves running, biking
and swimming outdoors.
Maria Carlina Savur
M.S., CCC-SLP
PROMPT trained
Maria is a native Spanish speaker who was born in Colombia, South America, and moved to the USA in elementary school. She attended Boston College where she majored in Human Development and minored in Psychology. Maria earned a Masters in Speech and Language Pathology at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, Massachusetts in 2001. For the past 18 years, she devoted her career to building an assessment driven academic program at Winston Preparatory School on their New York and Connecticut campuses. Maria enjoys working with middle and high students who present with Dyslexia, Nonverbal Processing, and Executive Function profiles. Her family lives an active lifestyle. Playing tennis, swimming in the ocean, taking hikes, traveling around the world, and training their new puppy, Lucy, are just a few interests that keep her family busy.
Tonya George
Office Manager
Tonya joined our team in February 2022. After working her way up in the restaurant management industry, she was ready for a change. Tonya brought her customer experience background, combined with the skills of being a mom of two wonderful children, to help transform our office operations. Families can expect a warm welcome and detail-oriented attention from Tonya. Plus, every time you see her, she might look different. Tonya has over 30 pairs of glasses, the ultimate fashion accessory! When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and going to concerts.
Alana Verdejo
M.S., CCC-SLP
Alana was born and raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and currently lives in Brooklyn. She worked briefly as an assistant teacher in a nursery and preschool, where the favorite parts of her day included reading picture books with small groups of students. Inspired by the variety of specialists and therapeutic interventionists she saw integrating into the classroom, Alana returned to her alma mater, CUNY Hunter, to obtain her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology. In her free time, Alana likes to read, listen to music, and flex her creative muscle, whether by drawing, writing, or teaching herself embroidery.
Laura Cocozza
M.S., CF-SLP
PROMPT trained
Laura grew up just north of the city in Putnam County, NY. After pursuing a B.S. in Speech Pathology from Iona College, her career path took a turn. Through volunteering, she fell in love with working alongside medically complex children in the hospital setting. Laura received an M.S. in Child Life from Bankstreet College of Education in Manhattan, and worked as a Child Life Specialist for 5 years; supporting children and families through various stressors associated with illness, injury and hospitalization.
Eventually, Laura found her way back to Speech Pathology, and pursued a M.S. from New York University, graduating in 2023. In her work, Laura seeks to combine her passion for helping children with her experiences in pediatric healthcare. In her free time, you can find Laura cooking, reading or exploring the city with her dog, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Piper.