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 enjoys sharing her knowledge beyond the practice to help other SLPs develop their knowledge. She is an adjunct instructor for NYU and teaches PROMPT classes to SLPs.
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 her puppy, Jackson. She also enjoys running, hiking, and reading.
Megan Barrett
M.S., CCC-SLP
Clinical Director
PROMPT instructor
Megan grew up in Connecticut, went to school at SUNY, New Paltz, and currently lives with her husband and their two children 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.
Clinical Coordinator
PROMPT trained
Kelsey was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where her passion for working with children began at a young age through babysitting and coaching high school lacrosse. She earned her bachelor's degree from Boston University before returning to the Tri-State area to complete her graduate studies in Speech-Language Pathology at Molloy College, graduating at the top of her class. Kelsey is dedicated to providing individualized, family-centered therapy that empowers children to become confident communicators while supporting their families every step of the way. She believes that meaningful progress is achieved through strong partnerships with caregivers and engaging, collaborative therapy tailored to each child's unique strengths and needs. Kelsey currently lives in Brooklyn Heights with her husband and their mini Bernedoodle, Freddie. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, and exploring new cities.
Kathy Salerno
M.S., CCC-SLP
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.
Lydia Hayes
M.S., CCC-SLP
PROMPT trained
Lydia grew up in sunny Florida, trained at Florida State University, and lives in Brooklyn. She arrived at 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. As a therapist, Lydia's goal is to empower children in their learning and take a neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based approach to treatment. In her free time, Lydia likes to crochet, read, and run.
Emily Aitken
M.S., CCC-SLP
PROMPT trained
Emily grew up in Southern California and now calls Brooklyn home. She earned her B.A. in English Literature from UCLA before completing her M.S. in Communicative Sciences and Disorders at NYU. Before becoming a speech-language pathologist, Emily worked in a variety of school settings and owned a swim instruction business serving children of all abilities. These experiences inspired her passion for communication development and deepened her appreciation for the many ways children learn, connect, and express themselves. Emily takes a neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based approach to therapy. She is passionate about helping children build meaningful communication skills while fostering confidence, connection, and joyful relationships with the people in their lives. Outside of work, Emily enjoys yoga, making music, traveling, and cooking.
Dani Zukoff
M.S., CCC-SLP
PROMPT trained
Dani was born and raised in New Jersey. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Florida and her masters in Speech-Language Pathology from New York University. Ever since she can remember, Dani has wanted to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. She loves working with children and strives to make every session fun, engaging, and tailored to meet each child’s unique needs. Dani naturally gravitates toward helping others, listening, and offering guidance, and she takes genuine joy in seeing children grow in confidence and skills. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and trying new restaurants.
Jean-Michele Joy
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 adores games of all kinds, and believes that game playing is the best way to learn most new skills. She specializes in teletherapy, which means the odds of meeting her dog or her cat
are very high.
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.