Private Speech Therapy for Children

At Tanya Hefets Speech Therapy, we provide individualized, boutique speech therapy designed to help children communicate clearly, confidently, and effectively. For more than 25 years, we have supported families on Long Island with personalized therapy that meets children exactly where they are.

We believe speech therapy should never feel impersonal; it should feel engaging, supportive, and thoughtfully designed to highlight each child’s strengths. Our concierge-style model allows us to deliver high-quality care in the comfort of your home or school, where children feel safe and ready to learn.

Whether your child needs early intervention, articulation support, language development, or academic enrichment, we construct a plan that is individualized, research-backed, and highly effective.

What We Treat

Speech and language development affects every part of a child’s life—from friendships to classroom participation to reading, writing, and confidence. We support children as they grow and develop into talkative tots and successful learners.

Our speech therapy services provide support for:

  • Articulation and sound production delays
  • Expressive and receptive language challenges
  • Early speech and language delays
  • Social communication development
  • Literacy and reading difficulties
  • Executive functioning and organization challenges
  • Language-based learning difficulties
  • Myofunctional concerns
  • Motor speech challenges supported through PROMPT techniques

Every therapy plan is customized. We do not follow a generic program. Instead, we carefully assess each child’s communication profile and create measurable, meaningful goals.

Early Intervention Speech Therapy

The early years are critical for communication development. When concerns arise, early support can make a significant difference.

For younger children, our therapy focuses on:

  • Building foundational vocabulary
  • Strengthening listening skills
  • Supporting early literacy readiness
  • Encouraging play-based language development
  • Promoting attention and engagement

We guide families through early developmental decisions with clarity and reassurance. Our goal is not only to improve speech and language skills but also foster curiosity and a love of learning.

Speech Therapy for School-Age Children

As children enter elementary and middle school, communication demands increase. Strong language skills become essential for reading comprehension, writing, social interactions, and academic success.

Our school-age therapy sessions include:

  • Strengthening vocabulary and sentence structure
  • Improving narrative and storytelling skills
  • Enhancing reading comprehension
  • Supporting written expression
  • Developing organizational strategies
  • Building confidence in peer interactions

We create an environment where children feel encouraged to take academic risks. Confidence grows alongside skill development.

PROMPT and Myofunctional Therapy Techniques

We integrate advanced, research-backed techniques to provide cutting edge treatment to support motor speech development and strength/coordination of the muscles required for speech.

PROMPT Therapy

PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) is a tactile-kinesthetic method that supports children with motor speech challenges. By using structured touch cues, we help guide accurate sound production and improve the clarity of speech.

Myofunctional Therapy

Myofunctional therapy addresses oral muscle patterns that might affect speech, breathing, swallowing, and overall development. This approach supports proper tongue placement, oral posture, and functional movement patterns.

By incorporating these techniques into individualized plans, we provide targeted intervention that supports long-term progress.

Our Concierge Therapy Process

We believe therapy should be simple, transparent, and supportive from the very beginning.

Step 1: Complimentary 30-Minute Introductory Call

We begin with a conversation. During this call, we learn about your child’s needs, answer your questions, and determine whether our approach aligns with your goals.

Step 2: In-Home or School-Based Evaluation

Next, we conduct a comprehensive evaluation in a familiar setting. We assess communication skills, learning behaviors, and developmental strengths.

Step 3: Customized Therapy Plan

Based on our findings, we design a personalized therapy plan. Sessions typically occur one to three times per week and last 45 to 60 minutes.

Because we operate as a boutique private practice, we maintain direct communication with families and adjust goals as children progress.

A Holistic, Child-Centered Approach

Communication is connected to emotional regulation, confidence, attention, and academic readiness. That is why we approach speech therapy holistically.

Our sessions support:

  • Social-emotional growth
  • Engagement and attention
  • Literacy and academic skills
  • Confidence and independence
  • Functional communication in real-world settings

We focus not only on correcting sounds or expanding vocabulary, but also on helping children feel capable and understood.

Flexible and Family-Focused Care

Our private practice model allows us to deliver care that fits your family’s schedule and lifestyle.

We offer:

  • In-home therapy sessions
  • School-based support when appropriate
  • Weekday and weekend availability
  • Direct communication with parents
  • Ongoing collaboration with educators and specialists

Families appreciate the consistency and individualized attention we provide. Long Island families call Tanya's approach "magical" based on its comprehensiveness, ingenuity, and the rapid progress achieved.