chatter & Chew
Speech and Feeding Therapy LLC
Helping infants, toddlers, kids, and teens achieve their feeding and communication goals—without the stress!
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If mealtime feels overwhelming—whether you're struggling with latching, choosing the right bottle, introducing solids, or helping a selective eater try new foods—I’m here to bring the joy back to feeding!
If your child is having trouble communicating—whether it's articulation difficulties, stuttering, language delays, or challenges with academic language—I can help them build confidence and skills to express themselves fully.
I’m a speech-language pathologist and certified lactation counselor with over 12 years of experience at top hospitals in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. Now, I bring that expertise right to you—whether in your home or my home office. Let’s work together to help your child
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I’ve worked in some of the top hospitals in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C., supporting children from the tiniest newborns in the NICU to kids recovering from brain injuries and those with developmental delays.
I specialize in working with children who have complex medical and developmental needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, genetic syndromes, cleft lip/palate, and more.
In addition to working with families, I teach future speech therapists at the University of Maryland (Go Terps!) and NYU, and I’ve had the honor of presenting at ASHA’s national convention and being published in the ASHA Leader.
Through my practice, Chatter and Chew, I offer personalized therapy in your home or mine, bringing my years of expertise and a warm, supportive approach to every session. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and understands, I’d love to help—let’s chat!
Hi, I’m Missy!
I’m a speech-language pathologist and certified lactation counselor with over 12 years of experience helping children with speech, language, and feeding challenges.
I offer a range of services to support your child’s feeding and communication needs, including:
Feeding & Swallowing Evaluations
Assessing infants, toddlers, kids, and teens to understand and address feeding challenges, including breastfeeding consultations for latch, milk transfer, and positioning support.
Speech & Language Evaluations
Identifying speech, language, and communication difficulties to create a personalized plan.
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Consultations
Helping children find the right tools to communicate effectively, including high-tech, tablet-based communication systems and low-tech options tailored to their needs.
Feeding Therapy
A low-pressure, child-led approach that focuses on sensory engagement, positive experiences with food, and practical meal planning strategies for parents—whether you're introducing solids, managing picky eating, or navigating feeding difficulties.
Speech & Language Therapy
Helping children improve articulation, fluency, language development, and communication skills, including PROMPT therapy for motor-based speech disorders and specialized therapy for gestalt language processors to support natural language development.
Independent Speech & Language Evaluations
A valuable resource for families navigating the IEP process and looking for additional insight.
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Flexible Therapy Options for Busy Families
I understand that scheduling therapy can be challenging for working parents, which is why I offer therapy sessions during mealtimes to target feeding goals in a natural setting. I also provide daycare visits so your child can get the support they need in their everyday environment—without requiring parents to take time off work.
I bring expert, personalized care to your home (or mine!). Contact me to get started.
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Her encouraging and patient approach has built up a tremendous amount of trust with our daughter allowing her to both create an environment where she's comfortable and push her gently toward our goals! The fact that she comes to our house helps our daughter feel comfortable because she's in her own space and helps us tremendously with weekly logistics! We are so grateful to be working with Missy and amazed at the progress our daughter is making! The best testament to Missy is that our daughter sits at the window waiting for her to arrive for her session!
She's met our family and daughter right where we are.
Missy is a warm, flexible and incredibly knowledgeable therapist!
-Lisa Lurie
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Missy is patient, kind, and endlessly knowledgeable. We learned so much from her about how to best help our child, and we are forever thankful to her! Run, don’t walk if you need Missy’s services!
She is a professional through and through.
Missy truly changed our world with our child
- Katherine Keppel
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Within a few sessions my son (a selective eater) tried so many new foods and was excited about it too! With Missy’s help he has become more open and willing to try new foods at home and out in restaurants.
She is so warm and made our whole family feel comfortable.
Missy is wonderful!
- Ashley Costello
What is the out-of-pocket cost?
- Follow-up sessions: $200 each
- Bundle of four follow-up sessions: $640 (Save 20%!)
- Follow-up sessions: $175 each
- Bundle of four follow-up sessions: $560 (Save 20%!)
- All evaluations come with a written summary and detailed recommendations.
- Therapy bundles include collaboration with schools and/or daycares.
- All sessions include a superbill for potential insurance reimbursement.
What if I am not sure if I need speech therapy?
A consultation call is FREE! Contact me to see if therapy is right for you. I promise to always be honest and offer flexible scheduling (e.g., every other week) or monthly consultations if weekly therapy isn’t necessary or appropriate. As a parent myself, I understand private therapy is an investment, and I will work with you and your family’s needs and resources.
At Chatter and Chew, we help children communicate with confidence and enjoy mealtimes with ease. Whether your child needs support with speech, language, or feeding, our specialized, family-centered approach ensures they receive the care they deserve.
Personalized therapy plans
Expert care from a licensed SLP & lactation counselor
Support in-home, in-clinic, or via teletherapy
📞 Schedule a Free Consultation Today! Let’s take the next step together.
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