100% online · All sessions via telehealth
I’m Melisa, a licensed, ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist. I offer telehealth speech therapy for children and adults across New York, New Jersey, California, and Washington, with no waitlist.
A free 15-minute call with no waitlist and no pressure. My practice is private-pay (Medicare accepted in NY & NJ).
Who it’s for
For children
Speech, language, and fluency support for school-age kids. You can be as involved as you want to be, so strategies carry over at home.
For adults
Clearer, more confident communication at work and at home, including recovery after a stroke or injury.
About the practice
Strategic Speech Solutions is a private-pay telehealth practice serving families across New York, New Jersey, California, and Washington. Every session is with me, a licensed, ASHA-certified SLP committed to personalized, consistent care.
Local to the area? See speech therapy for Summit, Berkeley Heights & New Providence families.
Learn more about the practiceStart when you’re ready instead of waiting months for an opening.
Flexible scheduling, including evening appointments, around school and work.
Join sessions, watch, or check in at the end. You choose how involved to be, and I’ll share strategies to use at home.
You work with me from the first call on. There are no rotating therapists.
Meet your therapist
I founded Strategic Speech Solutions to make high-quality speech therapy accessible, personal, and convenient. I’ve worked across clinical, school-based, and telehealth settings, and I build every plan around the real-world goals of the person in front of me, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Read more about my backgroundMelisa Gaygusuz, M.S., CCC-SLP
Founder · Speech-language pathologist
Google reviews
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My nephew recently had the pleasure of working with Strategic Speech Solutions. I am thoroughly impressed with the experience. From the convenience of home, he received top-notch therapy sessions that were as effective as any in-person visits he’s attended. Melisa was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and patient. She used a variety of tools and interactive exercises that kept the sessions engaging and productive. Despite being remote, he feels a genuine connection and support from his therapist. He is always incredibly excited to log in and see what Melisa has in store! Overall, I highly recommend telehealth speech therapy for its convenience, effectiveness, and the high quality of care provided.
Melissa is such a great therapist. She was my daughter’s remote therapist for over a year. Melissa is very professional and knowledgeable. My daughter has a tendency to lose focus easily and Melissa was always able to get her refocused and engaged, which is difficult to do, especially on line. Thanks Melissa!!
Melissa was great with my daughter very patient and understanding
How it works
Book a free 15-minute call online, or call or text (917) 426-7007. We’ll talk about your concerns and see if I’m a good fit.
A thorough assessment to understand strengths and areas of need, delivered through my secure telehealth platform.
You’ll receive an individualized treatment plan with clear goals, built around real-world communication needs.
Regular sessions from the comfort of home. Parents can be as involved as they want to be, so strategies carry over.
Payment & insurance
I run a private-pay practice and I’m not in-network with commercial insurance plans, so there are no insurance hoops or surprise denials. And because every session is online, I skip the overhead of a brick-and-mortar clinic: just transparent, flat per-session rates.
Have a question about cost or coverage? Just ask on your free call and I’ll walk you through it.
I’m an enrolled Medicare provider in New York and New Jersey, which is helpful for adult clients and recovery care.
Pay securely by card through IvyPay. No paperwork to chase down.
I provide superbills you can submit for out-of-network claims. Reimbursement depends on your plan.
A device with a camera and microphone, a stable internet connection, and a quiet space. No special apps or downloads needed.
Research shows that telehealth speech therapy can be as effective as in-person sessions for many clients, though individual results vary. ASHA has endorsed telepractice as an appropriate service delivery model.
All of my sessions are online via secure video. I don’t offer in-person visits. Research shows telehealth can be as effective as in-person for many clients, plus there’s no commute and I offer evening availability.
School-age children and adults across New York, New Jersey, California, and Washington.
I run a private-pay practice and am not in-network with commercial insurance plans. I accept Medicare in New York and New Jersey, and IvyPay, and provide superbills you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement. How much is reimbursed depends on your plan.
30, 45, or 60 minutes depending on your needs, typically scheduled once or twice a week.
24-hour notice is required. Late cancellations or no-shows may be subject to a fee.
Book a free 15-minute screening or consultation online, or call or text (917) 426-7007.
Contact
Have a question first? Send me a note and I’ll get back to you within one business day.
Ready to start? Book a free screening.