In person & teletherapy

Building Confident Communicators

Helping children develop the speech, language, and social communication skills they need to thrive.

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  • Birth through high schoolAges we serve
  • At your child’s schoolNo clinic commutes
  • Free consultationStart with an intake call
  • Quick call backWithin 2 business days

What we help with

Articulation

Clearer speech sounds, so your child is easily understood.

Language delays

Building understanding, vocabulary, and sentence skills.

Fluency

Support for stuttering with confidence-first strategies.

AAC

Devices and tools that give every communicator a voice.

Autism-related needs

Experienced, affirming support for children on the spectrum.

Personal, family-centered care

Every person communicates differently, so there is no one-size-fits-all therapy here. We tailor sessions to your child’s strengths, needs, and goals, and involve you every step of the way.

  • Individualized plans
  • Parents heard, respected, and included
  • Functional goals that matter in daily life
We come to your child’s school. No commuting to clinics and no pulling kids out of school.
Our approach
Esti Terris, M.S., CCC-SLP, smilingEsti TerrisM.S., CCC-SLP · Lead SLP & Owner

How to get started

Reach out

Send a quick message or call. No pressure, just questions welcome.

Evaluation

A comprehensive speech-language evaluation shows where your child is and what they need.

Therapy begins

We create a personalized plan and start building skills, in person or online.

Kind words from families

Our experience was wonderful! The SLP corrected my son’s /s/ sound much faster than we expected. At first, he wasn’t excited about speech therapy, but she connected with him right away and made sessions fun and engaging. Before long, he was happily looking forward to going each week. We’ve been so pleased with his progress that we plan to bring our other children as well!

B.S., parent of a sixth grader

I highly recommend Esti Terris (no, she did not ask me to write this, we just love her!). Esti started working with my son just a couple of weeks ago, and BH we are already seeing incredible progress (and my son loves working with her, so win win).

If you need a speech therapist, I encourage you to contact her before she fills up and has no more availability.

Parent

As the Owner and CEO of EmotiCare, I have had the privilege of working with many dedicated professionals, but Esti Terris truly stands out. Esti provided speech therapy services to our family, and the impact she made was remarkable. From the very beginning, she demonstrated exceptional expertise, patience, and genuine care for our child’s growth and success.

Moshe LoblOwner & CEO, EmotiCare

Esti Terris has been wonderful to work with! She has helped two of my children improve their pronunciation of R sounds with patience, encouragement, and genuine care. One recently graduated from speech therapy, and the other continues to make fantastic progress. We’re so grateful for Esti and the positive impact she’s had on our family. I highly recommend her!

Shoshana Simones

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About Our Practice

At our practice, we believe that communication is the foundation for learning, relationships, and confidence. We provide individualized speech and language therapy in a supportive, family-centered environment where every client feels valued and empowered to succeed.

Who We Serve

We work with children from birth through high school, supporting a wide range of speech, language, and social communication needs. Whether a child is saying their first words, developing clear speech, strengthening language skills, or building confidence in social interactions, we are here to help every step of the way.

Our Approach

Our approach is personalized, evidence-based, and engaging. We recognize that every child learns differently, so therapy is tailored to each individual’s strengths, challenges, and goals. We partner closely with families and caregivers, providing practical strategies and support to encourage progress beyond the therapy room. Through meaningful activities and positive relationships, we help children develop the communication skills they need to thrive at home, in school, and in their everyday lives.

Personalized

Tailored to each child’s strengths, challenges, and goals.

Evidence-based

Therapy grounded in evidence.

Engaging

Meaningful activities and positive relationships.

Family partnership

Practical strategies that carry progress beyond the therapy room.

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Services

Speech & Language Disorders We Treat

Articulation Disorders

Articulation disorders occur when a child has difficulty producing certain speech sounds correctly, making their speech hard to understand. Children may substitute, omit, distort, or add sounds when speaking. Therapy focuses on helping children learn and consistently use correct speech sound production.

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Delayed Language Development

Children with language delays may develop communication skills more slowly than expected for their age. They may have difficulty understanding language, using words, combining words into sentences, or communicating their wants and needs. Early intervention can help children build strong communication foundations.

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Expressive Language Disorders

Expressive language refers to how we use words and language to communicate our thoughts, ideas, and feelings. Children with expressive language difficulties may have trouble finding the right words, forming sentences, answering questions, or telling stories. Therapy helps strengthen vocabulary, sentence structure, and overall communication skills.

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Receptive Language Disorders

Receptive language refers to understanding spoken language. Children with receptive language difficulties may struggle to follow directions, answer questions, understand new concepts, or process verbal information. Therapy focuses on improving comprehension and language processing skills.

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Social Communication (Pragmatic Language)

Social communication involves using language appropriately in social situations. Children may have difficulty starting conversations, taking turns in conversation, understanding nonverbal cues, staying on topic, or building relationships with peers. Therapy helps develop the skills needed for meaningful and successful social interactions.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Many children with autism benefit from speech and language therapy to strengthen communication skills. Therapy may focus on verbal communication, alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), social communication, conversation skills, understanding social cues, and increasing functional communication across everyday settings. We provide individualized support tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs.

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What therapy looks like

Therapy is individualized, engaging, and designed around your child’s specific needs and goals. Sessions may include play-based activities, games, books, conversation, structured practice, and parent coaching. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate so strategies can be used at home for continued progress.

Teletherapy available

We offer secure, convenient teletherapy services for clients who prefer virtual sessions or are unable to attend in person, with meaningful, interactive therapy from the comfort of your home.

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Meet the Team

Esti Terris, M.S., CCC-SLP, smiling in a white ruffled-collar sweaterM.S., CCC-SLPSpeech-Language Pathologist
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist · Owner

Esti Terris

M.S., CCC-SLP · Speak Up Speech Therapy, LLC

Our lead speech-language pathologist and owner of Speak Up Speech Therapy, LLC is passionate about helping children build confidence through communication. With experience working with children from birth through high school, she provides individualized, evidence-based therapy tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs.

She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from Touro University and has experience in both clinical and educational settings, including teaching and collaborating with families and schools.

Our goal is to make therapy engaging, effective, and meaningful while helping every child reach their full communication potential.
  • Articulation
  • Language
  • Social Communication
  • Autism
  • Birth–High School
Contact EstiCall 973-521-0571

At a glance

Touro University

Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology.

Clinical & educational experience

Including teaching and collaborating with families and schools.

Birth through high school

Individualized, evidence-based therapy for every age.

Want to join our team?

Interested in working with us? We’d love to hear from you.

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Why Speak Up?

Supportive environment

A family-centered setting where every client feels valued.

Individualized therapy

Evidence-based care tailored to each child’s strengths and goals.

Meaningful work

Help children thrive at home, in school, and in everyday life.

Family partnership

Work closely with families and caregivers every step of the way.

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Let’s talk

Tell us a little about yourself and what you’re looking for. Feel free to attach your resume once your email app opens.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my child needs an evaluation?

If you have concerns about your child’s speech, language, communication, or feeding skills, an evaluation can help determine whether support is needed. Common signs include difficulty being understood, delayed talking, trouble following directions, challenges expressing thoughts, stuttering, social communication difficulties, feeding concerns, or frustration when communicating. You do not need a referral to seek answers. Early evaluation can provide peace of mind and guidance, whether therapy is recommended or not.

Do you provide therapy at my child’s school?

Yes. We come to your child’s school to provide therapy, so there is no commuting to clinics and no pulling kids out of school. Contact us to learn more about arranging services at your child’s school.

What does therapy look like?

Therapy is individualized, engaging, and designed around your child’s specific needs and goals. Sessions may include play-based activities, games, books, conversation, structured practice, and parent coaching. We focus on building skills in a supportive environment while making learning fun and meaningful. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate so strategies can be used at home for continued progress.

What does speech and language therapy help with?

Speech and language therapy can support a wide range of communication needs, including:

  • Speech sound disorders and unclear speech
  • Language delays and language disorders
  • Expressive and receptive language skills
  • Autism-related communication challenges
  • Social communication and pragmatic language
  • Stuttering and fluency disorders
  • Early language development
  • Oral-motor concerns (if applicable)
  • Executive functioning and communication skills

Therapy is tailored to each individual’s strengths, challenges, and goals.

Do you offer teletherapy?

Yes. We offer secure, convenient teletherapy services for clients who prefer virtual sessions or are unable to attend in person. Teletherapy allows us to provide high-quality speech and language services from the comfort of your home while maintaining meaningful, interactive therapy experiences.

Do you work with children with autism?

Yes. We proudly support autistic children and their families through strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming therapy. Our focus is on helping each child develop functional communication, social understanding, self-advocacy, and meaningful connections while respecting their individual communication style and unique strengths.

Do you work with adults?

Yes. We provide services for both children and adults. Adult therapy may address speech clarity, language difficulties, social communication, cognitive-communication challenges, voice concerns, and communication changes related to medical conditions or neurological diagnoses. Treatment is individualized based on each client’s goals and needs.

How do I get started?

Getting started is easy:

  1. Contact us by phone, email, or through our website.
  2. Schedule a free consultation or initial intake call.
  3. Complete the required paperwork.
  4. Attend a comprehensive evaluation.
  5. Review results and recommendations.
  6. Begin therapy with a personalized treatment plan.

We’re here to guide you through every step of the process and answer any questions along the way.

Ready to get started?

Contact us today to schedule your consultation and learn how we can help.

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Resources

What to Expect from an Evaluation

During the evaluation, our speech-language pathologist will gather information about your child’s communication skills through conversation, play-based activities, observation, and standardized assessments when appropriate. We will evaluate areas such as speech sound production, language development, social communication, and overall communication abilities. Following the assessment, you’ll receive a summary of findings, recommendations, and, if needed, a personalized therapy plan tailored to your child’s needs.

Some helpful links

Signs Your Child May Need Speech Therapy

allcaretherapies.comRead article →

Identifying Speech and Language Concerns in Your Child, and When to Seek Help

hopkinsmedicine.orgRead article →

When Should You Consider Speech Therapy for Kids?

paddallas.comRead article →

My Child Can’t Say R: Should We Just Wait?

cloudspeech.comRead article →

Insurance

Insurance providers

We are currently in the process of contracting with many insurance providers.

ESA funds accepted

We currently accept ESA funds.

Questions about payment?

We’re happy to help. Call 973-521-0571 or email estiterris@gmail.com.

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Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 21, 2026

Speak Up Speech Therapy, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information we collect

Information you give us. When you use our contact form, our join-our-team form, or email us, we collect the details you choose to share, such as your name, email address, phone number (optional), who the inquiry is for (your child, yourself, or someone else), and the message you write. Messages sent through our website forms are stored securely so we can read and respond to them.

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically log basic technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. We use this only to keep the site running, secure, and working well.

Cookies. This website does not use advertising or tracking cookies. If we add analytics or similar tools in the future, we will update this policy.

2. Please don’t send sensitive health information

The contact form and email are not a secure way to share medical or clinical details. Please share only basic information, such as a name and a brief description of what you are hoping for. We will talk through anything more detailed securely once we connect. In an emergency, call 911.

3. How we use your information

  • To respond to your questions and inquiries
  • To schedule consultations, evaluations, and sessions
  • To share information about our services and next steps
  • To maintain, secure, and improve this website
  • To meet legal and professional obligations

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it for third-party advertising.

4. How we share your information

We share personal information only when necessary, and only with:

  • Service providers who help us operate the website, email, and scheduling, and who may use the information only to provide those services to us
  • Others, when you ask or authorize us to
  • Authorities, when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our clients, our practice, or others

5. Clinical information and HIPAA

Information you submit through this website is an inquiry, not a medical record. Once you become a client, the health information we create or receive about you is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state law. How we use and disclose that information is described in our Notice of Privacy Practices, which we will provide to you before services begin.

6. Children’s privacy

This website is intended for parents, guardians, and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through this website. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

7. Data security and retention

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we receive. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. We keep inquiry information only as long as needed to respond to you and to meet legal, professional, and recordkeeping requirements, and then delete or de-identify it.

8. Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct or delete it, or ask us to stop contacting you. To make a request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity first, and some records we are required by law to keep. You can opt out of any non-essential email at any time by replying “unsubscribe.”

9. Third-party links

This website may link to other websites, such as professional organizations and resources. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their policies.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the new version on this page and change the effective date above. Please check back occasionally.

11. Contact us

Questions or requests about this policy or your information? Reach us at:

Speak Up Speech Therapy, LLC
Email: estiterris@gmail.com
Phone: 973-521-0571

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