Therapy From Couch to Kitchen Table to Yoga Mat & Cushion: Virtual Speech Therapy in NYC Fits Into Real Family Routines
One of the silver linings of the pandemic was that it opened doors to broad accessibility to speech therapy. This was achieved through the use of engaging online classes with beloved clinicians, in the comfort of your own home.
Thankfully, the days of lockdowns are behind us. Luckily, the benefits and comforts of online therapy still ring true!
For many new mothers and infants experiencing mealtime challenges, online therapy conducted on their home couch can often greatly reduce feeding time stress and anxiety.
Virtual speech therapy in NYC eliminates the need for travel or lengthy in-person visits to the home. In-person visits may feel challenging and overly burdensome for some women and infants right after birth.
Providing this online support and options can be the lifeline needed during those delicate times of new motherhood.
Virtual Speech Therapy for Neurodivergent Teens & Preteens
In my private practice, Chatty Child, I also really enjoy crafting creative and energizing online lessons. These are created for all of my neurodivergent teens and preteens.
My older students naturally gravitate towards digital modalities of learning with gusto!
Many teens enjoy the independence and convenience of logging into their own therapy session at the kitchen table.
My older students are highly motivated by the autonomous and personally engaging nature of live online classes.
Additional Virtual Options for Mindfulness Activities
As an online therapist in NYC, I love to provide mindfulness classes from my cushion or mat through my online classes at hum studios ™. This is a newly created online space for mindfulness, learning, and infinite possibilities!
Children of all ages and abilities can benefit from mindfulness activities and imaginative play. All while participating on the floor, a yoga mat, or a soft and supportive meditation cushion.
These live online mindfulness activities can bring increased calm and creativity to your child. This teaches them mindful and creative pathways to infinite learning possibilities.
I invite you to embrace the convenience, effectiveness, and joy of live online therapy in NYC.
Sincerely,
Heather Lynn Boerner, MA CCC/SLP at Chatty Child
Virtual Speech Therapy in NYC for Real-Life Routines
Communication doesn’t happen in a therapy room alone. It unfolds at the breakfast table, during playtime on the floor, and in quiet moments before bed. Children learn to express themselves through everyday interactions, long before words feel polished or consistent. At Chatty Child, we offer virtual speech therapy in NYC that meets families exactly where they are, seamlessly fitting into daily routines while supporting authentic, confident communication.
Our therapists use mindful, play-based, and regulation-informed approaches that translate easily from the screen into real life. Whether your child is practicing language skills from the couch, exploring movement during a yoga break, or chatting while helping in the kitchen, therapy becomes part of their natural world, not something separate from it.
Here’s how to get started with virtual speech therapy in NYC:
- Schedule a free 15-minute phone call to talk through your child’s communication needs, strengths, and how virtual speech therapy can fit into your family’s daily rhythm.
- Book a comprehensive virtual speech and language evaluation to better understand your child’s communication style, sensory profile, and areas for growth, all from the comfort of home.
- Begin personalized online sessions that blend expressive language development, mindful communication strategies, and gentle regulation tools that carry over into everyday moments.
- See your child build confidence in their voice, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen connection across real-life settings, not just during sessions.
Your child doesn’t need a perfect setup or a rigid schedule to grow. With virtual speech therapy in NYC, meaningful progress can happen anywhere your family already gathers. When therapy adapts to real routines, communication skills have the space to grow naturally, joyfully, and sustainably.
Helping Children Grow and Thrive at Chatty Child in NYC
At Chatty Child, we support children as they develop communication skills that help them feel confident, engaged, and understood. Our comprehensive approach to speech therapy focuses on the whole child, recognizing that language growth is deeply connected to emotional regulation, learning, and everyday relationships.
We collaborate with families to create individualized care plans that nurture self-expression, developmental progress, and confidence across home, school, and community settings.
Our services include:
- InterAct – A playful, narrative-based program that uses storytelling, imagination, and interactive activities to strengthen language skills, social connection, and confidence.
- Occupational Therapy – Individualized support for sensory integration, fine motor skills, and functional independence in daily routines.
- In-Person Speech Therapy Sessions – Face-to-face therapy in NYC that allows therapists to engage children through hands-on play, real-time interaction, and movement-based learning.
- Tutoring – Personalized academic support in reading, writing, and critical thinking to encourage curiosity and build strong learning foundations.
- Functional Nutrition – Thoughtful nutrition guidance designed to support focus, emotional regulation, and developmental needs.
- Consulting – Collaborative support for caregivers, educators, and professionals to promote consistency and alignment across environments.
- Group Programs – Creative, small-group experiences that foster communication, social-emotional skills, and cooperative play.
By combining evidence-informed practices with warmth, creativity, and individualized care, Chatty Child helps children strengthen their voice, build resilience, and move through the world with confidence.
Meet Heather Boerner, Online Speech Therapist in NYC
Heather Lynn Boerner, MA, CCC-SLP, is a licensed and nationally certified speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of experience providing pediatric speech therapy in NYC. Her clinical work is shaped by training in mindfulness and meditation, a trauma-informed perspective, and her lived experience as a neurodiverse, differently-abled individual — all of which inform her deeply responsive, whole-child approach to care.
Inspired by her personal journey, Heather founded Chatty Child Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, PLLC, a practice rooted in inclusivity, creativity, and individualized support. Her work extends beyond the therapy space as the author of Carrie the Colorful Chameleon, a children’s book designed to foster self-confidence, curiosity, and connection, complete with a companion guide for caregivers and educators.
Together with her team, Heather provides in-person therapy at the Tribeca clinic as well as virtual services across New York State, supporting children as they strengthen communication skills, build confidence, and share their voice with greater comfort and clarity.
