Kristin Kalani

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (M.A., CCC-SLP)

Accepts 25 insurance plans

Hi! I’m Kristin. I was drawn to speech-language pathology because it combines two things I love: problem-solving and building meaningful relationships. I enjoy uncovering why someone is struggling, creating an individualized plan, and partnering with clients and families to help them achieve goals that make a difference in their everyday lives.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked with individuals who have a wide range of communication needs, developing personalized therapy plans that support meaningful, functional progress. I value collaborating closely with clients and families to create practical strategies that build confidence and carry over beyond the therapy room.

I’m committed to lifelong learning and have completed Meaningful Speech's Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Training for Gestalt Language Processors, strengthening my ability to provide evidence-based, individualized care for autistic and gestalt language processors.

My therapy approach is strengths-based, client-centered, and highly individualized. I create meaningful, functional goals tailored to each client’s unique communication profile and incorporate sensory integration strategies to support regulation and engagement. My goal is to foster a supportive environment where every client can build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and thrive in everyday life.

Here's what you can expect

1

Book your evaluation

Pick a time that fits your schedule. Choose a 60-minute evaluation or two 30-minute visits.

2

Attend your evaluation

You'll talk through what you're looking for and complete an assessment to guide next steps.

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Get your personal plan

Kristin will share a plan built around your goals, plus practical recommendations to support progress.

Kristin is in-network with major insurers and accepts 25 insurance plans.

AetnaAlignment HealthAmbetterAnthem BC -Blue Cross Blue ShieldCignaElite Health PlanEmblemHealthNetHealthcare HighwaysHomelinkHorizon BCBSHumanaMedical Cost ContainmentMedicareMultiplanNorth East Medical ServicesOptum/United HealthcareOscarProspect Medical GroupSCAN HealthSana BenefitsSutter Medical FoundationTriWest CCNTriWest Health Alliance

Therapist details and specialties

states licensed to practice
New JerseyCalifornia
specialties
Autism Spectrum DisorderChildhood Apraxia of SpeechCleft Palate/Cleft LipDown syndromeEarly Language DevelopmentOrofacial Myofunctional Disorders Ped. Articulation/Phonological DisorderPediatric CognitionPediatric Fluency/StutteringPed. Receptive-Expressive LanguagePediatric/Adolescent Social-PragmaticsSelective MutismWritten Language Disorders
certifications
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
professional memberships & affiliations
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
languages spoken

English

Education and training

B.S. - Syracuse University

M.A. - Long Island University-Post

Other interests

Outside of speech therapy, I am an avid snowboarder and love to spend my time planning trips. I am a new mom and am very excited to get my one-year-old on the slopes this year.