Does Marissa work with children?

Yes, Marissa works with children. Pediatric specialties include: Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Down syndrome, Pediatric Cognition, Pediatric Fluency/Stuttering, Pediatric/Adolescent Social-Pragmatics.

Marissa Blakely

Q: What does Marissa specialize in?

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Cleft Palate/Cleft Lip, Down syndrome, Early Language Development, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, Ped. Articulation/Phonological Disorder, Pediatric Cognition, Pediatric Fluency/Stuttering, Ped. Receptive-Expressive Language, Pediatric/Adolescent Social-Pragmatics, Selective Mutism, Written Language Disorders, Voice

Q: What is Marissa's educational background?

M.A. - Hofstra University, B.S. - Towson University

Q: What insurances does Marissa accept?

Marissa accepts 8 insurance plans including: Aetna, Healthcare Highways, Horizon BCBS, Medicare, Multiplan, Optum/United Healthcare, Sana Benefits, Tricare Humana.

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

Accepts 8 insurance plans

Hi! I’m Marissa. I became a speech-language pathologist to help my clients find their voice and build meaningful connections. Supporting individuals as they gain the confidence to express themselves and navigate the world is the most fulfilling part of my work.

My clinical background spans a variety of pediatric settings, where I support children with diverse speech, language, and complex communication needs. My therapy approach is individualized, functional, and centered on each client’s unique strengths and goals. I prioritize active caregiver partnership to foster functional communication, client empowerment, and long-term self-advocacy in everyday life.

I am deeply committed to clinical excellence, evidence-based care, and continuous professional growth. In addition to regularly completing specialized continuing education trainings, I am a Certified Reading Specialist, allowing me to integrate literacy-based strategies into speech and language intervention to support well-rounded academic and communicative success.

Here's what you can expect

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

Marissa is in-network with major insurers and accepts 8 insurance plans.

AetnaHealthcare HighwaysHorizon BCBSMedicareMultiplanOptum/United HealthcareSana BenefitsTricare Humana

Therapist details and specialties

states licensed to practice

New Jersey

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 DisordersVoice

certifications

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)Certified Reading Specialist

professional memberships & affiliations

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

languages spoken

English

Education and training

M.A. - Hofstra University

B.S. - Towson University