Marissa Silva

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

Accepts ... insurance plans

About me

Hi! I'm Marissa. At the start of my undergraduate degree, I took a career assessment with my learning advisor. The top results included teaching and nursing, followed by speech therapy, occupational therapy, and other helping professions. I took a deeper dive into speech and registered for an "intro to communicative sciences" class, where I quickly fell in love. I wanted to help people across all stages of life find their voice, overcome challenges, and connect with the world around them. I have worked in private practice and post-acute rehabilitation facilities. I have participated in informal, 1:1 AAC trainings with Talk to Me Technologies to increase my knowledge in introducing and modeling the use of speech-generating devices. Additionally, I spent two years working with two great SLPs/mentors who were working toward their qualifications for Orofacial Myology. I was afforded the opportunity to observe and engage in skilled therapy sessions addressing exercises particularly aimed at preparing or supporting clients needing tethered oral tissue releases. I would describe my clinical style as holistic, client-centered, individualized/personalized, strengths-based, and rooted in client empowerment to create self-advocates.

Here's what you can expect

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Book your evaluation

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

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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

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

Therapist details and specialties

states licensed to practice
CaliforniaSouth CarolinaNew York
specialties
Adult ArticulationAdult Fluency/StutteringAdult Social-PragmaticsAugmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)Autism Spectrum Disorder Down SyndromeEarly Language DevelopmentExecutive FunctioningPediatric Articulation/Phonological Disorder Pediatric Dysphagia/Sensory FeedingPediatric Fluency/StutteringPediatric Receptive-Expressive Language DisorderPediatric/Adolescent Social-Pragmatics Tongue ThrustLiteracyWritten Language Disorders
languages spoken

English

Spanish

Education and training

B.A., Fresno State University

M.S., Nova Southeastern University

Other interests

Outside of speech-language pathology, I enjoy exploring with my husband and two dogs. We recently moved near the Hudson River in New York and have enjoyed discovering restaurants and good views near the water. In my free time I enjoy unwinding from the long days by reading lighthearted Hallmark-like novels. I am an avid thrifter and love finding items to give a new life or purpose to in my home.

Patient reviews

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12 reviews

I am grateful for the service my son is receiving from Expressable. I have seen his ability to speak grow so much. My son started therapy sessions with Ms.Marissa we couldn't have had a better experience. She is so warm,kind and patient. She is very encouraging. I highly recommend Expressable speech therapy to any parent considering speech therapy for their child.

A.B./Feb 5, 2026

S.K./Sep 16, 2025

S.K./Sep 9, 2025

Marisa has been an expert, upbeat, encouraging teacher--we have loved working with her so far!

C.S./Jul 15, 2025

Very professional and attentive

A.R./Jun 10, 2025

We’ve had a wonderful experience with Ms. Marissa. She has been incredibly helpful, insightful, and supportive in my son’s speech development journey. Ms. Marissa ability to connect with him, tailor sessions to his needs, and provide practical strategies has made a big difference. We’re truly grateful for her dedication and care.

K.C./Apr 26, 2025

Therapist has an excellent rapport with my son. She does a great job helping him stay on task and stay interested in the skill they are practicing each session.

D.R./Apr 6, 2025

Marissa was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was so caring and kind and worked so hard to help find the right tools to get my daughter to engage and make progress.

O.L./Mar 16, 2025

K.C./Feb 22, 2025

We are really happy with our Expressable services so far!

C.B./Jan 30, 2025

A.C./Jan 22, 2025

S.M./Dec 31, 2024