At Williamsburg Speaks, our mission is to provide child and family-centered speech and language services to our community. We embrace a holistic approach, integrating evidence-based practices with play-based therapy to ensure a positive experience for children. Our comprehensive services encompass evaluations, speech and language therapy, family support, social skills groups and beyond. As your advocates and supporters, we are committed to nurturing the holistic growth and well-being of your child and family.

Danielle Bloch, M.S., CCC-SLP

Danielle is the co-founder of Williamsburg Speaks and is a certified Speech and Language Pathologist. She holds a master’s degree from Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and Certificate of Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD). She has over thirteen years of experience working in the field. Through her training, she learned the importance of evidence-based practice and providing therapy from a child centered approach. She has worked in a variety of school and clinical settings including New York Center for Child Development and NYU Langone Medical Center. Danielle has held the position of Adjunct Professor of Communication Sciences at Long Island University. In the summer of 2017, Danielle developed a speech therapy program in Uganda for children with special needs. In addition, Danielle has completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training program from Kula Yoga Project, as well as a 95-hour training in Mindfulness and Yoga for children from Little Flower Yoga.

Danielle individualizes therapy sessions to fit the needs and interests of every child. She targets speech and language goals through a play based approach. She has experience working with children diagnosed with expressive and receptive language delays/disorders, as well as articulation delays. Danielle is formally trained in PROMPT and certified in the Lidcombe Program. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team and teaching families therapeutic strategies is an important part of Danielle’s work, as she feels this helps to best support each child throughout the intervention process.

Outside the office, Danielle enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and mini Bernedoodle. She has a passion for travel, adventure, yoga, and hiking.

Christine Fowler, M.S., CCC-SLP

Christine is a certified Speech Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a minor in Occupational Science from Ithaca College and her Mater’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Brooklyn College.

Christine has many years of experience working with pediatric populations, ranging from infancy to eighteen years of age, within all domains of speech intervention. Additionally, Christine is PROMPT Level 1 trained and has completed training within Orofacial Myologist (IAOM Certification Track). She is passionate about providing child-centered intervention while integrating play-based activities in naturalistic settings to foster engagement and facilitate generalization of acquired skills into everyday life. When she’s not in the office, Christine enjoys reading, watching cooking shows, and taking her dog to the park.

Michelle Marron, M.S., CCC-SLP

Michelle Marron (she/her) is a certified Speech & Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and a Certificate of Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD). She obtained a Master of Science in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from New York University.

Michelle has years of experience working with the pediatric population across a variety of settings, from private home care to charter schools. She implements a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach where she nurtures each child's sense of identity and fosters their creativity through dynamic, playful sessions.

Michelle is a lifelong learner who ensures that she provides evidence-based practice and is dedicated to the process of becoming a true disability advocate. In her spare time, Michelle tries to enjoy all the best NYC has to offer by dining at new restaurants, attending concerts, and walking to different neighborhood parks.

Katie is a certified Speech and Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and a Certificate of Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD). She is additionally certified as a Speech and Language Therapist in the UK and is a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Katie obtained her Master’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy from the University of Reading in the UK in 2011. 

Kaitlin McMillan

Katie began her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the UK, and worked in a range of pediatric settings in London ranging from Early Intervention to High School. She continued to practice in NYC and has experience within special education schools, charter schools, the New York State Early Intervention program and private practice. She has experience working with children with expressive and receptive language delays, articulation and phonological disorders, and social-emotional communication disorders. Katie is dedicated to providing an individualized approach to therapy which focuses on a child’s strengths, while collaborating with parents, teachers, and other related service providers to promote the carryover of skills across communication contexts. Katie enjoys cooking, travelling and going on adventures with her husband and two daughters.