At Williamsburg Speaks, our mission is to help children communicate with confidence through meaningful connection and quality therapy. We believe that progress begins with relationships, so we take the time to know each child, understand each family, and build trust that allows communication to flourish. Using play, evidence-based practices, and a warm, thoughtful approach, we create an experience that feels personal, supportive, and deeply effective. We care most about the bonds we form with the children and families we serve, and we’re committed to providing therapy that is not only impactful, but rooted in genuine care, collaboration, and respect.

Danielle Bloch, M.S., CCC-SLP

Danielle is the founder of Williamsburg Speaks and a certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over fifteen years of experience working with children and families. She holds a master’s degree from Long Island University–Brooklyn, 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).

Danielle started Williamsburg Speaks in 2017 with the hope of creating a warm, community-rooted practice that truly supports families in Williamsburg. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapy, meaningful connection, and a child-centered, play-filled environment where children feel comfortable exploring, learning, and finding their voice.

She has worked in a wide range of settings, including Early Intervention programs, preschool environments, and the New York Center for Child Development. Danielle has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Communication Sciences at Long Island University, mentoring graduate clinicians entering the field. She is formally trained in PROMPT, the Lidcombe Program, and Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD).

Danielle supports children across many areas of communication, including receptive and expressive language, early language development, articulation and phonological delays, social communication, play skills, fluency/stuttering, language-based learning differences, and motor speech challenges. She individualizes each session to match the child’s needs and interests, and she values working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency and support across environments.

In 2017, Danielle also developed and implemented a speech therapy program in Uganda for children with special needs—an experience that strengthened her belief in the universal importance of communication, connection, and play. She is additionally trained in yoga and mindfulness, having completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training through Kula Yoga Project and a 95-hour Mindfulness and Yoga for Children training through Little Flower Yoga, which inform her calm, relational, child-centered approach.

Outside the office, Danielle loves spending time with her husband, son, and their mini Bernedoodle, Goldie. Goldie often joins her at the office and has become a familiar and comforting presence for many of the children. When she’s not working, Danielle enjoys traveling, hiking, practicing yoga, and finding small everyday adventures with her family.

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. 

Kaitlyn 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.