reliable, personal, and responsive
skilled speech therapy services in the convenience of your NYC home
why tandem?
We bring personalized, evidence-based speech therapy directly to your home in the East Side of Manhattan and Western Queens.
At tandem, we believe the best outcomes happen when families and therapists work side by side, in tandem.
We bring high quality, evidence-based speech and feeding therapy into the comfort of your home, allowing your child to learn and grow where they feel the most secure. Our personalize approach centers on your child’s unique strengths, challenges, and daily routines.
In-home care that fits your life
No clinics. No stress. We come to you, because real growth starts at home.
Responsible, relational, reliable
Families choose Tandem because we listen, we show up, and we care deeply.
Therapy that empowers the whole family
You’re not just part of the process– you’re at the center of it. We coach, guide, and celebrate with you every step of the way.
Developmentally-rooted, research-driven
Our methods are grounded in the latest science and tailored to each child’s age, stage, and needs.
how we help
At tandem we meet children and families where they are with therapy that’s thoughtful, personalized, and rooted in child development. Our services support a range of speech, language, and feeding needs, helping children build skills that truly make a difference in daily life.
Articulation and Speech
- Speech sound development
- Articulation (e.g., lisp)
- Stuttering and cluttering
- Childhood apraxia of speech
- Speech challenges related to cleft palate
Feeding and Swallowing
- Feeding skills in infancy
- Oral aversion or mealtime anxiety
- Chewing and swallowing difficulty
- Extreme picky eating
- Starting solids and advancing textures
Language and Reading
- Late talkers/Language delay
- Social skills
- Early literacy and storytelling
- Understanding and using language effectively
testimonials
“Casey is empathetic, caring and professional as well as incredibly pleasant and supportive. She turned a challenging time with our son’s language delay into a journey of progress through her expertise and support.”
– Parent of a 3-year-old
“Casey was great at helping us understand how to support our son’s language development in everyday moments. She showed us simple speech strategies we could use during playtime, bath time, and mealtime, and we quickly noticed him producing new words. Her sessions were fun and engaging, and we felt like we always had something useful to try at home.”
– Parent of a 4-year-old
“Working with Casey has been a game-changer for our son, who was born with a cleft palate. She immediately made us feel supported and gave us strategies that were easy to use at home. It was so helpful to have some simple, effective tools that fit into our daily routine.”
– Parent of a 4-year-old
“Our toddler had both feeding issues and speech delays, and it felt overwhelming. Casey approached both with such warmth and expertise. She made therapy fun, and was super responsive when we had questions. We felt supported during a difficult time.”
– Parent of a 3.5-year-old
“Casey is empathetic, caring and professional as well as incredibly pleasant and supportive. She turned a challenging time with our son’s language delay into a journey of progress through her expertise and support.”
– Parent of a 3-year-old
“Casey was great at helping us understand how to support our son’s language development in everyday moments. She showed us simple speech strategies we could use during playtime, bath time, and mealtime, and we quickly noticed him producing new words. Her sessions were fun and engaging, and we felt like we always had something useful to try at home.”
– Parent of a 4-year-old
“Casey was great at helping us understand how to support our son’s language development in everyday moments. She showed us simple speech strategies we could use during playtime, bath time, and mealtime, and we quickly noticed him producing new words. Her sessions were fun and engaging, and we felt like we always had something useful to try at home.”
– Parent of a 4-year-old
“Our toddler had both feeding issues and speech delays, and it felt overwhelming. Casey approached both with such warmth and expertise. She made therapy fun, and was super responsive when we had questions. We felt supported during a difficult time.”
– Parent of a 3.5-year-old
meet the therapist behind
tandem speech therapy
Casey Sheren, M.S. CCC-SLP
Background and Training
Casey T. Sheren, M.S., CCC-SLP is a
compassionate speech-language pathologist whose work is grounded in both child development and evidence-based speech therapy. She graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University’s Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development and earned her master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Columbia University.
Clinical Experience
Casey specializes in creating developmentally appropriate, individualized treatment plans for children with speech, language, and feeding needs. She has provided in-home therapy through Early Intervention service as an independent contractor, supporting children with developmental delays, articulation challenges, language delays, and feeding difficulties. Since 2018, Casey has also worked at the Mount Sinai Hospital, where she evaluates and treats medically complex pediatric and adult patients with a wide range of speech, language, swallowing, and feeding disorders.
Philosophy of Care
Casey’s approach is deeply rooted in collaboration with families. She believes that therapy should be personalized, practical, and empowering, equipping caregivers with strategies that carry over into everyday life. From the first consultation to reaching communication goals, Casey partners closely with each family to support progress, confidence, and connection.
FAQ
Do you accept insurance?
I do not accept insurance directly at this time. However, I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network (OON) reimbursement.
What are your payment options?
I accept cash, check, or Zelle. Payment is due at the time of service.
Do you offer a sliding scale?
Yes! I have a number of sliding scale spots based on household income. To apply, please request a Sliding Scale Application. Completing an application does not guarantee a spot, as availability is limited.
Do you provide services through NYC Early Intervention?
Not directly. I am not a contractor with the NYC Department of Health, so I am unable to provide Early Intervention services directly. However, I have extensive experience treating children ages 0–3 with a wide range of speech, feeding, medical, and developmental needs.
Do you provide bilingual services?
Yes! I provide services in English and Spanish, and I hold the Bilingual Extension certification in Spanish. Therapy is tailored to support children’s skills in both languages when appropriate.
Do you treat adults?
Yes! I have experience treating patients across the lifespan, including adults with a variety of speech, language, and communication needs. Please send a message via the contact form on my website with specific details about the client’s needs, and I can let you know if I can help.
Do you offer in-center or mobile speech therapy?
I provide mobile speech therapy services, traveling to clients’ homes. At this time, services are offered in-home only and not in a clinic or center.
How do I get started?
To get started, please submit a message via the contact form on my website. Include your child’s age, your child’s speech, language, or feeding concerns or needs, your location, and whether you would like to request a sliding scale application. I will respond to discuss next steps, availability, and scheduling.
contact us
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