Welcome to Speak, Learn, and Play
Pediatric Therapy, Social Groups, and Executive Functioning Support in Park Slope/Gowanus, Brooklyn
Speak, Learn, & Play is a multidisciplinary therapy practice in Brooklyn, NY, supporting children, adolescents, and families through speech & language therapy, psychotherapy, clinician-led social groups, parent coaching, and executive functioning support.
Groups Now Forming
Lego Social Club
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Drawing on the Lego Serious Play and Lego-based Counseling models, this group will work to build social competence through the use of legos. We will engage in project-based activities designed to encourage friendship and collaboration, emotion management/regulation, growth mindset, self-esteem, and mindfulness.
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Fridays from 3:30-4:30pm
September 25-December 11
$1500
Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors
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Make your child’s behavior make sense- even the ones that don’t! Join us for this 10 week course created by Robyn Gobbel and experience what parents are describing as a life-changing new way to reframe - and change - their child’s behaviors.
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10 weekly zoom sessions
Tuesdays, 12-1pm
October 13-December 15. 2026
$350/family
Executive Functions Jumpstart
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A short-term reset for students who feel overwhelmed or stuck. We pinpoint where breakdowns are happening and create simple, workable systems to get back on track.
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3 Individual Sessions (50-60 mins)
Short-term, targeted support
Virtual or in-person
$625
Board Games Group
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Board games are the perfect tool to introduce and teach social/emotional skills! Using classic games as well as new favorites, we will develop self-awareness, management of emotional responses, self-esteem, team work/collaboration, self-control, conflict resolution, making thoughtful decisions, and empathy.
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Fridays from 4:45-6:15pm
September 25-December 11
$1500
Little Language Learners Workshop
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An interactive, play-based workshop for young children ages 18–36 months and their caregivers.
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6 weekly in-person sessions
Fall 2026 Dates Coming Soon!
How We Can Help
Speech & Language Therapy
Individualized, play-based support for children and adolescents with speech, language, literacy, and communication challenges. Therapy is strengths-based and tailored to each child’s developmental profile.
Parent Coaching
Collaborative support for parents and caregivers seeking guidance, tools, and strategies to better understand and support their child’s communication, behavior, and emotional needs.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Individual therapy supporting emotional regulation, coping skills, relationships, and mental health. Our clinicians use developmentally appropriate, relationship-based approaches to help children and teens feel safe, understood, and supported.
Social Groups
Clinician-led groups designed to support communication, collaboration, flexibility, and peer connection through shared interests.
Includes: LEGO® Groups • Board Game Groups
Executive Functioning
Individual and group support for children and adolescents with executive functioning challenges, including organization, planning, emotional regulation, and independence. Therapy is strengths-based and tailored to real-life demands at home and school.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Have questions or wondering if our services are the right fit for your family? Our mulitdisciplinary team would love to connect to learn more about your needs.
Executive Function Spotlight
At Speak, Learn, and Play, we support executive functioning through relationship-based, strengths-focused therapy that builds practical strategies and real-life success.
Why SLP
Speak, Learn, & Play is a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy practice founded in 2013 by Jennifer Volpe, CCC-SLP, and Amy Weber, LCSW. Our practice was created to support children and families through thoughtful, collaborative care that addresses communication, learning, and social-emotional development.
We believe in treating the whole child. Our team works closely with families to provide developmentally informed, relationship-based support that helps children grow with confidence, resilience, and connection.
Location
Park Slope, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Prospect Heights, Windsor Terract + nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods
Get in Touch
Have questions or wondering if our services are the right fit for your child? We’d love to connect.