Speech Language Pathologist, Owner
About Me
Trisha Hillman is a certified speech-language pathologist with many years of experience supporting young children and their families. She holds a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Marywood University, is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and has been practicing in New Jersey since 2012.
Trisha provides compassionate, play-based therapy in her Cedar Grove office and at select local daycares throughout Essex County, NJ. She specializes in helping children build strong communication skills through personalized, engaging sessions that focus on speech sounds, language development, and social communication.
As both a professional and a mom, Trisha understands how important it is to create a supportive and friendly environment where children feel confident and empowered.
Mission
Trisha's mission is to for your child to engage, express themselves, and be empowered, through personalized and evidence-based speech therapy sessions. She is dedicated to helping children of all ages improve their communication skills by creating a supportive environment where they can confidently express themselves in whatever manner works best for them. By fostering meaningful connections and promoting self-empowerment, Trisha aims to make a positive impact on every child she meets.
Approach
Play, Play, Play! Children learn through play. Whether we are working on first words, answering questions, learning concepts, improving speech sounds, or learning speech fluency strategies, we will play! THe SLP has an arsenal of toys and games that have been adapted to across speech and language goals. Play skills are important skills to learn across all ages. The value of playing games is endless. Turn taking, compromise, accepting a loss, etc. are incorporated throughout therapy regardless of the specific targets. Trisha's clients have fun as they learn and always want to come back for more!
Why Choose THeSLP?
Experience & Expertise: With over a decade of experience in diverse settings, Trisha bring a wealth of knowledge and practical skills to every session.
Credentials: Trisha holds a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Marywood University, She is licensed in the State of NJ, certified with the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), and is active member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Relatable Care: As a mom of young children, Trisha connects with families on a personal level, understand their unique needs and provide empathetic support.
Personalized Therapy: Beginning with the initial evaluation and throughout therapy, deciding on schedule and location, as well as each sessions activities. Everything is customized to meet the specific goals and needs of your child and family.
FAQ
Currently THeSLP accepts Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance. Please contact us to discuss your insurance coverage and verify if we are in-network with your provider.
If you are with a different insurance provider, please know that many families are able to get insurance reimbursement for therapy sessions through their out-of-network benefits.
articulation disorders, language delays, speech fluency (stuttering), social communication difficulties, and more.
In office speech therapy sessions take place in Cedar Grove, NJ. A limited number of daycare sessions are also available depending on location.
To schedule a free consultation, please contact THe SLP via phone, email, or through the website’s contact form. Trisha will be happy to discuss your needs and find a convenient time for your first session. If you would like to schedule directly via ZocDoc, click the yellow button below!
What families are saying.....
"Mrs. Hillman was a great pleasure to work with my son for his speech therapy sessions. She was very kind, knowledgeable and helped him tremendously. She provided him encouraging tips that he continues to use which has improved his confidence. We highly recommend Mrs. Hillman's services. "
"Our experience has been so wonderful and my son really enjoys seeing Miss Trisha! "
"Trisha Hillman is a gifted speech language pathologist. She has worked with my twin boys since they were 2 years old. They were not talking at all and had difficulty understanding basic commands. Three years later, my boys are now 5 years old. They are both talking in full sentences, following directions, and enjoy when "Ms. Trisha" comes to "play" with them. She brings exciting games/toys to each session that keeps their attention. I enjoy hearing my boys' laughter from another room in my house when Trisha works with them. I am amazed by the progress they have made, and I'm so grateful for Trisha's expertise and genuine care that she continues to provide for my boys. Thank you, Trisha, for being amazing! "
"We were first introduced to Trisha through early intervention when our daughter Ava qualified for speech services at 18 months. We could not have gotten luckier with a speech teacher. Trisha was fun, engaging, flexible, and offered great advice for my husband and I to make sure what was being learned in the sessions was translated during the week. All of her suggestions and guidance made such a huge difference for Ava. By the time Ava had been seeing Trisha for about a year she had improved so much going from 0 words to 4-5 word sentences and effectively communicating daily with peers and adults. Both my daughter and I were so grateful for Trisha and any parent/child would be fortunate to use Trisha for speech!
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Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
West Orange, NJ
phone: (201)704-4971
email: trisha.hillman@thslp.com
NPI Number: 1992351944
TIN: 82-4697215
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)