Speech Language Pathologist
Hudson Pediatric Speech & Language is a specialized outpatient practice providing comprehensive speech-language pathology services to infants, toddlers, and children up to age 12. The practice offers evaluations and therapy for a wide range of communication and feeding disorders, including speech sound delays, expressive and receptive language disorders, late talking, stuttering, and pediatric feeding and swallowing challenges. Services are available in-person and via telehealth, and the practice works closely with pediatricians, early intervention programs, and school systems to provide coordinated care. Spanish-language services are available.
Insurance Accepted
Location
Journal Square Office
77 Christopher Columbus Dr, Suite 300
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Amenities & Features
Dr. Vanessa Rivera
CCC-SLPSpeech-Language Pathologist, Certificate of Clinical Competence
Dr. Vanessa Rivera is the clinical director of Hudson Pediatric Speech & Language and holds a Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from Seton Hall University. She has been practicing for nine years with a specialized focus on early language development and pediatric feeding therapy. Dr. Rivera is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). She provides services in both English and Spanish and is particularly experienced working with bilingual families navigating language milestones.
5.0
2 reviews
Isabelle G.
Dec 2025Dr. Rivera has been working with our son since he was 18 months. His progress has been remarkable. She's patient, creative, and truly invested in the kids she works with.
Marcus D.
Oct 2025We were nervous about the evaluation but the team made our daughter feel completely at ease. We finally have a real picture of what she needs.
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