About

Marina Bakharovskaya MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC Clinical Director, Speech-Language Pathologist, Myofunctional and Feeding Therapist, Lactation Counselor Marina Bakharovskaya is a licensed speech-language pathologist and founder of Therapy Matters NY SLP PC. She spent the first 10 years of her career as an educator working with young children before obtaining her second Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Adelphi University and diving into the world of clinical speech-language pathology. Marina received invaluable clinical experience from Saint Mary’s Hospital for Children and Winthrop University Hospital, where she became fascinated with the world of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. Soon after, Marina launched her practice to use it as a platform in making a difference in the lives of children and their families. Marina boasts a unique and wide-ranging skillset and specializes in pediatric feeding/swallowing, oral-motor, and myofunctional disorders. She’s a board-certified lactation counselor and takes special interest in helping breast/chest feeding dyads. She has received training from world-renowned speech therapists like Suzanne Evans Morris, Lori Overland, Catherine Shaker, Debra Beckman, and Diane Bahr, among others. Marina is a proud mom of 2 and an enthusiastic world-traveler.

Skills

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Mentorship and Coaching
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  • lactation/bottle feeding
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Recommendations

Rocio Ayala

 3/22/2025
10

"When I began working with Marina, I had limited knowledge of pediatric speech-language pathology, having previously worked exclusively with adults in a SNF setting. I questioned whether I was adequately prepared to work with children. However, Marina provided me with unwavering support, insightful guidance, and consistently encouraged me to expand my clinical skills. Her mentorship played a significant role in my professional growth, and I am sincerely grateful to her for helping me become a more confident and capable clinician. Marina remains a trusted resource, always offering thoughtful advice and support. The dedication, precision, and compassion she demonstrates in her work are a true reflection of her excellence as both a speech-language pathologist and a person. I am honored to have learned from her"

  • Marina Bakharovskaya

    1y

    Thank you Rocio! These are such kind words! It means absolutely the world to me that you feel more confident and inspired!. You are truly an amazing... clinician and it has been a pleasure to be a part of your feeding therapy journey! more

Related persons

Rocio Ayala

 3/22/2025
10

"When I began working with Marina, I had limited knowledge of pediatric speech-language pathology, having previously worked exclusively with adults in a SNF setting. I questioned whether I was adequately prepared to work with children. However, Marina provided me with unwavering support, insightful guidance, and consistently encouraged me to expand my clinical skills. Her mentorship played a significant role in my professional growth, and I am sincerely grateful to her for helping me become a more confident and capable clinician. Marina remains a trusted resource, always offering thoughtful advice and support. The dedication, precision, and compassion she demonstrates in her work are a true reflection of her excellence as both a speech-language pathologist and a person. I am honored to have learned from her"

  • Marina Bakharovskaya

    1y

    Thank you Rocio! These are such kind words! It means absolutely the world to me that you feel more confident and inspired!. You are truly an amazing... clinician and it has been a pleasure to be a part of your feeding therapy journey! more