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Our Team

Courtney Kanfer Israely is a certified Speech Language Pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, school aged children and adolescents.  She is licensed to practice in the states of New York and New Jersey. Courtney is passionate about helping children communicate and reach their maximum potential. She strongly believes that early intervention is the key to success. Courtney develops strong rapports with her clients and their families and practices within a multidisciplinary approach.

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Courtney has worked in various schools, hospitals and has provided home-based therapy. This has enabled her to gain valuable experience with various communication disorders and expand her range of expertise.  In addition to her clinical work, Courtney was invited to lecture speech and language graduate students at Teachers College Columbia University as well as to pediatricians at New York Presbyterian Hospital regarding communicative ‘red flags’ in toddlers. Courtney was also a guest lecturer at several private preschools in NYC on topics ranging from bilingualism and second language acquisition to Speech and Language Disorders in Toddlers: Understanding the Challenges and Supporting Development.  She has also developed a speech and language screening protocol that was instituted in preschools in New York City aimed at identifying children at risk. Courtney has supervised many graduate students and clinical fellows in the field of speech and language pathology.

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COURTNEY KANFER ISRAELY, MS CCC-SLP

Columbia University - Master of Science

University of Massachusetts - Bachelor of Science​

Certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association   

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Specialty Training PROMPT (Level II)

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Training in the Sequential Oral

Sensory (SOS) Approach

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Hands-on training in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT)

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Trained in the Wilson Language Program

AMANDA KOLE WEINGARTEN , MS CCC-SLP

Pace University - Master of Science

Syracuse University - Bachelor of Science​

Amanda Kole, is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist with experience working with children and adolescents across private practice, home-based, and clinical settings. She is licensed to practice in New York and is passionate about helping children become more confident and effective communicators.

 

Amanda believes therapy should be engaging, functional, and tailored to each child’s individual strengths and needs. Amanda values collaboration with families and strives to provide practical strategies that can be carried over into everyday routines and interactions. Her goal is to create a supportive environment where children feel comfortable taking risks, building new skills, and celebrating their progress.

 

Amanda has also contributed to research within the field of communication sciences and disorders. She is a published co-author of Outcomes Related to Training for Complex Information Dissemination to a Lay Audience, published in the Journal of Student Research. The research examined strategies for effectively communicating complex information to a lay audience.

 

Amanda takes pride in building strong relationships with her clients and their families and helping each child reach their fullest communication potential.

Certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association   

CARYN GOLDEN , MA CCC-SLP

New York University - Master of Science

Penn State University - Bachelor of Science​

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With more than 25 years of experience as a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, Caryn Golden brings a depth of clinical expertise and a highly individualized approach to her work with children and their families. She earned her B.S. in Communication Disorders from The Pennsylvania State University and her M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from New York University.

 

Caryn is committed to creating a therapeutic experience that is both clinically sophisticated and deeply personal. She believes meaningful progress begins with a strong therapeutic relationship and an environment in which children feel safe, understood, and genuinely engaged. She values the organic, often unexpected moments of connection that emerge between children and their therapists, recognizing these interactions as an important foundation for growth.

 

Throughout her career, Caryn has developed a particular appreciation for understanding each child as an individual. She thoughtfully integrates each child’s unique interests, strengths, personality, and passions into treatment, allowing therapy to feel purposeful, motivating, and relevant. By meeting each child where they are and building upon what naturally inspires them, she creates sessions that support meaningful communication while fostering confidence, independence, and a genuine enjoyment of learning. Her approach reflects a commitment to thoughtful clinical expertise, individualized care, and meaningful connection, helping each child reach their full communicative potential.

Certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association   

KATYANA RODRIGUEZ , MS CCC-SLP

Pace University - Master of Science

Queens College - Bachelor of Science​

Teachers College, Columbia University- Bilingual Extension

Katyana Rodriguez is a certified bilingual (English/Spanish) speech-language pathologist who holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), a New York State license, and a bilingual extension from Teachers College, Columbia University. She has experience working with children across a wide range of ages and developmental levels in both school-based and home-based settings.

 

While she enjoys working with children of all ages, she has a particular passion for working with younger children and supporting early communication development. She strives to create a fun, engaging, and supportive environment through play-based, child-centered therapy tailored to each child's unique strengths and needs.

 

Katyana values building meaningful relationships with children, families, and educators. She is dedicated to helping each child build the confidence and communication skills needed to express themselves and connect with others in their everyday lives. 

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Certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association   

Courtney's Speech Corner 

140 West 86th Street, Suite 1B
New York, NY 10024

courtney@ckitherapy.com

(212)203-9552

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