The Teen SLP was created to provide teens and young adults with communication support that feels relevant, practical, and connected to real life. We believe therapy should go beyond worksheets and rehearsed responses. Our sessions are designed around the situations our clients encounter every day—from joining a conversation and making plans with friends to speaking up for themselves, managing responsibilities, navigating college, and communicating confidently at work.
Our approach is strengths-based, engaging, and individualized. We meet each client where they are, involve them in setting meaningful goals, and create opportunities to practice skills in ways that feel natural and useful. Through individual therapy, small groups, real-world coaching, and innovative tools such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence, clients can build skills in a supportive environment and learn how to carry them into their everyday lives.
At The Teen SLP, our goal is not to change who someone is. It is to help each person better understand their own communication style, advocate for what they need, connect with others, and move toward greater confidence and independence.
Years Experience
Inspiring confident communication.
Empowering futures through communication, connection, and independence.
Confident Communication for What’s Next
Deirdre Flores, MS, CCC-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist with nearly two decades of experience in both school and private practice settings. She is the founder of The Teen SLP, dedicated to helping neurodiverse teens and young adults build the social, communication, and life skills they need for independence in adulthood. Through her innovative programs, Deirdre empowers her clients and their families to develop the everyday skills that make a lasting difference in school, relationships, and work. She brings warmth, expertise, and practical strategies to parents who want to better prepare their children for life beyond the classroom.
Deirdre has shared her expertise as a presenter at her alma mater, Columbia University, on adolescent speech and language therapy and for Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities through her presentation, “Building Confidence, Connection, and Independence in Your Neurodiverse Child.” She has also facilitated community events such as “Speed Friending” for Club 203 and has been a guest on multiple podcasts discussing social communication, executive functioning, independence, and support for neurodiverse teens and young adults.
Her writing has appeared in Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, including “AI Empowers Students with Learning Disabilities to Learn Independently,” as well as in Weston Today, where she authored “How AI and Virtual Reality Change Speech Therapy” and “Essential Teen Social Skills: Why They Matter.” In recognition of her leadership and impact, she was honored as a 2025 Fairfield County 40 Under 40 award recipient. Her work has also been spotlighted in Dan Woog’s 06880 blog and Westport Lifestyle Magazine, further highlighting her role as an advocate and innovator in the field.
Deirdre is a leader in integrating Virtual Reality and AI tools into therapy, giving students safe, supported ways to practice real-world scenarios. By bringing cutting-edge tools into her practice, Deirdre is shaping the future of speech and language therapy for adolescents and young adults.
From middle school through young adulthood, we help teens and young adults build the communication, social, and self-advocacy skills they need to thrive at school, at work, and in everyday life.
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