About Us

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Denise Bayles, M.A., CCC-SLP

I’ve been a speech-language pathologist for 31 years.

I opened The Bayles Family Speech Center in Branchburg in June 2007, after 13 years working in hospitals, nursing homes, public schools and private clinics. I moved the office to Bridgewater in 2014, where it is today.

I work with children from birth and with adults, on language, articulation, motor speech, feeding and swallowing. I’ve been an adjunct faculty member at Montclair State University, and I’m currently a co-chair of the Private Practice Committee with the New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association, which keeps me close to the changes coming in our field.

Continuing education in my field is a requirement, and I attend workshops and courses every year, because what we know about how children learn to communicate keeps increasing and improving.

How I got here

I originally started out in college as a physical therapy major; however, in the middle of my education, I felt a calling in a different direction. I transferred from Quinnipiac College in Connecticut back to my home state of New Jersey and became a “Communication Sciences and Disorders” major. I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in January of 1993 at Montclair State College and continued there with my graduate studies. I received my Master of Arts degree in “Speech-Language Pathology” in January of 1995. Following my graduation, I completed my Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Toms River, NJ.

Since completing my CFY, I have worked in a variety of settings: rehabilitation and acute care hospitals, sub-acute rehabs and nursing homes, public schools, and private clinics. Additionally, I have been an adjunct faculty member at Montclair State University.

I take pride in continuing education and attend workshops and courses annually to stay current with the research and evidenced-based practices in the field.

In June of 2007, I decided that I needed to make a change for myself, not only as a speech-language pathologist, but also as a wife and a mother. From that decision, The Bayles Family Speech Center, LLC was born.

Certificates and Recognitions

In the field since 1995 and in her private practice since 2007, Denise is honored to be thought so highly of by the families she works with. Denise is grateful to every family who has voted for her over the years, and to the ones who keep sending their friends and family.

    • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Issued by the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    • NJ Dept. of Education- Speech-Language Specialist Certificate

    • Member of the NJ Speech-Language-Hearing Association

    • PROMPT: Completed PROMPT Bridging

    • Winner of Bridgewater Lifestyle’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 and 2021: Denise was chosen as the Reader's Choice for Best Speech Therapist in Bridgewater Lifestyle Magazine twice

    • Honored as a "Favorite kids’ doc" in speech therapy every year since 2010

What Our Clients Are Saying

  • “We first encountered Denise Bayles while my wife was a stroke patient in residence for sub acute treatment. Several weeks later after completing the eight week program followed by four additional weeks in home treatment, we could not forget by comparison, the rare expertise of Denise Bayles. First of all, her presence brought sunshine to my wife who looked forward to each session. It is obvious that her personal attributes are a perfect fit to her calling. She openly represents integrity, perceptivity, and awareness to mention a few, which makes her a delightful therapist. I would like to say that after witnessing speech therapists in play at acute and sub acute facilities, my subsequent experience with Ms. Bayles has been refreshing and rewarding in a vista most valuable and rare.”

    SR, Spouse of LR

  • “I have only been working with Denise for a short amount of time and I am very pleased with her. Not only is she helping my 3 year old daughter with her speech needs, she is helping me as well. Denise is always giving recommendations, offering advice, and really shows her interest in getting my daughter the help she needs. Being a new mom, Denise walked me through the steps and directed me on which preschool would be the best fit for my daughter. Denise is easy to talk too and extremely personable with a lot of patience for little kids. I truly appreciate all the guidance she has given me to help me with a daughter with a speech deficiency. I am very happy I chose the Bayles Family Speech Center and would recommend their services.”

    BP, Mother of JP

  • “My son has been working with Denise for over two years. When he started he was an extremely shy two year old but he took a strong liking to Denise immediately and was very comfortable with her. Denise treated us like family from the start. She truly cared and went above and beyond for us. He has made tremendous progress over the years thanks to her expertise and dedication!”

    KT, Mother of VT

  • “My daughter has made huge strides in her speech development thanks to Denise. She has come such a long way with Denise’s help. We are so thankful to her and the profound impact she has had on my daughter’s ability to use language. She is absolutely wonderful at what she does, and my daughter is always happy to have therapy with her!”

    RV, Mother of BV

  • “Denise has been my son’s Speech Therapist for over a year. She is very knowledgeable in her field and uses a variety of resources in order to give my son the best possible support in his speech development. She has always been extremely accommodating in meeting my scheduling needs. Most importantly, she caters to his individual needs and strives to develop a plan best suited for his learning style and ability.”

    SS, Mother of TS

  • “Denise evaluated our child with Down Syndrome at 2 months old. We were so fortunate that she recommended her for speech right away so, we could begin working on low tone. Our daughter is now 4 years old and we have brought our daughter back to Denise because she is a knowledgeable speech professional, but more importantly she is professional with compassion.”

    JL, Mother of SL

  • “My son was recommended to see a speech therapist which is when we found Dee. During her evaluation she was extremely thorough, engaging, and precise. She confidently diagnosed him with Apraxia of speech. The progress he made with Dee was immediate. Still over 3 years later, J LOVES going to Ms. D’s because she always makes lessons fun, interactive, and incredibly effective. After sessions, she sits and talks with me about what my son should practice, what I can expect, how to further support him, resources, and is always an ear to listen. Today, my 6 year old son never and I mean NEVER stops talking…even in his sleep! And it’s a wonderful sound. We are FOREVER appreciative and grateful for Dee and all she has done for my family! 10/10, highly recommend.”

    WG, Mother of JS