

OLIVIA SILVA
formerly Olivia Lada
MS CCC-SLP
Hi, I’m Olivia—the speech therapist behind Olive Tree Speech Therapy! I believe every child has a unique voice, and I’m here to help them discover and strengthen it through fun, personalized, and evidence-based therapy. With the belief that strong communication grows from small, meaningful moments, my mission is to plant the seeds of communication and nurture skills that help your child grow and thrive in everyday life.
I earned my master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Columbia University and have had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, including public schools, private clinics, and homes. I’ve supported children with a wide range of communication needs, including articulation and phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language delays, apraxia of speech, and social communication difficulties. My clinical interests include early language development, and I especially enjoy helping young children build foundational communication skills while empowering families to support communication in everyday routines.
I’m licensed in New Jersey and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as well as the Speech-Language Specialist certification from the New Jersey Department of Education. I’m also Hanen More Than Words® Certified and have completed training in PROMPT and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA). I’m committed to continued learning and regularly pursue professional development to expand my knowledge and provide thoughtful, evidence-based care.
Whether we’re working together at home, in school, or online, I’m here to partner with you and your child—cheering them on every step of the way.


