About me
Hello! I'm Ciara, a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP). I've had multiple family members require speech-language therapy. Seeing the impact that those professionals had on our lives encouraged me to enter this field to help other families as well. I have worked in settings such as private practice, outpatient, and early intervention. I have taken the Beckman Oral motor and DIR Floor time courses. I would describe my clinical style as functional, individualized/personalized, family-centric, and strengths-based.
Practice details and specialties
Florida
English
Spanish
B.A., University of South Florida
M.S., University of South Florida
Acquired Apraxia
Adult Language
Adult Social-Pragmatics
Adult Fluency/Stuttering
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Aural Rehabilitation
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Down Syndrome
Early Language Development
Executive Functioning
Literacy
Pediatric Articulation/Phonological Disorder
Pediatric Dysphagia/Sensory Feeding
Pediatric Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
Pediatric/Adolescent Social-Pragmatics
Voice
Other interests
I love kayaking and being out on the water. I've also recently starting taking pottery classes.
Patient Reviews
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My son’s therapist is very knowledgeable. Her attention to detail and enthusiasm towards his success is very much appreciated.
K.B./Sep 16, 2025
Ciara is amazing with [my child]. [My child] is becoming more comfortable with her and the sessions!
A.P./Sep 5, 2025
Ms. Ciara was amazing I think she will help my daughter on her speech journey.
Y.C./Aug 23, 2025
M.B./Aug 13, 2025
Ciara has a personal and professional approach. (My child) looks forward to her sessions each week. The suggestions, tips and home practice sessions are producing positive and noticeable results within a short period of time.
M.B./Jun 30, 2025
Melanie was exceptional during our conversation regarding the scheduling and an effective therapist for my son. Melanie demonstrated great problem solving and leadership skills and was personable, genuine and patient, wiling to accommodate our family in meeting these goals in a very professional way. Thank you for having Melanie on your team.
A.L./Jun 10, 2025
The therapist was very knowledgeable about both my children who were very different and have different needs.
E.G./May 24, 2025
Ms. Ciara is good at what she does. She took my son from being shy with others to expressing himself.
F.F./May 24, 2025
Ciara fue muy paciente, precisa con palabras, dinámica. Me gustó mucho su trabajo, para empezar la terapia fue muy buena.
V.A.R./May 16, 2025
M.F./May 10, 2025
This virtual type of session is a lot more productive and conducive to (my child's) learning environment than I could have ever imagined. She is a lot calmer and less stressed being able to attend her sessions virtually as opposed to waiting in a lobby. This type of virtual learning also gets me as a parent a lot more involved in her therapy. I'm glad that (my child) looks forward to her sessions each week.
M.B./May 8, 2025
Very Good Speech therapist she really cares about her clients.
T.J./May 3, 2025
A.A./Apr 3, 2025
Ciara Smith-Vasquez was an excellent SLP who worked with my daughter. She always had a positive attitude, friendly, honest, patient, compassionate, and was always willing to try different strategies to help engage my daughter during each therapy session. I absolutely would recommend Ciara for any client that is in need of an awesome SLP.
C.M./Apr 2, 2025
The therapist was engaging and listened attentively and patiently to my concerns.
M.B./Mar 25, 2025
Great Therapist she really cares for her Patients.
T.J./Mar 15, 2025
Love the ease of doing the therapy at home and our speech therapist Ciara is literally the best!
A.A./Feb 15, 2025
M.F./Feb 1, 2025
Perfect service
R.O.A./Jan 24, 2025
My daughter’s SLP is really good. She’s patient, compassionate, supportive, and always find new ways to engage my daughter to talk.
C.M./Jan 23, 2025
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