Hi, I'm Ciara!
Owner | Speech-Language Pathologist
I love working with children. It is the heart of everything I do.
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I originally planned to be a teacher, but while studying I fell in love with communication disorders and never looked back. After several years at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, I opened Key Pediatric Therapy to give families personalized therapy that fits real life, and to have the flexibility to be present for my own family.
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My approach is play-based, relationship driven, and individualized for every child. Through play, meaningful routines, and evidence-based strategies, I help children build speech, feeding, and literacy skills that show up in their everyday lives. Parents are an essential part of progress too, so I coach families with simple strategies you can use at home, building confidence and communication that lasts long beyond therapy.​

​​I am warm, patient, and genuinely invested in every child I work with. I know it can feel stressful when you are worried about your child's development, so I meet every family with empathy and a collaborative mindset. In sessions, I am playful and engaged, celebrating small wins and building confidence step by step. Therapy should feel encouraging, positive, and empowering, for kids and parents alike.
When I am not in session, you can find me baking cakes, getting lost in a murder mystery novel, or at the beach with my husband and two kiddos.
Credentials & Honors
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Florida State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
SRQ Magazine 35 Under 35
Herald-Tribune Community Choice Award winner
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
10 Years of Experience
2026 Best of SRQ Local Readers Competition winner



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