Yanetsy Pena, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Yanetsy Pena, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

10000 SW 56th St Suite 10 Miami FL, 33165
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Yanetsy Pena is a CCC Speech-Language Pathologist practicing in Miami, FL. Ms. Pena specializes in Speech, Language and Swallowing disorders in patients. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, Ms. Pena evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication and language disorders. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Ms. Pena helps patients make sounds and improve their voices through various methods. Speech-language Pathologists also work with patients to strengthen muscles used to speak and swallow and work with individuals and families to help cope with their conditions.

Education and Training

Florida International Univ. Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences 2015

Albizu University M.S. Speech Language Pathology 2019

Board Certification

Florida Department of Health

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish
Yanetsy Pena, MS, CCC-SLP
Yanetsy Pena, MS, CCC-SLP's Expert Contributions
  • When should you take your child to a speech pathologist?

    Don’t wait any longer Take him as soon as possible. You want to make sure he is able to communicate his wants and needs before school enrollment. READ MORE

  • My daughter shows symptoms of autism?

    I strongly suggest you contact your daughters pediatrician and express your concerns. She should have a comprehensive speech and language evaluation as well as a physical therapy evaluation. Ages 2-3 are crucial for language development and acquisition, so my best advice is to get her the help she needs during this age. READ MORE

  • Can adults benefit from speech therapy?

    Absolutely! READ MORE

  • Does therapy work for children with anxiety?

    Therapy does work for anxiety. Express this concerns to the pediatrician. He might be referred to a school psychologist or a mental health counselor to help him with his anxieties. If this is also causing a speech concern, make sure he also gets referred for a Speech and Language Evaluation. READ MORE

  • What is the first step after an autism diagnosis?

    I understand this is a very sensitive diagnosis for a family to cope with. In addition to acceptance make sure you provide your soon with all the support he might need. Talk to your pediatrician about ABA, Speech and Language evaluations (if there are behavioral and/or speech concerns. READ MORE

  • How to help a child we recently adopted?

    I strongly suggest you contact your son pediatrician and express your concerns. He might be able to qualify for a comprehensive speech and language evaluation. Ages ranging from 2-4 are crucial for language development and acquisition, so my best advice is to get her the help he needs during this age. READ MORE

  • How is autism diagnosed?

    I suggest you contact your son’s pediatrician and express your concerns. An official diagnosis is given by a neurologist. Therefore, to rule out or confirm your concerns request a neurological evaluation referral. READ MORE

  • Can an adult see a speech pathologist?

    Absolutely! Speech Pathology services are for all ages. Get a referral from your PCP for a Speech and Language evaluation. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Speech Pathology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • President Star Therapy Services Inc 2016 - Present
  • CCC-SLP Speech Pathology and Educational Center (SPEC) 2020 - Present
  • CCC-SLP Children’s Speech Center 2019 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)  
  • National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)  

Yanetsy Pena, MS, CCC-SLP's Practice location

10000 SW 56th St Suite 10 -
Miami, FL 33165
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10000 SW 56TH ST STE 10 -
MIAMI, FL 33165
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