Child Therapists in 33613
Idris Gaines
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, MPA, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33613
Change can be a difficult and scary thing, but the desire to change and the result of change can overcome any difficulty. My goal is to help facilitate that change while offering a judgement-free and safe space for you to begin your journey to change and grow. I have extensive experience working with children and families, providing psychoeducational services and therapeutic services. My desire is to help create and foster an environment that will encourage growth and change.
Change can be a difficult and scary thing, but the desire to change and the result of change can overcome any difficulty. My goal is to help facilitate that change while offering a judgement-free and safe space for you to begin your journey to change and grow. I have extensive experience working with children and families, providing psychoeducational services and therapeutic services. My desire is to help create and foster an environment that will encourage growth and change.
Premier Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33613
Over 100 years of experience providing personable counseling to thousands of children, teens, adults, & couples. We'll find the best therapist in our office for you to help meet your goals. We have same week appointments available.
Over 100 years of experience providing personable counseling to thousands of children, teens, adults, & couples. We'll find the best therapist in our office for you to help meet your goals. We have same week appointments available.
Lisa Nail
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CTP
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33613
I specialize in providing support to children, teens, young adults, men and women experiencing life adjustment or relationship issues.
Do you feel like there is no hope or no way out of your situation? Has life given you so many challenges that you do not know what to do or where to go? If you answered yes, then you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, who has several years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I offer affordable counseling services to individuals, couples, and families.
I specialize in providing support to children, teens, young adults, men and women experiencing life adjustment or relationship issues.
Do you feel like there is no hope or no way out of your situation? Has life given you so many challenges that you do not know what to do or where to go? If you answered yes, then you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, who has several years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I offer affordable counseling services to individuals, couples, and families.
Mary Bright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33613
I have 30 years experience working with children, teens and adults with a variety of emotional problems.
As a somatic psychotherapist with 30 years experience, I work with people of all ages who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, muscle tension, body aches or all of the above. I teach people how to get their needs met in their relationships. This greatly reduces depression and anxiety. I utilize a variety of techniques to use the mind to heal the body and the body to heal the mind. These methods work to bring about change in negative patterns of behavior to help you create the life you want to live.
I have 30 years experience working with children, teens and adults with a variety of emotional problems.
As a somatic psychotherapist with 30 years experience, I work with people of all ages who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, muscle tension, body aches or all of the above. I teach people how to get their needs met in their relationships. This greatly reduces depression and anxiety. I utilize a variety of techniques to use the mind to heal the body and the body to heal the mind. These methods work to bring about change in negative patterns of behavior to help you create the life you want to live.
Jordan King
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33613 (Online Only)
Hello! I believe that mental health is vital to our everyday lives. I am committed to working with clients to reach their goals, experience healing, and overcome life struggles so that they can be the best that they can be. I specialize in working with people who deal with anxiety, depression, anger issues, trauma, child and teen behaviors issues, parenting issues, men's issues and and family issues. My greatest want for every client is to experience freedom, joy and breakthrough. I am motivated to see you become the person you desire to be! I am compassionate, understanding, relatable and ready to help you on this journey!
Hello! I believe that mental health is vital to our everyday lives. I am committed to working with clients to reach their goals, experience healing, and overcome life struggles so that they can be the best that they can be. I specialize in working with people who deal with anxiety, depression, anger issues, trauma, child and teen behaviors issues, parenting issues, men's issues and and family issues. My greatest want for every client is to experience freedom, joy and breakthrough. I am motivated to see you become the person you desire to be! I am compassionate, understanding, relatable and ready to help you on this journey!
Dr. Brad Palermo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33613
Welcome, I have over 20 years of experience, as a Psychologist, providing personable solution focused counseling to thousands of children, teens, adults, and couples. I'll strive to provide a comfortable environment that allows you to achieve your goals. Finding and more importantly trusting a therapist can be a challenging task and I am here to make this experience as easy as possible.
Welcome, I have over 20 years of experience, as a Psychologist, providing personable solution focused counseling to thousands of children, teens, adults, and couples. I'll strive to provide a comfortable environment that allows you to achieve your goals. Finding and more importantly trusting a therapist can be a challenging task and I am here to make this experience as easy as possible.
Davia Knight
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33613
The conditions I'm most comfortable treating are ADHD (adult and child), PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, spiritual abuse, and work-related stressors.
Hi, I'm Davia Knight, and I am a licensed mental health counselor who is also of Jamaican descent. I provide compassion and evidenced-based techniques to individuals to help in their healing journey. My focus areas are ADHD (adult and child), PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, spiritual abuse, and work-related stressors. I typically work with clients who struggle to set healthy boundaries with themselves and others, have experienced or are currently experiencing trauma or spiritual abuse, and are experiencing an inability to sustain attention or are experiencing inattention.
The conditions I'm most comfortable treating are ADHD (adult and child), PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, spiritual abuse, and work-related stressors.
Hi, I'm Davia Knight, and I am a licensed mental health counselor who is also of Jamaican descent. I provide compassion and evidenced-based techniques to individuals to help in their healing journey. My focus areas are ADHD (adult and child), PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, spiritual abuse, and work-related stressors. I typically work with clients who struggle to set healthy boundaries with themselves and others, have experienced or are currently experiencing trauma or spiritual abuse, and are experiencing an inability to sustain attention or are experiencing inattention.
Walter Hirtzel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33613
Treatment is offered for children (ages 12 and above) to adults, sexual orientation is all-inclusive, marital and family.
Over 46 years of psychotherapeutic practice for several prestigious agencies, clinics and hospitals as well as maintaining a private practice. I am an Honorable discharged veteran of the Viet Nam war and have completed several years of personal psychoanalytical treatment that has proven to be a valuable asset for my role as a therapist. Also, my professional career is unblemished and reflects an additional license to supervise other professionals. My clinical training throughout the years encompasses training sessions with reputable mental health personalities such as Dr. Albert Ellis and Dr. Stanton Samenow.
Treatment is offered for children (ages 12 and above) to adults, sexual orientation is all-inclusive, marital and family.
Over 46 years of psychotherapeutic practice for several prestigious agencies, clinics and hospitals as well as maintaining a private practice. I am an Honorable discharged veteran of the Viet Nam war and have completed several years of personal psychoanalytical treatment that has proven to be a valuable asset for my role as a therapist. Also, my professional career is unblemished and reflects an additional license to supervise other professionals. My clinical training throughout the years encompasses training sessions with reputable mental health personalities such as Dr. Albert Ellis and Dr. Stanton Samenow.
Wayne E. Davidson
Counselor, LMHC, MGCP
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33613
I have been in Private Practice for over 25 years. My practice serves children, teens, adults and families in a comfortable setting. Most clients I see have the diagnosis of depression or anxiety. My way of treating this is to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe if we can change the way we think about events in our life that we can find peace and balance. I have worked my entire career to find the most effective style of therapy, and received top training from Dr. Jeff Riggenbach, CBT Therapist and Dr. Patrick Cohn, top Sports Psychologist.
I have been in Private Practice for over 25 years. My practice serves children, teens, adults and families in a comfortable setting. Most clients I see have the diagnosis of depression or anxiety. My way of treating this is to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe if we can change the way we think about events in our life that we can find peace and balance. I have worked my entire career to find the most effective style of therapy, and received top training from Dr. Jeff Riggenbach, CBT Therapist and Dr. Patrick Cohn, top Sports Psychologist.
Mimi Odunewu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33613 (Online Only)
I have years of experience helping families, individuals, children, and vulnerable adults obtain the support and tools they need to succeed.
Welcome, I am glad you are here! You have taken the first step to self-care and wellness. Life can be challenging and chaotic at times. Life happens when you least expect it! Dealing with stressful situations can seem daunting and insurmountable. Already difficult situations can spiral out of control affecting all aspects of our lives. If you are going through tough times and need support working through them, you do not have to go at it alone. Understanding these challenges and managing difficult emotions is essential to living a fulfilled life.
I have years of experience helping families, individuals, children, and vulnerable adults obtain the support and tools they need to succeed.
Welcome, I am glad you are here! You have taken the first step to self-care and wellness. Life can be challenging and chaotic at times. Life happens when you least expect it! Dealing with stressful situations can seem daunting and insurmountable. Already difficult situations can spiral out of control affecting all aspects of our lives. If you are going through tough times and need support working through them, you do not have to go at it alone. Understanding these challenges and managing difficult emotions is essential to living a fulfilled life.
Bobbie McArdle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33613 (Online Only)
I would be honored if you or your child chose to collaborate with me as you enter into a personal journey of discovery.
I am licensed in the states of NJ, NY, and FL and am currently accepting new clients. I am open to all populations although I primarily work with individuals who identify in the LGBTQIA+ community. I have experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, polyamorous relationships, sexual issues, and trauma. My approach is flexible and down to earth using research proven techniques. I am also a Gender Specialist who provides assistance to transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming adults, adolescents, and their families as well as writing the letters necessary to obtain gender affirming medical care.
I would be honored if you or your child chose to collaborate with me as you enter into a personal journey of discovery.
I am licensed in the states of NJ, NY, and FL and am currently accepting new clients. I am open to all populations although I primarily work with individuals who identify in the LGBTQIA+ community. I have experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, polyamorous relationships, sexual issues, and trauma. My approach is flexible and down to earth using research proven techniques. I am also a Gender Specialist who provides assistance to transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming adults, adolescents, and their families as well as writing the letters necessary to obtain gender affirming medical care.
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Justine Connolly
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33613
I have over 13 years of experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds and across a variety of settings including public schools, alternative education, residential treatment centers, in-patient hospitals, and outpatient clinics. I have extensive experience in conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and providing therapeutic treatment in the areas of ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning disorders, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, childhood trauma, family conflicts, and anger management.
I have over 13 years of experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds and across a variety of settings including public schools, alternative education, residential treatment centers, in-patient hospitals, and outpatient clinics. I have extensive experience in conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and providing therapeutic treatment in the areas of ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning disorders, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, childhood trauma, family conflicts, and anger management.
Nigeria K McHellon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33613
I have over a decade of experience working with individuals — children, adolescents, and adults — families, and couples.
Choosing a therapist for yourself or a member of your family can be a difficult decision. The decision to engage in therapy takes true consideration for your wellness and emotional stability. My approach is from a place of compassion. I hope to create safe spaces for clients to engage in a trusting therapeutic relationship and focus on open communication while promoting self-growth and positive change. I believe that everything in life is full of purpose and that each experience we go through can be used as a catalyst to grow. I am passionate about individual growth and diversity.
I have over a decade of experience working with individuals — children, adolescents, and adults — families, and couples.
Choosing a therapist for yourself or a member of your family can be a difficult decision. The decision to engage in therapy takes true consideration for your wellness and emotional stability. My approach is from a place of compassion. I hope to create safe spaces for clients to engage in a trusting therapeutic relationship and focus on open communication while promoting self-growth and positive change. I believe that everything in life is full of purpose and that each experience we go through can be used as a catalyst to grow. I am passionate about individual growth and diversity.
RSG Psychological and Consulting Serivces, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33613 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with issues related to depression, emotional regulation, impulsivity, trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, communication dysfunction, or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. You are taking a positive step to self-discovery and healing. I’m a licensed psychotherapist in the Tampa Bay area, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Are you struggling with issues related to depression, emotional regulation, impulsivity, trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, communication dysfunction, or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. You are taking a positive step to self-discovery and healing. I’m a licensed psychotherapist in the Tampa Bay area, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Azam Donna Arshadi
Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33613
With over 30 years of experience, I believe each person is a unique individual; therefore, I use an eclectic approach to psychotherapy to meet the uniqueness of my client’s needs to attain the personal growth that they are striving for. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues ranging from depression, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, relationship issues, work issues, to addiction problems. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, I help my clients to unearth long standing behavior patterns, or negative perceptions which may be holding them back from experiencing a more fulfilling life.
With over 30 years of experience, I believe each person is a unique individual; therefore, I use an eclectic approach to psychotherapy to meet the uniqueness of my client’s needs to attain the personal growth that they are striving for. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues ranging from depression, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, relationship issues, work issues, to addiction problems. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, I help my clients to unearth long standing behavior patterns, or negative perceptions which may be holding them back from experiencing a more fulfilling life.
Lenario Butler
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33613
I enjoy helping people become the best version of themselves. My passion is working with student athletes, past and present, male or female. Athletes experience depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, stress, and pre-existing mental health conditions . Getting the help they need can help enhance their overall well-being and quality of life which could also help their performance in their respective sport. Some issues affecting student athletes are performance and perfectionism, burnout, meeting high expectations, fear of injury, returning from injury, pressure to go professional, performance anxiety, family problems, and team conflicts.
I enjoy helping people become the best version of themselves. My passion is working with student athletes, past and present, male or female. Athletes experience depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, stress, and pre-existing mental health conditions . Getting the help they need can help enhance their overall well-being and quality of life which could also help their performance in their respective sport. Some issues affecting student athletes are performance and perfectionism, burnout, meeting high expectations, fear of injury, returning from injury, pressure to go professional, performance anxiety, family problems, and team conflicts.
Susan Morhard Posada
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33613
Telehealth offered: Phone or confidential video-therapy. Are you struggling with relationship issues at home or in the workplace; having difficulty with parenting, post-divorce issues, anger, stress management, anxiety, depression or alcoholism? Is your teen having self-esteem issues, peer problems or recently become more difficult to get along with? Do you have unresolved trauma that is effecting your? I provide counseling services to adults, teens, couples (gay and straight), and families. "Investing in yourself and your relationships is investing in your future." When you are your best, you provide your best for other's.
Telehealth offered: Phone or confidential video-therapy. Are you struggling with relationship issues at home or in the workplace; having difficulty with parenting, post-divorce issues, anger, stress management, anxiety, depression or alcoholism? Is your teen having self-esteem issues, peer problems or recently become more difficult to get along with? Do you have unresolved trauma that is effecting your? I provide counseling services to adults, teens, couples (gay and straight), and families. "Investing in yourself and your relationships is investing in your future." When you are your best, you provide your best for other's.
Julie Jones
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33613
Dr. Jones has worked with clients in the school setting from preschool through elementary school age, adolescents in the juvenile correctional system, adults in the correctional system, chronically mentally ill adults living in the community, and geriatrics in assisted living and nursing home settings. Working in both the school and correctional settings, Dr. Jones has learned the importance of advocating for the needs and rights of her clients. Dr. Jones has experience with individual and group therapy as well as crisis intervention, competency evaluations and case management as well as supervision of other clinicians
Dr. Jones has worked with clients in the school setting from preschool through elementary school age, adolescents in the juvenile correctional system, adults in the correctional system, chronically mentally ill adults living in the community, and geriatrics in assisted living and nursing home settings. Working in both the school and correctional settings, Dr. Jones has learned the importance of advocating for the needs and rights of her clients. Dr. Jones has experience with individual and group therapy as well as crisis intervention, competency evaluations and case management as well as supervision of other clinicians
Chad Exceen
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33613
Chad Exceen has been a practicing mental health counselor since 2010 and actively involved in working in behavioral health since 2006. He was a graduate of Buena Vista University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2005. He completed his Master's of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2008 from Bellevue University, Bellevue, Nebraska. Chad uses a blended and integrative approach to counseling, believing in focusing on multiple tools in therapy versus a focus on one particular school in therapy.
Chad Exceen has been a practicing mental health counselor since 2010 and actively involved in working in behavioral health since 2006. He was a graduate of Buena Vista University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2005. He completed his Master's of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2008 from Bellevue University, Bellevue, Nebraska. Chad uses a blended and integrative approach to counseling, believing in focusing on multiple tools in therapy versus a focus on one particular school in therapy.
Reginal A Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33613
Struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression or anger control problems (especially boys and men)? Transitioning back into society? Need help with childhood trauma, ADHD, PTSD or a different mental health concern? If so, you are not alone. Professional assistance is available for you and/or your loved ones at an affordable cost. I specialize in addiction, reentry, anger management, depression and adjustment disorders. I provide individual, group and family therapy at Wallace Mental Health and Addiction Counseling and Tiny Little Jewels in Tampa and Winter Haven, Florida, in-person or via telehealth. We are LGBTQ friendly.
Struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression or anger control problems (especially boys and men)? Transitioning back into society? Need help with childhood trauma, ADHD, PTSD or a different mental health concern? If so, you are not alone. Professional assistance is available for you and/or your loved ones at an affordable cost. I specialize in addiction, reentry, anger management, depression and adjustment disorders. I provide individual, group and family therapy at Wallace Mental Health and Addiction Counseling and Tiny Little Jewels in Tampa and Winter Haven, Florida, in-person or via telehealth. We are LGBTQ friendly.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in 33613 provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in 33613 build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in 33613 build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.