Child Therapists in Jacksonville, FL
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Max Horovitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with
children
and adolescents in various capacities across development. I specialize in completing developmental, diagnostic and psychoeducational evaluations. Evaluations I complete are often looking to rule out the presence of diagnoses that include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning concerns, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety, and depression, among others. I also provide therapy for
children
and their parents for a range of emotional and behavioral needs. A focus is given to skill development, both for
children
and parents.

Lauriann Sandrik
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, who has over 15 years of experience working the
children
and families. The focus of my work has been to help
children
and families obtain a healthy balance in today's busy world. It is easy to see why
children
and their parents become overwhelmed in the face of multiple demands from school requirements and social demands. I have extensive experience working with
children
who struggle with learning issues, depression and anxiety issues. I will work with your
child
and family to provide solution focused treatment to optimize functioning in a timely manner.

Dishaun Davis Disu
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, MS
Verified
Verified
is a multidisciplinary group practice that offers specialized mental health counseling services for
children
(ages 5-17), adults, couples, families, christian counseling services, and life coaching services.
I believe that in order for individuals to experience an extraordinary life (a life filled with peace, love, joy, and purpose) they must learn how to heal, protect, and strengthen all three parts of themselves - the mind, the body, and the spirit. I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy with Christian, biblical principles to address a complexity of issues within an individual, family, couple, or group that may be preventing them from experiencing physical, mental, and spiritual wholeness. Also, my husband, Adewale Disu, a Certified Life Coach, provides life coaching services to men.

Lori Driscoll Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I provide individual, family, and couples therapy to clients of all ages and have focused my practice on
child
/adolescent mental health.
Everyone has moments where life's challenges can be overwhelming and feel like they are too much to handle. During these times choosing a therapist for yourself or loved one can be a very important decision. I am dedicated to providing quality, professional, and compassionate services in a safe supportive environment. I cover a wide variety of issues for
children
, adolescents, parents, individuals, and couples. I also offer an eclectic combination of therapeutic approaches. I take a client centered approach to ensure a coordinated effort in hopes of providing clients an improvement in quality of life, opportunity for growth, and a new found hope.

Lisa D. Bailey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Psychologist with several years of experience with
children
, adolescents, and young adults. I am co-founder of Nautilus Behavioral Health. I offer therapy, assessment, and educational groups to individuals ages 3 to 24 and their families. I provide services to youth with a variety of difficulties, including ADHD, learning disorders, behavioral issues, anger management, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and problems with life stress and coping. I also help individuals with physical health problems to promote wellness and minimize or prevent the effects of co-occurring mental health conditions.

Sarah Dew-Reeves
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and co-owner of Nautilus Behavioral Health. I work with
children
, adolescents and young adults ages 3 to 24 years, as well as their families. I offer therapy, assessment and educational groups. I provide services to individuals with various issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavior problems, difficulties managing anger, problems adjusting to stressors or learning difficulties. As a pediatric psychologist, I help patients with physical health problems promote wellness, improve coping with medical conditions and lessen the effects of co-occurring mental health conditions.

Dr. Erica Janson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you are considering treatment for yourself, your
child
, or your family, please reach out.
I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about my work with
children
, teens, and adults. I prefer to take a relational, client-centered approach to psychotherapy and strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, collaborative environment where my clients can be empowered to create positive change and to live better and more meaningful lives. I also come with years of experience working with families. In additional to my clinical work, I also provide forensic psychological assessments (immigration, personal injury, social investigations) and psychoeducational and educational testing for learning differences, autism, and ADHD.

Michael James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I further support
children
and adults in galvanizing their considerable strengths to love and be content with who they are.
One afternoon I told my wife that after another tour, I would be leaving the U.S. Coast Guard for a very different career. Serving my country and the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard is one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life. After serving for nine years I knew that directly assisting and serving people is the life-giving work of my heart. I became a Social Worker and therapist because it is my greatest joy and pleasure to support you as you unify all your strengths and gifts to release your Faith, Hope, and Love into society.

Elizabeth Andersen
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Parenting is hard! Your kid did NOT come with a manual & things can become overwhelming before you know it. You want what is best for your
child
; you don't want them to hurt, you want to keep them safe, & be happy, but do you find yourself feeling like somewhere you got disconnected & now you don't know what else to do? You've tried to talk, you've tried to discipline, you've lost your patience more than a couple times... Call me today for a FREE phone consultation and lets get things back on track.

Tia Wilson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I have learned in my years in practice that creating a safe space of listening and compassion for someone who is struggling is so incredibly powerful. In the past 20 years I have dedicated my life to helping people identify their problems/concerns and assisting them in reaching their therapeutic goals. I have experience treating
children
and adults with Anxiety, Trauma, Mood disorders, and more. I also provide life coaching services to individuals who want a holistic approach to living outside of therapy. I have worked in a variety of social service settings providing crisis counseling, group and individual therapy.

Adrienne L DeSantis King
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D, NCSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi! I am a Licensed Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. My expertise lies in working with
children
and teens between approximately 18 months to 18 years, as well as their parents and teachers. I specialize in providing services to
children
with behavior difficulties, including disruptive behavioral disorder diagnoses, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and ADHD, as well as Autism Spectrum Disorders, anxiety, depressive symptoms, adjustment problems, and/or learning difficulties. Additionally, I have extensive experience conducting assessments for diagnostic purposes and to provide information on learning profiles and recommendations.
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Alison Singleton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Are you looking to reduce stress, feel calm, and enjoy your life again? Is your
child
or teen struggling with school, friendships, self-esteem, or anxiety? I enjoy assisting clients in learning emotional awareness, anger or anxiety management, coping skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and problem solving skills in order to manage their emotions and behavior more effectively. I individualize therapy to the unique needs of my clients. I emphasize holistic growth and healing by incorporating the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of a client into treatment.

Anita Moreno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am experienced in a variety of approaches and can help
child
, youth, adults and families.
In spite of your best efforts, life can sometimes overwhelm you. Whether problems are recent or longstanding, I can help. My 27 years in the profession has afforded me knowledge and experience with a broad range of issues. My practice emphasizes the resolution to everyday problems. We will explore obstacles to growth and development and uncover inner strengths that can be applied to personal and professional relationships. I value psychotherapy as a growth- producing process. Out of this you will learn a great deal about yourself which you can use to make your life more meaningful.
Not accepting new clients

Stephanie Waggoner
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Stresses in life happen all the time, and sometimes we just need that extra support to get through them! I've worked with and enjoy working with clients of all ages. While most of my experience lies in working with
children
from elementary to high school age, I also have experience in helping adults work through personal and relationship issues.
Not accepting new clients

Michelle McDonald
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
McDonald sees
children
, adolescents and young adults.
Dr. McDonald is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (VA: 0810005523; FL: PY9795) with expertise in assessment, individual therapy and consultation services addressing medical, psychological and social needs across the lifespan. Vast experience providing Individual, group and family therapy using a variety of treatment modalities. Effective at consultation with other care team professionals, advocating for clients and serving as a liaison between agencies. Comfortable and fluent with telehealth.

Merland Baker
Counselor, MS, LMHC-QS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Albert Einstein once said, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” If you are seeking to make lasting change then I encourage you to find a trained professional. Family can give advice, friends can listen, but a licensed therapist can give you help to overcome your situation. It may sound like a cliché but Michael Jackson was right, “You are not alone” and you are not. Let us walk with you to help with your relationship roller coaster, family fall-out, as you go through grief, turmoil with your teen or
child
, or rebuild from a bad break-up. For more information go to blackmaletherapist.net. Reach out today!

Kalena Smith-Fulwiley
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I am a veteran with over 15 years of experience and have worked with a variety of individuals both
children
and adults.
Feeling overwhelmed? Nothing is going as planned? Relationships appear to be unfulfilling? Kids won't act right? Stuck between hating your job and needing to pay bills? Negative thoughts won't go away? No one understands you? Dreams are over deferred?
Support system seems non-existent? Need someone to talk to and provide some guidance? Allow me to help provide some light at the end of the tunnel. Lets explore your thoughts and theories on how to live the life you've always wanted for yourself.

Beacon Pediatric Behavioral Health
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Verified
Verified
The directors of Beacon Pediatric Behavioral Health (BPBH), Dr. Adrienne DeSantis King, and Dr. Paras Nabizadeh, welcome you! BPBH has a team of Psychologists, Therapists, and Behavior Analysts, with speech, PT, and OT services provided by our partner agency on site! We specialize in evaluating and treating Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and disruptive behavior concerns, as well as anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, adjustment problems, and/or learning difficulties for
children
18 mo-18 yrs of age. The FASTEST way to get started is to complete the new client inquiry at WWW.BeaconPediatric.com!

Kate W Colley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello and thank you for visiting my page! I specialize in working with
children
. I help
children
overcome trauma, manage big life changes, deal with anxiety and depression, and more. I am a source of emotional support for them, and do my best to elicit social growth and development. I will help your
child
deal with any mental health issues that they're struggling with at the moment. I am trained, educated, experienced and thoroughly enjoy the work I get to do everyday. I take an individualized approach to every patient and take all your
child
's specific needs into account.
Mary Bush
MEd, ITDS
Do communication breakdowns, tantrums, or behavior hamper your relationship with your
child
? Do you experience frustrations in parenting or with your
child
's school/educational plan? I lead parents to discover and practice strategies that work to bridge gaps and strenthen the parent-
child
relationship. Likewise, I can assist you in IEP/IFSP development help you strenthen the supports provided by your local school or early intervention agency (ie- Early Steps or First Steps).
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Child Therapists
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.