Child Therapists in Miami, FL

I am an EMDR-trained therapist, not only for adults but also for children.
I am a bilingual counselor (Spanish/English). (Hablo Español!). I practice both in Iowa and in Florida. I enjoy helping individuals of all ages, especially kids and teens. One thing I love to do is to help people understand and regulate their emotions. I love to help people understand what is going on and help them identify coping skills that work best for them. I also enjoy helping individuals work or heal from life changes, grief, and even trauma. I am trained in EMDR to help individuals overcome their trauma. Looking forward to helping you heal.
I am an EMDR-trained therapist, not only for adults but also for children.
I am a bilingual counselor (Spanish/English). (Hablo Español!). I practice both in Iowa and in Florida. I enjoy helping individuals of all ages, especially kids and teens. One thing I love to do is to help people understand and regulate their emotions. I love to help people understand what is going on and help them identify coping skills that work best for them. I also enjoy helping individuals work or heal from life changes, grief, and even trauma. I am trained in EMDR to help individuals overcome their trauma. Looking forward to helping you heal.

Are you living with debilitating anxiety? Do you feel depressed often and stuck? Are your symptoms hindering your ability to enjoy life and events with your loved ones? I help children, teens, and adults identify triggers and learn the tools necessary to help improve symptoms.
I offer individual, family, and parent- child relationship therapy. I also administer and write evaluations required by insurance to get your child Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) such as the Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations (CDE). New Services: We now offer support for parents with kids diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Are you living with debilitating anxiety? Do you feel depressed often and stuck? Are your symptoms hindering your ability to enjoy life and events with your loved ones? I help children, teens, and adults identify triggers and learn the tools necessary to help improve symptoms.
I offer individual, family, and parent- child relationship therapy. I also administer and write evaluations required by insurance to get your child Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) such as the Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations (CDE). New Services: We now offer support for parents with kids diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Nathalie Mac-Guffie
Counselor, LMHC, RPT-S, IMH-E, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33145
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children under the age of 10 dealing with trauma stressors and or social emotional challenges who are in need of understanding and support.
As an infant mental health specialist, dyadic therapist, play therapist and certified trauma therapist, I help children diminish their distresses and enhance their self-regulation.
I work with children under the age of 10 dealing with trauma stressors and or social emotional challenges who are in need of understanding and support.
As an infant mental health specialist, dyadic therapist, play therapist and certified trauma therapist, I help children diminish their distresses and enhance their self-regulation.

Ekiuwa Norelus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-QS, AFACAPP, CCTP II, CGCS, CCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
For 20 years, I have specialized in marriage and family counseling, Child or Adolescent therapy, pre-marital counseling, relationships, depression, anxiety, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Conflict, individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, maternal mental health counseling, grief counseling, college mental health counseling, EAP counseling, job coaching, life coaching, crisis counseling, clinical assessments, and trauma- informed care.
Norelus Counseling and Family Center is a private practice with an experienced clinician with multiple skills and expertise with treating mental illness and social problems. I am certified in the treatment of trauma informed care, elder care, grief, domestic violence, anger management, relationship issues, marriage counseling, child therapy, and crisis
For 20 years, I have specialized in marriage and family counseling, Child or Adolescent therapy, pre-marital counseling, relationships, depression, anxiety, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Conflict, individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, maternal mental health counseling, grief counseling, college mental health counseling, EAP counseling, job coaching, life coaching, crisis counseling, clinical assessments, and trauma- informed care.
Norelus Counseling and Family Center is a private practice with an experienced clinician with multiple skills and expertise with treating mental illness and social problems. I am certified in the treatment of trauma informed care, elder care, grief, domestic violence, anger management, relationship issues, marriage counseling, child therapy, and crisis

Jorge Garcia, specialize in conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adolescents.
In addition to psychological evaluations, we also offer Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to support children with autism and other developmental disorders. Our ABA services are designed to improve social, communication, and learning skills through positive reinforcement strategies.
Jorge Garcia, specialize in conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adolescents.
In addition to psychological evaluations, we also offer Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to support children with autism and other developmental disorders. Our ABA services are designed to improve social, communication, and learning skills through positive reinforcement strategies.

Hi there – have you ever wondered what it would be like for you and your child to feel truly seen and understood, even through life’s toughest moments? I’m here to meet you right where you are, offering a warm and creative space to explore what’s going on in your life.
Sometimes, we may struggle to express our feelings. I aim to create a safe, welcoming environment where children and caregivers can navigate their feelings through Expressive Arts, Sandtray Therapy, and CBT Therapy. I’m endorsed by the Florida Association of Infant Mental Health as an Infant Mental Health Specialist (IMH-E).
Hi there – have you ever wondered what it would be like for you and your child to feel truly seen and understood, even through life’s toughest moments? I’m here to meet you right where you are, offering a warm and creative space to explore what’s going on in your life.
Sometimes, we may struggle to express our feelings. I aim to create a safe, welcoming environment where children and caregivers can navigate their feelings through Expressive Arts, Sandtray Therapy, and CBT Therapy. I’m endorsed by the Florida Association of Infant Mental Health as an Infant Mental Health Specialist (IMH-E).

Do you feel like you are struggling with managing your child’s behavior or anxiety? Do you find it hard to stop the feelings of guilt, loss of control, and frustration? I help guide parents through the uncertainties of parenthood with learning to feel confident in parenting their child with research-supported techniques.
I am a Certified Parent- Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT) and specifically, I help parents who have a young child with disruptive behavior (ages 2-7) and parents with a child who experiences anxiety (ages 3-9). I also work with parents who want their own individualized support to focus on themselves and their role as a parent.
Do you feel like you are struggling with managing your child’s behavior or anxiety? Do you find it hard to stop the feelings of guilt, loss of control, and frustration? I help guide parents through the uncertainties of parenthood with learning to feel confident in parenting their child with research-supported techniques.
I am a Certified Parent- Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT) and specifically, I help parents who have a young child with disruptive behavior (ages 2-7) and parents with a child who experiences anxiety (ages 3-9). I also work with parents who want their own individualized support to focus on themselves and their role as a parent.

We work with children and teens across a span of conditions, from ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger management, bullying, gender identity, grief and loss, and much more across a range of conditions, experiences, and symptoms.
We focus on long-term strategies to help your child live life to the fullest, using evidence-based treatment for your family’s goals, needs, and preferences. Our care program takes a holistic approach in the deepest sense – involving a child’s goals, involving the family, focusing on context, and adapting to feedback from both the parent and child.
We work with children and teens across a span of conditions, from ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger management, bullying, gender identity, grief and loss, and much more across a range of conditions, experiences, and symptoms.
We focus on long-term strategies to help your child live life to the fullest, using evidence-based treatment for your family’s goals, needs, and preferences. Our care program takes a holistic approach in the deepest sense – involving a child’s goals, involving the family, focusing on context, and adapting to feedback from both the parent and child.

I have worked with children, adolescents, families, and individuals with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, parenting, family conflict, grief and loss.
My goal is to guide my clients in discovering solutions, finding balance, and strength in moving forward in their path and life goals. It takes strength and courage to take the step towards change and a happier more fulling life. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I have worked with children, adolescents, families, and individuals with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, parenting, family conflict, grief and loss.
My goal is to guide my clients in discovering solutions, finding balance, and strength in moving forward in their path and life goals. It takes strength and courage to take the step towards change and a happier more fulling life. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I have a strong background in treating children, adolescents and adults with issues related to mood, relationships, adjustments to life transitions, anxiety, work or school performance, medical issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, stress, parenting, and other psychological disorders.
I am a professional member of the American Psychological Association, Illinois Psychological Association, Association for Psychological Science, Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation, National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders, and the Anxiety Disorders Association of America
I have a strong background in treating children, adolescents and adults with issues related to mood, relationships, adjustments to life transitions, anxiety, work or school performance, medical issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, stress, parenting, and other psychological disorders.
I am a professional member of the American Psychological Association, Illinois Psychological Association, Association for Psychological Science, Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation, National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders, and the Anxiety Disorders Association of America

Viktoryia Biheza Ferretti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT-S, MSEd
Verified Verified
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck as a parent? Does your child worry a lot, have troubles with self-esteem, struggles with making friends or adjusting to a new person in their life? Let me give them (and you) the tools to cope, feel safe and grow in a supportive environment.
My background and multicultural experiences provided me with many opportunities to work with a diverse population of children and adults. My specialties include Infant Mental Health (0-5), play therapy, couples work, parenting, treatment of anxiety and depression, adjustment to various life stages, working with survivors of sexual abuse and other traumas.
Are you feeling stuck as a parent? Does your child worry a lot, have troubles with self-esteem, struggles with making friends or adjusting to a new person in their life? Let me give them (and you) the tools to cope, feel safe and grow in a supportive environment.
My background and multicultural experiences provided me with many opportunities to work with a diverse population of children and adults. My specialties include Infant Mental Health (0-5), play therapy, couples work, parenting, treatment of anxiety and depression, adjustment to various life stages, working with survivors of sexual abuse and other traumas.
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Neuro Connections -Psychological Services.
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Struggling with anxiety, stress, or constant conflict with your child? Necesitas ayuda ?Estás cansado de sentir que no hay salida? At Neuro Connections, we provide non-medication solutions to help you regain control and find peace.
What makes us unique is our non-medication approach, neurofeedback brain training, which helps retrain your brain to reduce anxiety, and improve focus naturally (ADHD). Dr. Ortiz- Becher and Dr. Cedeno are bilingual (English and Spanish) psychologists with expertise in neuropsychology and decades of experience working with children, teens, and adults.
Struggling with anxiety, stress, or constant conflict with your child? Necesitas ayuda ?Estás cansado de sentir que no hay salida? At Neuro Connections, we provide non-medication solutions to help you regain control and find peace.
What makes us unique is our non-medication approach, neurofeedback brain training, which helps retrain your brain to reduce anxiety, and improve focus naturally (ADHD). Dr. Ortiz- Becher and Dr. Cedeno are bilingual (English and Spanish) psychologists with expertise in neuropsychology and decades of experience working with children, teens, and adults.

Just imagine: the phone calls you receive from school praise your child.
Positive interactions and confident parenting are within your reach! Florida Keys Therapy can support you as you navigate challenging childhood behaviors such as tantrums, screaming, hitting, and not listening. Through PCIT and parent coaching, you can learn to be a more confident and authoritative parent while enriching your relationship with your child.
Just imagine: the phone calls you receive from school praise your child.
Positive interactions and confident parenting are within your reach! Florida Keys Therapy can support you as you navigate challenging childhood behaviors such as tantrums, screaming, hitting, and not listening. Through PCIT and parent coaching, you can learn to be a more confident and authoritative parent while enriching your relationship with your child.

Helping children, teens, and young adults navigate anxiety, low self-esteem, and behavioral challenges is my passion.
In our sessions, we’ll focus on practical strategies that can be implemented immediately. From managing self-critical thoughts to addressing perfectionism, I help clients build confidence, strengthen relationships, and find greater fulfillment. I also share neuroscience-backed tools and techniques for lasting growth and success.
Helping children, teens, and young adults navigate anxiety, low self-esteem, and behavioral challenges is my passion.
In our sessions, we’ll focus on practical strategies that can be implemented immediately. From managing self-critical thoughts to addressing perfectionism, I help clients build confidence, strengthen relationships, and find greater fulfillment. I also share neuroscience-backed tools and techniques for lasting growth and success.

I have experience working with children (and their parents/caregivers) ages 0-5 years with attachment/relationship issues and ages 5 and up.
Magdalena is my given name, but I prefer Maggie. Imagine your ideal life and what that looks like. What are your barriers to reaching your full potential? Have you struggled before with making decisions that could affect the trajectory of your life? Have you struggled with depression, anxiety, and/or other co-occurring disorders? Are you ready to take the next steps to take control of your life and what you want? I welcome you to take those steps.
I have experience working with children (and their parents/caregivers) ages 0-5 years with attachment/relationship issues and ages 5 and up.
Magdalena is my given name, but I prefer Maggie. Imagine your ideal life and what that looks like. What are your barriers to reaching your full potential? Have you struggled before with making decisions that could affect the trajectory of your life? Have you struggled with depression, anxiety, and/or other co-occurring disorders? Are you ready to take the next steps to take control of your life and what you want? I welcome you to take those steps.

Did you just have a baby, or have a toddler, a special needs child or other children at home and feel overwhelmed and/or anxious? Is being a parent a lot harder than you expected? I agree, it is the hardest thing I've ever done! I love supporting parents.
I build a relationship with each person and tailor therapy to what they want and need. I have worked with a variety of populations, but specialize in working with perinatal mothers and families with young children, as well as children and teens. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, tough behaviors and the overall stresses of life and/or parenting.
Did you just have a baby, or have a toddler, a special needs child or other children at home and feel overwhelmed and/or anxious? Is being a parent a lot harder than you expected? I agree, it is the hardest thing I've ever done! I love supporting parents.
I build a relationship with each person and tailor therapy to what they want and need. I have worked with a variety of populations, but specialize in working with perinatal mothers and families with young children, as well as children and teens. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, tough behaviors and the overall stresses of life and/or parenting.

My team of Therapists work with children & families by decreasing problem behaviors and increasing functional behaviors & skills.
Our team of behavior therapists use evidence-based techniques to understand and address specific behaviors. Through positive reinforcement and interactive activities, we foster skill development and empower your child to thrive. Through open communication and collaboration, we create a positive pathway for growth and a brighter future.
My team of Therapists work with children & families by decreasing problem behaviors and increasing functional behaviors & skills.
Our team of behavior therapists use evidence-based techniques to understand and address specific behaviors. Through positive reinforcement and interactive activities, we foster skill development and empower your child to thrive. Through open communication and collaboration, we create a positive pathway for growth and a brighter future.

The clients I would like to take on in person clients including children experiencing maladaptive behaviors.
I offer parent training, family counseling, substance abuse counseling, Psycho-therapy, or individual therapy.
The clients I would like to take on in person clients including children experiencing maladaptive behaviors.
I offer parent training, family counseling, substance abuse counseling, Psycho-therapy, or individual therapy.

My career began in 2006 with working with children in Florida's child welfare system.
"People start to heal the moment they feel heard". Welcome!!! Our mission is to provide a safe and inviting atmosphere where you can talk about your difficult thoughts and experiences. Through awareness and healing, we not only help you become more empowered but also find your inner peace. Are you are experiencing trauma/PTSD, grief/lost, or childhood sexual abuse that is causing a significant impairment in your daily functioning? Is anxiety, depression, and stress crippling you? Do you want to increase your self-esteem and self-confidence all while learning new coping skills to improve your overall mood and behavior?
My career began in 2006 with working with children in Florida's child welfare system.
"People start to heal the moment they feel heard". Welcome!!! Our mission is to provide a safe and inviting atmosphere where you can talk about your difficult thoughts and experiences. Through awareness and healing, we not only help you become more empowered but also find your inner peace. Are you are experiencing trauma/PTSD, grief/lost, or childhood sexual abuse that is causing a significant impairment in your daily functioning? Is anxiety, depression, and stress crippling you? Do you want to increase your self-esteem and self-confidence all while learning new coping skills to improve your overall mood and behavior?

For parents, it can be overwhelming for children dealing with behavioral issues and/or emotional problems.
My counseling modalities are Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Play therapy. I work with children and adolescents with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD, Depression, Emotional Dysregulation and oppositional defiant/ behavioral issues. I work with adult only women with Emotional Dysregulation, Childhood Trauma and Depression.
For parents, it can be overwhelming for children dealing with behavioral issues and/or emotional problems.
My counseling modalities are Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Play therapy. I work with children and adolescents with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD, Depression, Emotional Dysregulation and oppositional defiant/ behavioral issues. I work with adult only women with Emotional Dysregulation, Childhood Trauma and Depression.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Miami, FL 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, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Miami 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, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Miami 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.