Child Therapists in Miami, FL

Are you struggling to connect with your child ? Do they seem to be withdrawing, are not like themselves, or exhibiting challenging behaviors? Are they undergoing major life changes, having difficulties with academics, or struggling socializing with peers? I am here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. The demands of parenting are ever prevalent in today's society and can prove to be quite a challenge! My goal is to help you understand your child and better cope with the inevitable changes they'll have throughout their development.

Welcome to Connecting Families, offering services for children and families to navigate challenging times. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, school difficulties or you need that little extra help in parenting a difficult stage I am here to help. I provide therapeutic services that look at the whole child and work to integrate all the pieces of emotional, mental, social, cognitive and spiritual areas to find healing and growth.

Parents sometimes find themselves lost, not knowing how to help their children with their struggles. As your therapist, I will guide and support you and your family to find regulating tools and ensure respect and connection with each other.

SE HABLA ESPANOL. We are a group of Mental Health Professionals. Our job as a therapist is to assist you in figuring out and overcoming obstacles that may be preventing you from getting there. We have experience working with clients of all ages from diverse backgrounds on a wide range of issues, such as couples and relationship conflict, anger management, sexual difficulties, and infidelity. We specialize in marital problems, children , and adolescents, as well as parenting concerns.

Child -Testing.com is the only testing company offering AT-HOME services throughout the state of Florida, meaning the psychologist travels to your location and tests the student in their own home. At-home testing ensures a comfort zone for your child , significantly reducing test anxiety. By reducing anxiety students can put forth their best effort, resulting in more accurate results and diagnosis. We are also known for offering the most affordable private testing rates in the state. Avoid getting lost or late to appointments, make the process painless. Call us for a free consultation.

My name is Ekiuwa Norelus, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the State of Florida. and a Board Certified Psychotherapist. For 20 years, I have specialized in marriage and family counseling, Child or Adolescent therapy, pre-marital counseling, relationships, depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Conflict, Life Coaching, 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. I treat children , adults, and the elderly.

Cecilia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who specializes in Child Psychology and Psychoanalysis, currently working with children , adolescents, and adults. Cecilia’s versatile proficiency allows her to work with individuals, couples, and the whole family system, if necessary. Cecilia provides a collaborative approach in her therapeutic treatment for emotional and relational difficulties, including Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Transitional Life phases, related to children , adolescents, parenting, and family conflicts.

Accepting New Clients. As a parent myself, I understand first-hand the stressful situations, frustrations, and difficulties you may experience when managing your child 's behaviors, emotions, and daily struggles. Through weekly sessions, we will identify triggers to current problems and strategies that can help improve daily functioning and interactions with each other. I offer individual, family, and parent- child relationship therapy for those experiencing anxiety, depression, and behavior problems (Focus on Parents, Children , and Adolescents). FREE 15-minute phone CONSULT. In-person & Telehealth available.

I work with children , adolescents and parents addressing a variety of issues including academic difficulties or needed enhancements, relationship difficulties with peers or family members as well as other family dynamics such as divorce or loss. Academic difficulties may include assessing issues such as inattentive, impulsive or hyperactive behavior, learning difficulties as well as social-emotional challenges. Enhancements include testing for potential gifted needs.

Are you having problems in a relationship? Frustrated because of the challenges trying to understand one another? A loved one? A parent? A coworker? A friend? Maybe behavioral challenges with a child or trouble connecting with your son or daughter? No matter how young or old you are, unresolved conflict that remains in the heart builds up over time and deeply affects your thought process and behavior towards others. Therapy is a process that requires examining your heart, transparency, openness, honesty, work, and will. If you are willing to commit to the process, you will see progress.

We specialize in working with children , adults, families, and couples who are experiencing behavioral or emotional difficulties as a result of stressors, genetic disorders, and life circumstances. We also help with individuals undergoing mood disorders impacting social, occupational, emotional, or behavioral functioning. Our goal is to help you or your family navigate through these difficulties through psychological therapy or combining therapy and medication as needed.

Work, school, children , parents, dating, partners, marriage ... all create joy and stress in our lives. And there's more .... friends, body image, aging, sex ... and the list goes on. How we respond to our stressors is intimately connected to who we are and what our life experiences have been. Your therapy needs to be as unique as you are and that is what I specialize in. I believe in using many modalities to help my patients create a therapeutic plan that works best for them.

Dr. Isabel Gonzalez is a bilingual (English-Spanish) pediatric neuropsychologist, licensed as a clinical psychologist, mental health counselor and marriage and family therapist. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology and Child Psychology from Albizu University in Miami, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez completed her internship and a two-year fellowship in Bilingual Pediatric Neuropsychology at Children ’s Hospital Colorado, ranked as one of the top 10 children ’s hospital in the U.S. Dr. Gonzalez’s clinical experience has been based on internationally recognized hospitals in the United States.

Is your child worrying all the time? Avoiding activities? Complaining about pains and aches? I can help I am here for your child . It is normal for a child to worry at times, however when his/her worrying or anxiety becomes excessive (more days than not) and the child has difficulty stopping his/her worries, it may be important to get help. Untreated anxiety does not get better alone but tends to get worse over time. I specialize in helping young people learn to manage and overcome anxiety. I focus on providing children and their parents with useful, practical strategies to address anxiety.

I provide culturally relative and sensitive psychological services to children and young adults from age 3-25. Children and young adults from culturally diverse backgrounds are viewed at-risk for succeeding in school, college, and the workforce. I focus on helping my clients reach their full potential which includes reaching their academic and career goals. I want my clients to excel in all areas of their lives emotionally, socially, academically, and culturally. I can evaluate clients to determine their mental health needs whether that includes prevention or intervention and I provide maintenance care once services are terminated.

Patricia Lomando, LCSW, RPT-S, provides neurodivergent affirming services for the child , adolescent, and adult. Depression and anxiety are passions focused on throughout her career. Using sandtray, expressive arts, play therapy and CBT approaches, she explores mood and prevention patterns, collaborates on coping strategies and helps identify those sometimes elusive gifts that are part of every neurotype. With expansive certifications in Registered Play Therapy and Infant Mental Health, she works through methodologies that bridge family gaps and help “translate” the child ’s language through play, art and sand tray work.

I'm a bilingual Licensed School Psychologist in Florida. In the last 20 years of my clinical experience, I have been helping children to optimize their learning, to become the best version of themselves, and succeed in school and in life. With a whole- child and holistic approach, I am specialized in twice exceptionalities, learning disorders, ADHD, and giftedness, working with both children and their families. I have provided hundreds of psychoeducational assessments (in English and Spanish), guidance to families from diverse cultures and backgrounds, educational therapy to children with different learning profiles.

I specialize in the treatment of children , adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, depression, mood, ADHD, trauma, and behavioral concerns. I also offer parent-training services to address a variety of developmental and behavioral concerns, such as sleep, tantrums, school refusal, separation, and noncompliance. ​ Additionally, I have expertise working with individuals and their families to promote coping and adjustment to acute and chronic medical conditions.