Child Therapists in Palm Harbor, FL
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Elizabeth Wolfson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
My experience includes working with
children
, families, and adults who are seeking support to address Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ODD, ADHD, OCD, and many other issues.
If you or your family members are struggling with overwhelming emotions, uncontrollable behaviors, or confusion about how to make life better, therapy can be a tool to help accomplish what seems impossible. Whether you need help for yourself or your
child
, I offer compassionate, non-judgmental, confidential care to empower, heal, and move forward effectively. Many of the families I serve have
children
experiencing Baker Acts, severe emotional and behavioral dysregulation, and intense trauma histories.
Jan Bannister
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Are you struggling with problems in your marriage, family, or daily life that you just can't seem to get past? My goal is to help individuals, couples or families discover the heart of the issues and develop skills to help them experience the fulfilling life and relationships they desire. I work with
children
, teens and adults. I specialize in working with adoptive families and trauma; and also work with depression, anxiety, spiritual issues, grief and loss. I am trained in EMDR and use it to help alleviate trauma issues in adults and
children
.
Jessica Butler
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, RCSWI, MSW
Verified
My passion lies in helping
children
and adults.
I offer counseling for individual, couples, and families. I specialize in family-systems models, attachment oriented therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have worked with many individuals and families that struggle with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, substance abuse, and domestic violence. In addition, I have experience working with
children
that are struggling with adoption. By utilizing an individualized insight-oriented approach, I can help both
children
and adults process emotions and achieve positive progress to reach their goals. I am a strong believer of the mind/body/spirit connection.
Vivian A Campos-Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Children
, adolescents and adults are all welcome. If you are having issues with your
children
in school or at home, I can help you find better ways in addressing these issues. I have assisted
children
and adolescents who have behavior or emotional problems become more focused and control their behavior using behavioral modification techniques and working closely with the family. Clients are encouraged to identify their strengths and build on those strengths to improve their self esteem and accomplish their goals. Clients are assisted in developing effective coping skills to better overcome any crisis or obstacle.
Aria Davison
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed and at a loss with your
child
or young adult? Sometimes being a parent feels like an impossible task. I specialize in treating
children
, adolescents and young adults. I am passionate about helping
children
and teens heal, grow and change. I am also passionate about helping young adults navigate and transition from teen to an adult. As a parent, you may need support and guidance in your relationship with your
child
. I am committed to helping parents grow in their abilities to be strong and influential guides in their
children
’s lives.
Kada Stull
Counselor, LMHC, MEd
Verified
Kada enjoys working with
children
, teenagers and adults. Kada graduated with her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from The University of Florida. She genuinely cares for her clients and puts a lot of time and effort into making sure they are getting the help that they need. She takes a trauma-informed approach and uses attachment-based theory in her practice. She also utilizes CBT, Person-Centered and Mindfulness Based Interventions. When working with
children
, she loves using Play Therapy Techniques as play is a
child
’s primary form of communication and processing.
Children and Family Counseling- Nancy Miller LMHC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
New
children
and families are being accepted. My passion is to provide practical help to
children
and families who are struggling to overcome the challenges of parenting, work/school, behavioral, and emotional issues. I specialize in working with
children
3-11 and their parents to address parenting and behavioral issues as well as Childhood Disorders. My approach is to equip, coach, and empower parents and individuals to be powerful change agents within their family and lives. I am also a certified Adoption Competent Counselor.
Joyce Hutchens
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified
I work with families,
children
, adolescents, adults, and couples.
"No one's Perfect but Parts of Us are Excellent!"
I believe everyone needs help through situations from time to time. I love working with people of all ages and I work well helping others help themselves. I assist people in working from a state of dis-ease to a state of ease in coping with life's situations.
Jennifer Paolillo
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Are you ready to gain control of your life? As a parent, we may face situations that at times make us feel challenged. As an individual or partner in a relationship, we may struggle to find personal balance or to make sense of our own lives. I'm a professional and licensed mental health counselor with 13 years experience working with
children
, families, couples and individuals from infancy throughout adulthood. My goal is for us to work together to help you move forward towards achieving your personal best and creating a balance that is empowering to you.
Rebecca (Becky) Vondrak
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Certified Play Therapist specializing in the care & well-being of
children
, teens & young adults. I use a multi-modal approach, which allows therapeutic techniques to be personalized to best suit each client's unique needs. Working in partnership with parents, I help
children
/teens to understand their feelings, thoughts & behaviors, in order to alleviate the psychological & emotional conditions that are causing behavioral problems &/or preventing them from reaching their full potential. Note: Telehealth sessions only available for age 12yrs+
Julie Beach Hill
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Life can be tough and sometimes you just aren't sure what to do next. Talking to a professional counselor can be just the thing to help bring clarity and peace of mind to your situation. I have been working with
children
and families as a counselor for over 16 years and have helped my clients address many different types of problems. Prior to entering full-time private practice, I worked as a grief counselor for Suncoast Hospice, a school counselor for both private and public schools and as a counselor at Northwood University.
Adelina Liberto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
As a therapist for over 25 years I have worked in a variety of settings providing individual & group therapy to
children
, adolescents, adults and families. I am experienced in play therapy techniques and specialize in helping clients work through issues related to stress, loss, self-esteem, parenting, trauma, abuse, trust in relationships, anxiety and depression. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can strengthen your capacity to engage with others, navigate through what is making you feel stuck, enhance your problem-solving and coping skills, and generate a solid plan of action.
Carly Riley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified
Asking for help can be hard, but it will be worth it. My goal as a therapist is to better understand the difficulties you and your
child
are facing and come up with a plan to face these problems head on. I want to work with your family to learn new behaviors that will be more effective for your family unit, and your
child
. You and your
child
’s well being is important, and I would love to offer my help and support during the therapy process.
Samantha Brazen (Previously Margaritis)
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, NCC
Verified
Advancing through the obstacles of life is not always easy. As human beings, we experience a wide range of emotions and it is natural to experience unwanted thoughts and/or feelings. Furthermore, navigating through modern life stressors and crises does not always come naturally. If your
child
, teen, or young adult is experiencing difficulty, counseling services may be a healthy and beneficial way for them to learn how to process and cope with external and internal stressors. It is my goal to empower young individuals and help them acquire healthy coping skills through psychotherapy.
Laura Bickler
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
My specialties have been counseling
children
through play therapy and cognitive therapy.
I am so glad you have taken the step toward getting therapy. I have experience counseling
children
, teens and adults and have been doing therapy for over 22 years. Part of therapy is learning about ourselves and finding inner peace so we are able to grow and enjoy life. Through my experience,I have focused on trauma, self-esteem, depression and relationship issues. I believe in building a therapeutic alliance so i can help clients work through past trauma and emotional issues. I use many techniques to help clients communicate in a productive way. Having effective coping skills that is essential to building healthy relationships.
Alyssa Dooknah
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified
Have you noticed that your
child
or teen has been having difficulty in school or at home? Does it seem like they may be frequently overwhelmed or might be losing interest in everyday activities? I'm here to help. At sincerelytherapy, we specialize in working with
children
, teenagers, and young adults throughout Florida and the Tampa Bay area. Sincerelytherapy, an online private practice, is designed to help
children
and families with a variety of everyday conflicts.
Maureen Murphy-Lee
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Thus, I believe it is necessary to work together in a space that is tailored to YOU and YOUR
child
's needs.
Are you a parent looking and searching for answers? Are you and your family struggling, and it seems that no matter what you do, it isn’t enough? Facing these concerns can not only be stressful and overwhelming, but also lonely and at times, hopeless. It is my passion and calling to work with
children
and adolescents from ages 0-14, in addition to providing support to their families. As I work with you, we will focus together on overcoming the struggles and obstacles that you and your
child
are experiencing. In therapy, connection and trust are key when working together.
Robert Lindsey Arnold
Counselor, EdD, MA, BCPC, CACP, LMHC
Verified
I focus on helping
children
, teens and adults heal through loss and change and maximize their potential with a focus on grief and bereavement, traumatic loss, stress management, ADHD, academic performance, behavior management strategies, Social Skills Training, anger management, substance abuse and bullying. My goal is to support total health and wellness in the patients I serve.
Lauren Roberts
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Verified
Lauren truly enjoys working with adults, couples, and
children
ages two and older, along with providing parental support through a love and logic approach. Lauren enjoys working with a variety of issues ranging from Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), Adjustment Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Depression and Couple’s Counseling.
Thomas Buonomo
Counselor, LMHC, MCAP
Verified
Thomas Buonomo, LMHC, MCAP is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Board Certified Master Addiction Specialist, an Internationally Board Certified Addictions Specialist and Mensa certified. He has been in the Mental Health field since 1986 and has provided service in nearly all areas of treatment. Thomas Buonomo, LMHC, CAP currently operates a private practice specializing in counseling individuals, couples, adolescents,
children
and families and has offices in Palm Harbor and Clearwater, Florida. Please visit me at www.buonomocounseling.com
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Palm Harbor, 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 Palm Harbor 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 Palm Harbor 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.