Parenting Therapists in Palm Harbor, FL

I am a Solution Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist. Working with adults, teens, children, family, and couples. When welcomed I apply counsel from a Christian foundation. I can help you find healing and change where you may have thought there was no hope.

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.

We are all here to evolve into more conscious, responsible individuals. Mental health issues arise when we are out of alignment with what is happening within and around us. As we embrace and adjust to our life situations--working through our disappointments and broken expectations--our equilibrium is restored. We feel stronger and more capable to accept what is in front of us to do, with new peace, joy, and wisdom.

Do you feel disconnected from yourself? Do you want to improve your relationships, or wish to enjoy parenting? Do you wonder if life should feel "different"? Things happen that push us out of our comfort zone, let’s face it! . Whether you're facing challenges, seeking personal growth, or navigating relationships, you don’t need to figure it out on your own.

We will explore areas where you feel stuck, experience difficulty, or are contemplating change, with the goal of becoming more confident and whole. Issues I commonly work with include relationships, unresolved childhood wounds, mood issues, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, stress, abandonment/attachment wounds, parenthood, divorce, addiction, infertility stress, grief-loss. I'd love to help you tap into your inner wisdom and provide you the clinical support you deserve.

Do you feel overwhelmed and find it difficult to work through your challenges on your own? Are you seeing your child struggle and want to help support them and address their challenges? Are there family challenges that seem too much? Adjusting to all the changes from Covid? Let's work Together!

Finding a therapist or counselor with an approach that is right for you is a process that can be both rewarding and challenging. I offer a safe environment where you can be yourself and explore the areas that bring you to therapy or counseling now. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, confused, and sad, I can help. If you are experiencing frustration, anger and disillusionment in your relationship(s), let's begin the process to get your life and relationship(s) flowing successfully. Call me for a free 15 minute consultation at 786-423-6787

I believe in excellence with compassion, and people don't care how much a therapist knows until they know how much their therapist cares. Excellence from me should be expected, COMPASSION is a promise! Addictions are my specialty and passion.

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.

Traumatic experiences can impact every aspect of your life and leave you feeling angry, confused, and lonely. If you feel discouraged, misunderstood, and just exhausted by how much energy it takes to cope on a daily basis, we should talk. I understand that trauma symptoms are disempowering and want you to know that you don’t have to handle this on your own.

Is your child or teen struggling to manage their emotions or having a hard time paying attention in class? I am here to help! I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern; Masters in Social Work graduate from Florida State University. I have spent most of my career in the child welfare system assisting a very vulnerable population navigate an extremely challenging time. As a licensed foster parent I have gained a unique experience working with children and teens; but also parenting alongside biological parents to better understand their child’s specific needs.

"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.

Providing Counseling Coaching and Therapy for Individuals, Couples, Marriage, Adolescents and Families. Assistance for relational issues such as Discernment counseling for couples, communication, emotional avoidance, recovery from infidelity, relational trauma, assessment and Therapy for Depression, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Anger Management, Autism, Bipolar, BPD, PTSD, Sleep Disorder, Addictions such as Gambling, Alcohol, Sexual and Internet.

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.

As a psychologist in Clearwater for over 40 years, I bring experience, wisdom, and stability to the therapeutic process. I have been happily married for 48 years and personally know the importance of effective communication and compromise in relationships. I value your time. It is rare for someone to wait more than 10 minutes. With few exceptions, I will conclude the initial session with my impressions, and I will suggest a treatment plan focused on solutions. I am direct and action oriented with a focus on changing behavior and negative thoughts within a supportive relationship.

As a therapist for over 30 years I have worked in a variety of settings providing individual & group therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families. I specialize in helping clients work through issues related to stress, loss, self-esteem, parenting, trauma, trust in relationships, life changes, 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.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Prior to entering the field of counseling, I spent over ten years working in the school systems, specializing in various diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and other behavioral and learning differences. I am also a Certified Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher, Certified School Counselor, have experience with the IEP and 504 process, and also a provider for the Family Empowerment Scholarship. I have extensive experience in emotional regulation, anxiety, parenting and grief.

Are you feeling stuck somewhere in your life and not sure where to turn? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, having trouble in relationships, or struggling with the demands of life and parenting? Life can be tough sometimes, but there are many ways to get you to a place where you can feel happy, healthy, and enjoying life. I would love to be the guide along your healing journey. You will not be alone along this path! Let's work together and get you thinking and feeling the way you desire.

Dark thunderstorms are hard to see out of. Especially, when you feel you are alone or worse is feeling lost. When finding your way back to you, adversity does not have to be limiting; it is a resource. Being ready for something different or for things to change is very scary. Except look at all the pain you have already been through. That alone has prepared you for what is next. It is humble to ask for help and although this can feel uneasy just know that you are stretching yourself and that is what gets you results. This work to me is sacred, and if ready then I am grateful to be HEAR for you.