Child Therapists in Pinellas County, FL

“I’m fine” is the one of most common lies we hear. It's ok not to be ok. We are often shamed for being broken instead of asked how we fell apart. For sixteen years I suffered from an eating disorder that ultimately inspired my studies to help others who felt anxious, depressed, and insecure. Trauma is a fact of life but it does not have to be a life sentence. Humans are very resilient. Artwork is just like our ever-evolving journey; we are always learning, growing, and surprised by life. My focus is primarily client-centered; however, I use an eclectic approach to meet the needs of my clients.

It is my experience that an empathic approach that is strength-based and grounded in science provides the most optimal therapeutic outcomes. While the foundations of my therapeutic approach are behavioral and cognitive- behavioral, I view compassion as an integral component to the way in which I practice. I believe that growth and change are fostered in environments in which individuals are seen and heard and differences are honored. It is therefore my primary mission to provide a safe and supportive environment for each individual and family member that I work with.

As a parent, there is nothing more upsetting than seeing your child in distress. And when your child is in distress, it effects the whole family. The challenges kids face today are unique and plentiful. Reactions from kids such as anxiety, depressed mood and behavioral outbursts are common. As a therapist, my goal is to help kids navigate these challenges and reactions by providing them with successful coping and communication skills. By working with your child to enhance his peer and familial relationships, my goal is to benefit the whole family through reducing stress.

Are you a millennial or gen z looking for a therapist who gets you? I am thoroughly experienced working with your age group and I understand the unique stressors of these generations as I am a millennial myself and have a gen z sister! Whether you are dealing with job or school stress, relationship conflicts, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or just feeling angry and upset with the world, it's important to have support. I am here to listen and help you find your path to healing and strength. I am a trauma informed therapist, and I use a person-centered approach along with CBT and other evidenced based practices like mindfulness.

I am the current Executive Director of a nonprofit transitional housing program for homeless women and babies. I have served this population for over 15 years, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I graduated with my MSW in 2003 and became an LCSW in 2021. I am currently working on my Doctorate in Social Work degree. My specialty is working with youth and young adults; however, I have experience with various mental health issues for all ages. I have experience with CBT & grounding for trauma. I am proficient in knowing all therapeutic approaches depending on the nature of the concern.

My name is Dr. Chrissy Stabler, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I have extensive experience providing evaluation and therapy for children, adolescents, and their parents. My practice emphasizes the use of empirically supported, evidence-based approaches in treatment. Services offered include individual and group therapy within the behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness theoretical frameworks. My goal is to help children and families understand and treat concerns that are causing problems in their day-to-day life. It is important for me to work with my clients to find practical approaches that can be incorporated into their lifestyle.

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.

Hello and welcome. Are you searching for a path to relief? Would you like assistance in finding direction and more joy? My style is warm, friendly, patient, calm and supportive. Having worked in education for 30 years, I have a vast amount of experience working with children and families. Since becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2008, I have established a busy private practice working with people of all ages. Are you feeling powerless or overwhelmed by depression or anxiety? Please give me a call and start your journey to a happier life and a happier you.

Navigating the educational journey can indeed be challenging for both students and parents! This can be exceptionally difficult when your child has a learning difference. Over the years, I’ve worn multiple hats: teacher, director of education, and now, a certified and licensed school psychologist. I bring 22 years of experience in education to the table and am here to help! My passion lies in supporting students, families, and educators to discover how each child learns best and to offer effective interventions.

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.

It is my passion to help children, adolescents, families, and adults through individual and/or group counseling. The practice of active listening, empathy, validation, and solution focused sessions provide a solid foundation for positive change! Each person strives for a sense of balance through the struggles of everyday life, which can be achieved by the continuity of care provided within a therapeutic setting. I understand the individual from a bio-psychosocial perspective while utilizing a non-judgmental approach.

Sometimes you might wake up and feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Maybe work is stressing you out; there is friend drama in the group text; perhaps your partner is getting on your nerves, or heck your whole family is driving you nuts! Whatever it is, you are not alone. Talking it out, having someone really hear you; receiving validation that you are in fact NOT crazy...it can help. Knowing you don't have to carry that weight all by yourself can be lifesaving. Whatever it is you are struggling with, my name is Samantha Petroshius-Crocker and I am here to help and support you.

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.

You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, a history of trauma, or relationship issues. Counseling provides support and helps identify solutions and coping skills in order to live a happier, healthier life. There are diverse forms of treatment, and each one is tailored to an individual’s needs.

My passion is to provide evidence based therapy to children and adults utilizing play in session as well as Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Accelerated resolution therapy (ART), and Person-centered therapy. I specialize in treating clients suffering with depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and coping skills. In the first session, clients can expect a warm, welcoming environment where they can share confidential information. Together as a team, the client (and family) and I will set goals for therapy and come up with a plan to help the client reach those goals.

Dr. Walsh has been caring for infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and families for more than a decade. Creating nurturing environments for kids to thrive involves both science and art and is increasingly difficult in today's evolving landscape of academic, social, and technological pressures experienced by both kids and caregivers alike. I aim to provide state-of-the-science psychological evaluation and deliver individualized treatment to promote psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral well-being. Please note: Contacting Dr. Walsh does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If this is an emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.

Accepting new clients. Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed with life's demands of school, work, friends, activities, marriage, and/or parenting? Are you currently often feeling anxious and depressed about the future? Have you had suicidal thoughts? Often these feelings will not just "go away." In this unstable chaotic world you can still have emotional stability. We can work together to help you find the coping skills and boundaries to live the life you were made for. Go to my website Hopeinhomecounseling.com. I also counsel individuals on their journey of grief. I'm a Christian and use Biblical principals.

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.

Through a strengths-based perspective, I will help you examine how attachment patterns have formed and affect one throughout our lives. As someone who enjoys working with children, families and adults in a collaborative relationship, I offer structured exercises as well as a place to feel comfortable expressing emotions. I believe that the “relationship” is the strongest catalyst for change from a psychological perspective. It is up to the client to create goals and it is my job to help you find ways to meet them. Positive Psychology helps one to develop resilience, optimism, happiness, motivation, hope and positive thinking.