Parenting Therapists in Sarasota, FL

Looking for an experienced and helpful child therapist? If you are wrestling with family power struggles, postpartum depression, disruptive behavior at school; or seeing your child consumed with excessive worry, eating problems, fearfulness, or sadness; I can help you imagine a more joyful, fulfilling and less stressful family life. I am a licensed counselor specializing in early childhood and parent-child relationships. As a Registered Play Therapist, my specialties include Trauma, Adoption, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Parent/Child Relationships, Sibling Rivalry, Body Image, Death, Divorce/Blended Families, Self-Esteem,& School Issues.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide therapy with children, adolescents, & families in Sarasota County. Moms are the cornerstone of our families & need to be supported and uplifted. When our moms are struggling, the whole family suffers. I have recently studied experts extensively in the field related to parenting, developing skills in order to support families. I have also spent much time developing my portfolio in the field of Parenting & Child Development through the Forty Carrots Parenting & Family Center. I have been in practice now almost 25 years & look forward to helping support Moms, kids, teens & families.

Forty Carrots Family Center provides mental health services for the entire family. Our individual and family offerings are devoted to promoting healthy family relationships. We offer general and specialized therapeutic services to meet your family's needs, including Individual and family therapy, play therapy, infant mental health, maternal wellness, and trauma - focused treatment. Forty Carrots therapists are committed to working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with different concerns.

Hello and welcome! I have over 20 years working with individuals, couples, children and families. Experience includes working with clients in the following areas (including but not limited to): couples counseling, divorce/separation/parent coaching, anxiety, child welfare, family conflict, depression, life skills, domestic violence, life transitions, career counseling, trauma and abuse, ADHD, substance abuse, and much more. See JenniferHumphries.com for more information!

My passion is working with children, families, and couples. I specialize in working with parents struggling with their child's behaviors, and families and couples seeking greater harmony. I have over a decade of experience working with adoption-related issues, trauma, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, all of which impact behavior, family dynamics, and parent-child relationships. In addition, I specialize in working with prenatal and postnatal mood changes to help new mothers feel connected to their babies and those around them. I believe that connection with others is essential to our mental health.

I am passionate about Mental Health and wellness, and my mission is to help each client become healthier and more balanced. I want each client to feel accepted, respected, and understood. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focus, and client-centered. I have recently begun incorporating relational-cultural and mindfulness techniques into my practice for a more inclusive and holistic approach. I am willing to tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

I am a NYS State Certified School Psychologist, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NBCC). Having worked in the mental health field for over 35 years and in the school counseling field for 16 years, I work especially with children and adolescents providing individual, family and group counseling. I am a commissioned minister of pastoral care-- licensed by the National Christian Conservative Church (NCCC). I am also a doctoral candidate in Christian Counseling with the National Christian Counselor's Association (NCCA). I am a NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor(LCPC) and Certified Temperament Counselor (CTC).

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.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my professional interests and clinical experience focus on relationship issues, family and parenting challenges, work-life balance; stress, anxiety and mood management; self-esteem, and grief counseling. I always strive to create a warm, non-judgmental environment in which clients feel understood and comfortable exploring issues, while cultivating self-awareness and coping skills as they embark upon the journey to create positive change.

With a doctorate in school psychology, Dr. Kim has advanced knowledge and training in the assessment of learning and behavior. As a licensed school psychologist, Sarasota native, and single mother of two college-aged children who attended Sarasota district schools, Dr. Kim brings a wealth of experience and passion for working with local youth and families. Dr. Kim is locally known for using a solution-focused, client-centered, and strengths-based approach. Her goal is to determine underlying learning problems and identify interventions that can positively support educational performance and improve overall health and well-being.

Welcome! I am a caring, bilingual (Spanish-English) Licensed Psychologist, in Florida and Connecticut, that believes in the importance of self-care. In approaching therapeutic interventions, I consider the establishment of a healthy balance between mental and physical health, to be a primary focus. I center my practice on providing a safe and nurturing setting to enhance all individuals' performance, and improve their life.

Do you need help in coping? Over the past 20 years Dr. Dan provided compassionate solutions in therapy. He's been dubbed the Sarasota Parenting Doctor as author of three parenting books. As a therapist, his three specialty areas are anxiety, psychological burnout, and sports psychology. In recent years, his work in sports psychology has included a sky diving therapy group. He's worked with hall of famers, D 1 football players, olympic hopefuls, world champion power lifters, CrossFit national champions, professional/college/HS athletes in all sports, see DrDanSports.com. If you parent an athlete, contact him. DrDanSports.com

Life often presents challenges - family conflict, relationships, eldercare, self-care. Choosing a therapist with advanced clinical knowledge offers you the maximum opportunity to experience contentment in life. Relationship difficulties often escalate - working with an experienced therapist increases the probability of a positive outcome. Parenthood can be challenging; while bringing immense joy, pride, and personal growth, it can also add much stress. Caring for an aging parent can be stressful and challenging for you and your parent(s). An experienced counselor assures your well-being and success in all areas of your life.

Do you feel stuck? Are you constantly stressed or unhappy? I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment to work through the barriers that are preventing you living life to the fullest. I help people of all walks of life, families and couples, to cope with anxiety, stress, depression, anger, parenting, and relationship problems. Together, we will work to discover what is unbalanced in your life, clarify your values, and develop strategies to achieve a healthier, more satisfying life.

Eliminate conflict, anxiety and depression more quickly when you engage your subconscious mind in the process of positive and rapid change. Activate new ways of thinking and coping to get more of what you want in life! Learn how previous experiences have influenced your choices until now, and begin to make the changes you want immediately. My approach is caring and supportive. As you clarify your goals and move towards attaining them, you will become more aware of your own strengths and options moving forward.

I am a rehabilitation counselor trained to treat medical issues such as physical illness or disability, emotional/mental diagnoses, and addictions and am also licensed as a mental health counselor. I am specially trained to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma, including dissociative disorders. I provide treatment for stress, depression, anxiety, anger, family and relationship issues, and help with parenting issues. I am skilled at diagnosing, especially persons with dual diagnoses or complex medical/psychological ailments.

I listen without judgment. I focus on your strengths rather than your weaknesses and build on those strengths. It takes courage to seek help. Often, people seek counseling when life continues to interrupt their happiness and general satisfaction with life. Here is a list of issues that typically bring clients to counseling: Physical, sexual or verbal abuse, alcohol or drugs, anger, anxiety, sadness or depression, codependency, bullying, grief and loss, significant life changes, low self-esteem, relationship issues, religion, sexuality, traumatic events, and workplace issues.

I serve individuals and couples from ages four years old to 60 years old with mental health issues ranging from behavioral problems to Trauma. My desire is that our time together would be a time of hope and healing; a place where a sense of self empowerment can be regained and a safe haven where freedom is redeemed. It will be a journey that we take together; allowing those who are downcast to be guided out of the shadows and into the light

If you always do what you have always done then you will always get what you have always gotten. Are you tired of always getting the same result in relationships or with family members or with your kids? If so, then it's time to do something different. Take a chance in therapy with me. I am a strength-based, solution focused, marriage and family therapist with a solid CBT foundation that desires to help you and your partner, your family and/or your children find a different way of handling life's challenges.