Therapists for Children in Tallahassee, FL
Outside of pursuing my love of learning, I enjoy reading, swimming, and seeking out things that bring me joy such as playing with my four children.
Life is constantly changing and adapting to these changes can be difficult. After all, we are all experiencing life for the first time together and we will make mistakes. This is all part of the learning process and our developmental growing pains. As a therapist, it is my goal to help my clients make their challenges workable and achieve a positive sense of well-being. I incorporate a lot of psychoeducation, including homework challenges to help my clients remain focused on their treatment goals.
Outside of pursuing my love of learning, I enjoy reading, swimming, and seeking out things that bring me joy such as playing with my four children.
Life is constantly changing and adapting to these changes can be difficult. After all, we are all experiencing life for the first time together and we will make mistakes. This is all part of the learning process and our developmental growing pains. As a therapist, it is my goal to help my clients make their challenges workable and achieve a positive sense of well-being. I incorporate a lot of psychoeducation, including homework challenges to help my clients remain focused on their treatment goals.
Are you struggling with identity? Have you gone through a break-up or life stressor, and you need someone to walk alongside you? Are you struggling in your walk as a believer and need a space to work through parts of your faith? Are you and your partner or family having trouble seeing eye to eye? I am here to help you in your journey.
I look forward to walking alongside you, your partner, and family to get where you want to be. I may not know your personal story, but I am here to listen and learn so that we can make strides towards your goals, together.
Are you struggling with identity? Have you gone through a break-up or life stressor, and you need someone to walk alongside you? Are you struggling in your walk as a believer and need a space to work through parts of your faith? Are you and your partner or family having trouble seeing eye to eye? I am here to help you in your journey.
I look forward to walking alongside you, your partner, and family to get where you want to be. I may not know your personal story, but I am here to listen and learn so that we can make strides towards your goals, together.
I graduated from Florida State University and have experience working with children aged 9-17 with diverse backgrounds; helping them work through anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger management, and problematic sexual behavior.
I have taken classes to gain knowledge and expertise on intimate partner and familial violence, substance use and misuse, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I graduated from Florida State University and have experience working with children aged 9-17 with diverse backgrounds; helping them work through anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger management, and problematic sexual behavior.
I have taken classes to gain knowledge and expertise on intimate partner and familial violence, substance use and misuse, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I see a variety of different people, but most of the folks who find my office are either frustrated kids, lonely teens or overwhelmed moms.
I love to combining creativity, relatability, and directness in my approach to therapy. I help anyone in my office gain clarity, find relief, and move forward with confidence. I use art therapy, trauma therapy (RRT), and DBT to help my clients take control of their past and live a more meaningful and hopeful today!
I see a variety of different people, but most of the folks who find my office are either frustrated kids, lonely teens or overwhelmed moms.
I love to combining creativity, relatability, and directness in my approach to therapy. I help anyone in my office gain clarity, find relief, and move forward with confidence. I use art therapy, trauma therapy (RRT), and DBT to help my clients take control of their past and live a more meaningful and hopeful today!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to process past pain? I help women and adults work through trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Whether you’re navigating grief, burnout, relationship challenges, or the impact of trauma, I’m here to walk beside you with empathy and curiosity—not pity. My office is a space where no emotion is too small or “wrong,” and healing happens at your pace.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to process past pain? I help women and adults work through trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Whether you’re navigating grief, burnout, relationship challenges, or the impact of trauma, I’m here to walk beside you with empathy and curiosity—not pity. My office is a space where no emotion is too small or “wrong,” and healing happens at your pace.
Hello! I help my clients to heal from traumatic experiences, improve their relationships, and increase confidence to achieve their personal goals and improve overall life satisfaction. My approach is gentle yet challenging, with a trauma-focused, emotionally-focused and solution-focused emphasis. While we'll likely address difficult and sometimes painful topics throughout the therapy process, I strive for the therapeutic space to be supportive and comfortable.
Hello! I help my clients to heal from traumatic experiences, improve their relationships, and increase confidence to achieve their personal goals and improve overall life satisfaction. My approach is gentle yet challenging, with a trauma-focused, emotionally-focused and solution-focused emphasis. While we'll likely address difficult and sometimes painful topics throughout the therapy process, I strive for the therapeutic space to be supportive and comfortable.
Do you ever feel like your thoughts or emotions are controlling your life, leaving you anxious, stuck, or unsure of your next steps? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. I help clients understand the patterns driving their feelings, break free from unhelpful cycles, and discover their strength and resilience. In our work together, I focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions and thoughts openly. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or life transitions, together, we can work towards a stronger you.
Do you ever feel like your thoughts or emotions are controlling your life, leaving you anxious, stuck, or unsure of your next steps? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. I help clients understand the patterns driving their feelings, break free from unhelpful cycles, and discover their strength and resilience. In our work together, I focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions and thoughts openly. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or life transitions, together, we can work towards a stronger you.
Whether its communication, or sex that has gone stale; or fights over kids, or in-laws, or money; whether your spouse is ready to come in (or not), I'm here to help you navigate the trials that brought you to my page and would be honored to help.
You're struggling with your spouse, friend, intimate partner, and/or a family member. You've tried to get them to listen to you countless of times. You're burnout, frustrated, and possibly scared. What does it mean for you if this relationship doesn't work out? Maybe you've had experiences in therapy before, maybe this is brand new, but you know something has got to change.
As someone is advanced training in relational and attachment therapy modalities, I am confident that we will find a clear path forward for you and your loved ones, together.
Whether its communication, or sex that has gone stale; or fights over kids, or in-laws, or money; whether your spouse is ready to come in (or not), I'm here to help you navigate the trials that brought you to my page and would be honored to help.
You're struggling with your spouse, friend, intimate partner, and/or a family member. You've tried to get them to listen to you countless of times. You're burnout, frustrated, and possibly scared. What does it mean for you if this relationship doesn't work out? Maybe you've had experiences in therapy before, maybe this is brand new, but you know something has got to change.
As someone is advanced training in relational and attachment therapy modalities, I am confident that we will find a clear path forward for you and your loved ones, together.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, helping them move from cycles of conflict, anxiety, and disconnection toward clarity, confidence, and deeper connection.
I help couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and better understand the patterns that keep them stuck. With families and individuals, I integrate Narrative Therapy, mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Family Systems Theory to explore how your story, relationships, and belief systems shape your current challenges.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, helping them move from cycles of conflict, anxiety, and disconnection toward clarity, confidence, and deeper connection.
I help couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and better understand the patterns that keep them stuck. With families and individuals, I integrate Narrative Therapy, mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Family Systems Theory to explore how your story, relationships, and belief systems shape your current challenges.
I am a certified facilitator for PREPARE/ENRICH premarital counseling and am Parent- Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) trained.
Each of us has personal and/or family struggles at some time in our life. I am here to help support you in fostering hope and change. I create a safe and structured place to work on those goals that will bring peace and happiness back into your life and relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families on any issue large or small.
I am a certified facilitator for PREPARE/ENRICH premarital counseling and am Parent- Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) trained.
Each of us has personal and/or family struggles at some time in our life. I am here to help support you in fostering hope and change. I create a safe and structured place to work on those goals that will bring peace and happiness back into your life and relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families on any issue large or small.
Do you have it together on the outside while inside you’re struggling with feeling disconnected, anxious, or on edge? Do you want to live authentically, but you're not sure what authentic even is for you? I help those who struggle with trauma, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and depression to get to the root of their challenges so they can gain understanding and self compassion. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I love working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks on how their identity impacts their mental health. I have completed Gottman Level 1 training and integrate its research-based methods into my work to support couples.
Do you have it together on the outside while inside you’re struggling with feeling disconnected, anxious, or on edge? Do you want to live authentically, but you're not sure what authentic even is for you? I help those who struggle with trauma, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and depression to get to the root of their challenges so they can gain understanding and self compassion. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I love working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks on how their identity impacts their mental health. I have completed Gottman Level 1 training and integrate its research-based methods into my work to support couples.
Our mental and physical health are intricately tied to relational wellbeing. Whenever one of these areas develop challenges, the other aspects are affected as well. My therapeutic approach is strongly informed by the latest research-informed techniques that aim to challenge the way clients experience their relationships. I offer an environment where clients can receive the necessary support to face the struggles that come with personal and relationship growth.
Our mental and physical health are intricately tied to relational wellbeing. Whenever one of these areas develop challenges, the other aspects are affected as well. My therapeutic approach is strongly informed by the latest research-informed techniques that aim to challenge the way clients experience their relationships. I offer an environment where clients can receive the necessary support to face the struggles that come with personal and relationship growth.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 25 years of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families.
My style is client-centered and I seek to meet the unique needs of each person(s) and situation. My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship that is emotionally safe and non-judgmental within which transformational change and growth occur.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 25 years of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families.
My style is client-centered and I seek to meet the unique needs of each person(s) and situation. My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship that is emotionally safe and non-judgmental within which transformational change and growth occur.
I’m here to join you on your journey, to help bring compassion, support, and care. I love being able to incorporate your interests and creative arts into counseling.
I’m here to join you on your journey, to help bring compassion, support, and care. I love being able to incorporate your interests and creative arts into counseling.
A Time to Change Counseling Center, P.A.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32301
I am trained in EMDR and use that technique with both children and adults if appropriate.
I have worked with a variety of clients coping with mental illness, adjustment disorders, trauma and substance abuse. With children I often see behavior issues relating to their life stressors as well as issues related to impulse control or anger management. I also help clients cope with chronic illnesses and the effect on their family.
I am trained in EMDR and use that technique with both children and adults if appropriate.
I have worked with a variety of clients coping with mental illness, adjustment disorders, trauma and substance abuse. With children I often see behavior issues relating to their life stressors as well as issues related to impulse control or anger management. I also help clients cope with chronic illnesses and the effect on their family.
My ideal client is someone who’s tired of carrying everything alone—anxiety that won’t quiet down, old trauma that still shows up, relationship patterns that feel stuck, or emotions that hit out of nowhere. They want clarity, stability, and real connection. They want to feel like themselves again. They’re not looking for perfection—just a safe place to land, make sense of things, and finally move forward with support that feels steady & real.
My ideal client is someone who’s tired of carrying everything alone—anxiety that won’t quiet down, old trauma that still shows up, relationship patterns that feel stuck, or emotions that hit out of nowhere. They want clarity, stability, and real connection. They want to feel like themselves again. They’re not looking for perfection—just a safe place to land, make sense of things, and finally move forward with support that feels steady & real.
I have over 15 years of experience as a psychotherapist, providing professional, helpful, and confidential counseling for adults, adolescents, and children.
Tired of struggling with unhappiness, loneliness, or hopelessness? Exhausted from dealing with conflict or with trying to make a change? Overwhelmed by anger, fear, frustration, regret, or worry? I can help you learn to love and accept yourself, find the path to a fulfilling life, feel more connected in your relationships, and create a more calm and peaceful home.
I have over 15 years of experience as a psychotherapist, providing professional, helpful, and confidential counseling for adults, adolescents, and children.
Tired of struggling with unhappiness, loneliness, or hopelessness? Exhausted from dealing with conflict or with trying to make a change? Overwhelmed by anger, fear, frustration, regret, or worry? I can help you learn to love and accept yourself, find the path to a fulfilling life, feel more connected in your relationships, and create a more calm and peaceful home.
Life can feel like a constant balancing act between who you used to be, who you want to be, and everything that’s expected of you. Whether you’re a new mom adjusting to this next chapter or a young adult trying to figure out your next step, you deserve space to pause, reflect, and heal.
In therapy, we focus on helping you find your calm again. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing you down, build new coping tools, and rediscover a sense of confidence and clarity. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling exhausted from carrying everything alone. Here, you don’t have to. This is your space to rest, reset, and begin again.
Life can feel like a constant balancing act between who you used to be, who you want to be, and everything that’s expected of you. Whether you’re a new mom adjusting to this next chapter or a young adult trying to figure out your next step, you deserve space to pause, reflect, and heal.
In therapy, we focus on helping you find your calm again. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing you down, build new coping tools, and rediscover a sense of confidence and clarity. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling exhausted from carrying everything alone. Here, you don’t have to. This is your space to rest, reset, and begin again.
Dr. Dania Tawfiq
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MS, EdS
4 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32308
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families. I believe that every person has the capacity to thrive, and I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space where individuals and relationships can flourish. Together, we will collaborate to gain insights, develop coping strategies, and foster a deeper understanding of yourself. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or navigating life transitions, I am here to support you in achieving your goals and empowering you to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families. I believe that every person has the capacity to thrive, and I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space where individuals and relationships can flourish. Together, we will collaborate to gain insights, develop coping strategies, and foster a deeper understanding of yourself. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or navigating life transitions, I am here to support you in achieving your goals and empowering you to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Gulf Wind Counseling provides high-quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults regardless of socio-economic background.
We develop treatment strategies based on the specific needs of clients using evidence-based therapy, including CBT, DBT, ACT, Structural Family Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy. We can help with anxiety, depression, anger, adjustments, trauma, dissociation, personality disorders, psychosis, couples' conflict, grief, and substance misuse.
Gulf Wind Counseling provides high-quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults regardless of socio-economic background.
We develop treatment strategies based on the specific needs of clients using evidence-based therapy, including CBT, DBT, ACT, Structural Family Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy. We can help with anxiety, depression, anger, adjustments, trauma, dissociation, personality disorders, psychosis, couples' conflict, grief, and substance misuse.
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When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.


