Therapists for Children in Tallahassee, FL
Like the lotus flower, we often begin in murky waters—navigating pain, uncertainty, trauma, loss, or life transitions that feel overwhelming. Yet the lotus does not bloom in spite of the mud; it blooms because of it. Its roots anchor deeply in the darkness before rising steadily toward the light. I believe the same is true for people. The challenges you face, do not define you. They are part of your soil. With the right support, insight, and tools, those experiences can become the foundation for resilience. As a licensed mental health provider, I view each client as capable of profound transformation.
Like the lotus flower, we often begin in murky waters—navigating pain, uncertainty, trauma, loss, or life transitions that feel overwhelming. Yet the lotus does not bloom in spite of the mud; it blooms because of it. Its roots anchor deeply in the darkness before rising steadily toward the light. I believe the same is true for people. The challenges you face, do not define you. They are part of your soil. With the right support, insight, and tools, those experiences can become the foundation for resilience. As a licensed mental health provider, I view each client as capable of profound transformation.
I have been a therapist for over 18 years. I find that neurodivergent clients are able to connect well with me even if they have struggled with finding the right therapist in the past. I have worked in community mental health, inpatient psychiatric treatment, outpatient psychiatry, and private practice. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults to help them create a life they enjoy living. I have been in private practice for over 14 years and have experience and success building collaborative, therapeutic relationships with clients that allow them to feel secure and comfortable with working through problems and navigating change.
I have been a therapist for over 18 years. I find that neurodivergent clients are able to connect well with me even if they have struggled with finding the right therapist in the past. I have worked in community mental health, inpatient psychiatric treatment, outpatient psychiatry, and private practice. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults to help them create a life they enjoy living. I have been in private practice for over 14 years and have experience and success building collaborative, therapeutic relationships with clients that allow them to feel secure and comfortable with working through problems and navigating change.
I have thirty years' experience working with children, adolescents, couples and families coping with difficult behavior, complicated grief, trauma, communication/relationships.
Welcome! If you are on this page, chances are that you or someone you love are going through a tough time. You are looking for someone who will listen and can offer some insight and guidance. Despite misconceptions, my job is not to solve your problems; instead, I assist you to focus on what you can and can’t change. Once we decide to work together, we’ll act as partners in your therapeutic journey. It’s important to me that we communicate openly, I will listen carefully, challenge and support you throughout your journey.
I have thirty years' experience working with children, adolescents, couples and families coping with difficult behavior, complicated grief, trauma, communication/relationships.
Welcome! If you are on this page, chances are that you or someone you love are going through a tough time. You are looking for someone who will listen and can offer some insight and guidance. Despite misconceptions, my job is not to solve your problems; instead, I assist you to focus on what you can and can’t change. Once we decide to work together, we’ll act as partners in your therapeutic journey. It’s important to me that we communicate openly, I will listen carefully, challenge and support you throughout your journey.
Have you been feeling sad or worried? Have your past experiences been haunting you? You have been feeling sad or depressed every day and you are not sure why. You are having problems sleeping because you feel worried and can't turn your mind off. You are having nightmares because of past experiences. These worry thoughts and emotions are having an effect life situations. You have come to realize that you can no longer do this alone.
Have you been feeling sad or worried? Have your past experiences been haunting you? You have been feeling sad or depressed every day and you are not sure why. You are having problems sleeping because you feel worried and can't turn your mind off. You are having nightmares because of past experiences. These worry thoughts and emotions are having an effect life situations. You have come to realize that you can no longer do this alone.
I also work with children (ages 10–17), couples seeking pre-marital or marital counseling, and provide supervision for Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns in Florida.
You were created for more than survival—you were made to live abundantly—in joy, peace, love, freedom, and purpose. I'm on a mission to help individuals break free from spiritual, mental, and emotional strongholds that create barriers in their lives. I use a holistic approach, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with biblical wisdom, to empower individuals, couples, and families in healing the whole person (mind, body, and spirit) so they can walk in freedom and live out their God-given potential. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or spiritual warfare, I provide a safe, nurturing space for healing and growth.
I also work with children (ages 10–17), couples seeking pre-marital or marital counseling, and provide supervision for Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns in Florida.
You were created for more than survival—you were made to live abundantly—in joy, peace, love, freedom, and purpose. I'm on a mission to help individuals break free from spiritual, mental, and emotional strongholds that create barriers in their lives. I use a holistic approach, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with biblical wisdom, to empower individuals, couples, and families in healing the whole person (mind, body, and spirit) so they can walk in freedom and live out their God-given potential. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or spiritual warfare, I provide a safe, nurturing space for healing and growth.
Hi, I'm Trish Demasky, an LCSW licensed to practice in Florida and Maine. My focus is working with adolescents, teens, and families on gender issues, PTSD, trauma, and family issues. I have a holistic, client centered approach and employ numerous therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, poly vagal theory, CBT, Solution Focused, and DBT. My client base consists mostly of those with a trauma history, those suffering with PTSD, gender dysphoria, and family issues. I would be honored to be part of your journey on the road to empowerment and wellbeing.
Hi, I'm Trish Demasky, an LCSW licensed to practice in Florida and Maine. My focus is working with adolescents, teens, and families on gender issues, PTSD, trauma, and family issues. I have a holistic, client centered approach and employ numerous therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, poly vagal theory, CBT, Solution Focused, and DBT. My client base consists mostly of those with a trauma history, those suffering with PTSD, gender dysphoria, and family issues. I would be honored to be part of your journey on the road to empowerment and wellbeing.
I’m Hailey—a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience walking alongside children, teens, adults, and families through trauma, chaos, and growth.
Therapy with me is about creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported without judgment. I’m not afraid of silence, big emotions, or uncomfortable truths—and I’ll always show up with warmth, humor, and honesty. You can expect real talk, real tools, and a steady presence as you reconnect with yourself and move toward healing.
I’m Hailey—a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience walking alongside children, teens, adults, and families through trauma, chaos, and growth.
Therapy with me is about creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported without judgment. I’m not afraid of silence, big emotions, or uncomfortable truths—and I’ll always show up with warmth, humor, and honesty. You can expect real talk, real tools, and a steady presence as you reconnect with yourself and move toward healing.
My ideal clients are children and adults struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, or family changes, and adults overwhelmed by anxiety, work–life balance, or relationship stress.
I help children manage anxiety, emotional regulation, and family stress through supportive, skill-building therapy. For adults, I focus on anxiety, work–life balance, and healthy communication. I offer a warm, practical, and trauma-informed approach that blends coping skills, insight, and real-life strategies to create meaningful, lasting change.
My ideal clients are children and adults struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, or family changes, and adults overwhelmed by anxiety, work–life balance, or relationship stress.
I help children manage anxiety, emotional regulation, and family stress through supportive, skill-building therapy. For adults, I focus on anxiety, work–life balance, and healthy communication. I offer a warm, practical, and trauma-informed approach that blends coping skills, insight, and real-life strategies to create meaningful, lasting change.
I am a mental health therapist licensed in Florida with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in treating OCD and working with neurodivergent and autistic clients. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, overwhelm, OCD, phobias, and ADHD. My counseling style is empathetic and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with compassion and sensitivity toward their experience.
I am a mental health therapist licensed in Florida with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in treating OCD and working with neurodivergent and autistic clients. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, overwhelm, OCD, phobias, and ADHD. My counseling style is empathetic and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with compassion and sensitivity toward their experience.
Do you struggle managing your emotions and maintaining healthy coping skills? Are you feeling frustrated and disconnected from your loved ones? I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with experience in helping people heal their wounds. My passion lies in helping people heal from the pain of past experiences, empowering them to reclaim their lives with a renewed sense of strength and resilience. In our work together, I aim to create a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your emotions, process painful memories, and develop effective coping strategies.
Do you struggle managing your emotions and maintaining healthy coping skills? Are you feeling frustrated and disconnected from your loved ones? I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with experience in helping people heal their wounds. My passion lies in helping people heal from the pain of past experiences, empowering them to reclaim their lives with a renewed sense of strength and resilience. In our work together, I aim to create a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your emotions, process painful memories, and develop effective coping strategies.
Are you struggling to manage your family relationships, with your spouse or domestic partner, children, and other family members?
My approach is systemic and trauma-informed, looking at the entire family and working with all participants. I offer individual, couples, family therapy, and EMDR. By addressing the family system in therapy, the entire family benefits, resulting in a happier family. Other areas I can help is... behavioral issues with children, special needs and trauma.
Are you struggling to manage your family relationships, with your spouse or domestic partner, children, and other family members?
My approach is systemic and trauma-informed, looking at the entire family and working with all participants. I offer individual, couples, family therapy, and EMDR. By addressing the family system in therapy, the entire family benefits, resulting in a happier family. Other areas I can help is... behavioral issues with children, special needs and trauma.
If you're questioning your worth, feeling invisible, or struggling with boundaries, you're not alone. If you're facing emotional challenges that are hard to express or finding it difficult to recognize your feelings, you are not beyond help. I support individuals of all ages who are dealing with Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Low Self-Esteem, Shame, Trauma, and Eating Disorders (including binge eating, ARFID, and anorexia). My approach focuses on awareness, integration, and balance. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your relationships—with others and with yourself.
If you're questioning your worth, feeling invisible, or struggling with boundaries, you're not alone. If you're facing emotional challenges that are hard to express or finding it difficult to recognize your feelings, you are not beyond help. I support individuals of all ages who are dealing with Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Low Self-Esteem, Shame, Trauma, and Eating Disorders (including binge eating, ARFID, and anorexia). My approach focuses on awareness, integration, and balance. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your relationships—with others and with yourself.
If you or your child are struggling with intrusive thoughts, anxiety, intense fear, persistent worries, or distressing habits like hair pulling or skin picking, you are not alone.
I offer gentle, research-proven strategies tailored to your unique life and needs, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Habit Reversal Training. Together, we will work to reduce fear, interrupt unwanted behaviors, and build skills that empower you to face challenges with greater ease and resilience.
If you or your child are struggling with intrusive thoughts, anxiety, intense fear, persistent worries, or distressing habits like hair pulling or skin picking, you are not alone.
I offer gentle, research-proven strategies tailored to your unique life and needs, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Habit Reversal Training. Together, we will work to reduce fear, interrupt unwanted behaviors, and build skills that empower you to face challenges with greater ease and resilience.
I support kids, teenagers and adults in my practice.
You’re the one who keeps everything running—at work, at home, in your relationships.
Maybe you’re the parent juggling everyone’s needs while silently falling apart.
Maybe you’re grieving a loss that’s changed everything, trying to figure out who you are now.
Maybe you’re chasing achievement, constantly pushing—and still feeling like it’s never enough.
Or maybe your mind just won’t stop. You overthink, over-plan, and lie awake wondering how to handle everything that could go wrong.
From the outside, you seem capable and strong.
But inside, you’re tired. Overwhelmed. Grieving. Spiraling.
And ready for something to change.
I support kids, teenagers and adults in my practice.
You’re the one who keeps everything running—at work, at home, in your relationships.
Maybe you’re the parent juggling everyone’s needs while silently falling apart.
Maybe you’re grieving a loss that’s changed everything, trying to figure out who you are now.
Maybe you’re chasing achievement, constantly pushing—and still feeling like it’s never enough.
Or maybe your mind just won’t stop. You overthink, over-plan, and lie awake wondering how to handle everything that could go wrong.
From the outside, you seem capable and strong.
But inside, you’re tired. Overwhelmed. Grieving. Spiraling.
And ready for something to change.
Becky Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am here to help anyone who feels lost or overwhelmed, especially if they're struggling with substance use. They might be carrying guilt, shame, or a sense of isolation, and they’re looking for a space where they can be truly heard without judgment. I understand how tough their journey is, and I’m here to guide them with empathy and respect. Their goals are my goals—achieving sobriety, rebuilding self-esteem, and creating a healthier life. I believe in their ability to change, and I’m committed to walking with them every step of the way.
I am here to help anyone who feels lost or overwhelmed, especially if they're struggling with substance use. They might be carrying guilt, shame, or a sense of isolation, and they’re looking for a space where they can be truly heard without judgment. I understand how tough their journey is, and I’m here to guide them with empathy and respect. Their goals are my goals—achieving sobriety, rebuilding self-esteem, and creating a healthier life. I believe in their ability to change, and I’m committed to walking with them every step of the way.
My mission over the last 30 years and in developing and opening Comprehensive Counseling Services, LLC is to be able to provide counseling in a way that will reach as many individuals in need. My fundamental view is, “Counseling ought to fit into people’s lives, not interfere.” “Counseling ought to be available to all regardless of any and all emotional & mental health needs.” If you have been turned away before due to your specific needs, including; mental health needs and/or circumstance, or the appointment times just don’t fit your schedule, please contact me to schedule a free phone consultation/schedule your initial session.
My mission over the last 30 years and in developing and opening Comprehensive Counseling Services, LLC is to be able to provide counseling in a way that will reach as many individuals in need. My fundamental view is, “Counseling ought to fit into people’s lives, not interfere.” “Counseling ought to be available to all regardless of any and all emotional & mental health needs.” If you have been turned away before due to your specific needs, including; mental health needs and/or circumstance, or the appointment times just don’t fit your schedule, please contact me to schedule a free phone consultation/schedule your initial session.
With over 6 years of experience and a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University, I’ve worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds from children to older adults dealing with mood disorders, addiction, and major life transitions.
Hi, I’m Yanique, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Florida.
I help adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck reconnect with themselves and find peace in the middle of life’s chaos. Whether you’re navigating stress at work, relationship struggles, or the weight of depression or ADHD, therapy with me is about helping you feel seen, supported, and empowered to create lasting change.
With over 6 years of experience and a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University, I’ve worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds from children to older adults dealing with mood disorders, addiction, and major life transitions.
Hi, I’m Yanique, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Florida.
I help adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck reconnect with themselves and find peace in the middle of life’s chaos. Whether you’re navigating stress at work, relationship struggles, or the weight of depression or ADHD, therapy with me is about helping you feel seen, supported, and empowered to create lasting change.
We work with children, teens, adults, and families who are going through difficult seasons, life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and especially parenting challenges.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor, Infant Mental Health Specialist, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She is EMDR-certified and trained in TF-CBT and NLP/Hypnosis. With a strong background in human development, our team provides expert care for all ages. Our clinicians are fluent in English and Spanish.
We work with children, teens, adults, and families who are going through difficult seasons, life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and especially parenting challenges.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor, Infant Mental Health Specialist, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She is EMDR-certified and trained in TF-CBT and NLP/Hypnosis. With a strong background in human development, our team provides expert care for all ages. Our clinicians are fluent in English and Spanish.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break? Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, trauma, or major life changes, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I specialize in helping adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who appear “fine” on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. Together, we work to uncover what’s beneath the surface and build practical tools for lasting change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break? Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, trauma, or major life changes, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I specialize in helping adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who appear “fine” on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. Together, we work to uncover what’s beneath the surface and build practical tools for lasting change.
Mark DeYoung is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty-five years experience counseling and helping families and children.
I utilize attachment theory as a guide in work with all clients. Dr. Mark DeYoung has completed Level 3 training in Gottman Method Couples therapy and uses Gottman Method Couples therapy in his marriage therapy work. Couples sessions are offered in an intensive format which has been a research supported method for successful therapeutic outcomes.
Mark DeYoung is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty-five years experience counseling and helping families and children.
I utilize attachment theory as a guide in work with all clients. Dr. Mark DeYoung has completed Level 3 training in Gottman Method Couples therapy and uses Gottman Method Couples therapy in his marriage therapy work. Couples sessions are offered in an intensive format which has been a research supported method for successful therapeutic outcomes.
