Child Therapists in Florida
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Cecilia Rubio
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ACC, CPC
Verified
Verified
Cecilia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who specializes in
Child
Psychology and Psychoanalysis, currently working with
children
, adolescents, and adults. Cecilia’s versatile proficiency allows her to work with individuals, couples, and the whole family system, if necessary. Cecilia provides a collaborative approach in her therapeutic treatment for emotional and relational difficulties, including Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Transitional Life phases, related to
children
, adolescents, parenting, and family conflicts.
Jodi W. Engelstein
Counselor, LMHC, LCMHC, MS
Verified
Verified
I have served different populations while practicing, including
children
, adolescents, families, couples, and adults for over 25 years.
I am licensed by the state of Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH#16580). I also am licensed in North Carolina as a Professional Counselor (License #10919). I am recognized as a Nationally Certified Counselor, (1996). I hold a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling Psychology from Nova Southeastern University (1992) and a Bachelor’s degree from Boston University (1985). My professional memberships include the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association, the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of North Carolina, the American Counseling Association and The National Board of Certified Counselors.
Erika Pineros
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
As I work with the adolescent, I make it a high priority to work on improving the parent-
child
relationship.
Are you a woman who has experienced abuse of any kind? The type of abuse may include physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse. I have extensive experience working with women who have been in abusive relationships. I also have a passion for working with women's issues such as trauma, self-esteem, body image, parenting, relationship issues, to name a few.
Sherida Gayle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with
children
and their parents to decrease challenging behaviors, build social emotional resilience,and enhance your relationship with your
child
.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, lonely, confused, stressed or out-of-control? Are you experiencing a major life transition and need help through this transition? Are you struggling with relationship issues, parenting, academic or social problems? Is your
child
dealing with anger issues, worries, separation anxiety, problems at school, recent trauma, and separation or divorce? Like our fingerprints, each individual is unique and no two people are alike. It is for this reason I use a wide range of therapies to assist you in meeting your personal goals. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families.
Scott Shelton
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Over 25 years of experience & I've worked with hundreds of clients:
children
, adults, couples/relationship issues, depression, anxiety, stress, anger, and more. I can offer you Personable & Experienced Psychological Services. Available weekdays, weekends, and evenings.
Waitlist for new clients
Brooke Botko
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified
Verified
Brooke specializes in working with
children
, teens and adults.
Brooke Botko graduated from Nova Southeastern University with her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is an Independent Contract Clinician with Genesis Counseling, with locations in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Coral Springs and virtually throughout the state. Brooke has cultivated a passion for working with
children
, teens and adults with behavioral and mental health concerns. Brooke has had extensive training working with clients with a wide range of presenting problems in individual and group formats, such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, stress, anger management and family conflict.
Emily Wald
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I completed an APA accredited internship in clinical
child
/pediatric psychology at the University of Florida and fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
I specialize in the treatment of
children
, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, depression, mood, ADHD, OCD, trauma, and behavioral concerns. I also offer parent-training services to address a variety of developmental and behavioral concerns, such as sleep, tantrums, school refusal, separation, and noncompliance. Additionally, I have expertise working with individuals and their families to promote coping and adjustment to acute and chronic medical conditions.
Waitlist for new clients
Aria Davison
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
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.
New Growth Counseling- Mental Health & OT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our team prides itself on providing the most client-centered care to our
children
& families.
Welcome to New Growth! We are a group of highly trained and experienced clinicians with a variety of specialties, including play therapy, grief counseling, occupational therapy, trauma focused therapy, and more! Caitlin & Melissa created New Growth as we saw a growing need for mental health services in our community that focused on
children
, adolescents, & families. Just like a seedling needs soil, water, and sunshine; we all need care during difficult and traumatic times. The care and treatment you deserve, is here.
Not accepting new clients
Deborah Roberts Pattillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MH
Verified
Verified
Couples, women, teens and
children
, PTSD
Maria de Los Angeles Garcia
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
You and your
child
's journey in therapy will be approached holistically. I provide a safe and empowering environment so you can share your thoughts and feelings. We will work together on your goals and find the core beliefs that sustain symptoms or issues. We will work on developing tools and knowledge so you can go up to the next level of understanding. Sessions will focus on learning about healthy parenting skills. Parenting is met with many challenges including being a single parent or having a history of dysfunction in your family. You can expect that your story will be heard with compassion and understanding. Your
child
will
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Alyse November
Liz Buford
Kara Veldman
Tera Sherman
Melissa Vollhardt, LMFT, Registered Play Therapist
Sabrina Sosa
True North Counseling Services
Kim Herman Martinez
Tranquility Counseling Center
Anna Shtrauh-Hauptfleisch
Andrea Vargas
Maitland Mental Health Co
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Lidiana Cartolano
Boss Wellness, LLC
Ashley Wise
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Michael E Ryan
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The Healing Playroom PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
When
children
are struggling, their grown-ups suffer.
We provide play therapy at 3 locations in Jacksonville: Neptune Beach, Riverside, and Ponte Vedra Beach.
Children
have a limited verbal ability to communicate how they think and feel about the world. Young
children
(ages 2-12) most naturally process and share emotionally significant experiences though play. Play is their language. At The Healing Playroom, Registered Play Therapists use the
child
's most natural form of communication, instead of asking them to use ours. Play Therapy is a respectful, effective, and developmentally appropriate way to help young
children
who are experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral problems.
MOD Behavior ABA
BCBA
ABA focuses on enhancing the quality of lives for autistic
children
and replacing maladaptive behaviors with new language and communications skills , adaptive skills, feeding, and toilet training.
MOD Behavior ABA provides In home and community ABA services to all of Palm Beach County & some parts of North Broward County. For ABA services, an experienced behavior technician comes to your home, and conducts ABA therapy with a sole purpose on teaching socially significant behaviors: functional communication skills, daily living activities (ADL’s), potty training, social/emotional skills training, academic foundational help and alternatives to challenging behaviors. In addition to the
child
’s behaviors, we also educate the parents on various techniques and strategies to implement when we are not around.
Stephen I Yaeger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I offer individual therapy to adults, adolescents, and
children
, as well as parenting therapy.
Educated at Brandeis University and the University of Miami, and trained in the State of Connecticut mental health system, I am a licensed psychologist who has been in private practice in Miami for over 30 years. I particularly enjoy working with young adults as they transition from adolescence into adulthood and I am well trained to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar and other mood disorders, relationship conflicts, borderline personality disorder, school or work underachievement, and ADD.
Kada Stull
Counselor, LMHC, MEd
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Dr. Peg Dunn-Snow
Counselor, PhD, LPAT, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Children
's Corner: Art Therapy for
Children
practice has been in business since 2004, serving
children
and their families in the greater, south Florida area. Dr. Peg Dunn-Snow is a Fulbright Scholar, past- president of the American Art Therapy Association, and a licensed art therapist and mental health counselor. She has received post-graduate training in trauma and SandTray therapies. Dr. Dunn-Snow sees students, age 6 and older, with a variety of presenting problems, including developmental delays and trauma, as well as grief and loss issues.
Lauren West
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EdS, MEd
Verified
Verified
For parents and families, I often facilitate healthy communication, assist in creating boundaries, and improve parent-
child
connection.
In my practice, I work with a broad range of clients who are simply struggling with life's demands - coping with change and transitions, discovering identities and passions, grieving losses big and small, and understanding the complexities of relationships. I enjoy working from a systems perspective; that is, understanding how relationships impact an individual and bringing those relationships into the therapy process if necessary.
Drema Jane Hatuel
PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hatuel focuses on
children
and adolescents working towards confidence, identity exploration, and life purpose.
Dr. Hatuel is a doctor in psychology with 13 years of therapeutic experience. She received two master's degrees in counseling and clinical psychology, and her doctorate degree in psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. She offers a unique and eclectic approach to therapy for adults, couples,
children
, adolescents, and families. Dr. Hatuel works in creative ways to encourage personal growth, exploration on positive identity, and self-awareness. She has a unique way of connecting to adolescents struggling with identity and promotes all individuals to identify and accept previous behaviors and courage and strength to change.
Daniela Faskowicz
Counselor, LMHC, CCATP, CATP
Verified
Verified
As a Mental Health Counselor, I enjoy working with
children
and their families, adolescents, and adults. Many of them are struggling with a range of issues: Depression, Anxiety, Conduct Disorder, ADHD, life transitions, parenting issues, and others. Regardless of the reason for consultation, I always keep in mind the singularity of each person; the individual story and circumstances. I assist my clients to explore their feelings and navigate through their hardships, utilizing different approaches to address each client's needs.
Andrea Gress
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT ™
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling as a parent and do not know where to go for help? Is your
child
having difficulties that are interfering with their ability to thrive at school and/or home? Come talk with me. Together we will work on strategies that help you parent your
child
more effectively and address the root causes of your
child
’s difficulties.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Florida provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Florida build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Florida build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.