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Dainery M. Fuentes Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33813
Specialties include young child work, adoption, learning disorders, bilingual and cultural issues, diagnoses across the spectrum.
Dr. Dainery Fuentes is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their parents. In addition, she also treats individual adults. She assists in the process of exploring and building the inner strength to allow for the growth that is necessary to transition successfully through the stages of life. Dr. Fuentes completed her Ph.D. at Yeshiva University, NYC. During her 35 years of practice, she has additionally trained in a number of areas including psychoanalytic therapy at the Cincinnati Institute. She has directed numerous psychiatric facilities and doctoral training programs.
Specialties include young child work, adoption, learning disorders, bilingual and cultural issues, diagnoses across the spectrum.
Dr. Dainery Fuentes is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their parents. In addition, she also treats individual adults. She assists in the process of exploring and building the inner strength to allow for the growth that is necessary to transition successfully through the stages of life. Dr. Fuentes completed her Ph.D. at Yeshiva University, NYC. During her 35 years of practice, she has additionally trained in a number of areas including psychoanalytic therapy at the Cincinnati Institute. She has directed numerous psychiatric facilities and doctoral training programs.
(863) 313-1183 View (863) 313-1183
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Hope in Healing, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33801
I have worked with the child welfare system for almost 20 years and have a great deal of experience in trauma, anxiety, family relation, and adoption related issues.
My name is Miranda Johns with Hope in Healing, LLC. I am licensed in mental health counseling and my focus is often cognitive behavioral and solution focused treatment. With that being said, my goal is to meet clients where they are and adapt to what treatment works best for them. I help clients view their past as where they have been but help them understand that they don’t have to stay there. While we can’t change our past, we can always create a new future.
I have worked with the child welfare system for almost 20 years and have a great deal of experience in trauma, anxiety, family relation, and adoption related issues.
My name is Miranda Johns with Hope in Healing, LLC. I am licensed in mental health counseling and my focus is often cognitive behavioral and solution focused treatment. With that being said, my goal is to meet clients where they are and adapt to what treatment works best for them. I help clients view their past as where they have been but help them understand that they don’t have to stay there. While we can’t change our past, we can always create a new future.
(863) 292-6606 View (863) 292-6606
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Mary Weiss
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33803
Mary is a board-certified licensed mental health counselor in Florida as well as a board-certified licensed professional counselor in Michigan. With close to 20 years of experience, Mary can assist you in overcoming many of the life challenges we all face. Her eclectic approach to therapy is very relaxed, non-judgmental, and respectful. Mary’s education and professional background in both mind and body provide a unique and effective therapeutic experience. She is sensitive to your needs as well as your past and present life experiences.
Mary is a board-certified licensed mental health counselor in Florida as well as a board-certified licensed professional counselor in Michigan. With close to 20 years of experience, Mary can assist you in overcoming many of the life challenges we all face. Her eclectic approach to therapy is very relaxed, non-judgmental, and respectful. Mary’s education and professional background in both mind and body provide a unique and effective therapeutic experience. She is sensitive to your needs as well as your past and present life experiences.
(305) 517-3229 View (305) 517-3229
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Jalae Gatewood-Alvarez
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33803
Are you ready to work through some areas in your life that have been hard to think about? I’m here to support you through a journey of processing difficult life experiences and reaching a place of healing and peace.
Are you ready to work through some areas in your life that have been hard to think about? I’m here to support you through a journey of processing difficult life experiences and reaching a place of healing and peace.
(863) 260-7361 View (863) 260-7361
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Kimberly Favaro
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33813
In my time counseling I have gained valuable experience working with individuals through Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Grief, Behavioral issues, Identity, Major Life Changes and Trauma as a certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapist. I enjoy approaching life's many struggles empathetically and with hope for the future. Whether one is dealing with many inner demons, or simply trying to better understand themselves and their relationships; I am here to help you help yourself get unstuck and be able to better enjoy life.
In my time counseling I have gained valuable experience working with individuals through Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Grief, Behavioral issues, Identity, Major Life Changes and Trauma as a certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapist. I enjoy approaching life's many struggles empathetically and with hope for the future. Whether one is dealing with many inner demons, or simply trying to better understand themselves and their relationships; I am here to help you help yourself get unstuck and be able to better enjoy life.
(863) 606-5922 View (863) 606-5922
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KAPS Therapeutic Solutions LLC
Counselor, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33813  (Online Only)
Do you feel your past traumatic events weigh you down like an anchor and it is hard to "be normal?" Are these past memories flooding your day to day experiences preventing you from feeling joy and living in the here and now? Is it challenging to see the real you and believe in your worth? I help both adults and children who have experienced traumatic events and who are struggling with low self-worth to claim back their lives and discover that what happened to them does not define them. Together we will take the journey to identifying the true you so you can have healthy connections with others and most importantly, yourself!
Do you feel your past traumatic events weigh you down like an anchor and it is hard to "be normal?" Are these past memories flooding your day to day experiences preventing you from feeling joy and living in the here and now? Is it challenging to see the real you and believe in your worth? I help both adults and children who have experienced traumatic events and who are struggling with low self-worth to claim back their lives and discover that what happened to them does not define them. Together we will take the journey to identifying the true you so you can have healthy connections with others and most importantly, yourself!
(863) 869-4448 View (863) 869-4448
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Ruthie A Kimmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33815
Weekend and Evening Appointments Available. Feeling overwhelmed or undefeated in your current situation? Is the backpack on your back overflowing? Let me provide you a safe place, where you can unwind and talk about your fears, heartaches, and stressors. Sitting on my couch, things will become uncomfortable, because change does not happen without discomfort. It does not matter what stage you are in, in your life (children, teens, adults or seniors) your feelings are important, and I want to help you understand how your life experiences have shaped the behaviors and feelings you're struggling with today.
Weekend and Evening Appointments Available. Feeling overwhelmed or undefeated in your current situation? Is the backpack on your back overflowing? Let me provide you a safe place, where you can unwind and talk about your fears, heartaches, and stressors. Sitting on my couch, things will become uncomfortable, because change does not happen without discomfort. It does not matter what stage you are in, in your life (children, teens, adults or seniors) your feelings are important, and I want to help you understand how your life experiences have shaped the behaviors and feelings you're struggling with today.
(863) 225-4558 View (863) 225-4558
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Family Life Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MT3215
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33813
Being a first responder to crisis and tragedies, you can only be the "strong one" for so long, before it begins to wear on ourselves and your personal relationships. You may be an attorney, a physician, part of law enforcement, or on the leadership team of your church. Who are YOU supposed to turn to? We work with many people in your same position, struggling with doing good for others, at the sake of your own family & self-care.
Being a first responder to crisis and tragedies, you can only be the "strong one" for so long, before it begins to wear on ourselves and your personal relationships. You may be an attorney, a physician, part of law enforcement, or on the leadership team of your church. Who are YOU supposed to turn to? We work with many people in your same position, struggling with doing good for others, at the sake of your own family & self-care.
(352) 354-1817 View (352) 354-1817
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Dr. Alex Roberts
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33803
Do you or your child struggle in school? Have problems focusing? Need help identifying what accommodations can help you or your child succeed in school, college, or on standardized tests (AP exams, SAT/ACT, LSAT, MCAT)? Or have you tried therapy without great results? I specialize in psychological and psychoeducational testing to help you answer these questions. I also advocate for you or your child to obtain the help and support necessary to succeed in school and on tests. Let’s collaborate to identify what supports or treatment approaches are best to emphasize your strengths, reduce your struggles, and help you reach your goals.
Do you or your child struggle in school? Have problems focusing? Need help identifying what accommodations can help you or your child succeed in school, college, or on standardized tests (AP exams, SAT/ACT, LSAT, MCAT)? Or have you tried therapy without great results? I specialize in psychological and psychoeducational testing to help you answer these questions. I also advocate for you or your child to obtain the help and support necessary to succeed in school and on tests. Let’s collaborate to identify what supports or treatment approaches are best to emphasize your strengths, reduce your struggles, and help you reach your goals.
(863) 880-2533 View (863) 880-2533
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Robinson-Kyles Counseling and Testing Services
Psychologist, PhD, MHC-sup
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33801
**Weekend and Evening appointments are now available!! Offering Services in Spanish, Creole and in English!! ** As a supervising clinical psychologist, Dr. Kyles has over 10 years of experience. At the center, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly from a variety of backgrounds gain the insight and strength to overcome a wide range of challenges. The persons that have sought assistance at the center have gained relief from depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, relationship conflict, career uncertainty, adjustments to change, major life events as well as other mental health concerns.
**Weekend and Evening appointments are now available!! Offering Services in Spanish, Creole and in English!! ** As a supervising clinical psychologist, Dr. Kyles has over 10 years of experience. At the center, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly from a variety of backgrounds gain the insight and strength to overcome a wide range of challenges. The persons that have sought assistance at the center have gained relief from depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, relationship conflict, career uncertainty, adjustments to change, major life events as well as other mental health concerns.
(863) 292-6459 View (863) 292-6459
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Divine Mental Health Care
Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33801
If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or any life changing event you may need help to find answers and hope. Asking for help takes bravery. As a trauma focused counselor, I listen attentively to you and help you to explore and find options, so you make the best decisions for your life. I work often with anxiety and trauma issues and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or any life changing event you may need help to find answers and hope. Asking for help takes bravery. As a trauma focused counselor, I listen attentively to you and help you to explore and find options, so you make the best decisions for your life. I work often with anxiety and trauma issues and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
(863) 277-6364 View (863) 277-6364
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Marsha D Hassell
Counselor, MS, PLMHC
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33811  (Online Only)
(863) 267-9215 View (863) 267-9215
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Tanya Johnson-Gilchrist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MPH, CPH, PMP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33813
Not accepting new clients
The Tiny Little Jewels Team is trauma-informed, adoption competent, client-centered, and culturally sensitive.
Tiny Little Jewels promotes Health, Wellness, and Healing in the Tampa Bay Area. We look forward to being a partner in your Health and Wellness... We offer TeleHealth sessions as well as traditional sessions.
The Tiny Little Jewels Team is trauma-informed, adoption competent, client-centered, and culturally sensitive.
Tiny Little Jewels promotes Health, Wellness, and Healing in the Tampa Bay Area. We look forward to being a partner in your Health and Wellness... We offer TeleHealth sessions as well as traditional sessions.
(813) 609-2655 View (813) 609-2655

Online Therapists

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Jessica Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
I provide counseling for individuals and families. specializing in in family-systems models, attachment oriented therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have worked with many individuals and families that struggle with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, substance abuse, and abusive relationships. In addition, I have experience working with children that are struggling with adoption. By utilizing an individualized insight-oriented approach, I can help both children and adults process emotions and achieve positive progress to reach their goals. I am a strong believer of the mind/body/spirit connection.
I provide counseling for individuals and families. specializing in in family-systems models, attachment oriented therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have worked with many individuals and families that struggle with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, substance abuse, and abusive relationships. In addition, I have experience working with children that are struggling with adoption. By utilizing an individualized insight-oriented approach, I can help both children and adults process emotions and achieve positive progress to reach their goals. I am a strong believer of the mind/body/spirit connection.
(727) 291-4892 View (727) 291-4892
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Laurie Giancola
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
My training includes EMDR, hypnosis, traumatic incident reduction, adoption competency, child-parent psychotherapy, and I am a level 2 certified clinical trauma specialist.
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.
My training includes EMDR, hypnosis, traumatic incident reduction, adoption competency, child-parent psychotherapy, and I am a level 2 certified clinical trauma specialist.
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.
(727) 205-2614 View (727) 205-2614
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Andrea Mason
Counselor, MA, LMHC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Largo, FL 33771
Areas of expertise with children include aggression, acting out, school problems, loss, divorce, exposure, adoption to violence.
Life can be hard sometimes. Allow me to guide you and/or your family members through the challenges you face to help make life easier. Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision so please feel free to call me to see if we are a good match. The focus of my practice is all about the multi-faceted needs of families and individuals. I provide counseling to adults and children from infancy to adolescence and provide individual therapy, family therapy and couples work. Areas of focus with adults include relationship issues, divorce, trauma, depression, and anxiety and parenting issues
Areas of expertise with children include aggression, acting out, school problems, loss, divorce, exposure, adoption to violence.
Life can be hard sometimes. Allow me to guide you and/or your family members through the challenges you face to help make life easier. Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision so please feel free to call me to see if we are a good match. The focus of my practice is all about the multi-faceted needs of families and individuals. I provide counseling to adults and children from infancy to adolescence and provide individual therapy, family therapy and couples work. Areas of focus with adults include relationship issues, divorce, trauma, depression, and anxiety and parenting issues
(727) 328-4682 View (727) 328-4682
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Marcia Netherland
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CTF-CBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bradenton, FL 34205
I have more than 15 years of experience working with children and adolescents with a wide range of mental health concerns, such as ADHD, trauma, abuse, adoption/foster care, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, and Autism, just to name a few. I use techniques such as play therapy, art therapy, and traditional talk therapy with my clients, based on their age and preferences.
I have more than 15 years of experience working with children and adolescents with a wide range of mental health concerns, such as ADHD, trauma, abuse, adoption/foster care, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, and Autism, just to name a few. I use techniques such as play therapy, art therapy, and traditional talk therapy with my clients, based on their age and preferences.
(941) 231-5682 x315 View (941) 231-5682 x315
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Laurie Paquette
Psychologist, PhD, QS-MHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32940
I have expertise and advanced training in trauma, adoption, and children and adolescent issues.
Accepting New Testing Cases only! You're probably here because something in your life isn't going as well as you'd like. Tired of being stuck at home, feeling more alone, isolated from friends and loved ones. These are challenging times and taking care of your mental health needs is important. I have 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and more. Let me help you feel better and lead a happier, healthier life! Thanks for reading my profile, I look forward to seeing you soon.
I have expertise and advanced training in trauma, adoption, and children and adolescent issues.
Accepting New Testing Cases only! You're probably here because something in your life isn't going as well as you'd like. Tired of being stuck at home, feeling more alone, isolated from friends and loved ones. These are challenging times and taking care of your mental health needs is important. I have 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and more. Let me help you feel better and lead a happier, healthier life! Thanks for reading my profile, I look forward to seeing you soon.
(321) 221-5502 View (321) 221-5502
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Karla Bilderbeck
Counselor, LMHC , ATR
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32792
Is anxiety running you around all over the place? Feeling hopeless? Let's get your hope back! Are you looking for a place you can feel safe enough to say everything you need to? I offer a safe space for healing such issues as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, self esteem, sexual abuse, family conflict and personal growth. I have over 20 years experience with individuals and families in evidence based therapy. I am EMDR and A.R.T. certified and have special training in treating adoption and mood issues. Therapy can be a path to empowerment. Let's work together to get your life back on track. You're worth it!
Is anxiety running you around all over the place? Feeling hopeless? Let's get your hope back! Are you looking for a place you can feel safe enough to say everything you need to? I offer a safe space for healing such issues as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, self esteem, sexual abuse, family conflict and personal growth. I have over 20 years experience with individuals and families in evidence based therapy. I am EMDR and A.R.T. certified and have special training in treating adoption and mood issues. Therapy can be a path to empowerment. Let's work together to get your life back on track. You're worth it!
(407) 449-8028 View (407) 449-8028
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Beverly Dabrio
BCBA
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32835
We specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Infant Mental Health, Parent-Child Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-CBT, Parent Coaching, Separation and Divorce Issues and Adoption Competent Therapy.
I have extensive experience serving children with special needs including autism, ADHD, and OCD. Services are available for an array of behavioral challenges and academic supports, and can be provided in homes, online, office, schools and childcare centers. My specialties include behavior therapy, verbal behavior speech therapy, social-emotional development, social skills training, problematic challenging behaviors, and daily living skills, including feeding therapy and potty training. In addition, I provide consultation and supervision services for families, professionals and agencies.
We specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Infant Mental Health, Parent-Child Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-CBT, Parent Coaching, Separation and Divorce Issues and Adoption Competent Therapy.
I have extensive experience serving children with special needs including autism, ADHD, and OCD. Services are available for an array of behavioral challenges and academic supports, and can be provided in homes, online, office, schools and childcare centers. My specialties include behavior therapy, verbal behavior speech therapy, social-emotional development, social skills training, problematic challenging behaviors, and daily living skills, including feeding therapy and potty training. In addition, I provide consultation and supervision services for families, professionals and agencies.
(321) 398-4031 View (321) 398-4031
Adoption Therapists

Does my adopted child need therapy?

Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.

When should adoptive parents seek therapy?

Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.

Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?

Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.

What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?

A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.