Therapists in Tampa, FL
Dr. Amy Heath Sharp Patenaude
MA, EdS, EdD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33629
Whether it's navigating toddler temper tantrums, developing parenting skills, choosing a therapist to help your child, and/or determining what special learning needs your child has, I'm here to support you, your child, and your family as you learn new skills to help.
As a parent, do you find yourself wondering, 'am I doing everything that I can to support my child and his or her success?' When it comes to working with children, it can be hard to know how to provide the best support for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development. I want to take this moment to express gratitude that you're taking the first step to seek out support for your child and your family. I'm here to help! Calling a school psychologist and parent coach may feel intimidating, but I hope that you take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help and support you and your family.
Whether it's navigating toddler temper tantrums, developing parenting skills, choosing a therapist to help your child, and/or determining what special learning needs your child has, I'm here to support you, your child, and your family as you learn new skills to help.
As a parent, do you find yourself wondering, 'am I doing everything that I can to support my child and his or her success?' When it comes to working with children, it can be hard to know how to provide the best support for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development. I want to take this moment to express gratitude that you're taking the first step to seek out support for your child and your family. I'm here to help! Calling a school psychologist and parent coach may feel intimidating, but I hope that you take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help and support you and your family.
Dr. Mary Perleoni
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33609
My specialized training and over 10 years of research experience in trauma equip me to help women, children, and couples navigate these challenging experiences.
It Begins Within (www.ibwhc.com) provides counseling services to Individuals, Couples and Families in the Tampa Bay area. Life can be hard. It Begins Within exists to help you heal from a painful past, cope with a difficult present, and instill hope for the future. You don’t need to wait until your life is falling apart to receive help. Everyone needs therapy at any given season of their life. Seeking outside help does not mean you’re weak. In fact, it proves your courage and commitment to living life to the fullest
My specialized training and over 10 years of research experience in trauma equip me to help women, children, and couples navigate these challenging experiences.
It Begins Within (www.ibwhc.com) provides counseling services to Individuals, Couples and Families in the Tampa Bay area. Life can be hard. It Begins Within exists to help you heal from a painful past, cope with a difficult present, and instill hope for the future. You don’t need to wait until your life is falling apart to receive help. Everyone needs therapy at any given season of their life. Seeking outside help does not mean you’re weak. In fact, it proves your courage and commitment to living life to the fullest
Natalee Clendinen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
Is your child struggling at school either socially or emotionally? Does your child struggle with emotional outbursts or disruptive behaviors at school or home? Does it always seem like every interaction turns into a power struggle and you are constantly yelling or getting into arguments? Or does it seem that your child or teen is constantly sad, worried, scared, irritable, or angry. Through therapy your child can learn skills they need to help them learn to regulate their emotions, communicate more appropriately and mend strained relationships.
Is your child struggling at school either socially or emotionally? Does your child struggle with emotional outbursts or disruptive behaviors at school or home? Does it always seem like every interaction turns into a power struggle and you are constantly yelling or getting into arguments? Or does it seem that your child or teen is constantly sad, worried, scared, irritable, or angry. Through therapy your child can learn skills they need to help them learn to regulate their emotions, communicate more appropriately and mend strained relationships.
Idris Gaines
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, MPA, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33613
Change can be a difficult and scary thing, but the desire to change and the result of change can overcome any difficulty. My goal is to help facilitate that change while offering a judgement-free and safe space for you to begin your journey to change and grow. I have extensive experience working with children and families, providing psychoeducational services and therapeutic services. My desire is to help create and foster an environment that will encourage growth and change.
Change can be a difficult and scary thing, but the desire to change and the result of change can overcome any difficulty. My goal is to help facilitate that change while offering a judgement-free and safe space for you to begin your journey to change and grow. I have extensive experience working with children and families, providing psychoeducational services and therapeutic services. My desire is to help create and foster an environment that will encourage growth and change.
Kristen Staron-La Cagnina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
I enjoy working with children ages 0 through 12.
Are you struggling with your infant or young child's mood or behaviors? Are they having a tough time adjusting to changes in their home or life? Have they experienced something that has changed their mood or behaviors? Toddlers and young children can have difficulty expressing themselves and need help to learn how. They may also struggle with learning how to adjust and cope with changes in their home, daycare, or school environments. Play therapy is a natural and great way for children to express themselves and learn new skills. Working with them at their level of understanding fosters understanding and healing.
I enjoy working with children ages 0 through 12.
Are you struggling with your infant or young child's mood or behaviors? Are they having a tough time adjusting to changes in their home or life? Have they experienced something that has changed their mood or behaviors? Toddlers and young children can have difficulty expressing themselves and need help to learn how. They may also struggle with learning how to adjust and cope with changes in their home, daycare, or school environments. Play therapy is a natural and great way for children to express themselves and learn new skills. Working with them at their level of understanding fosters understanding and healing.
Lisa Nail
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CTP
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33615
I specialize in providing support to children, teens, young adults, men and women experiencing life adjustment or relationship issues.
Do you feel like there is no hope or no way out of your situation? Has life given you so many challenges that you do not know what to do or where to go? If you answered yes, then you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, who has several years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I offer affordable counseling services to individuals, couples, and families.
I specialize in providing support to children, teens, young adults, men and women experiencing life adjustment or relationship issues.
Do you feel like there is no hope or no way out of your situation? Has life given you so many challenges that you do not know what to do or where to go? If you answered yes, then you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, who has several years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I offer affordable counseling services to individuals, couples, and families.
Premier Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33613
Over 100 years of experience providing personable counseling to thousands of children, teens, adults, & couples. We'll find the best therapist in our office for you to help meet your goals. We have same week appointments available.
Over 100 years of experience providing personable counseling to thousands of children, teens, adults, & couples. We'll find the best therapist in our office for you to help meet your goals. We have same week appointments available.
Heather R. Harding
Counselor, MSEdS, LMHC, LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33606
I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in children, adolescents, and couples.
Are you struggling with the daily tasks of work, marriage, and/or parenting? Do you get frustrated easily with your kids or partner and worry if you are making the right choices? Do you feel that everyday is a fight with your adolescent and you have been told you don't understand them? Ever wonder how you are going to manage without losing yourself or your mind? Do you wake up sometimes and are unhappy with your life and/or your marriage? If "yes" to any or all of these questions, I am the right person to help you.
I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in children, adolescents, and couples.
Are you struggling with the daily tasks of work, marriage, and/or parenting? Do you get frustrated easily with your kids or partner and worry if you are making the right choices? Do you feel that everyday is a fight with your adolescent and you have been told you don't understand them? Ever wonder how you are going to manage without losing yourself or your mind? Do you wake up sometimes and are unhappy with your life and/or your marriage? If "yes" to any or all of these questions, I am the right person to help you.
Kritti Batra
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618
Kritti has worked with numerous clients from diverse backgrounds and faiths over the years. She enjoys working with all ages and sees the potential younger children can grasp and have. She facilitates individual and group therapy sessions from an active yet client-centered base. People she has helped are those who have problems/issues with anxiety, depression, phase of life, and ADHD. She enhances her environment by bringing her vibrant and magnetic energy while allowing the client to “simply just be” where they are at and to have them use their own coping toolbox to put in the work from one session to the next.
Kritti has worked with numerous clients from diverse backgrounds and faiths over the years. She enjoys working with all ages and sees the potential younger children can grasp and have. She facilitates individual and group therapy sessions from an active yet client-centered base. People she has helped are those who have problems/issues with anxiety, depression, phase of life, and ADHD. She enhances her environment by bringing her vibrant and magnetic energy while allowing the client to “simply just be” where they are at and to have them use their own coping toolbox to put in the work from one session to the next.
Rice Psychology Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618
Rice Psychology Group now has offices in both North and South Tampa. We are dedicated to offering a highly personalized and compassionate experience in an atmosphere that is professional, yet welcoming. Our therapists offer up-to-date and effective help for children, adolescents and adults and our therapy dogs can often be found at the office as well. Please note: Contacting a therapist at Rice Psychology or emailing the office does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If this an emergency please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Rice Psychology Group now has offices in both North and South Tampa. We are dedicated to offering a highly personalized and compassionate experience in an atmosphere that is professional, yet welcoming. Our therapists offer up-to-date and effective help for children, adolescents and adults and our therapy dogs can often be found at the office as well. Please note: Contacting a therapist at Rice Psychology or emailing the office does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If this an emergency please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Cassandra Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33616 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! Does your child struggle with anxiety or depression? Do they have ADHD and need assistance with executive functioning? Welcome to a safe and flexible space, where therapy is here to bring you less stress, not more. I help individuals develop and enhance various skills and coping strategies. This may include improving time management and organizational skills, learning relaxation techniques and develop effective problem solving abilities. I offer therapy for a variety of issues, and most often work with teens and adults who are navigating life with depression, grief, anxiety, or managing ADHD.
Accepting New Clients! Does your child struggle with anxiety or depression? Do they have ADHD and need assistance with executive functioning? Welcome to a safe and flexible space, where therapy is here to bring you less stress, not more. I help individuals develop and enhance various skills and coping strategies. This may include improving time management and organizational skills, learning relaxation techniques and develop effective problem solving abilities. I offer therapy for a variety of issues, and most often work with teens and adults who are navigating life with depression, grief, anxiety, or managing ADHD.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33626 (Online Only)
We all face situations throughout life that can make us feel overwhelmed and in need of support, encouragement, strategic planning or goal setting. This may involve family life transitions, a parent-child relationship, peers groups, marriage, divorce, social issues, academic challenges or behavioral issues. As your therapist, I will take a team approach to help you to achieve your goals and overcome the challenges you face. I subscribe to a holistic systematic process of psychotherapy. I believe that a person's biological, social, psychological and spiritual well-being play a critical role in the healing process.
We all face situations throughout life that can make us feel overwhelmed and in need of support, encouragement, strategic planning or goal setting. This may involve family life transitions, a parent-child relationship, peers groups, marriage, divorce, social issues, academic challenges or behavioral issues. As your therapist, I will take a team approach to help you to achieve your goals and overcome the challenges you face. I subscribe to a holistic systematic process of psychotherapy. I believe that a person's biological, social, psychological and spiritual well-being play a critical role in the healing process.
True North Counseling Services
Counselor, MS, LMHC, ADHD-, CCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
We are the Tampa Area's Premiere Children's Counseling Center. All of our counselors specialize in children and teens needs and concerns. Our office is set up to work specifically with children ages 0-18 to allow them to feel comfortable and relaxed. All of our counselors work directly with parents to help the entire family have a positive experience. We use play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy and many other child and teen friendly ways of learning coping skills and managing stress.
We are the Tampa Area's Premiere Children's Counseling Center. All of our counselors specialize in children and teens needs and concerns. Our office is set up to work specifically with children ages 0-18 to allow them to feel comfortable and relaxed. All of our counselors work directly with parents to help the entire family have a positive experience. We use play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy and many other child and teen friendly ways of learning coping skills and managing stress.
Joy Milner
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
I work with children 6 and over.
I encourage all individuals experiencing grief or loss, healing from an abusive relationship, in the midst of transition, or overwhelmed with the challenges of life to take a bold and courageous step and seek therapy. Persevere until you find a therapist you connect with and trust. My desire is to provide a collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment for my clients that fosters emotional healing, growth, and positive change. I use an integrative approach that is person-centered, solution-focused and designed to meet the client's individualized needs and goals.
I work with children 6 and over.
I encourage all individuals experiencing grief or loss, healing from an abusive relationship, in the midst of transition, or overwhelmed with the challenges of life to take a bold and courageous step and seek therapy. Persevere until you find a therapist you connect with and trust. My desire is to provide a collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment for my clients that fosters emotional healing, growth, and positive change. I use an integrative approach that is person-centered, solution-focused and designed to meet the client's individualized needs and goals.
Jessica V. White Therapy of Tampa
Pre-Licensed Professional, RMHCI, RMFTI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33629
I offer services to couples, individuals, families, children/teens.
You are searching for someone who can understand you. Who can hear you, your frustrations, your pain and needs in a way that offers care and meaningful support. You want to feel better, be happier, and want clarity about how you got here and what you should do moving forward. Or you both may be wondering..how did OUR relationship get here? or How do we navigate what’s happening with our child? I imagine you’ve been giving it your best but still feel like you’re falling short. But you’re not. Take comfort in your efforts and realize sometimes it’s the smallest change that makes the difference. It’s time. Let’s do this together.
I offer services to couples, individuals, families, children/teens.
You are searching for someone who can understand you. Who can hear you, your frustrations, your pain and needs in a way that offers care and meaningful support. You want to feel better, be happier, and want clarity about how you got here and what you should do moving forward. Or you both may be wondering..how did OUR relationship get here? or How do we navigate what’s happening with our child? I imagine you’ve been giving it your best but still feel like you’re falling short. But you’re not. Take comfort in your efforts and realize sometimes it’s the smallest change that makes the difference. It’s time. Let’s do this together.
Dr. Tara Delach
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618
Does your child or adolescent's worry, anxiety, or sadness get in the way of their day-to-day activities? Does it feel like you're talking in circles and running into the same challenging behaviors over and over? Without a “how-to” guide, it can be exhausting and overwhelming trying to assist your child or teen on your own. Even the process of seeking professional help can be daunting. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. As a Licensed Psychologist, I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach to help children, adolescents, and parents overcome challenges, improve relationships, and experience more joy.
Does your child or adolescent's worry, anxiety, or sadness get in the way of their day-to-day activities? Does it feel like you're talking in circles and running into the same challenging behaviors over and over? Without a “how-to” guide, it can be exhausting and overwhelming trying to assist your child or teen on your own. Even the process of seeking professional help can be daunting. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. As a Licensed Psychologist, I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach to help children, adolescents, and parents overcome challenges, improve relationships, and experience more joy.
Kim Herman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, ADHD-, CCSP, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
Are you struggling with your child or teen's anxiety, high sensitivity to everything and their constant worrying? Anxiety in kids and teens affects the whole family. I specialize in anxious, highly intelligent and highly sensitive children and teens. Counseling in a Play Therapy setting is fun, relaxing and engaging for children of all ages. My therapy dog , Teddy Bear, is often in sessions too! See photos or website to learn more about Teddy.
Are you struggling with your child or teen's anxiety, high sensitivity to everything and their constant worrying? Anxiety in kids and teens affects the whole family. I specialize in anxious, highly intelligent and highly sensitive children and teens. Counseling in a Play Therapy setting is fun, relaxing and engaging for children of all ages. My therapy dog , Teddy Bear, is often in sessions too! See photos or website to learn more about Teddy.
Jennifer L Mockler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33606
Choosing a psychologist for your child or adolescent's needs can be a difficult decision.
I provide comprehensive psychological services to children and families. I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of gifted, learning, developmental, behavioral, emotional, and school-related issues. I also provide individual and family therapy. My primary goal is to help children and adolescents succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Choosing a psychologist for your child or adolescent's needs can be a difficult decision.
I provide comprehensive psychological services to children and families. I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of gifted, learning, developmental, behavioral, emotional, and school-related issues. I also provide individual and family therapy. My primary goal is to help children and adolescents succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Kayla Moran
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
Through my experience with mental health, I have worked to provide children, adolescents and families with positive lifestyle techniques to utilize as they prioritize their emotional health. I believe in clients achieving their fullest potential and am here to help guide you. I use solution focused therapy, and believe in the importance of mindfulness.
Through my experience with mental health, I have worked to provide children, adolescents and families with positive lifestyle techniques to utilize as they prioritize their emotional health. I believe in clients achieving their fullest potential and am here to help guide you. I use solution focused therapy, and believe in the importance of mindfulness.
Ashley Diehl
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618
I am passionate about fostering children and adolescents' social and emotional learning skills so that they can understand and manage their emotions, set and achieve positive goals, establish rewarding relationships, feel and show empathy, and make responsible decisions.
I enjoy working with individuals and their families through a strength-based perspective to not only address weaknesses, but foster strengths. I believe there is no "one size fits all" model, and by collaboratively working together, goals can be identified, evidenced-based practices can begin, and progress can be monitored. I work with clients to address an array of concerns, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, school difficulties, behavioral difficulties, social skills, organization and executive functioning difficulties, and other adjustment concerns. I also complete comprehensive assessments to address learning, attention and a mix of social, emotional and behavioral challenges.
I am passionate about fostering children and adolescents' social and emotional learning skills so that they can understand and manage their emotions, set and achieve positive goals, establish rewarding relationships, feel and show empathy, and make responsible decisions.
I enjoy working with individuals and their families through a strength-based perspective to not only address weaknesses, but foster strengths. I believe there is no "one size fits all" model, and by collaboratively working together, goals can be identified, evidenced-based practices can begin, and progress can be monitored. I work with clients to address an array of concerns, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, school difficulties, behavioral difficulties, social skills, organization and executive functioning difficulties, and other adjustment concerns. I also complete comprehensive assessments to address learning, attention and a mix of social, emotional and behavioral challenges.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Tampa, FL 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, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Tampa 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, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Tampa 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.