Child Therapists in Plantation, FL

Turning Point Mental Health Center provides psychotherapy and psychological testing. We have psychologists and mental health counselors who treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and a variety of other psychological conditions. Our clinicians work with children and adults and offer morning, evening, and weekend appointments. We are committed to providing the highest quality of treatment available. Turning Point accepts numerous insurance including Medicaid and Medicare and our clinicians believe that anyone in need of therapy and psychological services should be able to access help that reflects the most current research and trends in the field.

I believe each individual is unique in their own way. My goal is to help each individual reach their full potential. Collaboratively, I will work with you to find your true self and bring out the strengths that you already posses. I have been working in the field of mental health since 2013. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with trauma, human trafficking, behavioral disorders, Depression, Anxiety, other severe and persistent mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities and other special needs. Whether you or someone you know is dealing with these issues, I am here to help.

Do you often think about, “how can I fix this or make it better?” You are not alone… We all feel this way at some point. We all go through different challenges and difficulties. My clients are people looking to improve their emotional well-being and/or personal relationships, so that they can find their best selves and best life.

Jessica is a licensed marriage and family therapist who is passionate about empowering young adults, parents, teens, and children to build healthy relationships and feel fulfilled. She specializes in helping individuals and families deal with life transitions, stress, depression, anxiety, and other concerns with evidence‑based treatments. Jessica offers individual therapy, play therapy, parent coaching, child/teen therapy, and supervision for MFT/MHC interns.

My name is Christopher Santini and I am an LCSW in the state of Florida. As a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with culturally, economically, and ethnically diverse individuals, families, couples, and groups from all walks of life. I have practiced domestically and internationally including, NYC, California, and most recently in Dublin, Ireland. I have found using teletherapy to be very convenient for clients with challenging schedules. Taking the step to enter into therapy can be a difficult but rewarding one.

As a licensed psychologist, I provide therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with a range of populations, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, anger, disruptive behavior disorders, learning disorders, selective mutism, social difficulties, and life changes (e.g., entering middle school, high school, college, or the workforce; going through a divorce; having a new baby; moving, etc.). I have worked in various settings including schools, medical centers, and university-based clinics.

Deciding who to entrust with the mental health needs for you or your family is a daunting task. TESTING: adolescent and adult autism, ADHD, and diagnostic clarity. THERAPY: You may be seeking therapy to make sense of distressing events from your past, for a better understanding of yourself, to cope with overwhelming emotions, or to manage relationships/family dynamics. You may be having difficulty controlling self-critical thoughts or worries that are now interfering with daily life or relationships. You're seeing others meet their goals and you're wondering what makes it so difficult for you to do the same.

Greetings! My name is Shantreirra Monroe “Shan” and I am pleased to introduce myself. I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience providing counseling and supportive services. I have skills in utilizing a variety of tools to help children and adults move beyond obstacles, so they can grow and thrive. I understand that life has a way of hitting us with curve balls, beach balls and occasionally hammers. I use a wide range of clinical skills to effectively explore and help clients navigate tough times.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Special Education and a minor in Autism. I have vast experience serving children with developmental differences and their families. I am passionate about helping parents understand the unique challenges of the child. I love coaching parents to follow the child's lead to foster a connection that supports development. I am the Clinical Director of Positive Development in Florida, and through our developmental/ relationship-based approach, our multi-disciplinary team will support you and provide services specific to the needs of your child and your family .

I, Dr. Edwina Hamilton Bell, am dedicated and passionate about what I do as a Clinical Psychologist. I am effective at utilizing the therapeutic relationship to identify individual strengths and to promote positive emotional and psychological change. I specialize in conducting comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational evaluations for adults and children.

At Thrive, our highly qualified therapists are prepared to meet your specific needs. We proudly offer counseling for children starting at age 5 and for adults up to age 75. Our comprehensive services include couples counseling, individual counseling, family counseling, mental health counseling, and group therapy. Our experienced therapists specialize in trauma counseling (including sexual abuse), ADHD in children, and Christian counseling. Rest assured that regardless of your religious beliefs, we are here to support you. At Thrive, everyone is welcome.

I appreciate helping my clients by empowering them to enhance their natural skills and abilities to overcome circumstances through positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented conversation. I believe that through the therapeutic relationship, we can better understand and improve our relationships with others and ourselves. I provide services to individuals, couples, and families. I have worked in the community, agencies, private practice, and educational settings. I work with children and adults coping with depression, anxiety, marital conflict, parenting, academic success, stress management, relaxation, as well as life transitions during and after acute and chronic illness.

Balance Therapy Institute and Consulting provides therapy services to individuals (men, women, adolescents and children), couples, families, and children in Broward County, Florida. Our purpose at Balance is to help folks from all walks of life learn to balance life’s challenges (whether those be personal, professional or spiritual) through meaningful and collaborative conversations. Balance emphasizes the interconnectedness of the Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual aspects of life.

Do you ever wonder if you will ever be happy? Are you so overwhelmed with the daily stressors of work, relationships, parenthood, finances, or life in general that you want to run away from it all? I totally understand because we have all been there at one point in our lives. You are not alone! Life does not have to be difficult. Sometimes we need help getting our life on track; finding our joy or enhancing our relationships. My goal as a psychotherapist is to provide a safe and supportive environment to help you facilitate change, growth, and lead you on an exploratory journey to obtaining the life you want.

Do you or your child, despite obvious intelligence, struggle with completing simple tasks? Or maybe you go from 0-100 in a matter of seconds and experience triggers from even the smallest things. I am here to help. As a psychologist specializing in comprehensive evaluations, I have extensive experience in assessing and understanding the unique needs of children, teens, and young adults with ADHD, giftedness/2e, learning differences & mood disorders. I also specialize in assisting teens and young adults in navigating the unique challenges faced and helping them develop coping strategies.

I am a fellow traveler on the adventurous, mysterious journey of life. On this journey, we are faced with obstacles we must overcome to reach our goals. When faced with an obstacle, we have several options. Ignore it and pretend it's not there (denial), turn around and go back (avoidance), say we are not quite ready to deal with it and wait for the "perfect" time (procrastinate), or, we can strive to confront it and persevere. Join me on a journey to learn the tools necessary to gracefully and courageously overcome problems and deal with obstacles head on.

Dr. Love is a forensic-oriented psychologist with a specialized focus on serving individuals and families within the family court system. Dr. Love’s expertise encompasses managing complex cases involving trauma, high-conflict family dynamics, and the specific needs of children caught in these situations.

You value emotional and health well being for your family and for yourself, and as such, you want every one of your family members to be in a good place. Emotional well-being has many facets. As a parent, you may be worried about your child or teen because lately they look somewhat sad or anxious, or their behavior is not where you think it should be for their age. Or you may want to work on finding your best version of yourself or enhance your relationship with a loved one that may be stuck in a problem narrative you would like to see change.

Congratulations! By searching for a therapist, you're taking a courageous first step toward improving your mental health. Choosing a therapist can be overwhelming but I believe it boils down to two things: finding a therapist with experience in the areas you need, and forging a strong therapeutic relationship with him/her - the single most important variable to success. I have advanced degrees in Education and Mental Health Counseling and had intensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the renowned Beck Institution for CBT. I'm also a member of the American Counseling Association.