Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Sarasota, FL

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Katherine Ann Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MPH, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34236  (Online Only)
Dr. Katherine Best is dedicated to your wellbeing by providing a quick response and flexible hours of care. Building upon strengths, she uses a positive, non-judgmental approach to encourage growth and change. Dr. Best offers: psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, trauma resolution, pre and post divorce counseling, family mediation for conflict resolution, clinical hypnosis, EMDR, archetypal pattern dream analysis, and life coaching. In addition, Dr. Katherine Best offers treatment for stress, anxiety, procrastination, depression, cumulative exposures to trauma, priest and clergy abuse, chronic pain, and insomnia.
Dr. Katherine Best is dedicated to your wellbeing by providing a quick response and flexible hours of care. Building upon strengths, she uses a positive, non-judgmental approach to encourage growth and change. Dr. Best offers: psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, trauma resolution, pre and post divorce counseling, family mediation for conflict resolution, clinical hypnosis, EMDR, archetypal pattern dream analysis, and life coaching. In addition, Dr. Katherine Best offers treatment for stress, anxiety, procrastination, depression, cumulative exposures to trauma, priest and clergy abuse, chronic pain, and insomnia.
(941) 487-0956 View (941) 487-0956
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Kimberly Wortz
EdS, NCSP
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34240
I am a Nationally Certified and Licensed School Psychologist in the Sarasota, Florida area. I offer comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations tailored to the needs of each student in the school-age years. I am passionate about uncovering each student's strengths and weaknesses in order to help them reach their full potential and I am able to provide extensive information regarding how your child thinks and learns. I also believe that understanding the whole child is an essential tool in improving all aspects of a child's life- socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.
I am a Nationally Certified and Licensed School Psychologist in the Sarasota, Florida area. I offer comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations tailored to the needs of each student in the school-age years. I am passionate about uncovering each student's strengths and weaknesses in order to help them reach their full potential and I am able to provide extensive information regarding how your child thinks and learns. I also believe that understanding the whole child is an essential tool in improving all aspects of a child's life- socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.
(813) 489-4531 View (813) 489-4531
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Forty Carrots Family Center
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34239
Forty Carrots Family Center provides mental health services for the entire family. Our individual and family offerings are devoted to promoting healthy family relationships. We offer general and specialized therapeutic services to meet your family's needs, including Individual and family therapy, play therapy, infant mental health, maternal wellness, and trauma - focused treatment. Forty Carrots therapists are committed to working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with different concerns.
Forty Carrots Family Center provides mental health services for the entire family. Our individual and family offerings are devoted to promoting healthy family relationships. We offer general and specialized therapeutic services to meet your family's needs, including Individual and family therapy, play therapy, infant mental health, maternal wellness, and trauma - focused treatment. Forty Carrots therapists are committed to working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with different concerns.
(941) 203-1021 View (941) 203-1021
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Katherine Gibson
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34233
I am a licensed psychologist who owns a private practice with several clinicians. Our specialty is providing evidence-based treatments and testing services to children and teens. We have great passion for helping children, teens & their families struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, behavior problems, mood disorders, OCD, PANS/PANDAS, selective mutism, and trauma. We view each family as unique, aiming to identify the most effective treatment available for each situation, providing a supportive relationship and actively working together to reach your goals. Parents are an integral part of the treatment process.
I am a licensed psychologist who owns a private practice with several clinicians. Our specialty is providing evidence-based treatments and testing services to children and teens. We have great passion for helping children, teens & their families struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, behavior problems, mood disorders, OCD, PANS/PANDAS, selective mutism, and trauma. We view each family as unique, aiming to identify the most effective treatment available for each situation, providing a supportive relationship and actively working together to reach your goals. Parents are an integral part of the treatment process.
(941) 357-4090 View (941) 357-4090
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Hannah Bowers
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34240  (Online Only)
Relationships shape our lives, whether with family, friends, coworkers, romantic partners, or ourselves. When tension or conflict arises, it can affect every area of life—home, work, and school—and lead to anxiety or stress. If you've tried to resolve things on your own but still feel stuck, it may be time to seek support. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling to help you overcome barriers, heal, and reconnect. My goal is to help you rebuild meaningful connections and find peace in the process.
Relationships shape our lives, whether with family, friends, coworkers, romantic partners, or ourselves. When tension or conflict arises, it can affect every area of life—home, work, and school—and lead to anxiety or stress. If you've tried to resolve things on your own but still feel stuck, it may be time to seek support. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling to help you overcome barriers, heal, and reconnect. My goal is to help you rebuild meaningful connections and find peace in the process.
(941) 242-7077 View (941) 242-7077
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Spencer Thorpe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RBT
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34233
Hello, my name is Spencer Thorpe and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Behavior Technician. I have received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Tampa, and my Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida. I have a mastery of assessment through behavioral observation as well as systems theory. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Solutions Focused and Family Systems interventions. I rely on evidenced based techniques to maximize effectiveness of therapy. I strive to improve quality of life for my clients and families.
Hello, my name is Spencer Thorpe and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Behavior Technician. I have received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Tampa, and my Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida. I have a mastery of assessment through behavioral observation as well as systems theory. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Solutions Focused and Family Systems interventions. I rely on evidenced based techniques to maximize effectiveness of therapy. I strive to improve quality of life for my clients and families.
(941) 300-5495 View (941) 300-5495
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Bradley Dorrill
Counselor, LMHC, IMH-E®
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34239
I am licensed as a mental health counselor, and qualified mental health supervisor for the State of Florida, and hold an endorsement as an Infant Mental Health Mentor - Clinical with the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health. For over a decade I have specialized in therapy with children age 0-17, families, and couples, while also providing qualified supervision of registered mental health counseling interns. I received my Master's of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University, and have provided therapy for families and couples in their homes, outpatient office settings, and in my private practice.
I am licensed as a mental health counselor, and qualified mental health supervisor for the State of Florida, and hold an endorsement as an Infant Mental Health Mentor - Clinical with the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health. For over a decade I have specialized in therapy with children age 0-17, families, and couples, while also providing qualified supervision of registered mental health counseling interns. I received my Master's of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University, and have provided therapy for families and couples in their homes, outpatient office settings, and in my private practice.
(941) 205-7170 View (941) 205-7170
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Mary Gavin Cantillo
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34231
I understand the joys and challenges of raising children today. Balancing academic demands, extracurricular activities, household responsibilities, relationships and unsettling times can be exhausting both physically and emotionally. I can help you and your family navigate through emotional times, family changes, school or behavior problems in a relaxed, non-judgemental and therapeutic setting. Our mission is to support children, adolescents and families by providing developmentally appropriate and evidenced based therapies to support the academic and social-emotional well-being of the individual both at home and in school.
I understand the joys and challenges of raising children today. Balancing academic demands, extracurricular activities, household responsibilities, relationships and unsettling times can be exhausting both physically and emotionally. I can help you and your family navigate through emotional times, family changes, school or behavior problems in a relaxed, non-judgemental and therapeutic setting. Our mission is to support children, adolescents and families by providing developmentally appropriate and evidenced based therapies to support the academic and social-emotional well-being of the individual both at home and in school.
(941) 254-2548 View (941) 254-2548
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Dr. Emily L. Robertson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34236
Now seeing clients in-person in Sarasota/Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch Florida and also works with parents virtually in 41 other states. I specialize in child ADHD, defiance/oppositional concerns (e.g., tantrums, anger, hitting), impulsivity, and family conflict. I offer Parent Management Training and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which are the gold standard treatment that focused on teaching parents skills to improve child emotional and behavioral health. See practice website to see if you are in a state we serve: www.centerforchildbehavior.com.
Now seeing clients in-person in Sarasota/Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch Florida and also works with parents virtually in 41 other states. I specialize in child ADHD, defiance/oppositional concerns (e.g., tantrums, anger, hitting), impulsivity, and family conflict. I offer Parent Management Training and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which are the gold standard treatment that focused on teaching parents skills to improve child emotional and behavioral health. See practice website to see if you are in a state we serve: www.centerforchildbehavior.com.
(941) 213-8362 View (941) 213-8362
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Psychoeducational Assessments, LLC
Psychologist, MEd, NCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34240
At Psychoeducational Assessments, LLC our focus is to partner with families to ensure their student's academic, social, and emotional success. We provide the most current and reliable assessments to measure cognitive, academic, and emotional/behavioral performance. We provide comprehensive reports that parents can confidently bring to their school to aid in creating the best educational treatment for their student. As experts in the School Psychology field, we are versed with all the state and federal laws to ensure our educational recommendations align with those provided by the schools.
At Psychoeducational Assessments, LLC our focus is to partner with families to ensure their student's academic, social, and emotional success. We provide the most current and reliable assessments to measure cognitive, academic, and emotional/behavioral performance. We provide comprehensive reports that parents can confidently bring to their school to aid in creating the best educational treatment for their student. As experts in the School Psychology field, we are versed with all the state and federal laws to ensure our educational recommendations align with those provided by the schools.
(941) 417-8827 View (941) 417-8827
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Crosby Counseling Center
PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34243
My primary goal is to provide you with relief and improvement in functioning and well-being. I will work closely with you while we help to move you to a more positive and functional situation. We will work together collaboratively to relieve your distress and establish a strong and mutually trusting therapeutic relationship. The most important part of the experience will be to instill and foster hope, to help you see positive change, and to make sure that you feel supported. You are not alone.
My primary goal is to provide you with relief and improvement in functioning and well-being. I will work closely with you while we help to move you to a more positive and functional situation. We will work together collaboratively to relieve your distress and establish a strong and mutually trusting therapeutic relationship. The most important part of the experience will be to instill and foster hope, to help you see positive change, and to make sure that you feel supported. You are not alone.
(941) 256-2785 View (941) 256-2785
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William Toth
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34233  (Online Only)
William has many years of experience including inpatient psychiatric facilities, intensive outpatient, group therapy, substance abuse counseling and transcranial magnetic stimulation. Licensed in the state of FLorida (MH10911) as a mental health counselor, William aims to provide quality care for all of those in need.
William has many years of experience including inpatient psychiatric facilities, intensive outpatient, group therapy, substance abuse counseling and transcranial magnetic stimulation. Licensed in the state of FLorida (MH10911) as a mental health counselor, William aims to provide quality care for all of those in need.
(941) 271-7983 View (941) 271-7983
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Timothy A. Redman, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34239
Do you feel stuck? Are you constantly stressed or unhappy? I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment to work through the barriers that are preventing you living life to the fullest. I help people of all walks of life, families and couples, to cope with anxiety, stress, depression, anger, parenting, and relationship problems. Together, we will work to discover what is unbalanced in your life, clarify your values, and develop strategies to achieve a healthier, more satisfying life.
Do you feel stuck? Are you constantly stressed or unhappy? I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment to work through the barriers that are preventing you living life to the fullest. I help people of all walks of life, families and couples, to cope with anxiety, stress, depression, anger, parenting, and relationship problems. Together, we will work to discover what is unbalanced in your life, clarify your values, and develop strategies to achieve a healthier, more satisfying life.
(941) 650-5963 View (941) 650-5963
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Paul White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34239
Key attention to how neuroscience has its application in psychotherapy. Emphasis on flexibility of thinking, regulating emotions, catching difficulties at the earliest manifestation, finding new possibilities.
Key attention to how neuroscience has its application in psychotherapy. Emphasis on flexibility of thinking, regulating emotions, catching difficulties at the earliest manifestation, finding new possibilities.
(941) 999-3570 View (941) 999-3570
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Sheila D Gingerich Stiles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, SOTS
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34231
Hi, i am Sheila D Gingerich Stiles, LCSW in Sarasota, Florida. Do you feel overwhelmed with life? Are relationship and family issues causing you stress? Has divorce left you feeling alone and questioning who you are and what role you now play? Do you want to feel more connected with others, increase your communication skills and gain a sense of more control of your life? As a clinical, licensed psychotherapist with 12 years of experience working with trauma survivors, I look forward to helping you transform your life and relationships into healthy, safe and fulfilling experiences.
Hi, i am Sheila D Gingerich Stiles, LCSW in Sarasota, Florida. Do you feel overwhelmed with life? Are relationship and family issues causing you stress? Has divorce left you feeling alone and questioning who you are and what role you now play? Do you want to feel more connected with others, increase your communication skills and gain a sense of more control of your life? As a clinical, licensed psychotherapist with 12 years of experience working with trauma survivors, I look forward to helping you transform your life and relationships into healthy, safe and fulfilling experiences.
(941) 241-2952 View (941) 241-2952
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Melissa Lavin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34231
The journey of one's life can be thrown off course by unexpected changes, trauma, grief, life/family transitions, and emotional struggles. I am dedicated in creating a safe place for individuals and families to understand themselves better and explore these life challenges. Everyone needs to feel understood and accepted at some point in their lives. My goal is to recognize each person's individual needs and help create a path to a more fulfilling life. I am committed to providing holistic, inclusive, and personalized interventions that are effective in getting you back to your complete self.
The journey of one's life can be thrown off course by unexpected changes, trauma, grief, life/family transitions, and emotional struggles. I am dedicated in creating a safe place for individuals and families to understand themselves better and explore these life challenges. Everyone needs to feel understood and accepted at some point in their lives. My goal is to recognize each person's individual needs and help create a path to a more fulfilling life. I am committed to providing holistic, inclusive, and personalized interventions that are effective in getting you back to your complete self.
(941) 271-9912 View (941) 271-9912
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Madison Ahles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34237
It’s hard to imagine a more accurate stereotype than the image of an unhappy adult reclined on a chaise lounge while venting about an unhappy childhood. Though the stereotype might be overly simplified, the reality is your childhood and adolescent years go on to color the rest of your life, shaping your personality, relationships, goals, and opinions. The importance of these years is what drew me to the field. From my very first placement as a graduate school intern, I was especially drawn towards the prospect of helping children and young adults navigate their way through a time that can feel like a rollercoaster.
It’s hard to imagine a more accurate stereotype than the image of an unhappy adult reclined on a chaise lounge while venting about an unhappy childhood. Though the stereotype might be overly simplified, the reality is your childhood and adolescent years go on to color the rest of your life, shaping your personality, relationships, goals, and opinions. The importance of these years is what drew me to the field. From my very first placement as a graduate school intern, I was especially drawn towards the prospect of helping children and young adults navigate their way through a time that can feel like a rollercoaster.
(941) 205-7181 View (941) 205-7181
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MindSol Wellness Center of Sarasota
Counselor, LMHC, CAP, CCTP, EdD
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34236
We rely on modern therapeutic techniques that give clients the tools to understand and address their mental and emotional health. We offer individual and group therapy, but even in group counseling, our goal is to help each participant achieve personal insight. Sarasota’s premier therapist, counseling, and psychotherapy center. We believe in giving clients the tools to understand, question, and process their own emotions, thoughts, and behavior. In therapeutic terms, we rely on object relations and psychodynamic theoretical frameworks. In practice, this means that each patient is empowered to address his or her own mental health.
We rely on modern therapeutic techniques that give clients the tools to understand and address their mental and emotional health. We offer individual and group therapy, but even in group counseling, our goal is to help each participant achieve personal insight. Sarasota’s premier therapist, counseling, and psychotherapy center. We believe in giving clients the tools to understand, question, and process their own emotions, thoughts, and behavior. In therapeutic terms, we rely on object relations and psychodynamic theoretical frameworks. In practice, this means that each patient is empowered to address his or her own mental health.
(941) 698-6585 View (941) 698-6585
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Tara Motzenbecker
LMHC, RPT, NCSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34231
I specialize in OCD, Trauma, Anxiety, Selective Mutism, child behavioral issues and gifted testing. I am a Registered Play Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed School Psychologist, EMDR Certified Therapist and a certified PCIT Therapist. When working with adults, I meet you where you are at. I focus my work with children on play-based, EMDR and cognitive behavioral strategies with a strong understanding of how children process and communicate. The family is always an integral part of therapy with children so I love bringing in parents and siblings in order to create a better future for the whole family.
I specialize in OCD, Trauma, Anxiety, Selective Mutism, child behavioral issues and gifted testing. I am a Registered Play Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed School Psychologist, EMDR Certified Therapist and a certified PCIT Therapist. When working with adults, I meet you where you are at. I focus my work with children on play-based, EMDR and cognitive behavioral strategies with a strong understanding of how children process and communicate. The family is always an integral part of therapy with children so I love bringing in parents and siblings in order to create a better future for the whole family.
(941) 212-0422 View (941) 212-0422
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Daniel J Van Ingen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34233
Do you need help in coping? Over the past 20 years Dr. Dan provided compassionate solutions in therapy. He's been dubbed the Sarasota Parenting Doctor as author of three parenting books. As a therapist, his three specialty areas are anxiety, psychological burnout, and sports psychology. In recent years, his work in sports psychology has included a sky diving therapy group. He's worked with hall of famers, D 1 football players, olympic hopefuls, world champion power lifters, CrossFit national champions, professional/college/HS athletes in all sports, see DrDanSports.com. If you parent an athlete, contact him. DrDanSports.com
Do you need help in coping? Over the past 20 years Dr. Dan provided compassionate solutions in therapy. He's been dubbed the Sarasota Parenting Doctor as author of three parenting books. As a therapist, his three specialty areas are anxiety, psychological burnout, and sports psychology. In recent years, his work in sports psychology has included a sky diving therapy group. He's worked with hall of famers, D 1 football players, olympic hopefuls, world champion power lifters, CrossFit national champions, professional/college/HS athletes in all sports, see DrDanSports.com. If you parent an athlete, contact him. DrDanSports.com
(941) 584-4493 View (941) 584-4493