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Monica Buttafava
Counselor, MS, LMHC
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12777 Forest Hill Boulevard, 1501, Wellington, FL 33414
Let's Connect (561) 513-5792
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| español Being a parent can be stressful, as you often find yourself wondering what you can do to help your child feel better, find emotional balance, increase their confidence and enhance their potential. It can be daunting to reach out to a therapist because you want to make sure that you find someone who deeply cares and connects with your child and can work with you, guiding and supporting your parenting journey. Imagine what it would feel like not to constantly worry about your child because you know that they feel better about themselves, can better regulate their feelings and behaviors, and are more in control of their life.
I help children and adolescents manage emotional distress and behavioral issues, addressing difficulties in social, academic, and family settings. I also help parents develop a stronger connection and understanding of their child(ren) by providing advice, tools, and methods to advance their parenting skills and confidence.
I have over 24 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families and hold a four-year, post-masters Advanced Training Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy from the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis. I am available in the morning, afternoon, and evening Monday through Friday. Phone and video call sessions are available
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Monica Buttafava
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH14262 Monica Buttafava
- In Practice for 27 Years
- Certificate from The Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis Child Adolescent Psychotherapy
- Attended Chicago Institute of Psychoanalysis , Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Graduated 2011
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
I also speak
Italian ,
Spanish
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
I also speak
Italian ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Sandplay
Location
Primary Location
monicabuttafavapsychotherapy
12777 Forest Hill Boulevard
1501
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 513-5792Email me
Nearby Areas
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Monica Buttafava
Counselor, MS, LMHC