Child Therapists in Kendall, FL
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We love working with children, teens, and their families.
Miami Clinical Psychotherapy (MCP) specializes in Life Coaching, Motivational Interviewing Strategies, Mindfulness, Meditation to nurture and facilitate individual personal growth and enhance self-awareness where you learn ways to minimize daily stress levels and develop new coping skills. We promote a positive lifestyle by improving interactions between self and others around you. We provide a welcoming and accepting environment where diversity is respected.
We love working with children, teens, and their families.
Miami Clinical Psychotherapy (MCP) specializes in Life Coaching, Motivational Interviewing Strategies, Mindfulness, Meditation to nurture and facilitate individual personal growth and enhance self-awareness where you learn ways to minimize daily stress levels and develop new coping skills. We promote a positive lifestyle by improving interactions between self and others around you. We provide a welcoming and accepting environment where diversity is respected.
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Welcome to Connecting Families, offering services for children and families to navigate challenging times. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, school difficulties or you need that little extra help in parenting a difficult stage I am here to help. I provide therapeutic services that look at the whole child and work to integrate all the pieces of emotional, mental, social, cognitive and spiritual areas to find healing and growth.
Welcome to Connecting Families, offering services for children and families to navigate challenging times. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, school difficulties or you need that little extra help in parenting a difficult stage I am here to help. I provide therapeutic services that look at the whole child and work to integrate all the pieces of emotional, mental, social, cognitive and spiritual areas to find healing and growth.
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Megan Guerrier is a Marriage & Family Therapist who attained her Master's degree at Nova Southeastern University back in 2014 and has been doing therapy ever since. Experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families offering a holistic approach to therapy. Megan has done therapy in Miami, Wyoming, Colorado, and now Homestead and has been studying psychology since her senior year in high school where she took AP psychology and fell in love with the field ever since.
Megan Guerrier is a Marriage & Family Therapist who attained her Master's degree at Nova Southeastern University back in 2014 and has been doing therapy ever since. Experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families offering a holistic approach to therapy. Megan has done therapy in Miami, Wyoming, Colorado, and now Homestead and has been studying psychology since her senior year in high school where she took AP psychology and fell in love with the field ever since.
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Marilyn Klock Popko, MA, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kendall, FL 33173
My goal is to provide a comfortable environment to help people "Say Everything". My special talent is helping people talk freely. I encourage humor and sometimes even fun: it can make the seemingly intolerable more easily managed. I have a genuine respect for my patients. This work is an honor. My training as a psychotherapist began as a child, listening as my parents and their friends talked about jobs; marriage, children, aging parents, etc. This has led to a lifelong fascination with human relationships and the workings of individual minds and hearts. Home visits available when necessary.
My goal is to provide a comfortable environment to help people "Say Everything". My special talent is helping people talk freely. I encourage humor and sometimes even fun: it can make the seemingly intolerable more easily managed. I have a genuine respect for my patients. This work is an honor. My training as a psychotherapist began as a child, listening as my parents and their friends talked about jobs; marriage, children, aging parents, etc. This has led to a lifelong fascination with human relationships and the workings of individual minds and hearts. Home visits available when necessary.
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Dr. Libia Casas, DSW, LCSW-QS
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Kendall, FL 33176 (Online Only)
I have been working in mental health since 1986 and have been a psychotherapist since 1990. I am truly bi-cultural/bi-lingual. I can jump from one session in English to the another in Spanish and then one in Spanglish. I work with children, teens and adults as well as senior adults. I am a true solo practioner, you will call and schedule with me, and later see me. Good old-fashioned psychotherapy. Experienced in ADHD, divorce, relationship/marital, depression bipolar disorders. Parenting Coordinator. Psychosocial/Psychological Evaluations to assist individuals/families in their immigration process.
I have been working in mental health since 1986 and have been a psychotherapist since 1990. I am truly bi-cultural/bi-lingual. I can jump from one session in English to the another in Spanish and then one in Spanglish. I work with children, teens and adults as well as senior adults. I am a true solo practioner, you will call and schedule with me, and later see me. Good old-fashioned psychotherapy. Experienced in ADHD, divorce, relationship/marital, depression bipolar disorders. Parenting Coordinator. Psychosocial/Psychological Evaluations to assist individuals/families in their immigration process.
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Teresita Ibarra
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, BCBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kendall, FL 33193
I also work with autistic children and their families conducting ABA therapy .
With more than 30 years of experience, I have reached to the conclusion that neither college nor any information can give us everything that we need to be a good therapist, because it is something that goes beyond technical expertise. It's about living. It's about the consistency between who I am and what I do. It's about my own personal and spiritual growth, my world vision, my social roles, and the knowledge gained in both my personal and professional experience. It's about be an authentic human being connected with the person who is looking for help.
I also work with autistic children and their families conducting ABA therapy .
With more than 30 years of experience, I have reached to the conclusion that neither college nor any information can give us everything that we need to be a good therapist, because it is something that goes beyond technical expertise. It's about living. It's about the consistency between who I am and what I do. It's about my own personal and spiritual growth, my world vision, my social roles, and the knowledge gained in both my personal and professional experience. It's about be an authentic human being connected with the person who is looking for help.
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A Sonia Neale Family Systems Therapy Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Kendall, FL 33176 (Online Only)
I believe that the family is the primary context, the "matrix of identity" where we develop ourselves as we interact with spouses, parents, children, and other family members who are in constant transformation, adapting to an ever-changing social environment.
My approach to therapy is based on the belief that behaviors are a function of our relations with others. Thus, a person's environment and history influences one's sense of self and the way we express ourselves as part of a group and as individuals. I try to learn from my client's experiences to develop a better understanding of who they are, how they developed their sense of self, their worldview, and behavior.
I believe that the family is the primary context, the "matrix of identity" where we develop ourselves as we interact with spouses, parents, children, and other family members who are in constant transformation, adapting to an ever-changing social environment.
My approach to therapy is based on the belief that behaviors are a function of our relations with others. Thus, a person's environment and history influences one's sense of self and the way we express ourselves as part of a group and as individuals. I try to learn from my client's experiences to develop a better understanding of who they are, how they developed their sense of self, their worldview, and behavior.
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You may be here because you’re feeling down, stuck, or lost. Maybe you're trapped in a web of worry, struggling with irritability or anger, or feeling depressed or numb. Whether you’ve faced a life-changing event or you're struggling with daily stresses that pile up, I want you to know that you’re not alone. You’re in the right place, and therapy can help. I welcome adults, teens, children, and families for therapy in my office in South Miami. For adults, I also offer online therapy (you may have heard the term "teletherapy") using video conference, so if you live elsewhere in Florida or have a busy schedule, help is still in reach.
You may be here because you’re feeling down, stuck, or lost. Maybe you're trapped in a web of worry, struggling with irritability or anger, or feeling depressed or numb. Whether you’ve faced a life-changing event or you're struggling with daily stresses that pile up, I want you to know that you’re not alone. You’re in the right place, and therapy can help. I welcome adults, teens, children, and families for therapy in my office in South Miami. For adults, I also offer online therapy (you may have heard the term "teletherapy") using video conference, so if you live elsewhere in Florida or have a busy schedule, help is still in reach.
Our goal is to help You and Your Love Ones to find new paths to achieve healthier minds. Dealing with developmental, intellectual or neuro-cognitive conditions is a learning process that require love, time and skills from professionals and caregivers. We want to help children, families and adults to discover higher level of cognitive, behavioral and emotional functioning to enhance their lives.
Our goal is to help You and Your Love Ones to find new paths to achieve healthier minds. Dealing with developmental, intellectual or neuro-cognitive conditions is a learning process that require love, time and skills from professionals and caregivers. We want to help children, families and adults to discover higher level of cognitive, behavioral and emotional functioning to enhance their lives.
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Maya Weber Hipskind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kendall, FL 33173 (Online Only)
My background with clients includes working with children and adults with past traumas, problem sexual behavior in children, generalized depression and anxiety, emotional dysfunction, behavior concerns and impulse control in children.
Gravitating through the world can be hard even if we feel things are going well. The emotional responses that happen when we begin to feel out of control can be overwhelming, leading to decisions that may not be safe or helpful. Whether you are finding ways to recover from a past trauma, or find that your depression or anxiety is taking over your day, know that you are not alone. Acknowledging that the next step to healing may require some outside guidance will bring you closer towards breaking down the walls of your emotions. I believe building a therapeutic alliance with the client is crucial in order to begin the healing process.
My background with clients includes working with children and adults with past traumas, problem sexual behavior in children, generalized depression and anxiety, emotional dysfunction, behavior concerns and impulse control in children.
Gravitating through the world can be hard even if we feel things are going well. The emotional responses that happen when we begin to feel out of control can be overwhelming, leading to decisions that may not be safe or helpful. Whether you are finding ways to recover from a past trauma, or find that your depression or anxiety is taking over your day, know that you are not alone. Acknowledging that the next step to healing may require some outside guidance will bring you closer towards breaking down the walls of your emotions. I believe building a therapeutic alliance with the client is crucial in order to begin the healing process.
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Michelle Avila Lcsw Qscsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QSCSW
Verified Verified
Kendall, FL 33186
It’s ok to not know how to help your child.
My name is Michelle Avila, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the owner of Right Fit Therapy Services. I am a mother of two beautiful girls. One is diagnosed with ADHD and the other one was diagnosed with Non-Verbal Autism. As a parent and mental health professional I know first hand, the challenges of parenting, effective communication and addressing mental health concerns. I am here to help with your child’s mental health needs as well as parenting training to improve your parent-child relationship.
It’s ok to not know how to help your child.
My name is Michelle Avila, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the owner of Right Fit Therapy Services. I am a mother of two beautiful girls. One is diagnosed with ADHD and the other one was diagnosed with Non-Verbal Autism. As a parent and mental health professional I know first hand, the challenges of parenting, effective communication and addressing mental health concerns. I am here to help with your child’s mental health needs as well as parenting training to improve your parent-child relationship.
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Sylvia Woodberry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
Kendall, FL 33193 (Online Only)
I specialize in many therapies that cater to children, adolescents, and adults.
I seek to embrace others as they seek to live out their authentic purpose. My goal is to ensure that they increase their emotional wellness, and learn to believe in the wholeness that life has to offer. My ultimate goal is utilize therapies that will help others help themselves.
I specialize in many therapies that cater to children, adolescents, and adults.
I seek to embrace others as they seek to live out their authentic purpose. My goal is to ensure that they increase their emotional wellness, and learn to believe in the wholeness that life has to offer. My ultimate goal is utilize therapies that will help others help themselves.
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Children and adolescents' strengths are often overlooked when they struggle.
As a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Licensed School Psychologist, I specialize in psycho-educational, gifted, developmental, and social/emotional/behavioral evaluations in South Florida. I also provide support for families through home-school collaboration, individual and group counseling, and parenting skills courses.
Children and adolescents' strengths are often overlooked when they struggle.
As a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Licensed School Psychologist, I specialize in psycho-educational, gifted, developmental, and social/emotional/behavioral evaluations in South Florida. I also provide support for families through home-school collaboration, individual and group counseling, and parenting skills courses.
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My goal is to be able to facilitate a way for my clients to find healing. I want to assist in alleviating their concerns. I have worked in my private practice for over 20 years, assisting children, adults, families and couples. Additionally, I worked in the school system in Miami as a TRUST counselor and as a guidance counselor.
My goal is to be able to facilitate a way for my clients to find healing. I want to assist in alleviating their concerns. I have worked in my private practice for over 20 years, assisting children, adults, families and couples. Additionally, I worked in the school system in Miami as a TRUST counselor and as a guidance counselor.
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During the 5+ years as a therapist I have specialized in working with adolescents and young adults in the areas of Depression, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Self-esteem, GAD, OCD, PTSD, Parent-Child Interaction, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder.
I believe that one of the bravest and scariest things to do is reach out for help. Many people see therapy as a stigmatize thing for only those that are in desperate cry for help and have no other choice. I can promise you that this is far from what therapy really is. Therapy is about having a safe place to open up and not be judged. It is a place to feel like FINALLY someone understands you and relates to your problems. I want to help you achieve whatever life changes you are looking for while in turn providing the most real and authentic experience.
During the 5+ years as a therapist I have specialized in working with adolescents and young adults in the areas of Depression, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Self-esteem, GAD, OCD, PTSD, Parent-Child Interaction, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder.
I believe that one of the bravest and scariest things to do is reach out for help. Many people see therapy as a stigmatize thing for only those that are in desperate cry for help and have no other choice. I can promise you that this is far from what therapy really is. Therapy is about having a safe place to open up and not be judged. It is a place to feel like FINALLY someone understands you and relates to your problems. I want to help you achieve whatever life changes you are looking for while in turn providing the most real and authentic experience.
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Sarah Acosta
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kendall, FL 33193
I work with children and adolescents with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and oppositional defiant/ behavioral issues.
We can have difficulties after experiencing a traumatic event. At times, we can feel numb, anxious, depressed or unable to regulate our emotions while navigating through life. For parents, it can be overwhelming for children dealing with behavioral issues and/or emotional problems. You are not alone! Here at Helping Hands, clients experience trauma healing through the word of God. I empower my clients by navigating them through their past traumas and help my clients identify how these traumas are still showing up in their life. During this process, I guide my clients to receive healing through Christ Jesus.
I work with children and adolescents with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and oppositional defiant/ behavioral issues.
We can have difficulties after experiencing a traumatic event. At times, we can feel numb, anxious, depressed or unable to regulate our emotions while navigating through life. For parents, it can be overwhelming for children dealing with behavioral issues and/or emotional problems. You are not alone! Here at Helping Hands, clients experience trauma healing through the word of God. I empower my clients by navigating them through their past traumas and help my clients identify how these traumas are still showing up in their life. During this process, I guide my clients to receive healing through Christ Jesus.
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The Miami Counseling & Resource Center has been helping clients throughout the South Florida community since 1977. We have 19 clinicians including psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, 3 psychiatrists and a nutritionist. We provide a wide array of services in a compassionate and confidential environment. We accept many health insurances and we would love to help find the right therapist for you at our Center. We are located in the heart of downtown Coral Gables, near Miracle Mile.
The Miami Counseling & Resource Center has been helping clients throughout the South Florida community since 1977. We have 19 clinicians including psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, 3 psychiatrists and a nutritionist. We provide a wide array of services in a compassionate and confidential environment. We accept many health insurances and we would love to help find the right therapist for you at our Center. We are located in the heart of downtown Coral Gables, near Miracle Mile.
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The only person who can defeat you is YOU. Most of us have endured, been broken and suffered hardships. In my 16 years of practice nationally and internationally in government and private settings, I have assisted my clients to move forward and grow stronger each day by empowering them. My biggest strength is my multicultural counseling experience which makes me especially empathic to cultural differences in the context of mental health issues amongst clients. Working with client’s hand in hand, I support them in the process of change and to improve their overall satisfaction of life.
The only person who can defeat you is YOU. Most of us have endured, been broken and suffered hardships. In my 16 years of practice nationally and internationally in government and private settings, I have assisted my clients to move forward and grow stronger each day by empowering them. My biggest strength is my multicultural counseling experience which makes me especially empathic to cultural differences in the context of mental health issues amongst clients. Working with client’s hand in hand, I support them in the process of change and to improve their overall satisfaction of life.
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Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Do you experience self doubt and imposter syndrome from low self esteem? Are you a people pleaser putting other people's needs above your own? If so, you can feel different! I can help you take charge of your happiness and well being so that you can create the life that you dream of. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified School Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of California. Together we can write your new narrative the way you want it to be.
Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Do you experience self doubt and imposter syndrome from low self esteem? Are you a people pleaser putting other people's needs above your own? If so, you can feel different! I can help you take charge of your happiness and well being so that you can create the life that you dream of. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified School Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of California. Together we can write your new narrative the way you want it to be.
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Hi, I’m Andie! Feeling like life’s thrown you a curveball? You’re definitely not alone. We all hit rough patches where everything seems off—whether it’s anxiety, feeling stuck, or just not knowing which way to turn. If you’re at a point where friends and family haven’t been enough, it might be time to reach out for some extra support. I work with people just like you who are looking for a bit of guidance, understanding, and a fresh perspective. I truly believe that everyone is doing their best with what they have, but sometimes we need a little help to tackle our challenges more effectively. That’s where I come in.
Hi, I’m Andie! Feeling like life’s thrown you a curveball? You’re definitely not alone. We all hit rough patches where everything seems off—whether it’s anxiety, feeling stuck, or just not knowing which way to turn. If you’re at a point where friends and family haven’t been enough, it might be time to reach out for some extra support. I work with people just like you who are looking for a bit of guidance, understanding, and a fresh perspective. I truly believe that everyone is doing their best with what they have, but sometimes we need a little help to tackle our challenges more effectively. That’s where I come in.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Kendall, 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 Kendall 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 Kendall 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.