Child therapists in Inverness Highlands South, Florida FL
Child or Adolescent Issues
Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Our expert child therapists provide quality, Evidence Based Care for Children and Adolescents. We treat a range of common childhood difficulties (e.g. school refusal, separation anxiety, self-harm, depression, ADHD, encopresis, PTSD, etc).
We work with children and their parents across the lifespan. In our experience, we find that a combination of working both with child and parents leads to the most effective and lasting results. As such, our team will carefully craft a treatment plan that best suits the needs of your family, which may include individual child treatment, parent coaching, or both. In this way, we take a collaborative approach to help your family navigate complex developmental challenges.
Treatment Services
Common treatment focuses:
Parent-child/family relationships
Positive parenting
Following directions
School attendance
Homework completion
Anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): perfectionism, social, generalized
Depression
Attention/concentration
Emotion/behavioral regulation
Social skills
Suicidal ideation/self-harm
Eating disorders
Trauma/resilience
Other behavior concerns for young children (e.g., sleep, feeding/eating)
Individual therapy approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Social Skills Training
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Other evidence-based treatments
Adolescent DBT Program:
For 12-18-year-old adolescents and their parent(s) or caregiver(s).
Teaches skills for the adolescent and their family to improve family relationships, reduce conflict, and help the adolescent to thrive.
Includes individual, family, and group therapy
Parent Coaching and Behavior Management:
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Brief Behavior Intervention (BBI)
Parent coaching for tweens and teens
Group-based programs
Helping our Children, Developing our Children’s Skills (HOTDOCS) (birth to 5 years old)
Developing our Children’s Skills, K-5 grades (DOCS K-5)
Psychological Testing:
2 years+ (includes university testing)
Referral questions:
Autism
ADHD
Developmental delays
Learning problems
Emotional and behavioral functioning
Giftedness & twice exceptional
Psychoeducational Evaluations
When offered through the school district, these are only considered an “educational classification” and not a medical diagnosis.
UCEBT determines specific clinical diagnoses and examines other areas that may be impacting academic functioning.
Consultation & Community Outreach:
Parenting Webinars/Workshops
School-based collaborations (e.g., behavior plans)
Coordination of section 504 plans/IEPs
11 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr. Le’ Isaac Gardner Msc.D. CTHT ORDM
Hypnotherapist, Doctorate in Metaphysical Science, MSc.D. Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist CTHT
As children become more adept at understanding things at an early age, they need more guidance with more issues than ever before. I work with children 7 & up, to bring them to a place where they can comprehend and make the proper choices with their actions, thoughts, and emotions.
12 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Jessica Torres-Garcia
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LPCC, NCC, CCTP
With dedicated experience, I specialize in supporting children, teens, and adults facing anxiety using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. With a focus on comprehensive evaluation and precise diagnosis, I have worked extensively in the treatment and evaluation of children and teens for one year. My approach involves crafting personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's needs, aiming to empower them in effectively managing anxiety and reclaiming control over their lives.
5 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Hayne Steen
Counselor/Therapist, MAMFT, LMHC, Approved Supervisor
Do have a son or daughter struggling with some distressful experiences (bullying, depression, anxiety, trauma)? I have been working with adolescents professionally for 25 years. Depending on the presenting issue, I utilize a handful of evidence-based interventions that will be helpful for your child as they make sense of what's going on. I view my role with parents as a partnership and find creative avenues to involve parents without compromising trust with your child.
14 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Sarita R. Schapiro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist PY4914, APIT Certified
Supportive counseling for teens, parent guidance, school consultation
42 Years Experience