Play therapists in Clearwater, FL
Browse Play therapists in Clearwater, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Play Therapy
Gainesville Community Counseling Center
Marriage and Family Therapist, Welcome to the New You!
We are a caring and compassionate group practice that offers trauma-informed therapy using a variety of modalities in order assist our clients across multiple areas of growth and wellness.
16 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL
Play Therapy
Michelle Peacock
Psychologist, PhD
We will work together to help you make positive changes to your life—healthier, more stable, productive and fulfilling! With each of my clients, I work to build a relationship based in trust and authenticity where you can feel both safe and challenged—safe knowing you can talk openly and will be heard and understood, not judged, but also challenged to make the changes you want to make. Making those changes is more likely when you find a therapist who is empathetic—someone with whom you can connect and trust. Your full potential is always within reach and a therapeutic relationship based in sincere, empathetic, and authentic dialogue is healing. Call me today for a free, phone consultation and get started on a better and brighter present and future.
21 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL
Play Therapy
Inspired Hope Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile.
"People can cry much easier than they can change." — James Baldwin
Life can be challenging, and sometimes the weight of anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting struggles, family conflict, trauma, or major life transitions can leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what comes next. Taking the first step toward therapy is not always easy, but you do not have to navigate these challenges alone.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Parent Coach, educator, and mother of four with more than 20 years of experience helping children, teens, adults, couples, and families build healthier, more fulfilling lives. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, parenting support, adolescent issues, self-esteem, trauma, family relationships, and life transitions. I often joke that I speak fluent teen, but my true passion is helping people strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and develop the confidence needed to overcome life's challenges.
I believe that you are the expert on your own life. My role is to provide guidance, support, and practical tools while helping you uncover the strengths that already exist within you. Together, we will create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore concerns, build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful change.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your individual needs. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your child, your relationship, or your family, I am committed to helping you achieve your goals and develop the skills needed to thrive both now and in the future.
I provide in-person therapy in Montclair, New Jersey, as well as secure online therapy throughout New Jersey and Florida.
I offer a complimentary consultation and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can work together.
16 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL
Play Therapy
Nancy Witter
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHCS
Finding the right therapist is an important step, and I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and supported. With over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I provide compassionate, personalized care for children, teens, and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, ADHD, and behavioral concerns. My approach is warm, encouraging, and collaborative, helping clients recognize their strengths, develop effective coping skills, and create meaningful change. I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth.
18 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL (Online Only)
Play Therapy
Monica Buttafava
Counselor/Therapist, M.S., LMHC
Monica Buttafava is child and adolescent counseling expert who has been working in the field of mental health since 1996. She is devoted to helping children, teens, young adults and their families who are struggling with life's various difficulties traumas and adversities. Monica provides therapy with care and compassion give every individual a greater self-understanding and feel more securely adjusted at home, at school, and with their peers.
30 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL
Clearwater is a Pinellas County city on Tampa Bay that serves as the international headquarters of the Church of Scientology, a presence that gives the city a distinctive character unlike any other of its size in the United States and creates unique mental health considerations—the city's downtown is heavily occupied by Scientology organizations, and the community dynamics around current members, Sea Org workers, and those navigating departure from the church create specific needs for therapists familiar with high-control religious groups. Beyond the Scientology context, Clearwater is a popular Gulf Coast retirement destination and a growing healthcare and tech community, and its beautiful Gulf beaches support a strong tourism and hospitality economy. Morton Plant Hospital's behavioral health services and a private therapy sector serve the broader community. Common therapy concerns include religious deconstruction and recovery from high-control group involvement, retiree adjustment and aging, anxiety, depression, and the relationship and family strains that arise in a community divided by one of its most prominent institutions.
Play Therapy therapists in Clearwater, FL Statistics
Play Therapy therapists in Clearwater, FL average 14 years of experience and charge around $182 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Depression (89%), Anxiety or Fears (85%), and Child or Adolescent Issues (81%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$182
Accept insurance
59%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 81% |
In Person and Online |
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| 19% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Depression |
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 78% | Parenting |
| 78% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Stress |
| 63% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 89% | Children |
| 89% | Teen |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Black / African American |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 33% | Men |