Play therapists in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Browse Play therapists in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Lisa Saponaro
Psychologist, PhD
Each of us faces obstacles and difficulties in life differently, and at times we can all use help. Individuals frequently seek my services during times of transition, when decision making appears to have a greater impact on our future directions.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fort Lauderdale, FL
Online in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Christina Duncan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
What makes my therapy practice stand out is my commitment to truly meeting each client where they are, with authenticity, compassion, and respect for their unique experiences. I take a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach that focuses not on “fixing” clients, but on understanding and empowering them. I prioritize building a genuine, trusting relationship, creating a space where clients feel safe to be themselves without judgment. By blending evidence-based strategies with flexibility and warmth, I help clients develop practical tools while also fostering self-acceptance, confidence, and meaningful personal growth.
5 Years Experience
Online in Fort Lauderdale, FL (Online Only)
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Pamela Goffman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, TEP
Psychotherapy opens our perceptions to the meanings behind our beliefs and patterns of behavior, that in turn comprise the roles we take in our lives. My job is to help you integrate these perceptions and access these meanings, so you can expand your life by creating new roles.
In-Person Near Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Heather Watson-Perez
Psychologist, PhD
I am co-founder and partner at West Morris Psychological Associates and a NJ licensed psychologist. I treat individuals of all ages for a variety of mental health concerns, including: Adjustment Difficulties, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child/Teen Behavioral Problems, Depression, Life Transitions, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Parent-child conflict, Panic Disorder, Parenting Strategies, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Social Skills, and Trauma.
Treatment methods include individual, family, and group therapies. All treatment begins with an initial intake assessment, from which you and I decide collaboratively on an appropriate treatment plan.
Here at West Morris Psychological Associates, it is our goal to provide you with caring, compassionate, and comprehensive psychological care. We realize how important it is to begin treatment in a timely way and try to schedule new patients as quickly as possible to start the intake and treatment process.
21 Years Experience
Online in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Arroyo Psychological Services
Psychologist
At Arroyo Psychological Services, we believe that therapy is a collaborative journey built on trust, respect, and genuine human connection. We are a team of compassionate clinicians dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals, couples, and families can explore challenges, build resilience, and discover meaningful growth.
Our approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practice. We meet each client where they are—honoring their unique experiences, values, and goals—while helping them develop the tools and insight needed to create lasting change. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or personal development, we aim to guide our clients toward greater clarity, balance, and well-being.
We take pride in being a diverse and collaborative team united by a shared mission: to make high-quality mental health care accessible, personalized, and grounded in authentic connection. At Arroyo Psychological Services, we don’t just provide therapy—we partner with our clients in creating meaningful, lasting transformation.
9 Years Experience
Online in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale has one of the largest LGBTQ+ communities and most established affirming therapy ecosystems in the southeastern United States, with LGBTQ+-focused practices and therapists well represented across the city and Broward County. The city's affluent waterfront and yachting culture — and its reputation as a destination for wealthy retirees and seasonal residents — create a distinctive therapy clientele that includes high-net-worth individuals navigating relationship complexity, addiction, and the existential weight of leisure-focused affluence. Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System provide institutional mental health resources for a county of nearly two million people. Fort Lauderdale's large Brazilian and Haitian communities generate demand for Portuguese- and Haitian Creole-speaking therapists, and the broader South Florida recovery community makes addiction treatment and aftercare among the most active practice areas in the region.
Play Therapy therapists in Fort Lauderdale, FL Statistics
Play Therapy therapists in Fort Lauderdale, FL average 14 years of experience and charge around $182 per session. 96% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Depression (89%), Anxiety or Fears (86%), and Child or Adolescent Issues (82%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$182
Accept insurance
57%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 78% |
In Person and Online |
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| 18% |
Online Only |
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| 4% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Depression |
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 82% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 79% | Parenting |
| 79% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Loss or Grief |
| 64% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 89% | Children |
| 89% | Teen |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Black / African American |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 32% | Men |