Play therapists in Fort Lauderdale, Florida FL
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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 Florida
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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 Florida (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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Stephanie Miodus
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
I am a licensed psychologist offering therapy, parent coaching, and comprehensive evaluations for autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and developmental challenges. My approach focuses on empowering children, adolescents, and adults by identifying their strengths, addressing challenges, and building practical tools for growth and success. I take a strength-focused, neurodiversity-affirming approach, offering evidence-based strategies tailored to meet your specific needs. In addition to my work with neurodivergent individuals, I have extensive experience supporting those who are adopted or have experienced trauma, including related to chronic illness. My services are grounded in a trauma-informed framework for you to feel safe, understood, and confident as we work together. I believe that growth starts with collaboration, which is why my approach emphasizes working together towards practical solutions and achievable goals. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today to take the first step to discuss how I can help you or your child thrive.
2 Years Experience
Online in Fort Lauderdale, FL Florida
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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 Florida
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, Florida Statistics
Play Therapy therapists in Fort Lauderdale, Florida average 14 years of experience and charge around $178 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
$178
Accept insurance
61%
Offer sliding scale
57%
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% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 75% | Parenting |
| 64% | Stress |
| 64% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 89% | Teen |
| 86% | Children |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Black / African American |
| 32% | Men |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |