Play therapists in Lakeside, Florida FL
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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 Lakeside, FL Florida
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Empowering Families Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, Certified Parent Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT), Certified Perinatal Mental Health
I’m passionate about helping parents recognize their strengths and feel confident in the way they show up for their children. Parenting can feel overwhelming—especially when you're navigating challenging behaviors, anxiety, or the emotional ups and downs of everyday life. Many of the parents I work with come in feeling stuck in cycles of guilt, frustration, and self-doubt.
Together, we shift that.
I help parents move from feeling out of control to feeling calm, clear, and empowered. Through practical, real-time strategies, you’ll learn how to respond to your child’s behavior with confidence, set healthy limits without constant battles, and build a stronger, more connected relationship with your child.
It is possible to enjoy your time with your child while guiding them toward positive behavior and emotional resilience—and to feel secure and grounded in your parenting along the way.
If you’re ready to feel more confident, supported, and in control of your parenting, I’d love to help you get there.
Schedule your free phone consultation today.
8 Years Experience
Online in Lakeside, FL Florida (Online Only)
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Jennifer Cain
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Get your life back! If you have been traumatized or experienced an upsetting event, I will help you work through it with sensitivity and compassion. My practice focuses on helping you restore peace and integrate your experiences so you can have resolution and move forward in your life with confidence. If your child has been traumatized, I can work with you to help your child, because you are the most important person in your child's life. When you work with me, you can expect to become more connected with yourself and more connected with your children and others you love.
10 Years Experience
Online in Lakeside, FL Florida (Online Only)
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Keneisha Newland-Brathwaite LCSW, MA. Psy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Serenity, Courage & Wisdom Counseling & Consultation
My goal is to assist clients in navigating and healing from past traumas, emotional challenges, and mental health issues. I believe in the power of self-reflection and emotional exploration, and I strive to create a space that promotes healing and self-awareness. To me, therapy should be a supportive and accountable environment where clients feel understood and empowered on their journey to well-being.
9 Years Experience
Online in Lakeside, FL Florida (Online Only)
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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 Lakeside, FL Florida (Online Only)
Play Therapy therapists in Lakeside, Florida Statistics
Play Therapy therapists in Lakeside, Florida average 15 years of experience and charge around $184 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (83%), and Child or Adolescent Issues (83%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$184
Accept insurance
59%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 83% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 17% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 83% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Parenting |
| 62% | ADHD |
| 62% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 86% | Teen |
| 83% | Children |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 31% | Black / African American |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |