Parenting therapists in North Sarasota, FL
Browse Parenting therapists in North Sarasota, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Parenting
Pamela Saladino - The Healing Heart
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, M.S., M.A., LMHC, QSFL, CHP
Every parent will experience the joys and sorrows of parenting. As with many other experiences in life, parenting is full of compexities and paradoxes. Discussing family issues with a trained therapist can many times help to bring about a loving solution.
13 Years Experience
Online in North Sarasota, FL (Online Only)
Parenting
Keri Downs, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Keri Downs offers specialized parenting support and coaching to help parents navigate the challenges of raising children and adolescents. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Downs provides evidence-based guidance to empower parents with the tools and strategies they need to support their children’s mental health and development.
Dr. Downs’s approach to parenting support includes:
- Parent Coaching: Personalized coaching sessions to address specific parenting challenges and develop effective strategies for managing behavior, improving communication, and fostering a positive family environment.
- Parent Support Groups: Facilitated groups where parents can share experiences, gain insights, and receive support from Dr. Downs and other parents facing similar challenges.
- Behavior Management: Techniques to help parents manage their children’s behavior effectively, including positive reinforcement, setting boundaries, and implementing consistent consequences.
- Emotional Support: Guidance on how to support children’s emotional well-being, including strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and other emotional issues.
- Educational Resources: Providing parents with information and resources on child development, mental health, and effective parenting practices.
Dr. Downs’s parenting support is tailored to meet the unique needs of each family, ensuring personalized care that promotes healthy development and strong family relationships. She creates a supportive and empathetic environment where parents can feel confident in their parenting skills and strategies.
In addition to in-person sessions, Dr. Downs offers telehealth services in over 40 states, making it convenient for parents to access high-quality support from the comfort of their own homes. Her goal is to empower parents to create a nurturing and supportive environment for their children, fostering resilience and well-being for the entire family.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Sarasota, FL
Online in North Sarasota, FL
Parenting
Barbara Magnusson Coffee
Licensed Professional Counselor, Ph.D., LMFT
Positive parenting can make all the difference in both the stress level a parent feels and in how healthy a child turns out. No one came with a manual, but there is research supported evidence of what is helpful and what is not.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Sarasota, FL
Online in North Sarasota, FL
Parenting
Florida Acupuncture and Counseling, Inc.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC; AP
Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding—and most challenging—journeys. Whether you're navigating the early years, managing teen transitions, or balancing blended family dynamics, Florida Acupuncture and Counseling is here to support you with compassionate, holistic care.
We offer a unique integrative approach that combines therapeutic counseling with the healing power of acupuncture to address the emotional, mental, and physical demands of parenting. From managing stress and anxiety to improving emotional regulation and communication skills, our team is committed to helping you parent with confidence and clarity.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or simply seeking tools to be more present with your children, we provide a safe space to explore your challenges and build resilience.
Let us help you find balance—so you can show up as the parent you want to be. Reach out today to begin your journey.
7 Years Experience
Online in North Sarasota, FL
Parenting
Dr. David Ransen
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CHt
Parents with challenging kids generally have no need of conventional therapy. Instead, they need only to better understand that kids think, feel, and behave very differently from adults. In a very short time, parents who learn how best to encourage good behavior and discourage bad behavior see remarkable and lasting changes in their kids' behavior. One simple lesson is among the most powerful: Praise, gratitude and reward for good behavior work wonders, but punishment is neither needed nor helpful. Kids learn just two lessons from punishment. First, they learn to be angry and resentful of whomever punished them. Second, they learn to be more and more clever and sneaky, so that they can continue misbehaving without getting caught. Parents who learn these simple effects of reward and punishment see almost immediate positive changes in their kids' behavior. These changes make kids happier, and dramatically lower the risks of drug use, teen pregnancy, poor grades, and early-morning calls from kids in jail.
22 Years Experience
Online in North Sarasota, FL (Online Only)
Parenting therapists in North Sarasota, FL Statistics
Parenting therapists in North Sarasota, FL average 18 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (39%), and Family Systems Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 53% | Senior |
| 40% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 33% | Men |
| 33% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Christian |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |