Child therapists in Port St. Lucie, FL
Find experienced child therapists in Port St. Lucie, Florida who provide testing, counseling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Child/Teen
ClearPath Health LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, EMDR, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT,
Children can experience a range of psychological and behavioral problems including anxiety, depression, OCD, defiance, school refusal, autism, aggression, social and performance anxiety, eating disorders, academic problems, and trauma.
If your child needs help for a psychological or behavioral problem or if you find yourself struggling to deal with these issues, our therapists can help.
What are Child Behavior Problems?
Many disorders are diagnosed during childhood. In addition to the distress and impaired functioning experienced by adults, children are at particular risk of developing comorbid disorders during critical periods of development. Many aspects of behavior, including effective social skills, organizational skills, self-schema, and body image are largely established at early ages of development.
Therefore, it is of great importance that accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment occur as soon as possible. In addition, it is always important to ensure that parents and other family members are involved as they often experience anxiety and other aversive experiences out of their concern for the behaviorally challenged child.
33 Years Experience
In-Person in Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Online in Port St. Lucie, FL
Child/Teen
Maria T. Alonso, Ph.D.
Psychologist
I use a strength-based approach to support children and adolescents in therapy, by focusing on their inherent strengths, passions and potential rather than solely addressing problems or deficits. My therapeutic approach emphasizes identifying and harnessing each young person’s unique abilities, talents, and resilience in order to foster personal growth and improve problem-solving skills. Understanding the current landscape and challenges faced by youth today—such as academic pressures, social media influences and evolving family dynamics—is crucial for tailoring interventions that are relevant and impactful. I intentionally integrate the child’s or adolescent’s imagination and creativity into therapy as well, in order to create a therapeutic process that is interesting, engaging and ultimately empowering. Working with children and adolescents also requires a multidisciplinary approach which can involve parents, extended family, teachers, school counselors and pediatricans in the process. Parents understand the child’s home environment and family dynamics, teachers have insights into the child’s academic and social performance at school, and pediatricians offer medical, historical and developmental perspectives. Combining these viewpoints provides a more comprehensive understanding of the child’s situation and provides information that guides the therapeutic process and ensures greater treatment efficacy across the child or adolecent's environments.
29 Years Experience
Online in Port St. Lucie, FL
Child/Teen
Veronica Bojerski
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S and Certified Hypnotherapist, CHt
I have extensive experience...over 20 years working with children and adolescents. I find that my office, casual demeanor and use of art/play/yoga/writing/guided imagery/talk with this population has been received well. My office has several providers (Virginia Rivera LISW, Sara Pavel LPCC, Tracy Broa LPCC-S) who are now accepting new child/adolescent clients and I will offer case consultations if desired.
28 Years Experience
Online in Port St. Lucie, FL
Child/Teen
Audrey Stempel, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
It is important to provide a safe, judgment-free space for children to express their feelings and struggles. It is important for them to have a neutral person in their lives to help them navigate their struggles and learn the skills they need to be successful.
20 Years Experience
Online in Port St. Lucie, FL
Child/Teen
Robin Renucci
Licensed Professional Counselor, Ed.D, Ed.S, M.Ed, LPC, NCC
With a strong foundation as a former school counselor and over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in working with children and adolescents navigating the emotional, academic, and social complexities of growing up. My approach is developmentally sensitive, collaborative, and grounded in empathy. I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges young people face—whether it's anxiety, mood concerns, peer relationships, academic pressures, identity exploration, or family dynamics.
My background gives me a nuanced perspective on the systems that impact adolescents and allows me to bridge the gap between home, school, and therapy. I am especially passionate about helping teens build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience, while also empowering families with strategies to support their child’s growth.
16 Years Experience
Online in Port St. Lucie, FL (Online Only)
Child therapists in Port St. Lucie, FL Statistics
Child therapists in Port St. Lucie, FL average 17 years of experience and charge around $184 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Family Systems Therapy (44%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$184
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
|
| 26% |
Male |
|
| 4% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 92% | Teen |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Children |
| 52% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |