Parenting therapists in Punta Gorda, FL
Browse Parenting therapists in Punta Gorda, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Punta Gorda, FL
Online in Punta Gorda, FL
David Essel, M.S., O.M.
Counselor/Therapist, Master's Degree Psychology, Ordained All Faiths Minister
Have you ever talk to someone who made the statement that “when I grow up I'll never parent my children the way my parents parented me?" David, after helping to raise 4 children, created a program to help parents create healthy relationships with their children...of any age.
46 Years Experience
In-Person Near Punta Gorda, FL
Online in Punta Gorda, FL
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 Punta Gorda, FL (Online Only)
Eve Picower
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Are you a new parent adjusting to one of life's biggest changes? Are you getting ready to welcome a second child or are you already dealing with sibling rivalry? Is your child struggling at school or with friendships, or does your child have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD? Are you parenting on your own, or with a divorced partner, or do you and your partner have different parenting styles and beliefs? Parenting often presents different challenges at every different stage of your child's development, and I would like to help you.
30 Years Experience
Online in Punta Gorda, FL
Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck
Counselor/Therapist, EdD, LMHC, CST, CSAT, EMDR
I developed a Family Structure Plan to help you navigate parenting with purpose and peace.
13 Years Experience
Online in Punta Gorda, FL
Parenting therapists in Punta Gorda, FL Statistics
Parenting therapists in Punta Gorda, 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) (80%), Family Systems Therapy (39%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (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
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 40% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 34% | Men |
| 33% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Christian |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |