Sandplay Therapists in Saint Petersburg, FL

You deserve Mental Health! Our group of counselors and coaches help individuals and families in many areas of mental health. This includes but is not limited to Trauma, PTSD, Substance abuse, Eating disorders, stress, family issues, depressiona, accomplishing goals, christian counseling, and more. Using some of the most experienced professionals to empower humans and help you live a happier and more productive life. Walking with you on your journey and giving you back control of your mental health. Our practice has taken a holistic approach on Mental Health and have created a system to support the clients we serve. From the front office to the counselors and even the coaches, we understand that we are here for you. We all come together to assure the clients who choses us with their care get the service they expect. The partnerships we have with top clinicians and coaches give our clients a diverse set of services that can help them in their healing and self development. This also means we have a specialist for almost every area of mental health allowing you to get what you need with one call or visit.

What sets Heart Bonds Counseling apart is our balance of warmth and structure. We believe therapy should feel safe and supportive — but also purposeful and effective. Our team is carefully chosen for clinical skill, integrity, and genuine care for the people we serve. From your first contact, you’ll notice that we prioritize responsiveness, thoughtful matching, and a clear path forward. If you’re ready for therapy that is both compassionate and results-oriented, we invite you to reach out.

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.

The Center for Specialized Psychology (CSP) specializes in treating adult women, as well as children, couples and families. At CSP our therapists provide treatment through a trauma-informed approach, offering a safe, nonjudgemental and empowering perspective for all clients.

My practice offers a calm, thoughtful space where you can slow down, feel understood, and explore what truly matters to you. I work collaboratively and at your pace, helping you gain insight and emotional stability. If your ready for meaningful, supportive change with challenges you then I invite you to reach out to me.

St. Petersburg has undergone rapid transformation as an arts and culture hub, attracting young creatives, LGBTQ+ residents, and a growing tech community, and therapists here frequently work with identity exploration, life transitions, and the pressures of building an unconventional career in a mid-size city. The city has a well-established LGBTQ+ community centered around the Grand Central District, and affirming therapists are well represented relative to the city's size. St. Anthony's Hospital and Bayfront Health St. Petersburg provide institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private practice community. Many St. Pete therapists serve clients across the wider Tampa Bay area, making the region's therapeutic resources interconnected regardless of which side of the bay clients live on.

Gender ID

	53%	Female
	27%	Male
	13%	Non-Binary
	7%	Gender Fluid

Session Type

100%

In Person and Online

Top Specialties

100%	Stress
100%	Child or Adolescent Issues
100%	Trauma and PTSD
100%	Depression
100%	Anxiety or Fears
88%	ADHD
88%	Anger Management

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Teen
88%	Children
75%	Young Adult
63%	Senior

Client Focus

63%	Women
50%	Men
50%	LGBTQ+
38%	Military / Veterans
38%	Christian

Sandplay therapists in Saint Petersburg, Florida FL

Change M.F.C.R, inc

Heart Bonds Counseling

Monica Buttafava

Center for Specialized Psychology

Katrina Brown

Sandplay Therapy therapists in Saint Petersburg, Florida Statistics

Average years in practice

Average cost per session

Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale