Child therapists in Sarasota, Florida FL
Find experienced child therapists in Sarasota 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 or Adolescent Issues
Keri Downs, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Keri Downs specializes in addressing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and social challenges faced by children, adolescents, and young adults. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Downs provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy to help young clients navigate these critical developmental stages.
Common issues that Dr. Downs addresses include:
- Anxiety and Depression: Dr. Downs utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help clients manage anxiety and depression, promoting emotional regulation and resilience.
- Behavioral Problems: Through behavioral therapy and family systems therapy, Dr. Downs helps children and adolescents develop healthier behavior patterns and improve family dynamics.
- ADHD: Dr. Downs offers comprehensive evaluations and tailored treatment plans to help clients with ADHD improve focus, organization, and impulse control.
- Social Difficulties: Using social skills training and interpersonal therapy, Dr. Downs assists clients in building and maintaining healthy relationships.
- Trauma: Dr. Downs is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and other trauma-informed approaches to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences.
Dr. Downs’s approach is holistic and integrative, ensuring that each client’s unique needs are met. She creates a safe and supportive environment where children and adolescents can explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. In addition to in-person sessions, Dr. Downs offers telehealth services in over 40 states, making it convenient for clients to access high-quality care from the comfort of their own homes.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in Sarasota, FL 34236
Online in Sarasota, FL Florida
Child or Adolescent Issues
Michael Zamrin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW, MA
I help adolescents navigate a wide range of challenges, including low self-esteem, bullying, depression, anxiety, social struggles, academic pressure, and relationship issues. While teletherapy may not be ideal for very young children, it can be highly effective for teens—and I continue to enjoy working with them in this format. My experience includes many years in a residential treatment setting for adolescents, which gave me deep insight into the unique pressures they face. I also bring advanced training in family therapy, which informs my work by considering each teen not just as an individual, but as part of a larger family system. This approach helps foster lasting change by improving communication, strengthening relationships, and supporting the whole family.
36 Years Experience
Online in Sarasota, FL Florida (Online Only)
Child or Adolescent Issues
Barbara Magnusson Coffee
Licensed Professional Counselor, Ph.D., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapists are specifically trained in family dynamics as well as developmental and parenting issues that can help families and their children thrive.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sarasota, FL
Online in Sarasota, FL Florida
Child or Adolescent Issues
Jessica Torres Kreidt
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC, NCC, CCTP (CA: LPCC#17935)
With five years of experience as a therapist and a career in mental health starting in 2015, I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults manage anxiety using proven techniques and personalized care. I have extensive experience evaluating and treating children and teens, crafting tailored treatment plans that address each individual’s unique needs. My goal is to empower clients to take control of their anxiety and confidently reclaim their lives.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sarasota, FL Florida (Online Only)
Child or Adolescent Issues
Goody Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
At GCS, we treat not just adults and couples, but kids! Children and teens are often struggling with anxiety, and difficulties expressing emotions. We utilize various modalities to treat child and adolescent issues, as we recognize each kiddo is unique, and needs vary.
4 Years Experience
Online in Sarasota, FL Florida
Child therapists in Sarasota, Florida Statistics
Child therapists in Sarasota, Florida average 18 years of experience and charge around $185 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Family Systems Therapy (44%), and Behavioral Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$185
Accept insurance
51%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
|
| 28% |
Male |
|
| 5% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 74% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 26% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 92% | Teen |
| 91% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 69% | Children |
| 52% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 33% | Military / Veterans |