Child therapists in Sarasota, FL
Find experienced child therapists in Sarasota, 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
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
Child/Teen
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 (Online Only)
Child/Teen
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
Child/Teen
Christina Duncan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in working with children and adolescents navigating emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. This can include anxiety, mood changes, school difficulties, peer relationships, family stress, and life transitions. My approach is warm, developmentally appropriate, and strengths-based, helping young people feel safe expressing themselves while building skills for emotional regulation, communication, and problem-solving. I incorporate play-based and creative techniques with younger children, and a more collaborative, insight-oriented approach with teens. I also work closely with parents and caregivers to support consistency, strengthen relationships, and create a more supportive home environment. My goal is to help children and adolescents feel more confident, understood, and equipped to handle life’s challenges.
5 Years Experience
Online in Sarasota, FL (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Linardi Therapy Services
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT)
Child and adolescent therapists provide specialized, non-judgmental support to help young people (ages 0-18+) navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Using evidence-based techniques like CBT, play therapy, and family counseling, they address issues such as anxiety, ADHD, bullying, and trauma, empowering clients to build resilience, improve self-esteem, and foster healthy coping strategies for a brighter future.
- Child/Teen Issues: Anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, and behavioral problems.
- Supportive Environment: Safe space for processing emotions, improving communication, and developing coping strategies.
- Methods: Play-based techniques, talk therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
- Family Collaboration: Working with parents and schools to ensure comprehensive support.
10 Years Experience
Online in Sarasota, FL
Child therapists in Sarasota, FL Statistics
Child therapists in Sarasota, FL average 17 years of experience and charge around $183 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (84%), Family Systems Therapy (47%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$183
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 93% | Teen |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Children |
| 54% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 33% | Military / Veterans |