Child therapists in South Venice, FL
Find experienced child therapists in South Venice, 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 Near South Venice, FL
Online in South Venice, FL
Child/Teen
Michelle Peacock
Psychologist, PhD
Anxiety, depression, school and family transitions, and bullying are just a few problems children and adolescents face today that cause considerable distress. In turn, these problems inevitably impact the family and can be dealt with effectively in therapy.
21 Years Experience
Online in South Venice, FL
Child/Teen
Karen Hartfield, MA, LMHC, Fearless Heart Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sandplay Therapist with STA
Every young person is unique, and I seek to listen, support, and provide understanding and coping skills. Games, artwork, and mindfulness can provide support in the process of better managing one's life.
12 Years Experience
Online in South Venice, FL (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Monica Buttafava
Counselor/Therapist, M.S., LMHC
Mental Health Intervention can be of critical importance when problems arise during childhood and adolescence years.
Emotional disorders, depression, anxiety, excessive irritability, frustration, and anger …all of which can lead to a manifestation of behavioral problems with overwhelming effects on academic, social, and daily family life.
Therapy can help children, adolescents, and their families understand and resolve problems, change behaviors, address moods and emotional issues. At times a combination of different psychotherapy approaches may be helpful.
30 Years Experience
Online in South Venice, FL
Child/Teen
Dr. Jennifer Baumgardner
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Baumgardner holds a double doctorate focusing not only on clinical and treatment methods but also on human development. She has worked with experts across the globe and has served as the lead psychologist providing inpatient and outpatient care for adolescents in crisis.
20 Years Experience
Online in South Venice, FL (Online Only)
Child therapists in South Venice, FL Statistics
Child therapists in South Venice, 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 |
|
| 26% |
Male |
|
| 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 |