Sandplay Therapists in Tampa, FL

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.

If you are here, it’s probably because something’s just not right - you're feeling anxious, depressed or having problems with relationships, school, or work. If you are feeling stuck or disconnected from your relationship with others or yourself, you are in the right place to begin healing. I provide support, accountability, and specific tools to navigate difficult situations. I am passionate about helping teens and adults manage difficult emotions, process relationship stressors, and overcome trauma. I have current availability for in person or online therapy and would love to chat with you to see if working together feels like it could be a good fit.

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.

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.

Tampa is a rapidly growing city with a significant military presence at MacDill AFB, creating sustained demand for therapists who specialize in military trauma, deployment-related adjustment, and the challenges of veteran and military family life. The city's growth has brought a large influx of transplants from the Northeast and Midwest, and therapists frequently address the adjustment, social isolation, and identity shifts common among people rebuilding their lives in a new city. Tampa General Hospital and AdventHealth serve as major institutional mental health anchors, with a growing private practice community concentrated in South Tampa, Hyde Park, and the New Tampa corridor. Many Tampa therapists now offer telehealth, making it easier to serve clients spread across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

Gender ID

	59%	Female
	25%	Male
	8%	Gender Fluid
	8%	Non-Binary

Session Type

100%

In Person and Online

Top Specialties

100%	Anxiety or Fears
100%	Child or Adolescent Issues
100%	Depression
100%	Stress
100%	Trauma and PTSD
86%	ADHD
86%	Anger Management

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Teen
86%	Children
86%	Young Adult
57%	Senior

Client Focus

57%	Women
43%	Christian
43%	LGBTQ+
43%	Men
43%	Military / Veterans

Sandplay therapists in Tampa, Florida FL

Monica Buttafava

Michaela Decker

Center for Specialized Psychology

Katrina Brown

Heart Bonds Counseling

Sandplay Therapy therapists in Tampa, Florida Statistics

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Average cost per session

Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale