Play Therapists in Florida

Hello, I’m Sonal Goswami, a board-certified psychiatrist with over two decades of experience in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, and women’s mental health issues such as reproductive health and menopause. My passion lies in providing compassionate, patient-centered care that integrates therapies like CBT, family therapy, and play therapy with lifestyle education. I also enjoy working with developmentally disabled individuals and tailoring treatment plans to their needs. Currently, I offer telepsychiatry services across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Montana. Together, we can navigate the path to improved mental health and well-being. Treatment Methodology: I focus on patient-centered care using therapies like CBT, family therapy, and mindfulness to support mental health. My approach combines pharmacotherapy with psychoeducation, emphasizing the mind-body connection and lifestyle changes for overall wellness. I specialize in trauma-focused strategies, play therapy for youth, and humanistic approaches, creating a safe, compassionate space for healing tailored to each individual's unique needs. Specialties & Conditions: Child Psychiatry Adult Psychiatry ADHD Anxiety Anxiety disorders Autism Behavioral issues Bipolar disorders Depression Eating disorders Insomnia PTSD Sleep problems Treatment approach: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Family Therapy for diverse populations Humanistic approaches in treatment Mindfulness-Based for mental health Person-Centered care and consultation Play Therapy for children and youth Psychoeducation on lifestyle changes Trauma-Focused strategies and supports Insurance: Aetna Cigna Oscar Health UnitedHealthcare Optum

I'm a speech-language pathologist that is here to provide communication and social support for those who are neurodivergent. I help with AAC, gestalt language processors, functional communication, voice, fluency, cognitive-linguistic disorders, and use a trauma-informed approach.

I am a marriage and family therapist who works with clients of all ages on relational and personal issues.

Hi there! Taking the first step to find extra support can be difficult, so I want to welcome you to my page and say I'm glad you're here. I'd love to answer any questions you have about my therapeutic orientation, trainings, or general inquiries about Thrive Therapy.

Sometimes life's struggles and transitions have led to pain and feelings of being paralyzed and lost. You are not alone even though day after day it might feel like a daily battle. Counseling can be the answer to finding hope and a new beginning to finding answers, self-awareness, and self-compassion for making new choices and having a new outlook. Sarah helps you find connections between your thoughts, feelings and actions to be emotionally healthy and face past hurts that are holding you back. Thoughts aren't facts and you can learn to change that inner voice that criticizes you and shed faulty beliefs that lead you down the wrong path time and again. Sarah is certified in EMDR, a highly researched and supported therapy for trauma and PTSD. EMDR enables people to heal from symptoms and emotional pain and is also used to address multiple mental health issues. Using techniques that align with neuroscience, this therapy uses the body’s ability to heal, often producing relief from many symptoms quickly. For children, Sarah integrates play techniques with EMDR because children heal through play and imagination. The effectiveness of EMDR results in clients who feel empowered rather than paralyzed by life experiences that in the past caused them great pain. EMDR does not require extensive homework or hours of talking about the pain to find relief. Simply said, talk therapy helps clients handle emotional pain, but EMDR removes the emotional pain! This is why EMDR is almost always Sarah's go to choice for most of her clients regardless of therapy issue.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC with a multi-state license (FL,MT,AZ,WA, and more). My philosophy centers on holistic care, addressing immediate crises and the entire person. I am dedicated to educating others on the vital importance of mental health, equating it with physical health in its significance. I believe everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling life, regardless of their circumstances, choices, or past experiences. Our mission is to make quality mental health care accessible to all. Our clients benefit from a variety of evidence-based approaches, including CBT and DBT. I specialize in Cognitive and Dialectal Behavior Therapy treatment methods (CBT and DBT). I provide treatment for medication management, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic attacks, and addiction/substance abuse. The first session is an initial evaluation, which includes developing a treatment plan. Subsequent sessions include medication management and ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness. We provide virtual and in-person treatment sessions .(* NO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES THROUGH TELEHEALTH) TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: As a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my approach to patient care centers around compassion and collaboration. I believe in treating each person as a whole, considering their unique experiences and needs. I engage actively with my patients, ensuring they feel heard and involved in their treatment journey. My core values include empathy, respect, and integrity. I use evidence-based practices to develop personalized treatment plans, combining medication management with various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, I strive to create a supportive environment where patients can thrive and reclaim their mental wellness.

Hi:). I am Patricia Lomando, LCSW, RPT-S, and I provide neurodivergent affirming services for children, tweens, teens and adults. I've focused 22 years of my career in special interest areas of depression, autism, anxiety, self-esteem, parent empowerment, and life transitions. I am authentic with parents who are struggling with overwhelm and exhaustion and enjoy working together to find the assertive voice, self regulation and lost identities that sometimes seem to disappear within the chaotic "walking on eggshells" feeling of parenthood. As a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor with certifications in Autplay and Infant Mental Health, I further specialize in supporting children and teenagers to find their voice: navigating the struggles of not fitting in, feeling misunderstood, and finding their way to self-acceptance. Using expressive arts, CBT, and a solution-focused approach, inclusively and across all ages, we can explore mood and prevention patterns, collaborate on coping strategies, and illuminate the sometimes elusive gifts of every neurotype.

Hello! My name is Claudia and I’m a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 20 years experience. I provide behavior analysis services to individuals and families experiencing behavioral difficulties, language delays and difficulties with social skills. I specialize in early intervention services and work with children experiencing behavioral difficulties, with parents needing coaching and children diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities.