Child Psychologists and Child Therapists in Port St Lucie, FL.

I have experienced much success working with children diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar. Children are unique in that they are easily engaged in therapy once a good therapeutic relationship can be established. Children find it easy to relate to my motherly but firm approach to encouraging changes in their behavior. I have many tools and techniques at my disposal and do not find it beneath me to get down on the floor and meet them where they are. In addition to parental training, I also provide school visits and meetings with staff and teachers to ensure that what the child his learning in therapy is reinforced at home and school.

As a father of 7, I’ve experienced firsthand the blessings and challenges of every age and stage of raising kids. In my online work with younger kids, I use curiosity, encouragement, fun, and humor to build rapport. Once the relationship is established, opportunities emerge to go deeper. And during the healing process, I work closely with parents.

Many times, child therapists overdo the family system in their quest to seek effective solutions for emotional, learning or behavioral concerns with young children. And many times doctors overpathologize issues that shouldn’t be medicated necessarily. This leaves parents wondering what is the best route for their child? Introducing brainwave optimization technology. A fast, effective, natural, and less expensive way to allow your child's brain to make the optimizing changes it desires to make---on its own! Without any external force, opinion, medication, diagnostic, etc. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

Dr. Kelsey completed specialized training in pediatrics and is also certified as a school psychologist. She has worked for over 15 years with children and teens. Her team also includes several excellent therapists who also love working in this area. Teen therapy is often conducted by our board-certified DBT clinician who helps teens work on emotional regulation and learning to feel positive control over their emotions, which increases confidence and positive self-esteem! Child therapy is often a combination of skills training, and activities that feel playful and help us children to understand themselves better. We also complete full psychological assessments (ASD/ADHD, dyslexia, etc!)

Although it’s a hard pill to swallow, I’ve found that young children often display anxiety, disobedience, and other problem-behaviors because they are absorbing chaos within the home... often because the parents haven’t dealt with their own issues. This isn’t a judgment. Parenting is tough. But if you’re looking for someone to “fix” your kid, I’m not your guy. However, if you’re open to parent coaching, and willing to work on individual healing and/or strengthening your marriage, I’m here to help. At Lion Counseling, our mission is to help you escape the cages that hold you back and become the lion God created you to be.