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FAMILY THERAPY

Symptoms

Persistent Sadness or Irritability

If your child often seems down, cries easily, or is unusually irritable, it could signal underlying emotional struggles.

Withdrawal From Friends or Family

Avoiding social interactions, losing interest in activities they once enjoyed, or isolating themselves may indicate deeper issues.

Sudden Changes in Behavior

Outbursts of anger, defiance, or acting out at school or home can be signs of stress, anxiety, or frustration they don’t know how to express.

Academic Struggles

Difficulty concentrating, declining grades, or lack of motivation may stem from emotional or psychological challenges.

Sleep or Appetite Changes

Trouble sleeping, frequent nightmares, or noticeable changes in eating habits can often reflect emotional distress.

Expressions of Hopelessness

When children or teens voice feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or hopelessness, it’s an important sign they may need professional support.

Key Benefits of Therapy for Children and Adolescents

Emotional Growth and Stability

Family therapy in Tampa helps young people build emotional resilience, reduce anxiety, and manage symptoms of depression. Through professional counseling, children and teens learn how to identify and regulate their emotions in healthy, constructive ways.

Improved Behavior and Social Skills

Therapy provides tools to address challenges such as anger, impulsivity, school difficulties, and peer conflicts. By developing better coping mechanisms and communication skills, children and adolescents improve their relationships at home, in school, and within the Tampa community.

Stronger Family Connections

Counseling doesn’t just support the child—it strengthens the entire family. At Tampa Counselling and Wellness, therapists work with parents and caregivers to create healthier dynamics, improve family communication, and foster stronger bonds.

How It Can Help

Emotional Support For Kids & Teens

Family therapy helps young people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. With professional counseling, kids and teens learn healthy ways to express emotions and develop emotional stability.

Builds Confidence and Social Skills

Therapy provides a safe space for children and adolescents to improve communication, strengthen peer relationships, and build self-confidence. This support helps them navigate school, friendships, and family life more effectively.

Strengthening Families

At Tampa Counselling and Wellness, family therapy also involves parents and caregivers. By working together, families improve communication, create healthier routines, and build stronger bonds that support long-term growth and stability.

Our Process for Family Therapy

Our Process

Reach Out

Starting family therapy in Tampa is simple. Parents or caregivers can fill out our online form or contact us by phone or email.

Connect With Team

Our office team will contact you to learn more about your child’s needs, challenges, and goals. We’ll match you with a licensed therapist experienced in youth counseling.

Grow

Your child or teen will work with a therapist in a safe and supportive environment. We use evidence based methods in family support to improve emotional well-being, behavior, and confidence.

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Common concerns we help

Anxiety & worries: separation, school refusal, social anxiety, perfectionism, test anxiety

Mood & motivation: sadness, irritability, low energy, loss of interest

Behavior & regulation: tantrums, impulsivity, big feelings, meltdowns

School & executive function: organization, procrastination, homework battles, time management

Social skills & confidence: friendships, bullying, assertiveness, online boundaries

Life changes: moves, divorce/co-parenting shifts, blended families, grief and loss

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Family Therapy in Tampa, Florida

Looking for Family Therapy that’s warm, structured, and easy for families to use? Tampa Counseling and Wellness supports kids and teens across Tampa.

Our licensed therapists blend play-based methods for younger children with tween/teen-friendly approaches (CBT, ACT, DBT-skills, mindfulness), plus parent coaching so progress continues at home and school.

We focus on real-life skills: emotional regulation, worry reduction, mood support, social skills, executive functioning (planning/homework), and communication. Sessions are collaborative and paced—no jargon, just clear steps families can follow.

What do you get with Family Therapy services?

Component of Care	What it Means for Your Family
Developmentally Informed Assessment	Age-appropriate interviews, behavior/symptom checklists, and school context to shape goals with a licensed Child Therapist.
Therapy Tailored by Age	Play therapy and parent-led routines for children; CBT/ACT/DBT-skills for teens (mood, anxiety, coping, social skills).
Parent Coaching & Family Sessions	Clear at-home strategies (routines, limit-setting, screen-time plans, communication tools) to reinforce gains.
Skill Building & Executive Function	Planning, organization, homework strategies, test-day calm, and confidence for transitions.
Progress Reviews	Track mood, anxiety, behavior, and school functioning; adjust the plan so improvements last.

What is Family Therapy, and why does it work

Family Therapy pairs evidence-based tools with developmentally right language and activities. For kids, play and routines make learning emotional skills natural. For teens, CBT reduces worry and negative loops; ACT builds values-based choices; DBT-skills improve emotion regulation and communication. Parent coaching keeps the whole system moving in the same direction—home, school, and activities.

Local Care + Virtual Convenience

Visit us in person at 2814 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Suite 201 & 100, Tampa, FL 33607, or schedule a telehealth appointment from anywhere in Florida – and beyond.

Phone: (813) 520-2807
Email: livewell@tampacw.com

TESTIMONIALS

What our Patients Say

Definitely recommend!

Dr. Garcia is the most compassionate person I have ever met. He was always available for me and helped me work through a lot of depression and develop the person I wanted to be. Even today there are things that I remind myself of that he told me that there is no quick fix to undo years of life experience.

Professional, caring and a strongly skilled.

Dr. Garcia is professional, caring and a strongly skilled psychologist. I refer to him whenever possible to make sure that potential clients are receiving excellent care. I highly recommend him for any of your mental and emotional health needs!

Very welcoming people!

I was able to come into this office, and the people are very welcoming and so is the environment! As soon as you step into this office you will feel inviting, warm, and open. They are great people and provide such a valuable, and important resource for the entire Tampa community.

Definitely recommend!

Professional, caring and a strongly skilled.

Very welcoming people!

Contact Information

Office Location

2814 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Suite 201 & 100, Tampa, FL 33607

Telephone

813-520-2807

livewell@tampacw.com

Front Desk Hours

Monday - Thursday 9AM - 4PM

Session Hours

9AM - 7PM

Visit Our Office

Feel free to stop by our location during operating hours if you’d like in-person assistance.

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Family Therapy in Tampa