Parenting Therapists in Miami, FL

Miami, Fl

Vita-Cog Community Health is a multidisciplinary healthcare practice deeply committed to providing a safe, empathetic, and nurturing environment where individuals and families can thrive throughout their mental health journeys. We take a compassionate, whole-person approach to care, recognizing the important connection between mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Our team of experienced and specialized providers works collaboratively to deliver thoughtful, integrated services tailored to each patient’s unique needs. We proudly serve children, adolescents, and adults through both in-person and telehealth care. Our services include: Individual, group, couples, and family therapy Psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological evaluations Immigration psychological evaluations Psychiatric medication management for children, teens, and adults Family medicine and primary care services Weight management support At Vita-Cog Community Health, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care that empowers our community, promotes healing, and supports long-term wellness. More

Miami, Fl

The Counseling Group of Miami offers evidence-based psychological services including one of Miami's first comprehensive outpatient Dialectical Behavior Therapy programs. The practice specializes in DBT, CBT, Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, and Cognitive Processing Therapy, delivered by intensively trained clinicians. Services include individual therapy for adolescents and adults, couples and family therapy, workshops for family members, intensive DBT skills classes, and psychological testing and assessments. The team takes a validating, compassionate approach to helping clients manage conditions including trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and eating disorders. Located in Miami with telehealth available statewide. More

Miami, Fl

Lisa Bour earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. She earned her law degree from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida, and further completed her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling Psychology at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Lisa has previous experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient hospitalization, and outpatient services. Lisa has experience working with clients with emotion dysregulation, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, behavioral disorders, interpersonal skills deficits, family and relational difficulties, and self-esteem issues. Prior to joining the Counseling Group, Lisa received training in individual and group therapy at the Center for Children and Families at Florida International University, where she provided therapy to children with behavioral and mood disorders, as well as provided skills training to their parents. Lisa also received training at Monte Nido, an eating disorder treatment facility, where she provided individual and group therapy, as well as client meal support. More

Miami, Fl

Nicole Blank Koles, Psy.D., received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies. She received her B.A. in psychology from The George Washington University, graduating with honors. She completed her pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center and her postdoctoral fellowship at CBT/DBT Associates in New York City. Her specialties include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and group therapy for adolescents and adults. Prior to joining The Counseling Group, Dr. Koles worked as a staff psychologist at CBT/DBT Associates and served as both an individual CBT and DBT therapist for adolescents and adults and a DBT skills group leader. Additionally, she co-led the adolescent multi-family DBT skills group. While at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Dr. Koles received training in individual and group therapy, with a focus on the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, emotion regulation problems, trauma, and chronic pain. She was an individual and group DBT therapist, a member of a multidisciplinary DBT consultation team, and gained expertise in empirically supported treatments for trauma including prolonged exposure and cognitive processing therapy. Dr. Koles has worked extensively with adolescents and young adults at college counseling centers including Barry University’s Center for Counseling and Psychological Studies and Yeshiva University’s Counseling Center. She has provided short-term therapy to adults on an inpatient psychiatric unit at Jamaica Medical Center. She has also facilitated peer support groups for grieving adolescents at the Children’s Bereavement Center in Miami. Dr. Koles provides individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults. Her clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of problems including personality disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, emotion regulation, impulsivity, trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties More

Miami, Fl

Leslie Gil earned her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Psychology and Mental Health Counseling from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. In 2013, Leslie became trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and has been a member of The Counseling Group’s DBT Treatment Team for over a decade. Throughout her time as a DBT clinician, Leslie has provided individual, group therapy, and parent/family coaching for both adult and adolescent DBT participants and their families. Leslie currently serves as the Director of the Adult and Adolescent DBT Programs. Leslie has previous experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-esteem, trauma, emotion dysregulation, and Borderline Personality Disorder. She is trained in DBT-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE) which is an evidence-based treatment designed to treat individuals diagnosed with PTSD or who have experienced trauma. In her free time Leslie likes to read, spend time with family and friends, and travel. She has a special interest in the Montessori Method of education. Leslie is a Miami native and fluent in Spanish. More

Miami, FL

Do you feel at times your distressing emotions are a non-stop express train in that it seems impossible to stop the train? Are there times you feel overwhelmed by your negative thoughts? Is it a challenge for you to manage your emotions? As an LMHC, I help individuals develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and learn to identify/change unhelpful thought patterns that negatively influence their behavior and emotions As a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), I will help my clients recognize and understand the connection between their thoughts and feelings. I will facilitate my clients in letting go of ruminating worries that trapped them in rumination cycles and keep them experiencing anxiety and depression. I will facilitate my clients in reframing the role of anxiety and reducing symptoms to improve my client's overall functioning. More

Miami, Fl

As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over a decade of experience, Cristina Oliver specializes in treating complex mental health conditions, including borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, interpersonal issues, body image issues, anxiety, and depression. These conditions require specialized knowledge, empathy, and patience to navigate. Cristina also enjoys working with families and couples providing them with tools that will help them become more skillful at managing difficult situations and undoing maladaptive patterns. Cristina’s passion lies in helping individuals understand and overcome emotional experiences or reactions that interfere with the life they want to live. She believes in a collaborative approach to her work, meeting clients where they are while also challenging them by providing practical, change-oriented strategies. She primarily works with adolescents, young adults, and adults as they navigate through critical life events. Her therapeutic approach relies heavily on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which has revolutionized the way we understand and treat emotional dysregulation. Cristina earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. She earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Carlos Albizu University in Doral, Florida. Before joining The Counseling Group in 2013, she worked in community mental health, where she gained experience working with adolescents who had been through the judicial system and their families. Within the Counseling Group, she gained experience in treating borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, couples issues, and family issues. More

Miami, FL

"Parenting is messy. I help with the mess." Lina Acosta Sandaal, MA, LMFT, is a Miami-based psychotherapist and child & adolescent development expert who works with parents through Stop Parenting Alone — offering customized parenting consultations, online parent education courses, and parenting groups. Her framing: "When you understand development, parenting gets easier. You don't need to be a perfect parent. You just need information on what to do." More

Miami, Fl

Agape Network is a nationally accredited, holistic healthcare system serving Miami‑Dade and Monroe counties with a mission centered on unconditional love—“where love meets healthcare.” It delivers an integrated model combining behavioral health, primary care, social services, early education, and workforce support in a faith-informed framework. For over four decades, Agape has supported thousands of children, families, and individuals through residential, outpatient, community health, and supported housing programs. Their approach emphasizes rehabilitation, psychosocial wellness, and spiritual growth—making them a trusted provider of accessible, culturally responsive care. Services and Programs Community Health Center offering integrated behavioral and primary care Residential treatment for women—including pregnant or parenting mothers—with a 110‑bed campus offering art, culinary, and garden-based therapies Mommy & Me programs for maternal-child support Outpatient mental health and addiction services Criminal justice reentry and chaplaincy support Supported housing and workforce education programs Early learning and daycare services for families in care More

Miami, Fl

MiMo Psychotherapy Group is a boutique, evidence-based outpatient clinic serving Miami and Charleston, SC. Led by DBT-Linehan certified therapists, the practice specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), providing clients with structured, measurable treatment in a warm and collaborative environment. Their approach blends mindfulness and behavior change strategies to foster emotional resilience and psychological flexibility. Services and Programs Full DBT program including individual therapy, phone coaching, consultation team support, and tailored DBT skills groups (for adults, adolescents, families, and couples) Individual therapy, family and couples therapy Trauma and PTSD treatment using Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy Specialized tracks for perinatal mood and anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, self-harm, suicidality, and personality disorders Executive coaching for business professionals Telehealth services to enhance accessibility More

Miami, FL

Dr. Barry Ladis (Ph.D. and MSW in Social Work, FIU; Masters Level Certified Addiction Professional) is an existential therapist with 30 years of prior business experience as a CPA and CEO. He specializes in helping professionals manage stress, problematic substance use, and process addictions including gambling and pornography, offering both abstinence and moderation strategies. He also treats trauma, co-occurring disorders, ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders, and parenting challenges. More

Miami, FL

Deborah Katsikas, LCSW has over 20 years of experience helping patients take back control of their lives. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Education from Hofstra University and an MSW from Florida International University. She specializes in relationship issues, communication, parenting, and anxiety, drawing on CBT, MBCT, humanistic therapy, and motivational interviewing. More