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Child & Family Therapy in Tampa, Florida + Online (FL, NY, WA)

Helping Children & Teens Feel Safe, Understood, and Hopeful Again

in English, Spanish & Creole.

Journey Forward Somatic Therapy offers child and family therapy in Tampa and online throughout Florida, New York, and Washington.

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Why does childhood feel so hard when it should feel carefree?

You didn’t always worry this much about your child. There was a time when bedtime was peaceful, when school mornings didn’t feel like a battle, when their smile came easily. But now, something feels off. Maybe they’re withdrawing from activities they once loved, or their anxiety is making everyday situations overwhelming. You’re watching them struggle with big emotions they can’t name, behavioral challenges that leave you both exhausted, or the aftermath of experiences that changed them.

You want something so simple: to see your child laugh freely again, to watch them feel confident, to know they’re okay. But no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to reach them.

If you're ready to help your child heal and your family reconnect, child therapy in Tampa can help.

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When your child is hurting, it might look like...

  • Lying awake worrying about school, friends, or things that “might” happen
  • Frequent meltdowns over seemingly small things
  • Refusing to go to school or separating from you
  • Withdrawing from friends, sports, or activities they used to enjoy
  • Physical complaints like stomachaches or headaches with no medical cause
  • Acting out, defiance, or angry outbursts that feel out of control
  • Regression in behaviors they’d already mastered
  • Constant tension in your home, even during “good” moments

Child and family therapy in Tampa helps you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface and gives your child tools to feel safe, regulated, and capable again.

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What Is Child & Family Therapy?

Every child goes through difficult phases.

Every child goes through difficult phases.

You love them fiercely, but somehow you keep hitting the same walls—the same morning battles, the same tearful nights, the same behaviors that nothing seems to help. When your child experienced something traumatic, it can feel impossible to help them feel safe again. And when behavioral challenges escalate, the whole family feels the strain.

Child therapy or teen counseling is a chance to understand what's driving these struggles.

Child therapy or teen counseling is a chance to understand what's driving these struggles.

It's not about labeling your child or deciding they're "broken." It's about creating a safe space where they can process big feelings, heal from difficult experiences, and develop skills to navigate their world with confidence.

At Journey Forward Somatic Therapy Tampa, we use:

At Journey Forward Somatic Therapy Tampa, we use:

Play therapy, CBT for children, somatic approaches, and family therapy to help kids reconnect with their natural resilience. We'll explore what's underneath the behaviors, practice regulation skills together, and create space for real healing—so your child can move from struggling to thriving, and your family can find peace again.

Areas Child Therapy & ADHD Coaching Can Support

Every child has their own unique challenges—those moments when you see them tense up, shut down, or act out because they don’t have the words for what they’re feeling. The worry is overwhelming as you watch them struggle and don’t know how to help. Child therapy gives you and your child the space to step back from the frustration, see the patterns underneath, and learn new ways to actually cope and connect.

Here are some of the struggles child therapy can help with:

Anxiety & Worry

When your child's fears feel too big to manage—from separation anxiety to social worries to panic attacks—therapy helps them build confidence and calm their nervous system so life feels manageable again.

ADHD & Focus Challenges

Whether your child struggles with attention, organization, impulse control, or emotional regulation, ADHD therapy helps them develop executive functioning skills and feel capable at school and home.

Behavioral Issues

From tantrums and defiance to aggression and emotional outbursts, behavioral therapy helps identify what's driving the behavior and teaches your child healthier ways to express their needs.

Trauma & Adverse Experiences

When something scary or overwhelming has happened—abuse, witnessing violence, medical trauma, or loss—trauma-informed therapy helps your child process what they experienced and feel safe again.

Depression & Mood Issues

When your child seems sad, withdrawn, or has lost interest in things they used to love, therapy creates space to explore what's going on and rebuild hope and connection.

School Stress & Academic Pressure

From test anxiety to peer pressure to feeling overwhelmed by expectations, therapy helps children develop coping skills and advocate for themselves in school settings.

Family Transitions

Divorce, moves, new siblings, blended families, or loss can shake a child's sense of stability. Family therapy helps everyone adjust and find security during major life changes.

Social Skills & Peer Relationships

When your child struggles to make friends, gets bullied, or has conflict with peers, therapy builds social-emotional skills and confidence in relationships.

Emotional Regulation

When your child's emotions feel too big, too fast, or too overwhelming, therapy teaches them how to identify feelings, calm their body, and respond instead of react.

Grief & Loss

Losing a loved one, a pet, or experiencing any significant loss affects children deeply. Therapy provides safe space to process grief in age-appropriate ways.

How We Approach Supporting Your Family

Here are some of the tools and approaches we may draw from in child therapy and teen coaching:

  • Play Therapy – Using play as the language of healing for young children
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns
  • Somatic Therapy – Body-based approaches to release stress and regulate emotions
  • Trauma Therapy for Children – Processing trauma through gentle, age-appropriate techniques
  • Art Therapy – Creative expression as a pathway to healing
  • Mindfulness-Based Strategies – Teaching present-moment awareness and calm
  • Family Therapy – Improving communication and connection at home
  • Parent Coaching – Equipping you with tools to support your child
  • Trauma-Informed Care – Creating safety and trust as the foundation
  • ADHD & Executive Functioning Support – Building organizational and regulation skills
  • School Collaboration – Partnering with educators when needed
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Match With a Child Therapist or Coach in Tampa, Florida

At Journey Forward Somatic Therapy Tampa, our trauma-informed approach to Child Therapy, Teen Counseling, and ADHD Coaching helps your child step out of old patterns that keep them stuck. With real connection and compassionate support, we’ll help your family move toward a home life that feels calmer, more connected, and deeply fulfilling.

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Credentials: Nicole Grannie, MS, RMHCI · Children & Teens
Focus Area: Supporting children, teens, and young adults through school stress, life transitions, anxiety, and depression
Approach: Nicole brings a background in behavior analysis, mindfulness practices, and yoga to the therapy space, making it engaging and connecting with youth where they are at.
Payment: Accepting Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, Aetna, HSA cards, and self-pay.

Nicole Grannie, MS, RMHCI

Children & Teen Specialist | Therapist

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Credentials: Ketsia Alexandre, PhD, MS · Teens & Adults
Focus Area: ADHD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions · Bilingual therapy in Creole & French
Approach: CBT with a mind-body focus · Shares her own ADHD journey to connect authentically
Payment: Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, Aetna, HSA, and self-pay

Dr. Ketsia Alexandre, PhD, MS

Teen & Adult Specialist | Doctoral Therapist

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Credentials: Jessica Gonzalez, MS · Adolescent & Young Adult Specialist · Certified Coach
Focus Area: Supporting teens, college students, and young adults through life transitions, ADHD, and stress.
Approach: Jessica brings a unique blend of therapeutic tools and coaching rooted in positive psychology and school-based coordination.
Payment: Self-Pay

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Questions About Child Therapy

If your child’s struggles persist for several weeks, interfere with daily life (school, friendships, family), or cause them significant distress, therapy can help. Trust your instincts as a parent. A free 15-minute consultation can help you determine if therapy is the right next step.

We work with children of all ages, from toddlers through young adults. Our approaches are tailored to each developmental stage—from play therapy for little ones to CBT and coaching for teens.

 

For young children, yes—and that’s powerful. Play is how children communicate and process emotions. Play therapy is a research-backed approach that creates real, lasting change. For older children and teens, we use age-appropriate modalities including talk therapy, CBT, and somatic techniques.

Parent involvement depends on your child’s age and needs. We create a custom care plan with you. Younger children typically benefit from more parent involvement and coaching, while teens often need more independent space with periodic family sessions.

Yes. We accept Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, and Aetna. We also accept HSA/FSA cards and offer private pay options. Verify your specific coverage during your free consultation.

Every child is different. Some families see improvement in 8-12 sessions for specific issues like school anxiety. Others benefit from longer-term support, especially for trauma, ADHD, or complex behavioral challenges. We’ll discuss realistic timelines during your consultation.

Both. We offer in-person child therapy in Tampa/Brandon and online therapy for families throughout Florida, New York, and Washington. Many families find online therapy convenient and just as effective, especially for teens.

Resistance is completely normal. We create a welcoming, non-threatening environment where children feel safe. Most kids warm up quickly once they realize therapy isn’t scary and we’re on their side. We can discuss strategies during your consultation.

Yes. Nicole Grannie has training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and experience supporting neurodivergent children. We tailor our approaches to meet each child’s unique needs and celebrate their strengths.

Absolutely. We specialize in school stress, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and academic pressure. Jessica Gonzalez is an educational consultant who can collaborate directly with schools when appropriate and with your permission.

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How Child Therapy Can Help Your Family Heal

Over time, child therapy can create real, noticeable shifts in how your child feels and how your family functions together. While every family’s journey looks different, many parents begin to notice things like:

  • Meltdowns that once spiraled now feel more manageable and shorter
  • Your child sleeping better and waking up less anxious
  • Seeing them smile and laugh more often, like their old self
  • Improved behavior at school and better relationships with teachers
  • Your child using words to express feelings instead of acting out
  • Less tension in your home and more moments of connection
  • Feeling equipped with tools to support your child during hard moments
  • Your child building confidence and resilience to face challenges
  • Family communication improving and relationships strengthening

“The most important thing a parent can do is create a safe space for their child to feel all their feelings.” — Dr. Becky Kennedy

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How To Get Started

You're ready to help your child go from struggling to thriving, but getting started with therapy can feel a little intimidating. We're committed to making it feel easy and comfortable from day one. Whether you'd like to book online or give us a call, we're here and ready to connect with you.

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Journey Forward ~ Somatic Therapy Tampa provides trauma-informed, bilingual therapy for professionals healing from anxiety, burnout, and trauma—offered in-person in Florida and online in NY & WA.

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