I am in search of a family counselor that can assist me on how to deal with my pre teen daughter.
I am told that her selfish, mean, sassy attitude is normal at her age (12)
She gets all A's in school. I really need to get help.
I have Cigna insurance. I am also a single mother so someone that is reasonably priced would be best.
Thank you
I highly recommend Dr. Boutin on Seminole Blvd. We have used him for years for our soon to be 13 yr old....got a head start! We couldn't say more... He has long flexible hours, but call asap as they fill up.
Sandra Hall is a licensed family couselor. I am not sure of her # but she is located off of Seminole Blvd in Largo. I have heard she is really good. I work next door to her and she seems very nice.
Dr. Lori (Dolores) Puterbaugh on East Bay drive Largo. I dont have her phone# on me but her office is in the Wachovia bldg in the publix shopping center on corner of clw/largo road and east bay dr. you should be able to google her name for info. She is fantastic.
i took my son to the same office as heather s. and the other docter is jennifer corragio (not sure of the spelling). i went to her because a friend told me her son had great results with her. i must say so did my son. i believe at the time i also had cigna and a copay of $35.00 and allowed 30 visits per year. good luck.
I go to a practice that has several really good councelors. We see James Wasenda LMHC. He shares the same pratcice as Dr. Rosen, Monique Dugay and one other that I can't think of right now. They are very reasonable. Our insurance covers 30 visits and it's about $30 per visit. Good luck.
H.
Hello C.,
I have a woman who is in Seminole that is a no nonsense kind of counselor....Her name is Dr. Penny (I am sorry I forgot her last name as it's been years since I have talked to her) phone is ###-###-####. She really teaches children to be accountable for their own actions and doesn't allow them to blame others for what they are doing. Also, she use to hold mom groups. It was pretty cool....
It is very sad when we can say her attitude is 'normal' NOT! It's not, and I know exactly how you feel. It is one of the most frustrating times ever and it may even get worst if you don't take care of it right now while she is still young.
I wrote a book about dealing with this, because I was in your shoes years ago..........I believe you will like it and it gives great advice. But, you have to follow it and almost withdraw from all the drama she brings into the family.
If there is guilt in your parenting skills because there isn't a father in the house, please eliminate that immediately and be strong and set boundaries. Do not let her pull any trump cards because you are single.
I hope this helps! Good Luck.
L. Hein
Author
THE BOOK "I'm Doing The Best I Can!" (They won't always be cute and adorable)
www.lisarhein.com
