Online Therapy for Adoptive and Foster Families Across Florida
Specialized, trauma-informed care from home, anywhere in Florida
Finding a therapist who truly understands adoption and foster care is hard. Finding one near you can be even harder. Online therapy brings specialized, trauma-informed care to your family wherever you live in Florida, from Jacksonville to Miami to the Panhandle.
What We Help With
- Adoption and foster care adjustment
- Attachment and trust challenges
- Trauma, grief and early loss
- Big behaviors, meltdowns and anxiety
- Parent stress, burnout and feeling stuck
- Families navigating court or child welfare involvement
How Online Sessions Work
Sessions take place by secure video from your home. Parents, children and teens can join together or separately, depending on what your family needs. Maxine uses the same tools online that she uses in the office, including Brainspotting, TBRI-based parenting strategies and Polyvagal-informed regulation skills.
What to Expect in Your First Session
Your first session is a chance to get to know each other. Maxine will listen to your family’s story, ask what has been hardest lately, and learn what you hope will change. There’s no pressure to share everything at once. Together, you’ll decide on next steps. That might be sessions for your child, for you as a parent, or for the whole family.
What You’ll Need
- A quiet, private space where you won’t be interrupted
- A phone, tablet or computer with a camera
- A steady internet connection
- For younger children, a parent close by to help them settle in
Why Families Choose Maxine
- Over 25 years of experience with foster care, adoption and court-involved families
- Adoption-competent trained and certified in Brainspotting, play therapy and somatic therapy
- Author of The Adoption Parenting Playbook and host of The Adoption Parenting Playbook Podcast
- Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern in Florida
Prefer In Person?
Families in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties can also meet Maxine at our Brandon office. See Adoption Counseling in Brandon, FL.
Paying for Therapy
We do not bill insurance. We accept Step Up For Students scholarships and can provide a superbill. Adoptive families may apply for funding help through the Sylvia Thomas Center or Camelot Community Care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to live in Florida?
Yes, online therapy is available to families located in Florida. Families outside Florida can work with Maxine through online parent coaching.
Is online therapy as effective as in person?
For many families, yes. Being at home can help children feel safer and makes it easier for busy parents to attend.
What ages do you work with?
Maxine works with children from age 2 upward, teens, and parents.
Can I come to sessions without my child?
Yes. Many families start with parent-only sessions. When you understand what’s driving your child’s behavior, you can bring calm and connection into your home every day.
Do you work with families involved with the court or child welfare system?
Yes. Maxine has decades of experience with foster care, adoption and court-involved families, and she understands the pressure these families carry.
Get expert support without the drive. Book a consultation or call (813) 545-9505.