Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Child Mental Health Services in Palm Beach County
Since 1999, we have been dedicated to transforming lives through child and family mental health services in Palm Beach County. Our trauma-informed approach focuses on preventing and healing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) through evidence-based interventions like play therapy, care coordination, and community education. We serve thousands annually, combining clinical expertise with public health strategies to build resilience in children and families.Our Fighting ACEs Initiative promotes systemic change by training professionals and empowering caregivers. With a team of licensed therapists and medical professionals, we deliver services in schools, homes, and community settings while advocating for policy changes to address childhood trauma. Our 2024 Impact Report highlights mobile mental health units expanding access to underserved neighborhoods.
Services
Child Therapy
Play Therapy
Infant Mental Health
Care Coordination
ACEs Prevention Training
Telehealth Counseling
Parent Education
Trauma Response
School-Based Services
Caregiver Support
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25 years of evidence-based trauma-informed care in Palm Beach County
- Mobile mental health units expanding access to underserved communities
- Specialized play therapy and infant mental health programs
- National recognition for trauma-informed care innovation
- Community partnerships addressing adverse childhood experiences
Associations and certifications
- Association for Play Therapy
Services
Play Therapy
Our therapists use play as the primary communication tool for children aged 3-12. This evidence-based approach helps young clients express emotions, develop coping skills, and process traumatic experiences through structured therapeutic activities. Sessions incorporate art, storytelling, and sensory play to address behavioral issues, anxiety, and trauma recovery while involving caregivers in the healing process.
Infant Mental Health
Specialized support for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Our clinicians address attachment issues, developmental concerns, and early trauma through dyadic therapy sessions. Services focus on strengthening parent-child bonds, improving emotional regulation, and creating nurturing environments during critical brain development periods to prevent long-term mental health issues.
ACEs Prevention Training
Comprehensive training programs for educators, healthcare providers, and child-serving professionals. Courses cover adverse childhood experience identification, trauma-informed care practices, and prevention strategies. Participants learn to recognize trauma symptoms, implement protective measures, and create supportive environments that promote resilience in children and families.
Care Coordination
Holistic support connecting families with community resources for housing, food security, and healthcare. Our coordinators assess family needs, facilitate access to essential services, and provide psychoeducational support groups. This wraparound approach addresses socioeconomic factors impacting mental health while offering advocacy and crisis intervention services.
Telehealth Counseling
Secure online therapy sessions for children and families facing accessibility challenges. Licensed clinicians provide mental health services through HIPAA-compliant platforms, maintaining the same evidence-based approaches as in-person sessions. This service expands care availability to remote areas while offering flexible scheduling options for working caregivers.
People
Rene E. Layman
President and CEO
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 30 years of experience in child mental health. Advocate for trauma-informed care and community-based solutions to address adverse childhood experiences through systemic change initiatives.
Shannon Fox-Levine
Medical Director
Pediatrician and founder of Palm Beach Pediatrics. Specializes in integrating mental health screening into primary care. Developed educational tools for pediatricians to identify and manage childhood mental health disorders effectively.
Lauren Scirrotto
Chief Program Officer
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 15+ years in infant mental health. Focuses on maternal-child relationships and early intervention programs. Provides clinical leadership for evidence-based mental health service delivery across all programs.
Cherie Benjoseph
Director, National Outreach
Founder of KidSafe Foundation with expertise in child sexual abuse prevention. Develops public health frameworks for safety education programs. Trains professionals in trauma-informed practices and community protection strategies.
Dominika Nolan
Senior Director, Development
Licensed mental health counselor and EMDR-certified therapist. Specializes in play therapy supervision and trauma recovery. Leads organizational development initiatives while maintaining clinical practice in child trauma treatment.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for children?
We provide play therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, infant mental health services, and care coordination for children aged 0-18 and their families.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Submit an online appointment request through our website or call 561-244-9499 to connect with our intake team for assessment and scheduling.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Medicaid, Florida Medicaid Community Care Plan, Sunshine Health, United Healthcare, and Ambetter. Sliding scale fees available for uninsured families.
What is your approach to trauma treatment?
Our trauma-informed care uses play therapy, evidence-based models, and family involvement to address adverse childhood experiences while focusing on building resilience and healthy relationships.
Are services available in Spanish?
Yes, we have bilingual clinicians and Spanish-language resources available to support Spanish-speaking families across all our service locations.
How does the Care Coordination Program work?
Our care coordinators assess family needs, connect with community resources, provide advocacy, and offer psychoeducational support groups to address socioeconomic factors impacting mental health.
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