helps children and families
navigate trauma, anxiety, depression and life’s challenges through the healing power of play.
Through play, children can express emotions, work through difficult experiences and build confidence in a space designed just for them.
Amanda Baird, LCSW, RPT, QS
Amanda Baird
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
Qualified Supervisor (QS)
I serve children, teens, and families in the Tampa Bay, Florida area through Exhilarate Mental Wellness. I created this practice to give children a space designed just for them, a place where they can feel safe, supported, and understood as they heal, grow, and thrive.
When your child is struggling, you want someone who not only has the training to help but who also feels like a relatable person who truly gets it. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical, helping children and families move through big feelings, tough situations, and everyday challenges with support and care.
Foxworth is a brave, calm, curious, and kind fox friend who helps make the playroom feel welcoming, safe, and fun. He is here to help children feel more comfortable when starting therapy and to remind them that it is okay to take their time, be themselves, and grow at their own pace. Foxworth helps bring a little extra warmth, playfulness, and encouragement to the therapy journey.
to our therapy journey
support healing, growth and connection. From the first conversation to the final celebration of progress, therapy is a thoughtful process designed to help children and families feel supported every step of the way.
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approaches to creative healing
services offer support for children, teens and families.
From early childhood through the teen years, therapy is tailored to meet each child and family where they are while supporting healing, connection and growth.
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your journey to wellness.
I’d love to meet you and your kiddo. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but it does not have to feel stiff, scary, or like everyone suddenly has to speak in perfect grown-up therapy language. I offer a warm, playful, and supportive space where children can feel safe being themselves, parents can feel heard, and families can begin moving toward more connection, confidence, and calm. If you are ready to take that first step, you can request a free 15-minute consultation and we can talk about what support may be the right fit for your child and family.
