About Valentine Mental Health
When Your Child Is Struggling, It Affects the Whole Family
You may have noticed your child is not acting like themselves.
Maybe they are withdrawing, losing motivation, struggling with mood swings, or reacting in ways that feel confusing or intense. Maybe frustration turns into shutdowns. Maybe small problems feel overwhelming for them.
As a parent, that is hard to watch.
Behavior is often a child’s way of communicating what they do not yet have the words to express. Beneath the frustration, anxiety, or defiance, there is usually something deeper that needs understanding and support.
My role is to help you uncover what is going on and guide your family toward healthier patterns.
My Approach to Child and Family Therapy
I specialize in child, parent-child, and family therapy for children and teens across Florida via secure telehealth.
With more than 20 years of experience, I help young people navigate:
Depression
Anxiety
Mood instability
Behavioral challenges
Emotional dysregulation
I use cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches to help children understand how their thoughts influence their emotions and behaviors.
In family therapy and parent-child therapy sessions, we focus on strengthening communication, reducing power struggles, and building practical parenting support strategies that create long-term change.
The goal is not just behavior improvement. The goal is emotional regulation, confidence, and a stronger connection at home.
Therapist at Valentine Mental Health
Ms. Lisa Valentine, LMHC
My professional background includes over two decades of work with children and adolescents across multiple settings, including:
• Inpatient crisis stabilization
• Residential treatment
• School-based counseling
• Outpatient mental health therapy
I am licensed with the Florida Department of Health and have been practicing since 2014.
Credentials include:
• Certified Clinical TeleMental Health Counselor
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, University of Central Florida
This depth of experience allows me to see the full picture when conducting diagnosis and assessment services or developing individualized treatment plans.
What Therapy Feels Like:
Therapy should feel supportive, structured, and judgment-free.
Children and teens are given space to express themselves at their own pace. Parents are provided clear guidance and practical tools. Sessions are goal-oriented, with steady progress toward measurable improvements.
Families often report:
Improved communication
Reduced emotional outbursts
Stronger parent-child connection
Increased confidence at school and home
Serving Families Across Florida Through Telehealth
Although based in Altamonte Springs, Florida, I provide telehealth mental health therapy to families throughout the state.
Telehealth allows consistent, private, and accessible care without the stress of commuting, making therapy easier to integrate into busy family life.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Let’s Talk About What Is Happening
If you are wondering whether therapy is the right next step for your child or family, I welcome the opportunity to connect.
Together, we can create a clear path forward.