SHIELD Psychiatry

Protecting Young Minds. Empowering Futures.

Behavioral and Family Treatment Resources

Thank you for taking the time to complete the SHIELD Psychiatry prescreener. Based on the information provided, the concerns described are most appropriately addressed through a program that specializes in structured, family-based, and behavioral treatment. These concerns are real, important, and treatable. However, the most effective intervention is generally not psychiatric medication management alone, which is the primary service structure of our practice. We are unable to proceed to intake so that your family can connect directly with a program designed to provide the appropriate treatment.

This referral carries no judgment. Behavioral concerns often improve most when treatment actively involves parents or caregivers and, when appropriate, the school and other systems surrounding the young person.

What Kind of Treatment May Help

When contacting a provider, ask whether the clinician offers one of these structured treatments by name. Availability and age eligibility vary by program, and the receiving clinician should determine the best fit after completing an assessment.

Typically ages 2ā€“7

Parentā€“Child Interaction Therapy

PCIT provides live coaching to help caregivers strengthen the parent-child relationship, increase positive interactions, and respond consistently to disruptive or oppositional behavior.

Younger children

Parent Management Training

Also called Behavior Management Training, this approach teaches caregivers structured methods for reinforcement, boundaries, routines, consequences, and skill development.

Children and caregivers

The Incredible Years

A structured parent, child, and school-focused program designed to strengthen parenting skills, emotional regulation, social competence, and positive behavior.

Children and caregivers

Triple P ā€” Positive Parenting Program

A tiered parenting program that teaches practical strategies for behavior, routines, family relationships, and caregiver confidence.

Older children and preteens

Coping Power

A structured child and parent intervention addressing anger, impulsivity, problem-solving, peer conflict, and aggressive or disruptive behavior.

Adolescents

Multisystemic Therapy

MST is an intensive home- and community-based intervention for adolescents with serious behavioral concerns involving the family, school, peers, and community systems.

Adolescents and families

Functional Family Therapy

FFT is a structured family intervention focused on improving communication, reducing conflict, increasing engagement, and changing patterns that contribute to behavioral problems.

Evidence-Based Program Locators

  • PCIT International

    Search the official directory for certified Parentā€“Child Interaction Therapy providers offering in-person or telehealth services.

    Find a PCIT Provider

  • Triple P ā€” Positive Parenting Program

    Review parenting programs, online support, and locally available Triple P services.

    Visit Triple P

  • The Incredible Years

    Learn about structured parent, child, and school-based programs and available provider resources.

    Visit Incredible Years

  • Multisystemic Therapy Services

    Search for licensed MST providers and network partners by location.

    Find an MST Program

  • Functional Family Therapy

    Use the official FFT location map to identify certified services and teams.

    Find an FFT Program

  • Psychology Today

    Search by ZIP code and filter for children, behavioral issues, parenting, parent-child concerns, family therapy, and insurance participation.

    Search Providers

Tampa Bay and Surrounding Counties

Program offerings, eligibility, insurance participation, and referral procedures may change. Ask specifically about structured parent training, in-home behavioral treatment, family therapy, wraparound care, PCIT, or youth behavioral programs.

  • Gracepoint Wellness ā€” Hillsborough

    Childrenā€™s outpatient behavioral health, family-focused services, case management, and community-based care.

    (813) 272-2244

  • BayCare Behavioral Health

    Childrenā€™s behavioral health, family therapy, outpatient services, and higher-intensity programs across Tampa Bay.

    1-800-878-5470

  • Directions for Living ā€” Pinellas

    Family-centered childrenā€™s behavioral health, counseling, case management, and community support services.

    (727) 524-4464

  • Success 4 Kids & Families ā€” Tampa

    Family support, wraparound services, care coordination, and community-based behavioral health programs.

    (813) 490-0800

  • Camelot Community Care ā€” Pinellas and Pasco

    Community, in-home, family-support, and behavioral services for children and families.

    (727) 455-8118

  • Youth and Family Alternatives ā€” Pasco

    Youth and family counseling, prevention, residential, and community-support programs.

    (727) 807-9200

  • Northside Behavioral Health ā€” Tampa

    Childrenā€™s outpatient behavioral health, family support, case management, and community services.

    (813) 977-8700

Orlando and Central Florida

  • Aspire Health Partners

    Childrenā€™s and family behavioral health, counseling, crisis, community, and specialty services.

    (407) 875-3700

  • Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida

    Specialized behavioral, therapeutic, residential, and community-based programs for children and adolescents.

    (407) 937-2400

  • Childrenā€™s Home Society of Florida

    Counseling, family support, child welfare, community-based services, and programs available in multiple Florida regions.

    Find Local Services

  • Nemours Childrenā€™s Health ā€” Orlando

    Pediatric behavioral health and specialty services. Ask about current referral requirements and age eligibility.

    (407) 650-7715

Request Behavioral Support Through the School

Submit a written request to your childā€™s public school asking for an evaluation of the behaviorā€™s function and its effect on learning. Specifically ask whether the school should conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and develop or revise a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). Ask to meet with the school psychologist, behavior specialist, counselor, exceptional student education team, or other appropriate school personnel. School-based evaluation and supports may be available without cost to the family, depending on the childā€™s needs and eligibility.

Free and Community-Based Support

  • Florida 211

    Free connection to local family counseling, parenting, behavioral health, youth, financial, and community programs.

    Dial 2-1-1

  • Childrenā€™s Board of Hillsborough County

    County-funded prevention, parenting, family support, and child-development programs for Hillsborough families.

    View Programs

  • Pasco Kids First

    Family-support, prevention, parenting, and child-focused resources for Pasco County families.

    View Programs

  • NAMI Florida

    Family education, support groups, mental health information, and assistance navigating community systems.

    (850) 671-4445

Support for Parents and Caregivers

  • NAMI Basics

    A free educational program for parents and caregivers of children or adolescents experiencing mental health or behavioral concerns. Learn about NAMI Basics.

    Find Florida Support

  • National Parent & Youth Helpline

    Emotional support, problem-solving, and connection to resources for parents and caregivers. Confirm current operating hours when calling.

    1-855-427-2736
Do not wait for the concerns to become more severe before seeking treatment. Early, structured family and behavioral intervention can strengthen safety, functioning, relationships, and the young personā€™s long-term trajectory.

We are sorry that SHIELD Psychiatry is not the appropriate treatment setting for the needs described. We sincerely hope these resources help your family connect with an effective program as soon as possible.