“Helping children and families overcome challenges, strengthen their relationships, and find a sense of well-being.”
Children and families today are facing unmatched challenges. Without the right tools, children can experience stress and frustration which can manifest in behavioral challenges that impact everyone in the family. Your child may be struggling to communicate with you about what they truly need and you are trying so hard to provide that much needed solution to the problems they are facing.
As a child and family therapist, I will help you and your child learn how to communicate in a more balanced, respectful and effective way. My role is to help your child get their emotional needs met in healthier ways and to help you feel more empowered to handle the challenges your child and family are facing.
We will work collaboratively to help you identify your child and family’s unique challenges as well as the tools needed to address them. You and your family deserve to have a healthy and harmonious life so let me help you get there.
Hear directly from Seychelle about her approach to therapy, what inspires her work, and how she helps clients navigate challenges, build on their strengths, and create meaningful change.
Watch the video pageWhen your child is struggling emotionally or behaviorally, it can affect the entire family. Perhaps you’re navigating frequent emotional outbursts, communication difficulties, family conflict, or challenges related to trauma, loss, or major life changes. As a parent, you want what’s best for your child, but sometimes knowing how to help can feel overwhelming.
Seychelle Smith, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping children, teens, adults, and families navigate life’s challenges, develop healthier coping skills, and build stronger relationships. She specializes in child and adolescent counseling, family therapy, parent coaching, trauma recovery, adoption-related concerns, grief and loss, and behavioral challenges.
With a compassionate and collaborative approach, Seychelle helps children and teens better understand and express their emotions, communicate their needs, develop confidence, and learn age-appropriate strategies for managing stress and frustration. She also works closely with parents to understand what’s behind challenging behaviors, establish healthy boundaries, create consistent routines, and strengthen family connections.
Drawing on her experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused interventions, Seychelle tailors her approach to each individual’s and family’s unique needs. She also provides individual counseling for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and everyday life stressors, helping them develop practical tools to improve emotional well-being.
Seychelle welcomes children, teens, adults, parents, and families at Bayview Therapy’s Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs offices, as well as through secure online therapy for clients throughout Florida.
Her goal is to help children feel more confident, parents feel better equipped, and families develop the understanding, communication skills, and resilience needed to create a more peaceful, connected, and fulfilling life.
In working with me, your child will learn to identify and communicate their wants and needs in a healthy manner.
Through this exploration, they will demonstrate increased confidence and an ability to implement age appropriate coping skills to manage their stress and frustration.
During these challenging times, families can often feel like they are struggling to connect and communicate.
During our family therapy sessions, we will work to help your family increase their use of healthy communication methods and enjoy more positive interactions.
Despite the best intentions, parenting can pose challenges that you didn’t expect. When your child is displaying challenging behaviors, how do you manage them? What parenting strategies will work best for your family?
In our parent coaching sessions, we will work to create structure that best meets the unique needs of your family. This process will involve setting age appropriate limits for your children and creating healthy boundaries within your home.
In these increasingly difficult times, it may be challenging to manage our daily stressors. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma and have no healthy way to cope with these issues.
We will work together to identify the source of these concerns and identify the solutions to meet your individual needs.
I offer supervision for registered social work interns. We will work to identify your goals in the clinical setting and proactively address your needs as a supervisee.
We will work to create the appropriate learning environment to help you become the most effective therapist you can be for your clients.
Difficult experiences such as loss, family changes, adoption, or frightening events can shape how a child feels, behaves, and connects with others. Sometimes the effects show up as outbursts, withdrawal, sleep problems, or trouble at school rather than in words.
I provide trauma-informed counseling that puts safety, trust, and choice first. Children and teens move at their own pace while learning to understand their feelings, manage stress, and rebuild confidence. I also work closely with parents so they can recognize triggers, respond with calm and consistency, and help their child feel secure at home.
Behavior rarely lives in one person. I work with your child directly and with you as parents, so the changes we make in session hold up at home.
My work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and trauma focused interventions, chosen to fit your family rather than the other way around.
I have always been able to connect with the children I am working with, allowing them to feel supported while giving their parents the tools they need to manage difficult moments.
Seychelle believes that every child deserves to feel heard, understood, and confident in expressing their emotions and needs. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, she helps children develop greater self-awareness, communicate their feelings in healthy ways, and build age-appropriate coping skills to manage stress, frustration, and everyday challenges.
Recognizing that a child’s emotional well-being is closely connected to their family environment, Seychelle also partners with parents to better understand their child’s behavior, strengthen communication, establish healthy boundaries, and create more positive family interactions.
Family challenges are a natural part of life, and seeking support is a meaningful investment in your family’s emotional well-being. Seychelle’s goal is to help children build confidence, empower parents with practical tools, and strengthen the connections that allow families to grow and thrive together.
I offer counseling for children, teens, and families at our beautiful offices in Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs, Florida. I also provide online therapy via our secure telehealth platform for those who reside in Florida.
I specialize in working with trauma, loss, adoption concerns, and behavioral difficulties, and I also see adults individually for depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Call me today for your complimentary phone consultation at 954-391-5305 so we can discuss how I can help you and your loved ones.
Our Fort Lauderdale officeI have always been interested in helping others. As the daughter of a nurse, I have always been shown examples of how one individual can have an impact on the lives of others. As a result of this influence, I have gravitated towards jobs that involve working with children and their families.
I have had the privilege of supporting families during extremely difficult times and have helped them find the tools they needed to overcome their challenges.
I have experienced challenges throughout my life and I was able to overcome those challenges and develop resilience. Through this experience, I have been able to help children and their families find the strength and resilience needed to face their challenges and achieve their goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW 10382) with over 20 years of experience working with children and families in a variety of settings. I earned my Bachelor’s in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and my Master’s in Social Work from Barry University.
My post-graduate experience has included significant clinical work with children, adolescents, and their families in residential and mental health settings, utilizing a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and trauma focused interventions. I specialize in working with trauma, loss, adoption concerns, and behavioral difficulties.
I am always on the hunt for the perfect meal and enjoy traveling to new destinations. I enjoy scenic photography and visiting new places to snap.
Spending time with family and friends is my greatest joy. I am always on the lookout for a new podcast to listen to, especially a true crime mystery. Other hobbies include yoga, running, enjoying the outdoors, and listening to live music.
I have always been able to connect with the children I am working with, allowing them to feel supported while giving their parents the tools they need to manage their children’s behaviors during difficult times. Family issues are common, engaging in therapy is a part of self-care and an essential health care tool for families.
Taking that brave first step to begin therapy takes courage and I am here to support you through that. I will help you, your child, and your family find relief from the difficulties you are facing and find the balance in your home that you have been seeking.
I provide a telehealth counseling option with a secure online platform for those residing in the state of Florida. I also offer flexible hours at our Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs offices.
Your journey toward a healthy and happy family starts now. I am available to speak with you whenever you’re ready. Give me a call at 954-391-5305 to schedule your complimentary phone consultation, and I’d be happy to discuss how I can help you and your family.
I offer counseling at our beautiful Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs offices. I also provide online therapy through our secure telehealth platform for those who reside in the state of Florida. I look forward to working with you and your family.
Schedule a complimentary consultation. Our Care Coordinator will book your first session and make sure everything is set before you arrive.
Seychelle is proud to be part of Bayview Therapy’s diverse team of experienced therapists and psychologists. Each clinician brings unique specialties, perspectives, and approaches, all sharing a commitment to compassionate, personalized care.
We invite you to get to know some of the wonderful professionals Seychelle works alongside.
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