Who is our care for?
Manatee for parents
Caregivers of children 0-25
- Parent counseling
- Care navigation and support
- Family therapy
Manatee for kids
Children aged 5-12
- Individual child therapy
- Family therapy
Manatee for teens
Teens aged 13–17
- Individual teen therapy
- Family therapy
What we treat
Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks,
panic disorder, agoraphobia
Persistent sadness, hopelessness, withdrawal, irritability
ADHD, attention and impulse control challenges, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct concerns
Autism spectrum differences, ADHD, learning differences, developmental delays
Acute trauma, chronic or complex trauma, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss
Low self-esteem, negative self-talk, emotional dysregulation, body image concerns, disordered eating behaviors
Gender identity exploration, sexual orientation concerns, distress related to identity, peer and relationship challenges
Postpartum depression, anxiety, and adjustment challenges
Screen and gaming overuse, vaping, nicotine use
Passive or active suicidal thoughts without acute risk or intent
What we don't do
Manatee is designed for outpatient, family-centered mental health care. We are not the right fit for:
- Acute crisis or emergency care
- Inpatient or residential treatment
- ABA therapy or specialized eating disorder programs
When families need a different level or type of care, we help make the right referral.
Our care model
Family-centered care
- Joint parent and child intake
- Parent check-ins or separate parent counseling
- Family and parent assessments integrated into care
A plan for progress
- Goals defined at the start of each 12-week care plan
- Monthly check-ins to assess progress and adjust approach
- Ongoing clinical supervision to ensure quality and consistency
Virtual care that fits your life
- Sessions at home provide comfort and valuable clinical insight
- Parents can participate without missing work or school
- Care is easier to sustain over time, which improves outcomes
The right therapist for you
- Therapists with deep family and child development experience
- Matching based on clinical needs, age, and family dynamics
- Care quality is not limited by geography or local availability
What to expect from care
A typical care journey
Based on more than 3,000 families, we typically see:
sessions before graduation
family members in care
would recommend manatee
Your intake
- Review Clinical Assessments to understand current concerns
- Discuss family history and relationships
- Define goals and care approach
Build the foundation
- Relationship building
- Create a supportive, kind and open environment
- Parent check-in after 3rd session
Learn skills
- Use evidence-based techniques such as CBT and mindfulness
- Practice strategies and skills
- Parent session at 6th session
Apply skills
- Work on applying skills in everyday family life
- Address challenges and obstacles
- Identify patterns, triggers, and underlying issues
Progress review
- Family session
- Review progress and assessment results
- Adjust goals, approach, or next steps as needed
Your care team
Meaningful change comes from the people delivering the care.
Specialized in families
- Our therapists are trained in child development and family systems
- Licensed and associate clinicians, including Psy.Ds, LMFTs, LCSWs, and LPCs
Therapists that get you
- More than 50% of our therapists come from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds
- Intentional inclusion of associate therapists, who connect especially well with children and teens
- Care available in multiple languages
Consistent care quality
- Therapists are part of Manatee’s care team, ensuring training on our care model
- One-on-one supervision to maintain high-quality care
- Shared standards for assessment, treatment, and follow-through across care teams
Our family technology
Therapy works best when it shows up in everyday life, not just during a one-hour session. Manatee’s technology is built for family care, keeping families connected between sessions.
Family app
- Message your care team to share updates or flag concerns
- Join sessions and manage appointments in one place
- Track clinical progress and assessments over time
- Access parenting tools, exercises, and evidence-based activities
- Strengthen family connection through journaling and family questions
Therapist dashboard
- Secure messaging with families
- Centralized view of assessments and progress measures
- Visibility into engagement, patterns, and change over time
- Monthly care plans and patient summaries
Why is our care
more effective?
Children open up more when they’re comfortable at home, and our integrated approach means the skills they learn in therapy are reinforced by confident, empowered parents.
of children show reduced symptoms within 12 weeks
of parents report increased confidence within 6 weeks
of families remain with their initial therapist match
of sessions are rated as helpful or really helpful
Ready to get started?
Taking the first step is the hardest part. Our team is ready to guide you on your journey.
Have questions? Talk to a care coordinator. It’s a no-pressure way to figure out your next step.
