When to refer to Manatee
We treat emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges that affect children, parents, and families.
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.
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What care at Manatee looks like
Care is delivered in structured 12-week plans designed around each family’s goals. Therapy is not linear, and meaningful change often has breakthroughs, setbacks, and adjustments, so progress is measured throughout care.
A typical care journey
Based on more than 3,000 families, we typically see:
sessions before graduation
family members in care
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Referral
- Manatee receives your referral and reaches out to the family
- Family completes a quick questionnaire
- We verify their insurance and eligibility
- Family schedules their intake session with a matched provider
Full family intake
- Patients and their caregivers attend the intake
- They work with the provider to define goals and care approach
- We inform you when the intake and treatment plan are complete
Regular therapy sessions
- Client has weekly therapy sessions
- Caregivers have monthly parent sessions and can add counseling
- The full family has another session together every 12 weeks
- You receive a monthly summary of the patient's care progress
Seamless clinical feedback loops
We keep you informed at every critical juncture so you never have to guess about your patient's status.
Email notifications
We'll notify you when we've reached out to the family, begins their first session, and hits key treatment milestones.
Fax updates
Receive detailed clinical documentation including intake summaries, monthly progress reports, and discharge plans faxed directly to your EMR.
Patient dashboard
Access a secure portal to view your patients using Manatee, track statuses, and manage active referrals in one place.
Why refer to Manatee
Our model treats the child while equipping parents with the tools they need, ensuring sustainable outcomes.
For modern schedules with flexible virtual sessions that fit school, work, and family life. We offer afterschool and weekend sessions!
Our therapists (LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs) and care coordinators have deep experience in child development, family systems, and evidence-based treatment.
Tailored to each child and family's unique needs, goals, and circumstances.
Families get from screener to their intake session in as little as 3 days.
We support your patients while keeping you informed as their primary care provider.
Our care model addresses and includes both children and caregivers, recognizing and supporting the family system.
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