Our family mental health care model | Manatee

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

Anxiety

• Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, panic disorder, agoraphobia

Depression and mood

• Persistent sadness, hopelessness, withdrawal, irritability

Attention and behavior

• ADHD, attention and impulse control challenges, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct concerns

Neurodivergence

• Autism spectrum differences, ADHD, learning differences, developmental delays

Trauma and grief

• Acute trauma, chronic or complex trauma, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss

Self-esteem and emotional regulation

• Low self-esteem, negative self-talk, emotional dysregulation, body image concerns, disordered eating behaviors

Gender identity and sexuality

• Gender identity exploration, sexual orientation concerns, distress related to identity, peer and relationship challenges

Postpartum adjustment

• Postpartum depression, anxiety, and adjustment challenges

Addiction (mild to moderate)

• Screen and gaming overuse, vaping, nicotine use

Suicidal ideation (mild to moderate)

• 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:

• ~20 sessions before graduation
• 3 family members in care
• 90% 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

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

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

Our outcomes

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.

• 87% of children show reduced symptoms within 12 weeks
• 94% of parents report increased confidence within 6 weeks
• 97% of families remain with their initial therapist match
• 98% 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.