Mental Health Support for Pediatric Patients | Manatee

When to refer to Manatee

We treat emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges that affect children, parents, and families.

Issues We Address

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

Trusted by health systems nationwide

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:

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

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.

The manatee platform

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.

Family-first virtual care

• For modern schedules with flexible virtual sessions that fit school, work, and family life. We offer afterschool and weekend sessions!

Providers that just get families

• Our therapists (LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs) and care coordinators have deep experience in child development, family systems, and evidence-based treatment.

Personalized care

• Tailored to each child and family's unique needs, goals, and circumstances.

Fast access to care

• Families get from screener to their intake session in as little as 3 days.

Closed-loop referral management

• We support your patients while keeping you informed as their primary care provider.

Whole family support

• Our care model addresses and includes both children and caregivers, recognizing and supporting the family system.

Partner with Manatee

Request a referral package

• Enter your info to receive a QR code stand and flyers for your office so patients can self-refer.