Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert Mental Health Services for Families in Sarasota
We are a collaborative mental health practice dedicated to serving Gulf Coast families through evidence-based psychological and psychiatric care. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Tara Files-Hall, our team combines clinical expertise with compassionate support to address the unique needs of children, adolescents, and their families. Our services include comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, medication management, play therapy, and school consultation, all delivered through a biological/psychological/social framework.We maintain strong partnerships with local school districts and adhere to Florida state regulations for gifted testing and educational accommodations. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures personalized treatment plans that prioritize symptom relief and long-term positive outcomes. With over two decades of combined experience, our licensed professionals provide both in-person and consultative services across Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Services
Psychological Evaluations
Play Therapy
Medication Management
Gifted Testing
School Consultation
Psychiatric Evaluations
ADHD Assessments
Autism Spectrum Testing
Family Therapy
Behavioral Support Plans
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based treatments from licensed psychologists and psychiatrists
- Our team collaborates directly with Sarasota and Manatee county school systems
- We provide Saturday appointments for family scheduling flexibility
- All evaluations conducted personally by licensed psychologists
- Integrated approach combining therapy, medication management, and school consultation
Services
Psychological Evaluations
Our comprehensive evaluations assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development through standardized testing and clinical interviews. We identify learning disabilities, giftedness, and mental health conditions to create tailored treatment plans. Services include school accommodations documentation and testing for national exams.
Play Therapy
Specialized therapeutic approach using play to help children express emotions and resolve psychological issues. Our registered play therapists address behavioral difficulties, trauma, and developmental challenges through structured, age-appropriate interventions that promote emotional regulation and social skills.
Medication Management
Individualized medication oversight for children and adolescents with mental health conditions. Our board-certified psychiatrist monitors treatment effectiveness, manages side effects, and collaborates with primary care physicians to ensure comprehensive care for ADHD, mood disorders, and other conditions.
School Consultation
Collaborative services helping families and educators develop effective learning strategies. We create behavioral support plans, recommend classroom accommodations, and facilitate communication between home and school environments to address learning and behavioral challenges.
Gifted Testing
State-compliant evaluations determining gifted eligibility according to Florida Department of Education standards. Our licensed psychologists administer comprehensive cognitive assessments to identify exceptional intellectual abilities and recommend appropriate educational programming for children and teens.
People
Dr. Tara M. Files-Hall
Licensed Psychologist
Doctor of Clinical Psychology with 20+ years experience in child mental health. Specializes in play therapy, psychological evaluations, and school consultation. Published researcher in ADHD interventions and play therapy effectiveness.
Dr. Stephanie Lirio
Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Specializes in treating children and adolescents with complex mental health needs, including mood and behavioral disorders.
Dr. Kimberly LaCivita
Licensed School Psychologist
School psychology expert with extensive experience in educational assessments and learning disability evaluations. Provides evidence-based testing for gifted eligibility and special education services in local school districts.
Nina Meyer
Office Manager
Practice administrator managing scheduling, insurance coordination, and client communications. Serves as primary contact for appointment bookings and service inquiries.
Finn
Therapy Dog
Certified therapy dog providing emotional support during sessions. Trained to assist in creating a calming environment for children during psychological evaluations and therapy sessions.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for children?
We provide psychological evaluations, play therapy, medication management, gifted testing, and school consultation services for children and adolescents aged 2-18.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact our office manager Nina at 941-702-9978 or email [emailprotected] to schedule evaluations, therapy sessions, or psychiatric consultations.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Check with your provider about coverage for psychological evaluations, therapy, and psychiatric services.
Are your evaluations accepted by local schools?
Yes, Dr. Files-Hall and Dr. LaCivita are approved providers for Sarasota and Manatee county school systems for educational and psychological testing.
What makes your practice unique?
Our integrated approach combines psychology, psychiatry, and school consultation with personalized care. We offer Saturday appointments and complete all testing personally without using psychometrists.
Do you offer adult mental health services?
While our primary focus is children and families, we provide limited adult psychiatric evaluations and ADHD assessments for individuals seeking diagnostic clarity.
