About Child & Family Therapy Center in St. Pete

Meet Our Child Counselors

Juli Hindsley, LMHC, CTP

Founder, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Juli Hindsley, LMHC, CTP, received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Tampa. She received her MS in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of New Orleans and her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida.

With over 15 years worth of graduate education and work experience with children, teens and families, Juli has a deep passion and understanding of childhood development, making her an excellent resource for children, teens and parents.

In addition to working directly with children and teens, Juli specializes in Parent Coaching and working with parents of kids 5 and under on challenges in the family and home life. 

Juli is licensed as a Certified Trauma Practitioner from the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC). She specializes in working with children who have suffered a (typically non-violent) trauma leading to PTSD, and anxiety disorders. She is one of the few experts in the area who focuses on this type of counseling.

Juli is devoted to the enhancement of healthy children and family relationships. She is a passionate, caring, and experienced resource to help your children reach their full potential.

She has obtained extensive training in:

• Child and adolescent development
• Clinical psychology
• Anxiety disorders and PTSD in children
• Parenting during infancy and toddlerhood
• How parenting affects child social and cognitive development
• Individual and family therapy session with children and adolescents
• Anxiety, depression, crisis intervention, abuse/trauma, and behavior modification

Her training has taken place in a wide variety of settings (schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and private practices) with a wide range of populations. They include:

• Mt. Hope Family Center in Rochester, NY
• Internship at Tulane University’s Anxiety Disorders Clinic for Children and Teens
• Internship at PEMHS crisis counseling facility

Juli’s most recent credential is Certified Trauma Practitioner (CTP) and specialist for the ages of preschool through 18. She has been trained in a wide variety of violent (e.g., rape, domestic violence, physical/sexual/emotional abuse) and non-violent situations (e.g., car accidents, natural disasters, divorce, critically ill family member, adoption, foster care, jailed parent.)

Cristina Lema, LMHC

Registered Mental health Counselor
EMDR-certified

Cristina Lema, LMHC, received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida.

She received her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University.

Cristina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with the state of Florida and is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish. She has a speciality trauma training and is EMDR-certified for kids and teens. Cristina has several years of experience working with children and adults with a variety of issues and disorders such as Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Trauma. 

Cristina is devoted to the enhancement of healthy children and family relationships and will tailor a treatment approach for your specific goals. She has a welcoming and strength-based approach that will help your child to feel at ease. She is a committed, empathic, and experienced resource to help children reach their full potential.

She has obtained extensive training in:

• Child and adolescent development
• Anxiety Disorder and PTSD
• Crisis intervention
• Depression
• Family Counseling
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Behavioral Issues
• EDMR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

Her training has taken place in a wide variety of settings with a wide range of populations. They include:

• Internship at Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa, FL
• Internship at AmeriCorps VISTA in Tampa, FL

As a bilingual therapist, Cristina is able to offer her services in both English and Spanish.

Jasmine Carter, RMHCI 

Registered Mental Mental Health Counselor Intern

Jasmine Carter is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) in the state of Florida.  She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Counselor Education from The University of South Florida. While completing her Master’s degree, she also received a graduate certification in Positive Behavior Support. Jasmine works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families with a strong passion for supporting clients through times of difficulty with compassion and understanding.

Jasmine has experience working in the public school system as a Certified School Counselor, where she provided individual and group counseling to elementary students with emotional, behavioral and developmental needs. Within the school systems, she worked closely with students who were diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). She has also gained experience working at the University of South Florida’s college counseling center for the last two years as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) offering individual counseling services to the student population. In addition to supporting students with attention and/or behavioral deficits, she has facilitated the growth and development of emotional regulation and self regulation strategies, social skills development, and effective conflict resolution skills that can be implemented in individual or group settings. Jasmine has collaborated with families, teachers, administrators, and multidisciplinary school teams to support students’ social and emotional well-being. She values families and children’s autonomy within a safe, supportive environment where children feel understood, encouraged and empowered to develop self-awareness, self-confidence and self-regulation. 

Jasmine approaches therapy with a genuine, collaborative, and client-centered mindset. She believes in meeting clients where they are at in their lives and working together to create goals that feel meaningful, attainable, and are in alignment with each family and child’s unique needs. Jasmine values the incorporation of curiosity, creativity, collaboration and implementing individualized interventions during sessions to tailor her approach to each child’s interests and developmental needs. She often implements a strengths-based approach when working with families and children, allowing her to focus on identifying children’s strengths and skills in an encouraging, supportive environment to further enhance their learning and development. She is committed to creating a safe, nonjudgemental environment where children feel heard, respected, valued and supported as they navigate life challenges and build emotional resilience. 

Areas of Focus Include:

• Anxiety (GAD, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder)
• Grief/Loss
• Life transitions 
• Academic stress  
• Crisis Intervention 
• Depression/Suicidality 
• Emotional regulation 
• Social skills development 
• Interpersonal relationships
• Self-esteem and confidence  

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