Joy in the City 

"Children's Mental Health Counseling Services" 

We're committed to partnering with children and parents. 

 No two children are the same. Each child has his/ her own unique personality. 

All children are gifted with talents, abilities and treasures to help fulfill their purpose. 

We provide mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and couples.

We come alongside our resilient clients to provide compassionate care, behavioral health, support services and referrals to community-based organizations. 

We help clients find their path to purpose, self-acceptance, and JOY.

We can improve self-esteem, enhance confidence and build positive relationships. 

Life events,  death, divorce, chronic illness and school problems cause stress and anxiety. 

Children and adolescence also experience depression, anger, loneliness, sadness and grief.

We specialize in working with persons with intellectual disabilities, ADHD, learning disabilities, PTSD, trauma,  hunger insecurity, homelessness, bullying and suicidal thoughts.

Schedule a FREE consultation to learn about counseling and therapy 

for your family or child/children by using the contact form below. 

 Rev. Patrina Torres is a NCCC Licensed Minister of Pastoral Counseling, 

NCCA Board Certified Temperament Therapist and Certified Temple Maintenance Counselor.

She is also a S.A.C.C. Certified Instructor and International Representative.  

She specializes in a client-centered comprehensive approach to mental and behavioral health.

Since 2005 she has been an affiliated with National Christian Counselors Association (N.C.C.A.)

 and Sarasota Academy of Christian Counselors (S.A.C.C.) and upholds the NCCA Code of Ethics.