Patient & Family Counseling
Helping Your Child Regain Control
Having a child diagnosed with a serious illness can present wide-ranging emotions and challenges to the entire family. The Orlando Health Children's Arnold Palmer Hospital and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Patient and Family Counseling team is here to help.
Our licensed counselors are skilled in addressing a variety of questions, concerns and needs that patients and their families may have throughout a patient’s course of care.
Our counselors work with patients of all ages and their families, and are available 24/7 to provide healthcare intervention and support.
We provide support services for a broad range of psychosocial issues, including:
Adjustment to diagnosis
Adoptions/surrogacy
Anxiety and depression
Behavioral issues
Bereavement/grief issues
Chronic illness
Dealing with suicidal thoughts
Discharge planning
Domestic violence
End-of-life issues
Mental illness evaluation and treatment facilitation
Referrals to community resources
Substance abuse
Teen mothers (16 and younger)
Patients and their families can get the support they need from counselors experienced in working with both children and adults.
Meet the Orlando Health Children's Team
Our team of pediatric experts is united by a shared commitment to helping children thrive. From primary care providers to highly specialized physicians, nurses, and caregivers, we work together to deliver compassionate, coordinated care tailored to every child and family.