Mental Health Resources in Pembroke Pines
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as physical fitness. Pembroke Pines has therapists, counseling services, and crisis resources — here's where to start.
🧠 Resources
Mental Health Providers & Services
Caring Therapists of Pembroke Pines
Founded in 2015 by Amanda Landry, LMHC, Caring Therapists started as a single Pembroke Pines office and has grown to 12 locations across South and Central Florida. They accept insurance — a rarity in private practice — and offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life transitions.
Learn More →City of Pembroke Pines Counseling Services
The City offers counseling services through its Human Services Department. A community resource for residents who need accessible mental health support — particularly useful for seniors, families, and those without private insurance.
Learn More →Memorial Healthcare System
Both Memorial Hospital Pembroke and Memorial Hospital West offer behavioral health services, including inpatient and outpatient mental health care. Memorial’s outpatient behavioral health clinic serves adults and adolescents.
Learn More →Crisis & Hotline Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 — 24/7, free, confidential. Broward County 211: Dial 211 for mental health referrals, crisis counseling, and community resources. NAMI Broward County: Support groups, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Learn More →Finding a Therapist in Pembroke Pines
Start with your insurance provider's directory — many Pembroke Pines therapists accept major plans. Caring Therapists is the largest local practice that accepts insurance. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by specialty, insurance, and location. For self-pay, rates in Pembroke Pines typically range from $100–180/session.
Beyond Therapy — Daily Mental Health Practices
Therapy is essential, but daily practices build resilience: regular exercise (even a 20-minute walk), consistent sleep schedule, time outdoors (South Florida sunshine helps), social connection, and limiting news/social media consumption. See our Meditation guide for mindfulness practices that support mental health.
About This Guide
Mental health resources, provider availability, and insurance coverage change. If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, call or text 988.
This is part of our Wellness collection — a lifestyle-focused guide to mind and body wellness in Pembroke Pines. Also explore our guides to <a href="/living-here/yoga/">yoga</a>, <a href="/living-here/pilates/">Pilates</a> and <a href="/living-here/fitness-centers/">fitness centers</a> and more.
Information on this page was compiled from public sources and business websites as of August 2026. Class schedules, pricing, and availability change — confirm directly with each studio, gym, or practitioner before booking.
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Mental Health Wisdom for Pembroke Pines
Finding a therapist in Pembroke Pines: start with Psychology Today, not Google
Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance, specialty, gender, and location — far more useful than Google reviews for something as personal as therapy. Pembroke Pines has a concentration of therapists in the Pines Boulevard corridor and near Memorial Hospital. Most offer free 15-minute phone consultations. Talk to 2–3 before choosing — fit matters more than credentials. Meditation can complement therapy →
Memorial Healthcare System is the backbone of mental health care in South Broward
Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood and Memorial Hospital Pembroke serve the Pembroke Pines area with inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services. For crisis situations, Memorial's emergency departments are equipped for psychiatric evaluation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by phone or text — free, confidential, and accessible from any Pembroke Pines phone. Find nearby hospitals →
Support groups are free, local, and often more helpful than you expect
NAMI Broward County runs free peer support groups throughout South Broward, including near Pembroke Pines. The Southwest Focal Point Community Center hosts senior wellness programming that includes mental health components. Many Pembroke Pines churches and community organizations host grief support, caregiver support, and addiction recovery groups — all free. A support group isn't a replacement for therapy, but it's an excellent complement. Explore senior community resources →
It's Okay to Ask for Help
Whether you need a therapist, a support group, or just someone to talk to — resources are here.