Toddler Therapists in Olds, AB

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Summit Psychology
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc
Verified Verified
Olds, AB T4H
Chances are good if you're reading this profile, you're looking for some professional help. Whether it be individual counselling to help you through a major depressive episode, family therapy to defuse tension and endless fighting, or a consultation about your anxious toddler, depressed adolescent or teenager's self-harming behaviour, Carla's down-to-earth approach to therapy will have you comfortable in minutes and moving forward in a solution focused direction that YOU (not Carla) want to go.
Chances are good if you're reading this profile, you're looking for some professional help. Whether it be individual counselling to help you through a major depressive episode, family therapy to defuse tension and endless fighting, or a consultation about your anxious toddler, depressed adolescent or teenager's self-harming behaviour, Carla's down-to-earth approach to therapy will have you comfortable in minutes and moving forward in a solution focused direction that YOU (not Carla) want to go.
(855) 716-2891 View (855) 716-2891
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Kimberly Williamson
Registered Social Worker, RSW, ICST, TCTSY-F
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Olds, AB T4H
You may feel exhausted all of the time and overwhelmed with no time for you. You might have trouble sleeping and no longer feel like yourself anymore, but you don’t know why. You are tired of going through the motions and fear nothing will change. You experience conflict or a lack of closeness in your relationship. Your arguments go on and on without getting resolved leaving you feeling lonely and further apart. You feel hurt, or a sense of numbness about your relationship. You wonder if you’ll ever have a fulfilling relationship. You’ve had enough troubled relationships. You’re tired of hurting and struggling.
You may feel exhausted all of the time and overwhelmed with no time for you. You might have trouble sleeping and no longer feel like yourself anymore, but you don’t know why. You are tired of going through the motions and fear nothing will change. You experience conflict or a lack of closeness in your relationship. Your arguments go on and on without getting resolved leaving you feeling lonely and further apart. You feel hurt, or a sense of numbness about your relationship. You wonder if you’ll ever have a fulfilling relationship. You’ve had enough troubled relationships. You’re tired of hurting and struggling.
(587) 207-8948 View (587) 207-8948
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Desiree Morris
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olds, AB T4H
You're carrying a heavy load of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, and emotional pain. Your dissatisfaction is widespread, seeping into your work, friendships, and family connections. Recent life changes—be it a breakup, starting college, a new career, a move, marriage, divorce, pregnancy, or parenthood—have left you feeling adrift. You crave confidence, calmness, and reconnection. And if you are here for your child, you have been looking for a therapist for them as you have noticed your child is tearful, angry, worried, irritable and frustrated most of the time. They are struggling in peer relationships, and breaking down.
You're carrying a heavy load of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, and emotional pain. Your dissatisfaction is widespread, seeping into your work, friendships, and family connections. Recent life changes—be it a breakup, starting college, a new career, a move, marriage, divorce, pregnancy, or parenthood—have left you feeling adrift. You crave confidence, calmness, and reconnection. And if you are here for your child, you have been looking for a therapist for them as you have noticed your child is tearful, angry, worried, irritable and frustrated most of the time. They are struggling in peer relationships, and breaking down.
(587) 802-3683 View (587) 802-3683
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Jessica McDonald
Psychologist, BA , MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Olds, AB T4H
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and/or trauma, that affects your day-to-day functioning, relationships, career? Do you feel exhausted, frustrated, overwhelmed by living up to others standards, getting through the day, feeling like there's no light at the end of the tunnel? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, work through trauma, finding their place in life. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn't be so hard to live a better life.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and/or trauma, that affects your day-to-day functioning, relationships, career? Do you feel exhausted, frustrated, overwhelmed by living up to others standards, getting through the day, feeling like there's no light at the end of the tunnel? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, work through trauma, finding their place in life. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn't be so hard to live a better life.
(587) 805-5236 View (587) 805-5236

Online Therapists

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Kate Hallman - Embrace Wellness & Consulting
Psychologist, MACP, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
I enjoy working with both new and experienced parents who may be needing some support with parenting and building healthy attachments. I believe that in order to be present for our children, we need to ensure we take care of our own mental health as parents. I love to provide support to parents to help them flourish and embrace the parenting experience. The transition to parenthood, birth trauma, infant/toddler sleep, and postpartum anxiety are all areas of interest for me. I have my level one EMDR certificate and plan to take additional training specifically for EMDR with birth trauma and other maternal trauma.
I enjoy working with both new and experienced parents who may be needing some support with parenting and building healthy attachments. I believe that in order to be present for our children, we need to ensure we take care of our own mental health as parents. I love to provide support to parents to help them flourish and embrace the parenting experience. The transition to parenthood, birth trauma, infant/toddler sleep, and postpartum anxiety are all areas of interest for me. I have my level one EMDR certificate and plan to take additional training specifically for EMDR with birth trauma and other maternal trauma.
(825) 250-3502 View (825) 250-3502
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Katie Reimer Dewald
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC Psy
Verified Verified
Wetaskiwin, AB T9A
We all get stuck sometimes, need a change, have trouble with living. Therapy can help!
We all get stuck sometimes, need a change, have trouble with living. Therapy can help!
(587) 412-2329 View (587) 412-2329
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Louise Groves
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2H
Seeking support is so important and incredibly brave. I would love to walk beside you as you figure out how to make meaningful change in your life. I am a registered social worker with 20 years experience as a therapist. My career started in women’s mental health and then transitioned children’s mental health and women who experience post partum. My breadth of experience means that I am confidently able to work with a wide variety of clients. If you or your child/adolescent are sad, anxious, struggling with ADHD, I would love to help. If you are a parent trying to figure out how to navigate parenting contact me.
Seeking support is so important and incredibly brave. I would love to walk beside you as you figure out how to make meaningful change in your life. I am a registered social worker with 20 years experience as a therapist. My career started in women’s mental health and then transitioned children’s mental health and women who experience post partum. My breadth of experience means that I am confidently able to work with a wide variety of clients. If you or your child/adolescent are sad, anxious, struggling with ADHD, I would love to help. If you are a parent trying to figure out how to navigate parenting contact me.
(403) 910-3547 View (403) 910-3547
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Zoë Andresen
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
Camrose, AB T4V
Waitlist for new clients
Working from a client-centered approach I acknowledge that every person has their own unique set of experiences. Rather than utilizing a single methodology I follow an integrative approach to draw at tools, philosophies and evidence based interventions from a variety of methodologies to support individuals, couples and families as they navigate their past, present and future. I value sharing a comfortable and judgement free space for all people.
Working from a client-centered approach I acknowledge that every person has their own unique set of experiences. Rather than utilizing a single methodology I follow an integrative approach to draw at tools, philosophies and evidence based interventions from a variety of methodologies to support individuals, couples and families as they navigate their past, present and future. I value sharing a comfortable and judgement free space for all people.
(587) 207-4824 View (587) 207-4824
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Adele Fox & Associates
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2J
When you are looking for a therapist, one of the most important things aside from training and approaches used is the personality fit! Over the years as a Psychologist, I have learned that you can be good at working in many areas, but you can only be great at some! For that reason, I decided to gather a team of therapists whom I trust and that have unique skill sets and varying personality styles to choose from.
When you are looking for a therapist, one of the most important things aside from training and approaches used is the personality fit! Over the years as a Psychologist, I have learned that you can be good at working in many areas, but you can only be great at some! For that reason, I decided to gather a team of therapists whom I trust and that have unique skill sets and varying personality styles to choose from.
(825) 819-0166 View (825) 819-0166
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Hopscotch Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Issues of concern can arise for all families as children grow though various stages. With experience working with children and families in various capacities, issues such as parent teen conflict, grief and loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, attachment, and inattention can be addressed.
Issues of concern can arise for all families as children grow though various stages. With experience working with children and families in various capacities, issues such as parent teen conflict, grief and loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, attachment, and inattention can be addressed.
(587) 800-8426 View (587) 800-8426
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UpSide Psychotherapy, Counselling & Mental Health
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2M
UpSide Psychotherapy, Counselling, & Mental Health Services specializes in individual counselling for adults, family therapy/family-based counselling, counselling for children and youth, as well as play therapy for those young people and families affected by mental health difficulties, and related struggles with school, work and relationships. We also offer couple/marital counselling and support for parents/caregivers. UpSide also offers clinical supervision, consultation and training.
UpSide Psychotherapy, Counselling, & Mental Health Services specializes in individual counselling for adults, family therapy/family-based counselling, counselling for children and youth, as well as play therapy for those young people and families affected by mental health difficulties, and related struggles with school, work and relationships. We also offer couple/marital counselling and support for parents/caregivers. UpSide also offers clinical supervision, consultation and training.
(825) 460-0387 View (825) 460-0387
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Corey Deacon Neurofeedback Therapist
BCN, MSc, CFMP, DNM
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2S
I help people with chronic health conditions like post-concussion syndrome, ADHD, PTSD and other mental health problems find a lasting way to have less pain, more freedom and to lead a better life. To learn more visit our website at neurvanahealth.com/book-consult
I help people with chronic health conditions like post-concussion syndrome, ADHD, PTSD and other mental health problems find a lasting way to have less pain, more freedom and to lead a better life. To learn more visit our website at neurvanahealth.com/book-consult
(587) 507-8391 View (587) 507-8391
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Halle Cockx
Psychologist, MACP
Verified Verified
Strathmore, AB T1P
I am a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about providing children and youth with early interventions to prepare them for the challenges they may face in their day-to-day lives. I believe that early intervention is important in order for children and teens to thrive in their adult lives. Common challenges that children and teens face may include depression, anxiety, family conflict, behavioural concerns, stress management, grief management, divorce adjustment, and more. Although I specialize in children and teens, I also offer adult sessions in certain situations.
I am a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about providing children and youth with early interventions to prepare them for the challenges they may face in their day-to-day lives. I believe that early intervention is important in order for children and teens to thrive in their adult lives. Common challenges that children and teens face may include depression, anxiety, family conflict, behavioural concerns, stress management, grief management, divorce adjustment, and more. Although I specialize in children and teens, I also offer adult sessions in certain situations.
(587) 842-0855 View (587) 842-0855
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Dr. Rachel Leigh Moline
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Canmore, AB T1W
I'm happy that you're here and am grateful for the opportunity to connect with you. I am a Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist, Health Psychologist, and the founder of Canmore Child & Family Psychology. I'm passionate about my role as a guide for children, teens, and their caregivers on their path to feeling better. I adopt a family-centered approach and empower parents to actively support their child’s well-being. I work directly with children and teens and provide parenting consultation and support. I use evidence-based methods, integrating insights from neuroscience, mindfulness, and emotion-focused approaches in my work.
I'm happy that you're here and am grateful for the opportunity to connect with you. I am a Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist, Health Psychologist, and the founder of Canmore Child & Family Psychology. I'm passionate about my role as a guide for children, teens, and their caregivers on their path to feeling better. I adopt a family-centered approach and empower parents to actively support their child’s well-being. I work directly with children and teens and provide parenting consultation and support. I use evidence-based methods, integrating insights from neuroscience, mindfulness, and emotion-focused approaches in my work.
(587) 801-5564 View (587) 801-5564
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Jennifer Hawkins
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3E
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist passionate about supporting children ages 3-13 and their families to move toward healing and well-being. My creative play-based therapeutic interventions are driven by my belief that children make sense of their world, learn to express their thoughts and feelings, and build healthier ways to cope and problem-solve through play. I have over 14 years of experience working with children and their families in various environments. I have also completed specialized training in Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy and Theraplay intervention.
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist passionate about supporting children ages 3-13 and their families to move toward healing and well-being. My creative play-based therapeutic interventions are driven by my belief that children make sense of their world, learn to express their thoughts and feelings, and build healthier ways to cope and problem-solve through play. I have over 14 years of experience working with children and their families in various environments. I have also completed specialized training in Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy and Theraplay intervention.
(825) 525-2903 x1 View (825) 525-2903 x1
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Kyla Vieweger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, CPT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2H
Waitlist for new clients
Specialized child and adolescent therapy services - When your child is facing a challenging life event, or is struggling with difficult emotions or behaviours, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure. Maybe you feel judged, or even judge yourself. You want to find a skilled clinician who can respond effectively to your child's specific needs and help you rediscover your confidence as a caregiver. Unlike a generalist counsellor, my therapeutic services are tailored to the distinct developmental needs of children and teens. I blend expressive and evidence-based treatment approaches. Non-judgmental caregiver support is also offered.
Specialized child and adolescent therapy services - When your child is facing a challenging life event, or is struggling with difficult emotions or behaviours, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure. Maybe you feel judged, or even judge yourself. You want to find a skilled clinician who can respond effectively to your child's specific needs and help you rediscover your confidence as a caregiver. Unlike a generalist counsellor, my therapeutic services are tailored to the distinct developmental needs of children and teens. I blend expressive and evidence-based treatment approaches. Non-judgmental caregiver support is also offered.
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Prairieland Psychology
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP
Verified Verified
Stettler, AB T0C
Hi, I'm Jessica! I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist serving individual adults, kids, teens, couples, and families in Stettler, Castor, Alix, and online. Full bio is available on my website, please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Hi, I'm Jessica! I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist serving individual adults, kids, teens, couples, and families in Stettler, Castor, Alix, and online. Full bio is available on my website, please reach out to me if you have any questions.
(825) 754-1025 View (825) 754-1025
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Pregnancy | Postpartum | Parenting | Marii-Heleen Motsmees
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2G
This is not how you imagined your maternity leave. Instead of feeling happy like you’re supposed to, you are anxious and always on the verge of tears. There’s a constant nagging feeling like you’re not good enough for your baby. And let’s not talk about the exhaustion. It scares you to hold your baby, but at the same time you can’t let go. So, you end up holding her during nap times…and never find the time to attend to our own needs. When you look in the mirror, it’s like you are looking at a stranger. It is no longer a matter of doing your best, it’s about surviving this season of life. Or is this how it will be forever?
This is not how you imagined your maternity leave. Instead of feeling happy like you’re supposed to, you are anxious and always on the verge of tears. There’s a constant nagging feeling like you’re not good enough for your baby. And let’s not talk about the exhaustion. It scares you to hold your baby, but at the same time you can’t let go. So, you end up holding her during nap times…and never find the time to attend to our own needs. When you look in the mirror, it’s like you are looking at a stranger. It is no longer a matter of doing your best, it’s about surviving this season of life. Or is this how it will be forever?
(587) 327-9540 View (587) 327-9540
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Mary Kwan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2P
Having practiced as a Clinical Psychologist overseas for 20 years, I am very familiar with all kinds of conditions. If you are having relationship with your spouse or others, I can help. You might be stressed out trying to parent your children, whatever age they maybe and esp for offsprings who have ADHD, Autism or learning problems, I love to help. Or you maybe depressed, anxious, wanting to work out your inner issues so that you can be a happy person, I am here to give you a hand. Or you might have a lot of pain/stress in your life, with various kinds of addictions not knowing what to do, I am here to help you find your way out.
Having practiced as a Clinical Psychologist overseas for 20 years, I am very familiar with all kinds of conditions. If you are having relationship with your spouse or others, I can help. You might be stressed out trying to parent your children, whatever age they maybe and esp for offsprings who have ADHD, Autism or learning problems, I love to help. Or you maybe depressed, anxious, wanting to work out your inner issues so that you can be a happy person, I am here to give you a hand. Or you might have a lot of pain/stress in your life, with various kinds of addictions not knowing what to do, I am here to help you find your way out.
(604) 330-4682 View (604) 330-4682
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Stephen Lee Roberts
Counsellor, MPCC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Have you experienced trauma that is negatively impacting your daily life? Are you experiencing performance anxiety, blocks, slumps, Focal Dystonia and/or want to expand performance/creativity? Do you have behaviors associated with craving, temporary relief, and long-term negative consequences that you are unable to stop? Brainspotting locates, targets, processes, and releases trauma in the brain and body, expanding performance and creativity, from the source.
Have you experienced trauma that is negatively impacting your daily life? Are you experiencing performance anxiety, blocks, slumps, Focal Dystonia and/or want to expand performance/creativity? Do you have behaviors associated with craving, temporary relief, and long-term negative consequences that you are unable to stop? Brainspotting locates, targets, processes, and releases trauma in the brain and body, expanding performance and creativity, from the source.
(587) 324-2166 View (587) 324-2166

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Toddler Counsellors

What are the behavioural signs indicating a toddler might need counselling?

Common behavioural signs that a child may need counselling include high levels of emotional distress or anxiety, learning challenges, interpersonal conflict, anger, or social withdrawal. Any drastic changes in toddler behaviour or self-esteem can be indicative that a child may benefit from therapy. Seeing a therapist at the early stages of any behavioural changes can be most impactful on behaviour, as well as helpful to caregivers who may receive guidance on what symptoms to look for in their child in the future, even if therapy is not warranted at that time.

Can a two-year-old see a psychologist?

Children and adults of all ages can see psychologists and other forms of mental health professionals, such as counsellors, psychiatrists, and social workers. Families seeking therapy for their toddler should just be aware that any guidance they seek should come from a professional who has specific experience working with young children, as well as the specific modalities that are appropriate for young children, such as play therapy.

What is the most effective type of therapy for toddlers and preschoolers?

In general, play therapy is the most effective and common form of therapy for young children. Play therapy helps facilitate behaviour change by offering an age-appropriate way for children to express their emotions and develop more effective coping strategies. Toddlers with specific concerns may benefit from more specialised forms of therapy, such as Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for toddlers in families in which there is significant parent-child relational conflict.

What happens during therapy sessions for toddlers?

What occurs in therapy sessions for toddlers depends on the therapeutic approach being used by the therapist. Most toddler therapists will use some form of play therapy in sessions to encourage toddler engagement. In play therapy sessions, children are encouraged to use toys within the therapy setting to express their emotions; subsequent responses by the therapist and/or family members can help guide toddler behaviour and behaviour change. Toddler therapy sessions can also involve family therapy or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which can help improve parenting behaviours and reduce strain on families.