Therapists in H3Z
![Photo of Jennifer Wiley-Vallerand Art Therapy, MA, ATPQ, Art Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e9cd7426-09ea-4757-87cd-434845a814ea/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer Wiley-Vallerand Art Therapy
Art Therapist, MA, ATPQ
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3Z
Feeling the stress of life can be an overwhelming experience. Jennifer will assist you in your journey to creatively explore your movement towards mental health wellbeing. Trauma focused art therapy can be particularly effective for the client who feels stuck or who cannot talk about their difficulties. We will work together to develop a deeper understanding of yourself through creative exploration of your experiences. I am particularly interested in supporting a systematic exploration of the clients sensory experiences, to encourage an understanding of their physical and emotional balance.
Feeling the stress of life can be an overwhelming experience. Jennifer will assist you in your journey to creatively explore your movement towards mental health wellbeing. Trauma focused art therapy can be particularly effective for the client who feels stuck or who cannot talk about their difficulties. We will work together to develop a deeper understanding of yourself through creative exploration of your experiences. I am particularly interested in supporting a systematic exploration of the clients sensory experiences, to encourage an understanding of their physical and emotional balance.
![Photo of Shira Levitt, MSW, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e6d59747-40bb-4bb1-9858-bee09068110a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, my name is Shira (she/her) and I want to navigate life's challenges with you. I am a clinical Social Worker and Child Behaviour Consultant. My goal is to create an empathetic, empowering, and non-judgmental environment for all my clients in order for them to feel safe, heard and understood. My main focus has been supporting my clients with issues such as, but not limited to, anxiety, social skill building, navigating friendships, emotion regulation, low self-esteem and exploring life changes.
Hello, my name is Shira (she/her) and I want to navigate life's challenges with you. I am a clinical Social Worker and Child Behaviour Consultant. My goal is to create an empathetic, empowering, and non-judgmental environment for all my clients in order for them to feel safe, heard and understood. My main focus has been supporting my clients with issues such as, but not limited to, anxiety, social skill building, navigating friendships, emotion regulation, low self-esteem and exploring life changes.
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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.