Toddler Therapists in 75238

Photo of Melissa Collins - Collins Counseling Center, LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor
Collins Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75238
Telehealth sessions available in all of Texas and in Washington and In-office sessions in Dallas, TX. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in counseling children, adolescents, and adult who have been victims of crime. I also assist with divorce issues, issues related to parental use of drugs and alcohol, and I offer parental guidance. With adults and adolescents, I also offer counseling on addiction, depression, anxiety, divorce, and mental health. I work with military and thier families and work with first responders.
Telehealth sessions available in all of Texas and in Washington and In-office sessions in Dallas, TX. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in counseling children, adolescents, and adult who have been victims of crime. I also assist with divorce issues, issues related to parental use of drugs and alcohol, and I offer parental guidance. With adults and adolescents, I also offer counseling on addiction, depression, anxiety, divorce, and mental health. I work with military and thier families and work with first responders.
(214) 499-9405 View (214) 499-9405
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Amy A. Watson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75238
Not accepting new clients
I have been a counselor working with children, adults, and families for 25 years. I believe individuals have the strengths and resources to solve challenges in their lives and my job as a counselor is to help you discover how to use them to bring about change. I have worked with survivors of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and have extensive experience working with children with behavioral and emotional issues and supporting parents in these situations. I work effectively with those dealing with depression and anxiety as well as other mental health diagnoses that are causing discomfort.
I have been a counselor working with children, adults, and families for 25 years. I believe individuals have the strengths and resources to solve challenges in their lives and my job as a counselor is to help you discover how to use them to bring about change. I have worked with survivors of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and have extensive experience working with children with behavioral and emotional issues and supporting parents in these situations. I work effectively with those dealing with depression and anxiety as well as other mental health diagnoses that are causing discomfort.
(214) 731-4632 View (214) 731-4632
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Kelly Bentel
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75238  (Online Only)
Child and Family Counseling Center offers a variety of services for children, teens, adults, and families. I have worked with children, adults, and families in the clinical setting, community agency, and school setting. For 12 years I have worked with children and their families in the school setting. Child and Family Counseling Center strives to provide the best of professional counseling practices matched to the personal needs of the client. If you are wondering if counseling is right for you, your child, or family please call. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Child and Family Counseling Center offers a variety of services for children, teens, adults, and families. I have worked with children, adults, and families in the clinical setting, community agency, and school setting. For 12 years I have worked with children and their families in the school setting. Child and Family Counseling Center strives to provide the best of professional counseling practices matched to the personal needs of the client. If you are wondering if counseling is right for you, your child, or family please call. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
(469) 200-4653 View (469) 200-4653
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Antoinette Marie Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75238
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Antoinette Martinez. I founded Nourish Play Therapy LLC in 2015 to give children, teens, and their families a safe place to move towards social and emotional health and wellness. I combine play therapy with art, mindfulness, EMDR Therapy, and SandPlay to help children understand their thoughts, feelings, impulses, and needs. I also help kiddos discover their strengths and grow in self-control and responsibility. I have experience in treating life changes, trauma, abuse, neglect, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adhd, autism spectrum, developmental delays, school adjustment, divorce and separation, and other behavioral concerns.
Hello! My name is Antoinette Martinez. I founded Nourish Play Therapy LLC in 2015 to give children, teens, and their families a safe place to move towards social and emotional health and wellness. I combine play therapy with art, mindfulness, EMDR Therapy, and SandPlay to help children understand their thoughts, feelings, impulses, and needs. I also help kiddos discover their strengths and grow in self-control and responsibility. I have experience in treating life changes, trauma, abuse, neglect, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adhd, autism spectrum, developmental delays, school adjustment, divorce and separation, and other behavioral concerns.
(214) 646-1168 View (214) 646-1168
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Nathaniel R. Strenger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75238
I believe in mutuality. I believe that all persons deserve it in relationships, even when things feel too complicated. So I naturally prioritize a collaborative, exploratory, and enlightening relationship for healing - both in psychotherapy and in evaluation. When I work with any age or circumstance, I try to understand words, thoughts, behaviors, and meanings. These all can lend themselves to strengths or difficulties, so we work with these to bring about desired change.
I believe in mutuality. I believe that all persons deserve it in relationships, even when things feel too complicated. So I naturally prioritize a collaborative, exploratory, and enlightening relationship for healing - both in psychotherapy and in evaluation. When I work with any age or circumstance, I try to understand words, thoughts, behaviors, and meanings. These all can lend themselves to strengths or difficulties, so we work with these to bring about desired change.
(214) 273-1823 View (214) 273-1823
Photo of Claire Christian Moody, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Claire Christian Moody
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75238
As a dedicated and compassionate licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in providing support for individuals, families, and children facing trauma, anxiety, and depression. With a deep commitment to mental health and well-being, I offer a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore their innermost struggles and embark on a journey towards healing and resilience.
As a dedicated and compassionate licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in providing support for individuals, families, and children facing trauma, anxiety, and depression. With a deep commitment to mental health and well-being, I offer a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore their innermost struggles and embark on a journey towards healing and resilience.
(469) 632-8271 View (469) 632-8271
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Samantha Boubel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S, CCCPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75238
Hello! My name is Samantha Boubel. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience helping children, teens, and families forge a safe place to move towards social and emotional health & wellness. I help children understand their thoughts, feelings, impulses, and needs. I help kiddos discover their strengths and grow in self-control and responsibility. I have experience in treating life changes, trauma, abuse, neglect, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD, autism spectrum, developmental delays, school adjustment, divorce and separation, and other behavioral concerns.
Hello! My name is Samantha Boubel. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience helping children, teens, and families forge a safe place to move towards social and emotional health & wellness. I help children understand their thoughts, feelings, impulses, and needs. I help kiddos discover their strengths and grow in self-control and responsibility. I have experience in treating life changes, trauma, abuse, neglect, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD, autism spectrum, developmental delays, school adjustment, divorce and separation, and other behavioral concerns.
(214) 346-6069 View (214) 346-6069
Photo of Leslie Boutte, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S™, Licensed Professional Counselor
Leslie Boutte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75238
Not accepting new clients
I believe every person deserves and benefits from support and that anyone can move towards healing with appropriate support. Whether you or your child are going through a difficult season of life or have experienced a significant trauma, I am available to help with EMDR therapy, play therapy, talk therapy, CBT, and more. When you reach out, that is the first step towards healing. I will individualize services to you or your child's needs in order to help you along the way. Our practice serves clients ages two through adulthood and also provides services to fellow therapists. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can help.
I believe every person deserves and benefits from support and that anyone can move towards healing with appropriate support. Whether you or your child are going through a difficult season of life or have experienced a significant trauma, I am available to help with EMDR therapy, play therapy, talk therapy, CBT, and more. When you reach out, that is the first step towards healing. I will individualize services to you or your child's needs in order to help you along the way. Our practice serves clients ages two through adulthood and also provides services to fellow therapists. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can help.
(214) 271-4842 View (214) 271-4842
Photo of Brandi Freeman-Potter - Texas ABA & Child Development Services, MEd, BCBA, LBA
Texas ABA & Child Development Services
MEd, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75238
Texas ABA & Child Development Services is a company founded on the principles of compassion and empathy and centers our practice on establishing emotional, psychological and social well-being for our clients and families. Our client population consists of children, adolescents and teens. We offer individual, group and parent counseling services that are tailored to meet each family’s unique needs.
Texas ABA & Child Development Services is a company founded on the principles of compassion and empathy and centers our practice on establishing emotional, psychological and social well-being for our clients and families. Our client population consists of children, adolescents and teens. We offer individual, group and parent counseling services that are tailored to meet each family’s unique needs.
(972) 694-6351 View (972) 694-6351
Photo of Misty Annette Diaz - M.A.D. Therapy, LLC, USN Ret, LMFT, MAMFT, RYT-200, PhD edu, Marriage & Family Therapist
M.A.D. Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, USN Ret, LMFT, MAMFT, RYT-200, PhD edu
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75238
As a relationship therapist, LMFT, and doctoral MFT student, helping relationships thrive is my ultimate goal. In addition to Family Systems work, I utilize Solution-Focused Therapy to stabilize day-to-day life and design a preferred future. Once a safe environment is established we will explore the root of the traumas. We will re-evaluate boundaries and increase self-confidence and self-validation with the development of strong coping skills and self-soothing techniques. I guide my clients out of survival mode to living in the present. I include psychotherapeutic yoga, CBT, DBT, attachment, and neuropsychology. I am EMDR trained.
As a relationship therapist, LMFT, and doctoral MFT student, helping relationships thrive is my ultimate goal. In addition to Family Systems work, I utilize Solution-Focused Therapy to stabilize day-to-day life and design a preferred future. Once a safe environment is established we will explore the root of the traumas. We will re-evaluate boundaries and increase self-confidence and self-validation with the development of strong coping skills and self-soothing techniques. I guide my clients out of survival mode to living in the present. I include psychotherapeutic yoga, CBT, DBT, attachment, and neuropsychology. I am EMDR trained.
(214) 225-6598 View (214) 225-6598
Photo of Tamika D Johnson, MS, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Tamika D Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75238
In life we all face obstacles that can leave us confused, scared and even anxious. These obstacles can affect our emotional state, our relationships with loved ones and even our careers. My desire is to help clients address these obstacles and reach their full potential. I will use a technical integration approach of researched based theoretical modalities to meet each clients individual needs.
In life we all face obstacles that can leave us confused, scared and even anxious. These obstacles can affect our emotional state, our relationships with loved ones and even our careers. My desire is to help clients address these obstacles and reach their full potential. I will use a technical integration approach of researched based theoretical modalities to meet each clients individual needs.
(469) 291-9445 View (469) 291-9445
Toddler Therapists

What are the behavioral signs indicating a toddler might need counseling?

Common behavioral signs that a child may need counseling include high levels of emotional distress or anxiety, learning challenges, interpersonal conflict, anger, or social withdrawal. Any drastic changes in toddler behavior or self-esteem can be indicative that a child may benefit from therapy. Seeing a therapist at the early stages of any behavioral changes can be most impactful on behavior, 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 counselors, 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 behavior 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 specialized forms of therapy, such as Applied Behavior 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 behavior and behavior change. Toddler therapy sessions can also involve family therapy or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which can help improve parenting behaviors and reduce strain on families.