Toddler Therapists in 78216
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Ashley Waclawiak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
No two journeys to or through parenthood are the same and no one should ever feel that they have to navigate it on their own. My certification as Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) signifies my extensive training and experience in the area of maternal mental health and ensures I am qualified to give parents the help they need in a most crucial and vulnerable time of life. I am dedicated to working with women, individuals, children and families from preconception through the first-year post-delivery and on throughout parenthood and into childhood.
No two journeys to or through parenthood are the same and no one should ever feel that they have to navigate it on their own. My certification as Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) signifies my extensive training and experience in the area of maternal mental health and ensures I am qualified to give parents the help they need in a most crucial and vulnerable time of life. I am dedicated to working with women, individuals, children and families from preconception through the first-year post-delivery and on throughout parenthood and into childhood.
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Jagger L. Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216
I am grateful to have had the experience in working with individuals that are struggling with life stressors, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, relationship issues, family support, and self-injurious behavior. I also have had the opportunity to work with couples, children/adolescence, young adults, and older adults. I am full licensed LPC and I want to acknowledge the courage that you are taking towards healing and self-care. I am available to listen to your goals and what you would like to get out of counseling services. Change does not have to be stressful and with the right support, you might even surprise yourself.
I am grateful to have had the experience in working with individuals that are struggling with life stressors, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, relationship issues, family support, and self-injurious behavior. I also have had the opportunity to work with couples, children/adolescence, young adults, and older adults. I am full licensed LPC and I want to acknowledge the courage that you are taking towards healing and self-care. I am available to listen to your goals and what you would like to get out of counseling services. Change does not have to be stressful and with the right support, you might even surprise yourself.
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Sonia Tamez Coutee, LPC-S, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
I'm a licensed professional counselor with over 12 years experience as a mental health therapist working in the San Antonio area. I received a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy Degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. My training and experience qualifies me to offer bilingual English-Spanish counseling for individuals, couples, children, families dealing with domestic abuse, child abuse, trauma, grief and loss, addictions, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Also, I can assist with military specific challenges such as; pre-post deployment stressors, combat-related PTSD, stress management, life transitions, work/career related issues.
I'm a licensed professional counselor with over 12 years experience as a mental health therapist working in the San Antonio area. I received a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy Degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. My training and experience qualifies me to offer bilingual English-Spanish counseling for individuals, couples, children, families dealing with domestic abuse, child abuse, trauma, grief and loss, addictions, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Also, I can assist with military specific challenges such as; pre-post deployment stressors, combat-related PTSD, stress management, life transitions, work/career related issues.
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Henrietta Dominguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
Thank you for considering me to guide you in your therapeutic process. I am committed to supporting my clients in a therapeutic relationship by implementing professional counseling practices and respectful client service. I work with my clients to establish a healthy mind, body and spirit for needed change, personal growth, and supportive relationships. I empower my clients to focus on their strengths as they explore their potential. In therapy, my clients are mindful of their needs as they reconnect with their true self and explore that which holds them back.
Thank you for considering me to guide you in your therapeutic process. I am committed to supporting my clients in a therapeutic relationship by implementing professional counseling practices and respectful client service. I work with my clients to establish a healthy mind, body and spirit for needed change, personal growth, and supportive relationships. I empower my clients to focus on their strengths as they explore their potential. In therapy, my clients are mindful of their needs as they reconnect with their true self and explore that which holds them back.
![Photo of Shawna Corley, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48a1b3c2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Shawna Corley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216 (Online Only)
Want to start your journey to healing? I would love to come along side you and help facilitate your growth. I love working with kids, teens, and adults and I am skilled to handle the hard issues of trauma. My work with clients covers a wide range of topics, but I specialize in sibling/parent conflict, relationships, trauma, abuse, sexual identity, sexual assault, and grief. I will ensure you are provided an individual plan and help challenge you to reach you optimum version of you. I am available to perform Child Custody Evaluations and Adoptions Studies though the Bexar County DRO. I am also available for forensic cases.
Want to start your journey to healing? I would love to come along side you and help facilitate your growth. I love working with kids, teens, and adults and I am skilled to handle the hard issues of trauma. My work with clients covers a wide range of topics, but I specialize in sibling/parent conflict, relationships, trauma, abuse, sexual identity, sexual assault, and grief. I will ensure you are provided an individual plan and help challenge you to reach you optimum version of you. I am available to perform Child Custody Evaluations and Adoptions Studies though the Bexar County DRO. I am also available for forensic cases.
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Welcome to Pursuit of Happiness! We have had the honor of providing trauma-informed counseling for over 3,000 children in foster care since our formation in 2011. All of our counselors practice trauma-informed counseling and have training in play and trauma techniques to help children and families heal and grow in a safe therapeutic space. Our counselors will come directly to you and meet in the home, school, or daycare depending on your schedule needs. Virtual counseling is also available. We are in network with Superior Healthplan, Traditional Medicaid, and Wellpoint.
Welcome to Pursuit of Happiness! We have had the honor of providing trauma-informed counseling for over 3,000 children in foster care since our formation in 2011. All of our counselors practice trauma-informed counseling and have training in play and trauma techniques to help children and families heal and grow in a safe therapeutic space. Our counselors will come directly to you and meet in the home, school, or daycare depending on your schedule needs. Virtual counseling is also available. We are in network with Superior Healthplan, Traditional Medicaid, and Wellpoint.
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Swapomthi Govindaraju
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC- A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216
Hi, I'm Swapomthi. I know beginning therapy can be overwhelming. It can also be one of the best decisions you make to put yourself and your mental health first. Yes I'm a therapist, but I'm also a woman of color, a mother, a first-generation American, and a person who has experienced loss. All these roles have shaped how I see the world and how I approach counseling. I work hard to create a nurturing and supportive space to help you feel at ease as we start this process of therapy. I believe that you are your own best expert and we can walk this path towards wellness together.
Hi, I'm Swapomthi. I know beginning therapy can be overwhelming. It can also be one of the best decisions you make to put yourself and your mental health first. Yes I'm a therapist, but I'm also a woman of color, a mother, a first-generation American, and a person who has experienced loss. All these roles have shaped how I see the world and how I approach counseling. I work hard to create a nurturing and supportive space to help you feel at ease as we start this process of therapy. I believe that you are your own best expert and we can walk this path towards wellness together.
![Photo of Preston Maverick McNeel, LPC-S, NCC, CART, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4030a364-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Preston Maverick McNeel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, CART
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck, hopeless, or confused? Need a change, but not sure what it would be? Sometimes life throws challenges that are too overwhelming to handle alone. Whether you are having trouble accepting or believing in yourself, fighting depression or anxiety, managing anger, or dealing with relationship problems; psychotherapy can be an extremely helpful process to facilitate personal growth and insight.
Feeling stuck, hopeless, or confused? Need a change, but not sure what it would be? Sometimes life throws challenges that are too overwhelming to handle alone. Whether you are having trouble accepting or believing in yourself, fighting depression or anxiety, managing anger, or dealing with relationship problems; psychotherapy can be an extremely helpful process to facilitate personal growth and insight.
![Photo of Kari Conyers-Brink, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4844d728-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kari Conyers-Brink
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216 (Online Only)
I have been working in counseling since 2000. I provide individual and family therapy to those having difficulty with depression, anxiety, Autism, anger, ADHD/ADD, trauma, parenting, relationship and family issues.
I have been working in counseling since 2000. I provide individual and family therapy to those having difficulty with depression, anxiety, Autism, anger, ADHD/ADD, trauma, parenting, relationship and family issues.
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Our team of therapists has extensive experience helping people identify and overcome a broad range of mental health concerns. We specialized in various areas such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, men's issues, women's issues, LGBTQ issues and child/teen issues. When you meet with one of our providers you will receive the highest quality of professional service combined with a comfortable atmosphere. Our therapists provide a supportive environment to meet you where you are and help you or your loved one feel satisfied with your life and hopeful for the future.
Our team of therapists has extensive experience helping people identify and overcome a broad range of mental health concerns. We specialized in various areas such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, men's issues, women's issues, LGBTQ issues and child/teen issues. When you meet with one of our providers you will receive the highest quality of professional service combined with a comfortable atmosphere. Our therapists provide a supportive environment to meet you where you are and help you or your loved one feel satisfied with your life and hopeful for the future.
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There are moments in life when you feel stuck making life altering decisions, you are emotionally drained due to previous or present experiences, you worry about the future, or you feel grief due to a loss. It is these moments, and all in between, that create the pathways of your life. The realizations, epiphanies, or catalysts for change are often times not visible through a black and white perspective because of the intricacies of ourselves and our relation to others. This is a place where you are able to be vulnerable with yourself, enhance your strengths, continue your road of resilience, and discuss all that lies in gray.
There are moments in life when you feel stuck making life altering decisions, you are emotionally drained due to previous or present experiences, you worry about the future, or you feel grief due to a loss. It is these moments, and all in between, that create the pathways of your life. The realizations, epiphanies, or catalysts for change are often times not visible through a black and white perspective because of the intricacies of ourselves and our relation to others. This is a place where you are able to be vulnerable with yourself, enhance your strengths, continue your road of resilience, and discuss all that lies in gray.
![Photo of Lindsey Autumn McGehee, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9ad19e1b-f7e7-4935-9141-1ec037342b59/2/320x400.jpeg)
Lindsey Autumn McGehee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
Welcome to Therapy! For easy scheduling and communication, visit www.sanantoniofamilytherapist.com/booking.html I'm proud of you for considering getting help. I'm here to tell you that anything you're going through in your personal life, your relationship, your work, or your parenting really can change and improve. There can be a beautiful story for you to write in your future. Having someone who can understand you, believe in your best, and help you overcome the challenges you are facing can make all the difference. It is a good day to stop carrying your struggles alone. Reach out for help today. 210-201-4050
Welcome to Therapy! For easy scheduling and communication, visit www.sanantoniofamilytherapist.com/booking.html I'm proud of you for considering getting help. I'm here to tell you that anything you're going through in your personal life, your relationship, your work, or your parenting really can change and improve. There can be a beautiful story for you to write in your future. Having someone who can understand you, believe in your best, and help you overcome the challenges you are facing can make all the difference. It is a good day to stop carrying your struggles alone. Reach out for help today. 210-201-4050
![Photo of Rachel Saenz, MS, LPC, CGP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f822e5bc-9e1f-4d4a-a28d-4f106932ac01/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rachel Saenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216
Hello, my name is Rachel Saenz and I am passionate about helping people through their grief journey and helping them move through their feelings while also providing a safe space for them to express their thoughts. The majority of my practice focuses on grief/bereavement, trauma/PTSD, C-PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, and pregnancy/postpartum issues. My approaches include person centered therapy where you are met with unconditional positive regard and a safe space. I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help challenge all the troubling thoughts running through our minds.
Hello, my name is Rachel Saenz and I am passionate about helping people through their grief journey and helping them move through their feelings while also providing a safe space for them to express their thoughts. The majority of my practice focuses on grief/bereavement, trauma/PTSD, C-PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, and pregnancy/postpartum issues. My approaches include person centered therapy where you are met with unconditional positive regard and a safe space. I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help challenge all the troubling thoughts running through our minds.
![Photo of Margaret Echavarria, MA, LPC, RPT, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4b8921c2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Margaret Echavarria
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I provide services to children through adults using a variety of modalities from a Person/Child-Centered perspective. My goal is to help my clients gain new insights and develop strategies that will enable them to reach their optimal potential in a comfortable and nurturing environment. My experience base includes 10 years experience as a Special Education Teacher and 18 years as an Elementary School Counselor in the public school system. I welcome clients of all ages with my specialty being school age children.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I provide services to children through adults using a variety of modalities from a Person/Child-Centered perspective. My goal is to help my clients gain new insights and develop strategies that will enable them to reach their optimal potential in a comfortable and nurturing environment. My experience base includes 10 years experience as a Special Education Teacher and 18 years as an Elementary School Counselor in the public school system. I welcome clients of all ages with my specialty being school age children.
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Lucas Emilio Cantu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216
Providing treatment for Child and Family issues, with additional expertise in Post Traumatic Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar symptoms. Lucas draws from extensive experience with spirituality, art, music, and cutting edge methods to surprise his clients in making REAL and NOTICEABLE progress: parents with their children, couples with remembering their love, teens searching for themselves, and those struck by tragedy with gaining freedom from despair, and discovering an enthusiasm for life like they've never known!
Providing treatment for Child and Family issues, with additional expertise in Post Traumatic Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar symptoms. Lucas draws from extensive experience with spirituality, art, music, and cutting edge methods to surprise his clients in making REAL and NOTICEABLE progress: parents with their children, couples with remembering their love, teens searching for themselves, and those struck by tragedy with gaining freedom from despair, and discovering an enthusiasm for life like they've never known!
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Hilary Monford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216
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Jennifer Scardino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
Not accepting new clients
We all have an inner wisdom to heal. A reed, much like the story of the lotus flower, begins within murky environments and grows toward the sun through strength and flexibility to weather the storms. My intention within sessions is to build a safe, supported space to attune to any needs you have in your current journey. I welcome children, adolescents, adults, elders and couples. I am passionate about cultivating a collaborative, trauma informed and safe therapeutic space that is culturally responsive and attuned to your needs in this current journey.
We all have an inner wisdom to heal. A reed, much like the story of the lotus flower, begins within murky environments and grows toward the sun through strength and flexibility to weather the storms. My intention within sessions is to build a safe, supported space to attune to any needs you have in your current journey. I welcome children, adolescents, adults, elders and couples. I am passionate about cultivating a collaborative, trauma informed and safe therapeutic space that is culturally responsive and attuned to your needs in this current journey.
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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.