Toddler Therapists in 94583
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Caitlyn Valle At Whole Life Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94583
Are you worried about your child or family? It can be difficult when you family is struggling and it's normal to seek support. Caitlyn and her team at Whole Life Family Therapy have extensive experience helping children and families improve emotional well-being. She has advanced skill in helping children who struggle with self-control, regulation or disrupted connections, and supports in finding different ways to cope with challenging feelings. We have a passion to help each person, family or couple navigate life challenges and flourish as a family unit.
Are you worried about your child or family? It can be difficult when you family is struggling and it's normal to seek support. Caitlyn and her team at Whole Life Family Therapy have extensive experience helping children and families improve emotional well-being. She has advanced skill in helping children who struggle with self-control, regulation or disrupted connections, and supports in finding different ways to cope with challenging feelings. We have a passion to help each person, family or couple navigate life challenges and flourish as a family unit.
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Are you concerned about your child's development? Is you child's behavior impacting their school performance? Does your child have difficulty making friends? Is your child struggling in school? The Healthy Minds team focuses on supporting young children, adolescents and their families. We offer a variety of services including individual therapy, parenting therapy, family therapy, speech therapy, and comprehensive assessments. Through custom assessments, we can provide information for you to better understand your child and connect you with appropriate resources and services.
Are you concerned about your child's development? Is you child's behavior impacting their school performance? Does your child have difficulty making friends? Is your child struggling in school? The Healthy Minds team focuses on supporting young children, adolescents and their families. We offer a variety of services including individual therapy, parenting therapy, family therapy, speech therapy, and comprehensive assessments. Through custom assessments, we can provide information for you to better understand your child and connect you with appropriate resources and services.
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Trained in family systems theory with an emphasis on the whole person, I will work with you to develop insight into all aspects of your life. I am certified in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) where I provide parents with the tools to approach their children with love, empathy and kindness, resisting the tendency to be punitive. With over 15 years of experience working with adults, teens, children and families, I can help you make the needed changes in your life. Change is within your grasp and begins with us working together to shift your thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Trained in family systems theory with an emphasis on the whole person, I will work with you to develop insight into all aspects of your life. I am certified in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) where I provide parents with the tools to approach their children with love, empathy and kindness, resisting the tendency to be punitive. With over 15 years of experience working with adults, teens, children and families, I can help you make the needed changes in your life. Change is within your grasp and begins with us working together to shift your thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
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Kira Torre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583 (Online Only)
Welcome! You are one step closer to the next steps in a healthier, more successful life! Practicing as a goal oriented therapist who works in CBT and DBT methods, I work to help identify the barriers in your way and resolve challenges that keep you from living your best and most celebrated life. Together we will work on what is standing in your way and develop healthy skills for the new, happier you!
Welcome! You are one step closer to the next steps in a healthier, more successful life! Practicing as a goal oriented therapist who works in CBT and DBT methods, I work to help identify the barriers in your way and resolve challenges that keep you from living your best and most celebrated life. Together we will work on what is standing in your way and develop healthy skills for the new, happier you!
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Brianna Calvert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583 (Online Only)
I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal, change, and grow. Sometimes life brings us more than we can manage, and seeking help to navigate through these difficult times is often a key component for the healing process. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families, using a holistic approach to embrace healing, growth and positive change. By providing a supportive and compassionate environment, I encourage a space where one can freely explore their feelings and challenge themselves using a client-centered and mindfulness-based approach.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal, change, and grow. Sometimes life brings us more than we can manage, and seeking help to navigate through these difficult times is often a key component for the healing process. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families, using a holistic approach to embrace healing, growth and positive change. By providing a supportive and compassionate environment, I encourage a space where one can freely explore their feelings and challenge themselves using a client-centered and mindfulness-based approach.
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Jamie Penticoff Gonzalez
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94583 (Online Only)
From couples navigating relationship challenges, families in transition, and individuals confronting unwanted patterns that make them feel stuck, I am dedicated to providing a safe, collaborative and trauma-informed space for clients to meet their treatment goals. I am also deeply committed to LGBTQIA issues and strive to create inclusive spaces for all. Grounded in evidence-based practices like dialectical behavioral therapy, attachment theory, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solution-focused therapy, I am able to utilize a variety of approaches to tailor treatment to each unique client.
From couples navigating relationship challenges, families in transition, and individuals confronting unwanted patterns that make them feel stuck, I am dedicated to providing a safe, collaborative and trauma-informed space for clients to meet their treatment goals. I am also deeply committed to LGBTQIA issues and strive to create inclusive spaces for all. Grounded in evidence-based practices like dialectical behavioral therapy, attachment theory, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solution-focused therapy, I am able to utilize a variety of approaches to tailor treatment to each unique client.
Life can be less frustrating when we learn to respond to others instead of reacting to them. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with experience providing therapy to individuals, children, adults, families and couples. My specialties include anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship and life changes and parenting and couples issues.
Life can be less frustrating when we learn to respond to others instead of reacting to them. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with experience providing therapy to individuals, children, adults, families and couples. My specialties include anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship and life changes and parenting and couples issues.
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Honor Your Emotions, INC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583
Are you tired of rehearsing hurts, living in your past, and worrying about your future? Do you feel unworthy, maybe even hopeless, and you're filled with toxic thoughts that seem to be taking over your life? It may also seem as if sadness, frustration, fear, and anxiety have become your roommates. If so, you are most likely experiencing stress in your relationships, with family, in your social life, at work, with your health, finances, and more DUE TO WRONG THOUGHTS.
Are you tired of rehearsing hurts, living in your past, and worrying about your future? Do you feel unworthy, maybe even hopeless, and you're filled with toxic thoughts that seem to be taking over your life? It may also seem as if sadness, frustration, fear, and anxiety have become your roommates. If so, you are most likely experiencing stress in your relationships, with family, in your social life, at work, with your health, finances, and more DUE TO WRONG THOUGHTS.
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Treehouse Family Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583
HELP! WE NEED HELP!!! Treehouse Family Counseling Services has successfully treated individuals and families in the Tri-Valley area for over 20 years. Life is full of challenges and sometimes those challenges need extra help to figure out. We are master level practitioners specializing in work with individuals, children, teens, adults and families. Do you need someone who will really listen and help you or your family members figure things out? We work as a treatment team to ensure that your family is thriving. Growth and healing start here because this is a safe place for the whole family heal.
HELP! WE NEED HELP!!! Treehouse Family Counseling Services has successfully treated individuals and families in the Tri-Valley area for over 20 years. Life is full of challenges and sometimes those challenges need extra help to figure out. We are master level practitioners specializing in work with individuals, children, teens, adults and families. Do you need someone who will really listen and help you or your family members figure things out? We work as a treatment team to ensure that your family is thriving. Growth and healing start here because this is a safe place for the whole family heal.
Jenny J Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT, BCBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583 (Online Only)
Know Thyself! Jenny believes that everyone carries a powerful tool inside them that makes everything possible! By learning about the resources and positive inner-tools that you already own, you can better understand yourself, your troubles, and the choices that you can make. Jenny helps you to become aware of your options, while helping you understand how to utilize them with your inner-strengths and tools.
Know Thyself! Jenny believes that everyone carries a powerful tool inside them that makes everything possible! By learning about the resources and positive inner-tools that you already own, you can better understand yourself, your troubles, and the choices that you can make. Jenny helps you to become aware of your options, while helping you understand how to utilize them with your inner-strengths and tools.
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Community Presbyterian Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583
Community Presbyterian Counseling Center provides a safe and confidential setting to enable people to heal emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Counseling services are provided to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our professional staff are here to assist you with: handling life's transitions and loss; conquering addictions; managing stress; coping with depression and anxiety; strengthening marriage and family relationships; and discovering spiritual resources for healing. We are available for both in-person and video sessions.
Community Presbyterian Counseling Center provides a safe and confidential setting to enable people to heal emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Counseling services are provided to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our professional staff are here to assist you with: handling life's transitions and loss; conquering addictions; managing stress; coping with depression and anxiety; strengthening marriage and family relationships; and discovering spiritual resources for healing. We are available for both in-person and video sessions.
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Victoria Rutsch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583
Did everyone tell you how wonderful pregnancy would be? Or how beautiful childbirth is? And now you feel like they all lied to your face. Or worse, maybe it was amazing for them but it’s terrible for you. You don’t get it and you’re wondering, Did I do something wrong? You’re feeling alone and misunderstood. Or maybe you’re struggling with life transitions such as parenting, a job change, or recovering from a scary event. I’m here to tell you that you can feel better, moving forward in your season of life with feelings of being in control, hopeful, and confident.
Did everyone tell you how wonderful pregnancy would be? Or how beautiful childbirth is? And now you feel like they all lied to your face. Or worse, maybe it was amazing for them but it’s terrible for you. You don’t get it and you’re wondering, Did I do something wrong? You’re feeling alone and misunderstood. Or maybe you’re struggling with life transitions such as parenting, a job change, or recovering from a scary event. I’m here to tell you that you can feel better, moving forward in your season of life with feelings of being in control, hopeful, and confident.
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Welcome to my practice! I work with adults, families, teens, children, and first responders to provide various types of counseling, including but not limited to CBT, EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, behavioral interventions, play therapy, parenting support, etc… Whether you are feeling stuck, frustrated, anxious, or depressed, I can help you cope with these feelings and improve your overall satisfaction in your life and relationships in a safe and confidential environment. No problem is too big, too small, or too shocking. Please reach out via email to minalcsw@gmail.com to schedule a conversation with me.
Welcome to my practice! I work with adults, families, teens, children, and first responders to provide various types of counseling, including but not limited to CBT, EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, behavioral interventions, play therapy, parenting support, etc… Whether you are feeling stuck, frustrated, anxious, or depressed, I can help you cope with these feelings and improve your overall satisfaction in your life and relationships in a safe and confidential environment. No problem is too big, too small, or too shocking. Please reach out via email to minalcsw@gmail.com to schedule a conversation with me.
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I specialize in treating those with various mental disorders and behavioral issues to include: ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders. I utilize detailed Psychological Assessment, and empirically supported treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness. I am certified as a DBT practitioner and a life coach. Lastly, I integrate a holistic mindset into my practice, where emphasis is placed on gut/brain health, sleep quality, lifestyle, and diet.
I specialize in treating those with various mental disorders and behavioral issues to include: ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders. I utilize detailed Psychological Assessment, and empirically supported treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness. I am certified as a DBT practitioner and a life coach. Lastly, I integrate a holistic mindset into my practice, where emphasis is placed on gut/brain health, sleep quality, lifestyle, and diet.
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Jill Mattesich-Udoutch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CCHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583
Imagine relating to yourself and others with ease and clarity. It is through our meaningful connections with self and others that we expand and thrive. Sometimes life gets sticky and the world seems to fold in on us. And, when this happens, you need someone with an objective, listening ear. If you're ready to navigate awakening to the Self, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma or couples and parenting issues, I offer over 20 years of experience with proven techniques to help you through these tough times.
Imagine relating to yourself and others with ease and clarity. It is through our meaningful connections with self and others that we expand and thrive. Sometimes life gets sticky and the world seems to fold in on us. And, when this happens, you need someone with an objective, listening ear. If you're ready to navigate awakening to the Self, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma or couples and parenting issues, I offer over 20 years of experience with proven techniques to help you through these tough times.
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I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and have been practicing in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for 20+ years. I received my B.A. in Psychology from UCLA where I worked with Dr. Ivar Lovaas as part of the Young Autism Project. I received my M.A. in Developmental Psychology from San Francisco State University where I researched self-regulatory strategies in children and taught undergraduate Psychology courses as a lecturer. I earned my graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. I became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2007.
I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and have been practicing in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for 20+ years. I received my B.A. in Psychology from UCLA where I worked with Dr. Ivar Lovaas as part of the Young Autism Project. I received my M.A. in Developmental Psychology from San Francisco State University where I researched self-regulatory strategies in children and taught undergraduate Psychology courses as a lecturer. I earned my graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. I became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2007.
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Amber Cunningham
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, APCC, MS
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94583
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients currently. Welcome to a brighter path! I'm Amber Cunningham, your dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University.
Not accepting new clients currently. Welcome to a brighter path! I'm Amber Cunningham, your dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University.
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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.