Toddler Therapists in Los Gatos, CA
I bring empathy, compassion and 30 years of experience to my holistic work with adults, children and teens. You are unique and my intent is to listen for your strengths and build on the positive as we gently remove blocks, trauma, thoughts, stressors and old relationship patterns that are holding you back. My style is warm and interactive and I incorporate my own intuition and creativity as I help people to make meaningful life changes.
I bring empathy, compassion and 30 years of experience to my holistic work with adults, children and teens. You are unique and my intent is to listen for your strengths and build on the positive as we gently remove blocks, trauma, thoughts, stressors and old relationship patterns that are holding you back. My style is warm and interactive and I incorporate my own intuition and creativity as I help people to make meaningful life changes.
I work with youth that have big personalities! They are complex, intense, passionate, independent, curious and very loving. They are also very smart, charismatic, and creative. They are all or nothing! One minute they are laughing, the next they are screaming. These children experience reduced filtering and advanced processing of information which causes them to have a hypervigilant stress response system. This affects learning, motivation, memory, the pursuit of pleasure, and self-regulation. This neurobiological quality is behind their intensity and originality. However, the right environment is key for their healthy functioning!
I work with youth that have big personalities! They are complex, intense, passionate, independent, curious and very loving. They are also very smart, charismatic, and creative. They are all or nothing! One minute they are laughing, the next they are screaming. These children experience reduced filtering and advanced processing of information which causes them to have a hypervigilant stress response system. This affects learning, motivation, memory, the pursuit of pleasure, and self-regulation. This neurobiological quality is behind their intensity and originality. However, the right environment is key for their healthy functioning!
Stacy Dever Levy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! Periods of change and growth occur throughout life and often arrive with unexpected challenges. During these periods of uncertainty, having support from a counselor can help you gain clarity and confidence to take steps toward a greater sense of well-being. Whether you are feeling stuck in your relationships, overwhelmed by life, or seeking a deeper sense of meaning, I will work with you collaboratively to increase your capacity for resilience and connection. I enjoy working with adults, teens, children, and couples. I also have experience supporting the parent/child dynamic and sometimes work with parent and child together.
Hello! Periods of change and growth occur throughout life and often arrive with unexpected challenges. During these periods of uncertainty, having support from a counselor can help you gain clarity and confidence to take steps toward a greater sense of well-being. Whether you are feeling stuck in your relationships, overwhelmed by life, or seeking a deeper sense of meaning, I will work with you collaboratively to increase your capacity for resilience and connection. I enjoy working with adults, teens, children, and couples. I also have experience supporting the parent/child dynamic and sometimes work with parent and child together.
Alison Silvius Casanova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Finding a therapist is hard! It doesn't help that there are so many to choose from. I think the most important part is actually liking the person you are talking to. Take a look at my page (and website), and if you think we may be a good fit, I encourage you to call me for a free 15 minute consultation. If we end up working together, I will do my best to find which methods align with you so that I can help you get to the place you want to be.
Finding a therapist is hard! It doesn't help that there are so many to choose from. I think the most important part is actually liking the person you are talking to. Take a look at my page (and website), and if you think we may be a good fit, I encourage you to call me for a free 15 minute consultation. If we end up working together, I will do my best to find which methods align with you so that I can help you get to the place you want to be.
Erika Roldan Hulse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95032
There are times when our problems become unbearable, and we can tell because they are impacting our relationships with others. We just don't know how to make changes that will be beneficial to the most important people in our lives, and ourselves. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I can help you feel less alone and start thinking differently about the issues that have been holding you back. I want to know what got you to this point, and assist you in becoming a happier version of yourself.
There are times when our problems become unbearable, and we can tell because they are impacting our relationships with others. We just don't know how to make changes that will be beneficial to the most important people in our lives, and ourselves. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I can help you feel less alone and start thinking differently about the issues that have been holding you back. I want to know what got you to this point, and assist you in becoming a happier version of yourself.
Maria Reyes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Are you struggling to keep up with daily living? Continuing to have patterns emerge and wonder why they continue to show up in life? Are you exploring family cycles? Curious about breaking cycles that may be tied to generational trauma? What does it look like for you to have a healthy positive relationship with your child? I can provide and facilitate a safe space to explore, wonder and navigate the issues together. We will work in a collaborative process where you are the expert in your life. Aligning your needs with my approach and treatment to achieve your goals. Walking alongside side you to continue through your healing journey
Are you struggling to keep up with daily living? Continuing to have patterns emerge and wonder why they continue to show up in life? Are you exploring family cycles? Curious about breaking cycles that may be tied to generational trauma? What does it look like for you to have a healthy positive relationship with your child? I can provide and facilitate a safe space to explore, wonder and navigate the issues together. We will work in a collaborative process where you are the expert in your life. Aligning your needs with my approach and treatment to achieve your goals. Walking alongside side you to continue through your healing journey
Gail Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032 (Online Only)
Welcome to my psychotherapy practice, where I believe in the transformative power of therapy. I have several openings for Telehealth sessions at $150 (for individual). With a personalized and empathetic approach, I provide a safe space for you to explore your thoughts, behavioral choices, emotions, and challenges. My goal is to guide you towards self-discovery, resilience, and lasting positive change. I specialize in addiction recovery, relationship challenges, young adult coaching and parental support. I am dedicated to supporting you on your journey to mental and emotional well-being. ALL are Welcome here. LGBTQ+
Welcome to my psychotherapy practice, where I believe in the transformative power of therapy. I have several openings for Telehealth sessions at $150 (for individual). With a personalized and empathetic approach, I provide a safe space for you to explore your thoughts, behavioral choices, emotions, and challenges. My goal is to guide you towards self-discovery, resilience, and lasting positive change. I specialize in addiction recovery, relationship challenges, young adult coaching and parental support. I am dedicated to supporting you on your journey to mental and emotional well-being. ALL are Welcome here. LGBTQ+
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, bilingual in Spanish, with over 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting issues, work stress and cultural diversity. I have a specialty interest in children on the autism spectrum and children with special needs. I also work with adults individually to address challenges in everyday life and to help clients develop better coping skills.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, bilingual in Spanish, with over 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting issues, work stress and cultural diversity. I have a specialty interest in children on the autism spectrum and children with special needs. I also work with adults individually to address challenges in everyday life and to help clients develop better coping skills.
Your family does not come with an instruction manual. Despite the abundance of parenting resources available, none of them are tailored to your exact family, your dynamics, your environment. What do you do when you feel stuck repeating frustrating behavioral cycles, worrying about potentially toxic parenting habits, and feeling overwhelmed at everything that doesn’t seem to be working? This is when you seek the help of a professional. You and your family deserve peace and harmony; you deserve the transformation that results from shifting from reactive to proactive parenting; and you deserve to become a connected family.
Your family does not come with an instruction manual. Despite the abundance of parenting resources available, none of them are tailored to your exact family, your dynamics, your environment. What do you do when you feel stuck repeating frustrating behavioral cycles, worrying about potentially toxic parenting habits, and feeling overwhelmed at everything that doesn’t seem to be working? This is when you seek the help of a professional. You and your family deserve peace and harmony; you deserve the transformation that results from shifting from reactive to proactive parenting; and you deserve to become a connected family.
Jennifer Wallace Canobbio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030
If you find yourself experiencing worry or conflict in your life or are a parent of a child or teen who is struggling, I may be able to help.
If you find yourself experiencing worry or conflict in your life or are a parent of a child or teen who is struggling, I may be able to help.
Silicon Valley Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ACSW, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Cutting edge therapies, dedicated clinicians, and an empowering space fostering hope & discovery over fear & stigma, Silicon Valley Therapy is ready. At Silicon Valley Therapy, our mission is to provide individualized mental health care to individuals, couples, and families in a safe and supportive environment. We use evidence based practices and personalized treatment plans to empower our clients to navigate life’s challenges and embrace their diversity. We believe in helping our clients overcome and understand the root of the problem rather than providing the “quick fix” commonly seen in most areas of the healthcare system.
Cutting edge therapies, dedicated clinicians, and an empowering space fostering hope & discovery over fear & stigma, Silicon Valley Therapy is ready. At Silicon Valley Therapy, our mission is to provide individualized mental health care to individuals, couples, and families in a safe and supportive environment. We use evidence based practices and personalized treatment plans to empower our clients to navigate life’s challenges and embrace their diversity. We believe in helping our clients overcome and understand the root of the problem rather than providing the “quick fix” commonly seen in most areas of the healthcare system.
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As a parent or guardian, you may have concerns about your child’s school performance, learning difficulties, and attention or hyperactivity. Dr. Haupenthal wants to help your child succeed academically and emotionally to the best of his/her abilities. Dr. Haupenthal is bilingual, English/Spanish and provides child, adolescent, and college student testing including concerns with ADHD, intellectual disability, autism, learning and language difficulties, behavior issues at home and/or school, low academic performance, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Haupenthal also provides IQ testing for school entrance and psychotherapy services.
As a parent or guardian, you may have concerns about your child’s school performance, learning difficulties, and attention or hyperactivity. Dr. Haupenthal wants to help your child succeed academically and emotionally to the best of his/her abilities. Dr. Haupenthal is bilingual, English/Spanish and provides child, adolescent, and college student testing including concerns with ADHD, intellectual disability, autism, learning and language difficulties, behavior issues at home and/or school, low academic performance, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Haupenthal also provides IQ testing for school entrance and psychotherapy services.
Dr. Charlotte Nolan-Reyes
Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Are you struggling or feeling dissatisfied with your current relationships, career or social life? Wondering if these situations (or you?) can possibly feel better ? Do feel that you have made a lot of efforts but they either aren't working or people don't deem to recognize your efforts? Or maybe it's even worse and something bad has happened or you simply and you no longer feel like trying anymore and or not sure if you know what you want anymore....
Are you struggling or feeling dissatisfied with your current relationships, career or social life? Wondering if these situations (or you?) can possibly feel better ? Do feel that you have made a lot of efforts but they either aren't working or people don't deem to recognize your efforts? Or maybe it's even worse and something bad has happened or you simply and you no longer feel like trying anymore and or not sure if you know what you want anymore....
Life can be challenging, and many people feel stuck, enduring significant struggle and pain. However, everyone possesses inner strengths and a desire to reach their full potential. Namhee helps clients explore the changes that can support them in achieving their goals. She believes that individuals are responsible for their choices and have the power to reshape themselves by moving toward their aspirations. Namhee’s therapeutic approach is rooted in Adlerian therapy, a humanistic and goal-oriented framework that emphasizes personal growth, connection with others, and contributing to society.
Life can be challenging, and many people feel stuck, enduring significant struggle and pain. However, everyone possesses inner strengths and a desire to reach their full potential. Namhee helps clients explore the changes that can support them in achieving their goals. She believes that individuals are responsible for their choices and have the power to reshape themselves by moving toward their aspirations. Namhee’s therapeutic approach is rooted in Adlerian therapy, a humanistic and goal-oriented framework that emphasizes personal growth, connection with others, and contributing to society.
Are you experiencing a difficult time in your or your children's life? Are you ready to face a problem that has been nagging at you for a while? I am here to help. I understand it can be difficult to reach out for help. Taking the first step is never easy. Together we will formulate a plan to best handle whatever issue is troubling you. I have extensive experience working with children and teens. My specialties include child and teen trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and grief. I also enjoy working with adults and families around issues such as parenting, transitions, grief, and depression issues.
Are you experiencing a difficult time in your or your children's life? Are you ready to face a problem that has been nagging at you for a while? I am here to help. I understand it can be difficult to reach out for help. Taking the first step is never easy. Together we will formulate a plan to best handle whatever issue is troubling you. I have extensive experience working with children and teens. My specialties include child and teen trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and grief. I also enjoy working with adults and families around issues such as parenting, transitions, grief, and depression issues.
Are you looking for someone to work with you and your family to optimize you, your child, or family's strengths? Are the pressures of school, relationships, work, or society impacting you or your child's ability to feel happy and fulfilled? If so, I am available to work with you to develop wellness strategies to promote health and well-being. Whether you or your child are struggling with depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, medical concerns, or academic struggles, working with a trained professional is a way to find support & understand you/your child's needs better.
Are you looking for someone to work with you and your family to optimize you, your child, or family's strengths? Are the pressures of school, relationships, work, or society impacting you or your child's ability to feel happy and fulfilled? If so, I am available to work with you to develop wellness strategies to promote health and well-being. Whether you or your child are struggling with depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, medical concerns, or academic struggles, working with a trained professional is a way to find support & understand you/your child's needs better.
Julie D. Raia #41143 Honor The Journey Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC ll
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030
In the field over twenty five years, I offer an empathetic and compassionate approach. Life can test us from time to time and we all need some support. My passion is working with adolescents, adults, couples, children of divorce and those looking to adopt. I can, also, support you through a life transition which can bring up lots of confusing emotions, including depression and anxiety.
In the field over twenty five years, I offer an empathetic and compassionate approach. Life can test us from time to time and we all need some support. My passion is working with adolescents, adults, couples, children of divorce and those looking to adopt. I can, also, support you through a life transition which can bring up lots of confusing emotions, including depression and anxiety.
Cynthia Ryan Francis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030 (Online Only)
Are you dealing with relationship challenges, a transition, such as a death or divorce that is impacting you or your children? Or, have a child who is struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, difficulties at school, or is defiant? If so, I can provide help and support for you. I have enjoyed working in Psychiatry for Kaiser Permanente 21 years seeing children and teens ages 2 - 18 and their parents, performing individual, group and family therapy. Additionally I have maintained a private practice working primarily with Adults.
Are you dealing with relationship challenges, a transition, such as a death or divorce that is impacting you or your children? Or, have a child who is struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, difficulties at school, or is defiant? If so, I can provide help and support for you. I have enjoyed working in Psychiatry for Kaiser Permanente 21 years seeing children and teens ages 2 - 18 and their parents, performing individual, group and family therapy. Additionally I have maintained a private practice working primarily with Adults.
In a way, life is a puzzle. With many pieces to choose from, we try to find those pieces that fit smoothly together. However, life becomes troubling when what we have chosen doesn't fit and the same problems seem to occur in one situation after another, making life seem even more frustrating and confusing. I am trained as both an artist and a psychotherapist and work in a collaborative style. After 20 years of experience, I bring a little humor and grace while learning to think creatively to move through the maze of life, it is an exciting possibility.
In a way, life is a puzzle. With many pieces to choose from, we try to find those pieces that fit smoothly together. However, life becomes troubling when what we have chosen doesn't fit and the same problems seem to occur in one situation after another, making life seem even more frustrating and confusing. I am trained as both an artist and a psychotherapist and work in a collaborative style. After 20 years of experience, I bring a little humor and grace while learning to think creatively to move through the maze of life, it is an exciting possibility.
I focus on working with infants, children, teens, and families. Using a strength-based, solution-focused approach, and CBT, I work on issues occurring both in school and at home. I believe that by working through life's everyday ups and downs it is possible for everyone to feel good about being themselves. One of my hopes is that clients leave my office feeling better than they did when they walked in. One of my passions is supporting people to have a good day. I enjoy helping clients highlight strengths and build upon them in the therapeutic setting. We can work together to do more of what works, and less of what doesn't.
I focus on working with infants, children, teens, and families. Using a strength-based, solution-focused approach, and CBT, I work on issues occurring both in school and at home. I believe that by working through life's everyday ups and downs it is possible for everyone to feel good about being themselves. One of my hopes is that clients leave my office feeling better than they did when they walked in. One of my passions is supporting people to have a good day. I enjoy helping clients highlight strengths and build upon them in the therapeutic setting. We can work together to do more of what works, and less of what doesn't.
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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.