Toddler Therapists in Bolingbrook, IL
We cannot control everything that happens in our life but we can create more of a sense of calm within ourselves. My ideal client is someone who seeks support and desires peace within themselves.
We cannot control everything that happens in our life but we can create more of a sense of calm within ourselves. My ideal client is someone who seeks support and desires peace within themselves.
Lauren E. Brdecka
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
A collaborative relationship between a therapist and client can transform even the most complex circumstances. Whether you're struggling with an identifiable concern or a recurring sense that something is missing, we can get to the root of the problem. My approach emphasizes a strong alliance with my clients accompanied by somatic, neuroscientific, trauma-informed, and humanistic elements guiding you based on your unique needs. Most people find me to be warm and easy to talk to, knowledgeable, receptive, and supportive. I am a member and Treasurer of the ICA, a professor, and a researcher at Northwestern University.
A collaborative relationship between a therapist and client can transform even the most complex circumstances. Whether you're struggling with an identifiable concern or a recurring sense that something is missing, we can get to the root of the problem. My approach emphasizes a strong alliance with my clients accompanied by somatic, neuroscientific, trauma-informed, and humanistic elements guiding you based on your unique needs. Most people find me to be warm and easy to talk to, knowledgeable, receptive, and supportive. I am a member and Treasurer of the ICA, a professor, and a researcher at Northwestern University.
Elisha-Rio Pineda Apilado
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical art therapist guiding individuals through their identity crises with confidence, helping them shed the weight of external expectations and embrace authenticity. Having earned dual master’s degrees in counseling and art therapy from Adler University in Chicago, I meet you where they are, offering encouragement as you discover and build upon your strengths. Clients seek me out because they’re tired of holding back in relationships and yearn for empowerment in shaping a life that truly reflects their own essence.
I am a clinical art therapist guiding individuals through their identity crises with confidence, helping them shed the weight of external expectations and embrace authenticity. Having earned dual master’s degrees in counseling and art therapy from Adler University in Chicago, I meet you where they are, offering encouragement as you discover and build upon your strengths. Clients seek me out because they’re tired of holding back in relationships and yearn for empowerment in shaping a life that truly reflects their own essence.
I bring an enthusiastic, caring and understanding approach to working with my clients. I understand that taking the step to start the healing process is not always easy. I work hard to ensure my clients feel comfortable and heard during their sessions, while also making sure that we are equals working together towards your goals. I strive to create a long term solution, not just a short term one. I will help you work at the deep rooted issues so there can be a full healing process instead of a quick “band aid repair.” I tailor my approach for each individual client to meet you where you are at.
I bring an enthusiastic, caring and understanding approach to working with my clients. I understand that taking the step to start the healing process is not always easy. I work hard to ensure my clients feel comfortable and heard during their sessions, while also making sure that we are equals working together towards your goals. I strive to create a long term solution, not just a short term one. I will help you work at the deep rooted issues so there can be a full healing process instead of a quick “band aid repair.” I tailor my approach for each individual client to meet you where you are at.
Life can become overwhelming and stressful. Life changes and transitions can lead us to feeling anxious, depressed, or uncertain about how to manage our daily lives. I want to help clients who want to make a change to better manage their life situation or circumstances. I have a lot of experience working with clients with anxiety and depression. I also work with a variety of other diagnoses/issues such as mood disorders, marriage/family, behavioral concerns and substance abuse.
Life can become overwhelming and stressful. Life changes and transitions can lead us to feeling anxious, depressed, or uncertain about how to manage our daily lives. I want to help clients who want to make a change to better manage their life situation or circumstances. I have a lot of experience working with clients with anxiety and depression. I also work with a variety of other diagnoses/issues such as mood disorders, marriage/family, behavioral concerns and substance abuse.
Nicky Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Online Only)
I know the idea of therapy can seem overwhelming or frightening at first, but you should take pride in exploring your first step. I can help ease those fears and we can work together to address whatever may be getting in your way to living a happier, more fulfilled life. Everyone needs help at times, whether it requires addressing past issues or more current problems, and therapy enables you to receive necessary support, develop skills, embrace your strengths, and make desired changes in a safe, judgment-free space. As no two individuals are exactly alike, sessions are tailored to meet your own unique needs.
I know the idea of therapy can seem overwhelming or frightening at first, but you should take pride in exploring your first step. I can help ease those fears and we can work together to address whatever may be getting in your way to living a happier, more fulfilled life. Everyone needs help at times, whether it requires addressing past issues or more current problems, and therapy enables you to receive necessary support, develop skills, embrace your strengths, and make desired changes in a safe, judgment-free space. As no two individuals are exactly alike, sessions are tailored to meet your own unique needs.
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t,” by John Green has always been one of my favorite quotes. As an advocate, I have continuously encouraged individuals to see a therapist. When life feels challenging it may be easy to tell yourself that there is no hope; however, it is my priority to remind you that there is. Therapy is not only for those who are managing something difficult, it can also be for someone who is adjusting to a positive change. It can be for a child starting at a new school, or an adult preparing to marry their soulmate.
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t,” by John Green has always been one of my favorite quotes. As an advocate, I have continuously encouraged individuals to see a therapist. When life feels challenging it may be easy to tell yourself that there is no hope; however, it is my priority to remind you that there is. Therapy is not only for those who are managing something difficult, it can also be for someone who is adjusting to a positive change. It can be for a child starting at a new school, or an adult preparing to marry their soulmate.
Kelly McCauley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Hi there! Have you been struggling to ask for help? If so, I am proud of you for taking this first step! I haven’t heard your story yet, but I imagine it’s one full of strength and courage. No matter how worried, scared, hopeless, or confused you may be feeling, I am confident we can work together to bring back the joy you’ve been missing in your life.
Hi there! Have you been struggling to ask for help? If so, I am proud of you for taking this first step! I haven’t heard your story yet, but I imagine it’s one full of strength and courage. No matter how worried, scared, hopeless, or confused you may be feeling, I am confident we can work together to bring back the joy you’ve been missing in your life.
As a Licensed Clinical Therapist and founder of T.E.A.M. Focus Counseling, I aim to meet my clients where they are and assist them in achieving their treatment goals. As a seasoned professional with more than 15 yrs. experience providing counseling to adolescents, adults and the re-entry population. Therapy Evokes Achievement and Motivation within a person.
As a Licensed Clinical Therapist and founder of T.E.A.M. Focus Counseling, I aim to meet my clients where they are and assist them in achieving their treatment goals. As a seasoned professional with more than 15 yrs. experience providing counseling to adolescents, adults and the re-entry population. Therapy Evokes Achievement and Motivation within a person.
Quantum Counseling is a group of therapists dedicated to providing the highest quality expert treatment with an individualized approach. We use a combination of theories to help clients manage their emotions and identify what their values are. Then working together we develop treatment goals and skills to build on individual strengths and improve their lives. We provide treatment that is supported by research and is effective and individualized to each client's specific needs and circumstances. We strive to provide an atmosphere that is respectful and supportive setting clients on the path to achieving the life they desire
Quantum Counseling is a group of therapists dedicated to providing the highest quality expert treatment with an individualized approach. We use a combination of theories to help clients manage their emotions and identify what their values are. Then working together we develop treatment goals and skills to build on individual strengths and improve their lives. We provide treatment that is supported by research and is effective and individualized to each client's specific needs and circumstances. We strive to provide an atmosphere that is respectful and supportive setting clients on the path to achieving the life they desire
I strongly believe in the importance of providing a safe, authentic, and accepting space for my clients to be able to take the brave steps necessary to obtain the growth and healing they desire. My personal and professional experiences have shaped my desire to support those who have been feeling stuck in a certain area of life, are struggling with life transitions and desiring skills to actively alter their current chapter. I commit to walk alongside my clients amidst their renewed strength, understanding, resilience, and hope.
I strongly believe in the importance of providing a safe, authentic, and accepting space for my clients to be able to take the brave steps necessary to obtain the growth and healing they desire. My personal and professional experiences have shaped my desire to support those who have been feeling stuck in a certain area of life, are struggling with life transitions and desiring skills to actively alter their current chapter. I commit to walk alongside my clients amidst their renewed strength, understanding, resilience, and hope.
Dr. Shantelle And Associates Ltd
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. I have worked in a residential treatment home, community agency, psychiatric unit, and school setting; subsequently, I have experience working with a variety of issues. Some issues that I particularly enjoy working with include, but are not limited to, behavioral and relational issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also enjoy working with athletes and sports-related issues. My approach is warm, accepting, interactive, and collaborative, and I work to tailor treatment to meet a client's individual needs through the use of a variety of treatment modalities.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. I have worked in a residential treatment home, community agency, psychiatric unit, and school setting; subsequently, I have experience working with a variety of issues. Some issues that I particularly enjoy working with include, but are not limited to, behavioral and relational issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also enjoy working with athletes and sports-related issues. My approach is warm, accepting, interactive, and collaborative, and I work to tailor treatment to meet a client's individual needs through the use of a variety of treatment modalities.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Maraliz Gonzalez Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SPT
Verified Verified
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Not accepting new clients
Hey there! I am glad you are here and ready to do the work! My name is Maraliz. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Clinical Director of Olimene Counseling Services. My experience includes working with toddlers, children, pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I love working with individuals who are ready to heal from the inside out and from the lowest parts of the brain up.
Hey there! I am glad you are here and ready to do the work! My name is Maraliz. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Clinical Director of Olimene Counseling Services. My experience includes working with toddlers, children, pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I love working with individuals who are ready to heal from the inside out and from the lowest parts of the brain up.
Emilie Brazinski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Not accepting new clients
I provide psychotherapy for children, teens and adults. I have expertise in providing counseling for issues such as anxiety, OCD, low self esteem, dependency issues, depression, and PTSD. I provide a team approach to counseling that is tailored to meet each individual client's needs while creating a safe and validating environment to help client's grow and achieve their potential.
I provide psychotherapy for children, teens and adults. I have expertise in providing counseling for issues such as anxiety, OCD, low self esteem, dependency issues, depression, and PTSD. I provide a team approach to counseling that is tailored to meet each individual client's needs while creating a safe and validating environment to help client's grow and achieve their potential.
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Find yourself wanting to make sense of your behaviors and/or struggles or your child's? Curious why we act or react in certain ways? We have experiences and we all hold our own perception of those experiences which ultimately leads to behaviors. I work with clients to teach strategies, coping skills, and lead clients on a journey to a deeper understanding of themselves. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults to help them understand their interpretation of the world and how they function in it. Often times the therapeutic work involves parents due to their large influence on the client functioning at particular ages.
Find yourself wanting to make sense of your behaviors and/or struggles or your child's? Curious why we act or react in certain ways? We have experiences and we all hold our own perception of those experiences which ultimately leads to behaviors. I work with clients to teach strategies, coping skills, and lead clients on a journey to a deeper understanding of themselves. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults to help them understand their interpretation of the world and how they function in it. Often times the therapeutic work involves parents due to their large influence on the client functioning at particular ages.
I choose to approach therapy in a way that addresses each unique person as a whole with many complex components contributing to their current state. Through empathy and genuine interaction, I seek to understand each person in the moment. I provide a warm and caring therapeutic environment that lets clients explore the problems they are looking to change. My goal is to help clients make changes to find happiness and fulfillment by offering interventions and information for success.
I choose to approach therapy in a way that addresses each unique person as a whole with many complex components contributing to their current state. Through empathy and genuine interaction, I seek to understand each person in the moment. I provide a warm and caring therapeutic environment that lets clients explore the problems they are looking to change. My goal is to help clients make changes to find happiness and fulfillment by offering interventions and information for success.
Nicole J. Medina is a School Psychologist in Illinois. Nicole has earned a Psy.D. in School Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. No matter what someone is facing, Nicole offers a safe and supportive space to explore all of the factors that are or could be contributing to the situation. Nicole’s life and professional experiences offer a range of perspective taking abilities and resilience building that allow her to meet the client where they are and to walk with them on the therapeutic journey.
Nicole J. Medina is a School Psychologist in Illinois. Nicole has earned a Psy.D. in School Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. No matter what someone is facing, Nicole offers a safe and supportive space to explore all of the factors that are or could be contributing to the situation. Nicole’s life and professional experiences offer a range of perspective taking abilities and resilience building that allow her to meet the client where they are and to walk with them on the therapeutic journey.
Karen Southwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60565
I have over 24 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My initial training was child and adolescent focused, however, I have worked extensively with adults, young adults and couples over the last 12 years. I have 16 years experience working for a non-for profit agency. This experience included working in adolescent group homes, specialized foster care, and consultation in a high school, summer camp, and elementary school. I received training at Loyola University's Sex Clinic for couples. This program focused on education, as well as opening lines of communication between partners.
I have over 24 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My initial training was child and adolescent focused, however, I have worked extensively with adults, young adults and couples over the last 12 years. I have 16 years experience working for a non-for profit agency. This experience included working in adolescent group homes, specialized foster care, and consultation in a high school, summer camp, and elementary school. I received training at Loyola University's Sex Clinic for couples. This program focused on education, as well as opening lines of communication between partners.
We provide affordable mental healthcare to Asian American and immigrant clients of all ages, often in collaboration with local schools and community groups. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, school consultations, community support, and mental health seminars. Our clinicians specialize in depression, anxiety, behavioral related issues, social skills, acculturation, parenting education, and family conflicts. We work with youth from age 5, adolescents, adults, and elders. Counseling services are available in English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Malay.
We provide affordable mental healthcare to Asian American and immigrant clients of all ages, often in collaboration with local schools and community groups. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, school consultations, community support, and mental health seminars. Our clinicians specialize in depression, anxiety, behavioral related issues, social skills, acculturation, parenting education, and family conflicts. We work with youth from age 5, adolescents, adults, and elders. Counseling services are available in English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Malay.
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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.