Toddler Therapists in Darien, IL
Chasity Davis, LCSW, helps clients of all ages learn effective coping skills and work toward recovery. She builds rapport and develops trust to establish a warm environment where clients feel comfortable to express themselves freely. Chasity graduated with honors from NCCU and has experience working with multiple populations. Her style is versatile and she embraces similarities and differences in each client. Chasity is especially skilled at treating family conflict, relationship struggles, depression, and more. In therapy, Chasity uses CBT, role play, and various other methods to address client needs.
Chasity Davis, LCSW, helps clients of all ages learn effective coping skills and work toward recovery. She builds rapport and develops trust to establish a warm environment where clients feel comfortable to express themselves freely. Chasity graduated with honors from NCCU and has experience working with multiple populations. Her style is versatile and she embraces similarities and differences in each client. Chasity is especially skilled at treating family conflict, relationship struggles, depression, and more. In therapy, Chasity uses CBT, role play, and various other methods to address client needs.
Sylwia is ready to walk alongside you as you prepare to address difficult challenges in your life. She graduated with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Sylwia knows that finding the right fit in a therapist is most important for working on vulnerable issues. Sylwia’s experience providing in-home mental health and emotional support as well as medical coaching to individuals prepares her to help you address issues including depression, anxiety, relationship conflict (individually, as a couple, or as a family), substance abuse issues, trauma, etc
Sylwia is ready to walk alongside you as you prepare to address difficult challenges in your life. She graduated with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Sylwia knows that finding the right fit in a therapist is most important for working on vulnerable issues. Sylwia’s experience providing in-home mental health and emotional support as well as medical coaching to individuals prepares her to help you address issues including depression, anxiety, relationship conflict (individually, as a couple, or as a family), substance abuse issues, trauma, etc
Krystal Ransom's therapy style is distinguished by her delivery and readiness to help. Krystal utilizes narrative therapy, CBT, and play therapy and sets steps to reach client goals by focusing on what can be controlled and celebrating any successes. Krystal has 6 years of experience working with children particularly in the educational setting. Her passions are helping children, adolescents, and young adults find the individual coping skills that help live their life fully again. Krystal earned her LSW from Loyola University Chicago in children and family therapy.
Krystal Ransom's therapy style is distinguished by her delivery and readiness to help. Krystal utilizes narrative therapy, CBT, and play therapy and sets steps to reach client goals by focusing on what can be controlled and celebrating any successes. Krystal has 6 years of experience working with children particularly in the educational setting. Her passions are helping children, adolescents, and young adults find the individual coping skills that help live their life fully again. Krystal earned her LSW from Loyola University Chicago in children and family therapy.
Megan Heniff (she, her) is a couples and family therapist, who specializes in working with children, adolescents, couples, and families. As a modern practicing therapist, Megan takes a systemic approach when working with clientele who struggle with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, ADHD/ADD, and interpersonal problems. Her professional experiences range from working in community mental health, residential housing, and private and public-school settings.
Megan Heniff (she, her) is a couples and family therapist, who specializes in working with children, adolescents, couples, and families. As a modern practicing therapist, Megan takes a systemic approach when working with clientele who struggle with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, ADHD/ADD, and interpersonal problems. Her professional experiences range from working in community mental health, residential housing, and private and public-school settings.
Kerstin Blumhardt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Darien, IL 60561
Establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships is often challenging. Perhaps your relationships lack intimacy, end abruptly, or you find yourself attracting the wrong kind of person. Psychotherapy is a process designed to examine these difficulties. As a therapist, I can assist you in exploring the personal beliefs and relational patterns which keep you from having satisfying relationships. Whether you are wanting to work on a significant relationship in couples or family therapy or address an individual concern, such as anxiety and/or depression, I will tailor the interventions specific to your circumstance. In addition to seeing adults, I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents.
Establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships is often challenging. Perhaps your relationships lack intimacy, end abruptly, or you find yourself attracting the wrong kind of person. Psychotherapy is a process designed to examine these difficulties. As a therapist, I can assist you in exploring the personal beliefs and relational patterns which keep you from having satisfying relationships. Whether you are wanting to work on a significant relationship in couples or family therapy or address an individual concern, such as anxiety and/or depression, I will tailor the interventions specific to your circumstance. In addition to seeing adults, I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents.
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Linda M Mathew
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60516
Taking the first step towards change is often the most crucial yet also the most challenging journey. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or seeking a better path forward, I'm here to guide you. I aim to create a safe, empathetic environment where you can explore your challenges, find clarity, and move towards a more fulfilling life. My passion lies in empowering children, teens, and adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, academic concerns, adjusting to adverse life events (immigration, divorce, loss of loved ones), body image issues, grief, self-esteem issues, sleep problems, and social isolation.
Taking the first step towards change is often the most crucial yet also the most challenging journey. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or seeking a better path forward, I'm here to guide you. I aim to create a safe, empathetic environment where you can explore your challenges, find clarity, and move towards a more fulfilling life. My passion lies in empowering children, teens, and adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, academic concerns, adjusting to adverse life events (immigration, divorce, loss of loved ones), body image issues, grief, self-esteem issues, sleep problems, and social isolation.
Dr. Andrea Michelle Graves
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
If you are feeling stuck in life and overwhelmed by life's daily stressors, we can work together to restore greater balance, purpose, hope and a pathway forward. Change can be difficult, but I will strive to help you overcome obstacles such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, chronic illness, and women's health issues. I enjoy treating work and school stress, parenting/family concerns, and relationship issues. I also conduct a wide variety of neuropsychological evaluations through the lifespan, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, AD/HD, sensory processing, learning disabilities, mood disorders, disability, and memory concerns.
If you are feeling stuck in life and overwhelmed by life's daily stressors, we can work together to restore greater balance, purpose, hope and a pathway forward. Change can be difficult, but I will strive to help you overcome obstacles such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, chronic illness, and women's health issues. I enjoy treating work and school stress, parenting/family concerns, and relationship issues. I also conduct a wide variety of neuropsychological evaluations through the lifespan, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, AD/HD, sensory processing, learning disabilities, mood disorders, disability, and memory concerns.
AMB Behavioral Health Prof. Corp.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW, DBTC, PEL
Verified Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60516
My therapeutic purpose is committed to helping people suffering from everyday life-stressors such as relationship problems, family conflicts, work issues, behavior problems in children and adolescents as well as more complex mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. My goal is to help others find empowerment and self-determination through solutions such as self-care, self-acceptance and effective modalities for change to help resolve problems. My services are aimed at meeting each individual where they are currently at in their process of changing and growing towards self-improvement.
My therapeutic purpose is committed to helping people suffering from everyday life-stressors such as relationship problems, family conflicts, work issues, behavior problems in children and adolescents as well as more complex mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. My goal is to help others find empowerment and self-determination through solutions such as self-care, self-acceptance and effective modalities for change to help resolve problems. My services are aimed at meeting each individual where they are currently at in their process of changing and growing towards self-improvement.
In Dr. Primm's role of supportive professional, she employs a compassionate and sensitive approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes your strengths, self-curiosity, and spontaneity. She strives to create a safe, therapeutic space and collaborative process. Dr. Primm specializes in treating adults facing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, social anxiety, and prenatal/postpartum mental health issues. Dr. Primm also works with children, adolescents, and their families. Her areas of specialty with this population include school and behavioral issues, exposure to trauma, and adjustment concerns.
In Dr. Primm's role of supportive professional, she employs a compassionate and sensitive approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes your strengths, self-curiosity, and spontaneity. She strives to create a safe, therapeutic space and collaborative process. Dr. Primm specializes in treating adults facing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, social anxiety, and prenatal/postpartum mental health issues. Dr. Primm also works with children, adolescents, and their families. Her areas of specialty with this population include school and behavioral issues, exposure to trauma, and adjustment concerns.
Amanda M Beedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60516
I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist specializing in work with children, parents and women's issues. In a safe and empathic environment, I provide trauma-information, relationship-based psychotherapy and play therapy. I completed my training in family systems practice and hold additional certifications in domestic violence and sexual assault. My approach is informed by training in normative child development and the neuropsychological effects of complex stress and I have extensive experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist specializing in work with children, parents and women's issues. In a safe and empathic environment, I provide trauma-information, relationship-based psychotherapy and play therapy. I completed my training in family systems practice and hold additional certifications in domestic violence and sexual assault. My approach is informed by training in normative child development and the neuropsychological effects of complex stress and I have extensive experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Jennifer Logston Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is that of a guide, helping people discover their own inner strength so they can make positive changes. Clients say that my laid back demeanor and calming presence allow a safe, relaxing place to talk openly and work through concerns together. While both direct and supportive, I tailor my approach based on the individual needs of each client. Whether child, teen or adult, I feel it is a privilege to help clients find healing and happiness.
My approach to therapy is that of a guide, helping people discover their own inner strength so they can make positive changes. Clients say that my laid back demeanor and calming presence allow a safe, relaxing place to talk openly and work through concerns together. While both direct and supportive, I tailor my approach based on the individual needs of each client. Whether child, teen or adult, I feel it is a privilege to help clients find healing and happiness.
I have worked best with individuals, ages 3-70, families, parent-child dyads, and couples. My work with individuals if focused on meeting the individual where he or she is. I believe all individuals can benefit from having an additional support to help them cope through difficult times in their lives. In particular, I have extensive experience working with families, children, and schools when completing both psychological assessments and psycho-educational assessments.
I have worked best with individuals, ages 3-70, families, parent-child dyads, and couples. My work with individuals if focused on meeting the individual where he or she is. I believe all individuals can benefit from having an additional support to help them cope through difficult times in their lives. In particular, I have extensive experience working with families, children, and schools when completing both psychological assessments and psycho-educational assessments.
In my practice, I place a strong emphasis on respecting and promoting my clients' right to self-determination. My goal is to empower individuals by providing them with the tools and coping skills they need to identify and clarify their life goals. I have had the privilege of working with clients who have experienced severe mental health issues, individuals and families in hospice care, and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.
In my practice, I place a strong emphasis on respecting and promoting my clients' right to self-determination. My goal is to empower individuals by providing them with the tools and coping skills they need to identify and clarify their life goals. I have had the privilege of working with clients who have experienced severe mental health issues, individuals and families in hospice care, and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Jessica K Paganis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
As a clinical social worker I am committed to providing therapeutic interventions that optimize the social and emotional well being of individuals, children and families. Support services are tailored to each individual while integrating the unique dynamics that define each persons social and family system. I support families and individuals through creating unique shifts in mindset, creating family oriented goals that increase positive behavior and social cohesiveness, provide Individual & Couples Counseling, and IEP Advocacy & Consultation.
As a clinical social worker I am committed to providing therapeutic interventions that optimize the social and emotional well being of individuals, children and families. Support services are tailored to each individual while integrating the unique dynamics that define each persons social and family system. I support families and individuals through creating unique shifts in mindset, creating family oriented goals that increase positive behavior and social cohesiveness, provide Individual & Couples Counseling, and IEP Advocacy & Consultation.
AFC Counselors are passionate about providing an environment of safety and integrity for you (children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families) to find and sustain your path to emotional health and well-being. We understand that seeking help isn't always easy, so we make every effort to make you feel welcome as you take this important step for yourself or your loved one.
AFC Counselors are passionate about providing an environment of safety and integrity for you (children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families) to find and sustain your path to emotional health and well-being. We understand that seeking help isn't always easy, so we make every effort to make you feel welcome as you take this important step for yourself or your loved one.
As human beings we learn, develop meaning, and create a sense of purpose through each other and the relationships we form. In the same spirit I believe the therapeutic process is driven by the relationship formed between the client and the therapist. This is why my approach in therapy is guided by the question - "How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for their personal growth?" I strive to create an empathic, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel safe and empowered to work toward personal growth and creating lasting change; forming trust and leaning toward vulnerability.
As human beings we learn, develop meaning, and create a sense of purpose through each other and the relationships we form. In the same spirit I believe the therapeutic process is driven by the relationship formed between the client and the therapist. This is why my approach in therapy is guided by the question - "How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for their personal growth?" I strive to create an empathic, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel safe and empowered to work toward personal growth and creating lasting change; forming trust and leaning toward vulnerability.
Shannon received her Masters in Social Work from the University of St. Francis with a specialization in Advanced Generalist Practice. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from St. Francis as well, graduating Summa Cum Laude, with a minor in Criminal & Social Justice. While there, she was inducted into the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society as well as Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society. Shannon sees learning as a continual process and brings her passion for learning to the work she does with every client.
Shannon received her Masters in Social Work from the University of St. Francis with a specialization in Advanced Generalist Practice. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from St. Francis as well, graduating Summa Cum Laude, with a minor in Criminal & Social Justice. While there, she was inducted into the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society as well as Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society. Shannon sees learning as a continual process and brings her passion for learning to the work she does with every client.
Joyce Chestek
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I'm a therapist primarily working with children, teens, and parents. I have expertise in child development, childhood mental health, emotional, behavioral, and relationship issues. Emotional conflicts in children can get in the way of their development and be a source of stress for the family. I provide a safe and empathetic environment where children and teens can express themselves, gain self-awareness, and work through their conflicts. I help parents to understand the meaning of their children's behaviors, emotional life, and manage daily behavioral challenges.
I'm a therapist primarily working with children, teens, and parents. I have expertise in child development, childhood mental health, emotional, behavioral, and relationship issues. Emotional conflicts in children can get in the way of their development and be a source of stress for the family. I provide a safe and empathetic environment where children and teens can express themselves, gain self-awareness, and work through their conflicts. I help parents to understand the meaning of their children's behaviors, emotional life, and manage daily behavioral challenges.
Authentic Growth Wellness Group
LCPC, PMH-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
When reaching out can feel intimidating and difficult, the therapists at Authentic Growth Wellness Group will provide you with an approachable and comfortable experience. We get how hard it can be to begin and engage in this endeavor, and, therefore, we possess a deep empathy and enriched understanding from which we can professionally, ethically, and effectively support our clients initiate and engage in a trajectory of healing from which they will courageously grow.
When reaching out can feel intimidating and difficult, the therapists at Authentic Growth Wellness Group will provide you with an approachable and comfortable experience. We get how hard it can be to begin and engage in this endeavor, and, therefore, we possess a deep empathy and enriched understanding from which we can professionally, ethically, and effectively support our clients initiate and engage in a trajectory of healing from which they will courageously grow.
Annie Kell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children and families experiencing a wide variety of difficulties such as emotional regulation, social and emotional issues, low self esteem, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and attachment issues. Rooted in psychological research of child brain development, I use playful therapy to strengthen the connection between brain and body, helping children learn to regulate their bodies and emotions while engaging their interest and enjoyment. I work from a strengths based perspective to nurture each child’s unique personality and gifts.
I work with children and families experiencing a wide variety of difficulties such as emotional regulation, social and emotional issues, low self esteem, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and attachment issues. Rooted in psychological research of child brain development, I use playful therapy to strengthen the connection between brain and body, helping children learn to regulate their bodies and emotions while engaging their interest and enjoyment. I work from a strengths based perspective to nurture each child’s unique personality and gifts.
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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.