Toddler Therapists in Lombard, IL

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Carolyn Richards
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lombard, IL 60148
Are you struggling with negative thinking, regulating emotions or behavior issues? Are you a new parent feeling overwhelmed? Working together, my approach guides you toward meaningful growth by helping you recognize your own strengths and potential. I work to adjust my therapeutic methods based on your specific needs, fostering a safe space where you feel empowered to overcome life’s challenges and achieve a deeper sense of satisfaction in life and relationships. I love working with individuals of all ages, couples, and parents looking for new parenting skills.
Are you struggling with negative thinking, regulating emotions or behavior issues? Are you a new parent feeling overwhelmed? Working together, my approach guides you toward meaningful growth by helping you recognize your own strengths and potential. I work to adjust my therapeutic methods based on your specific needs, fostering a safe space where you feel empowered to overcome life’s challenges and achieve a deeper sense of satisfaction in life and relationships. I love working with individuals of all ages, couples, and parents looking for new parenting skills.
(331) 244-2007 View (331) 244-2007
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Linda Tran
Occupational Therapist, OTD, OTR/L
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lombard, IL 60148
Clients who experience disruptions or challenges in completing their everyday activities or routines benefit from Occupational Therapy. Such everyday activities may include social participation, play, leisure, learning, self-care tasks of rest, dressing, hygiene, or house management tasks of cleaning, cooking, shopping, and other meaningful tasks. The core of occupational therapy is to promote ease of participation in activities that are important to you in your roles and responsibilities.
Clients who experience disruptions or challenges in completing their everyday activities or routines benefit from Occupational Therapy. Such everyday activities may include social participation, play, leisure, learning, self-care tasks of rest, dressing, hygiene, or house management tasks of cleaning, cooking, shopping, and other meaningful tasks. The core of occupational therapy is to promote ease of participation in activities that are important to you in your roles and responsibilities.
(331) 267-7896 View (331) 267-7896
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Jennifer Lewanczyk-Terenzio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
Do you identify as neuordivergent? Do you struggle with working with neurotypical providers? Well, I am a neuro-diversity affirming therapist and I know that the one-size-fits-all approach to mental health just does not work- this is why I offer a variety of personalized therapeutic services. I have a particular affinity working with neurodivergents. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with acceptance, social anxiety, developing friendships, motivation, executive functioning, boundaries, and the list goes on.
Do you identify as neuordivergent? Do you struggle with working with neurotypical providers? Well, I am a neuro-diversity affirming therapist and I know that the one-size-fits-all approach to mental health just does not work- this is why I offer a variety of personalized therapeutic services. I have a particular affinity working with neurodivergents. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with acceptance, social anxiety, developing friendships, motivation, executive functioning, boundaries, and the list goes on.
(331) 871-7099 View (331) 871-7099
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Dawn Boettger
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
My goal is to help you find relief and make lasting change in your overall quality of life. Live well, time is our most valuable asset! Whether it seems like a small bump in the road or a mountain standing before you, I can help! Deeply passionate about my work, I have extensive training and experience to help you find relief, healing, and personal growth. Real and lasting change comes from the experience of awareness, then acceptance and action. By gaining clarity and self-awareness; you signficantly improve your skills to tackle lifes difficult and perplexing challenges.
My goal is to help you find relief and make lasting change in your overall quality of life. Live well, time is our most valuable asset! Whether it seems like a small bump in the road or a mountain standing before you, I can help! Deeply passionate about my work, I have extensive training and experience to help you find relief, healing, and personal growth. Real and lasting change comes from the experience of awareness, then acceptance and action. By gaining clarity and self-awareness; you signficantly improve your skills to tackle lifes difficult and perplexing challenges.
(630) 748-8261 View (630) 748-8261
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Vanessa Diaz
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
My name is Vanessa Diaz, LPC, as someone committed to supporting individuals and families, I bring a blend of compassion and offer a variety of therapeutic services tailored to align with each individual's needs. I am a proud mother of two wonderful children, including a neurodivergent child, which has deeply enriched my understanding and empathy in my work. My commitment extends to serving the LatinX community, providing therapy services in Spanish to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.
My name is Vanessa Diaz, LPC, as someone committed to supporting individuals and families, I bring a blend of compassion and offer a variety of therapeutic services tailored to align with each individual's needs. I am a proud mother of two wonderful children, including a neurodivergent child, which has deeply enriched my understanding and empathy in my work. My commitment extends to serving the LatinX community, providing therapy services in Spanish to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.
(331) 267-6550 View (331) 267-6550
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Amanda Scott
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lombard, IL 60148
Feeling stuck? Trying to get back the focus, direction, and passion in life? In an environment free of judgment and rich in support, I believe it is important to utilize my client’s strengths to help empower the change process. By identifying values and specific goals, together we create a path to lead us in the desired direction. With my background in the education field, I have seen how children, as well as, adults struggle with the routine of the day when there is something heavy on their mind. I strive to help my clients identify how to remove this heaviness, and lead the life they have been wanting.
Feeling stuck? Trying to get back the focus, direction, and passion in life? In an environment free of judgment and rich in support, I believe it is important to utilize my client’s strengths to help empower the change process. By identifying values and specific goals, together we create a path to lead us in the desired direction. With my background in the education field, I have seen how children, as well as, adults struggle with the routine of the day when there is something heavy on their mind. I strive to help my clients identify how to remove this heaviness, and lead the life they have been wanting.
(331) 200-3173 View (331) 200-3173
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Anna Jasiewicz
Psychologist, PsyD, QEEG-D, BCN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lombard, IL 60148
I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming testing and therapy services. The information obtained from our evaluations can be one of the most valuable and informative tools because it helps deepen the understanding of yourself or your child & most importantly-it guides the direction of your treatment and supports. We believe that your evaluation should be more than just a 'label" but rather it should be comprehensive, informative and personalized. I specialize in therapy and testing services for following neurodivergence: Autistics, ADHD'ers, 2E/Giftedness, Neurodivergent Trauma, Bipolar ND.
I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming testing and therapy services. The information obtained from our evaluations can be one of the most valuable and informative tools because it helps deepen the understanding of yourself or your child & most importantly-it guides the direction of your treatment and supports. We believe that your evaluation should be more than just a 'label" but rather it should be comprehensive, informative and personalized. I specialize in therapy and testing services for following neurodivergence: Autistics, ADHD'ers, 2E/Giftedness, Neurodivergent Trauma, Bipolar ND.
(331) 214-3214 View (331) 214-3214
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Great Lakes Psychology Group - Lombard
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Lombard understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Lombard understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
(331) 241-7217 View (331) 241-7217
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Sara Gosic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
Being a human in this world is weird and complicated. It's a rollercoaster that can be fun and exciting but it can also be difficult for us to stay on through all the twists and turns. I work with you to take your strengths and tackle the rollercoaster together. I strongly believe that therapy is safe, collaborative, supportive, open, honest, caring, challenging and empowering. The neurotypical world expects us to fit in, but as a neurodivergent affirming therapist, I'm here to encourage you to stand out!
Being a human in this world is weird and complicated. It's a rollercoaster that can be fun and exciting but it can also be difficult for us to stay on through all the twists and turns. I work with you to take your strengths and tackle the rollercoaster together. I strongly believe that therapy is safe, collaborative, supportive, open, honest, caring, challenging and empowering. The neurotypical world expects us to fit in, but as a neurodivergent affirming therapist, I'm here to encourage you to stand out!
(331) 244-0581 View (331) 244-0581
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Mind Body Neurotherapy, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, BCN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lombard, IL 60148
Is it time to make a change? Welcome to Mind Body Neurotherapy! Trouble with anxiety or moods? Need help for your child? Relationships taking a hit? We help with a safe place of support, confidentiality and freedom to speak. We are open and accepting new clients. We see children, teens, adults and couples. Counseling, neurofeedback and infrared light therapy are all offered. With these methods, we have the tools to help you find the changes you want and return your focus and energy.
Is it time to make a change? Welcome to Mind Body Neurotherapy! Trouble with anxiety or moods? Need help for your child? Relationships taking a hit? We help with a safe place of support, confidentiality and freedom to speak. We are open and accepting new clients. We see children, teens, adults and couples. Counseling, neurofeedback and infrared light therapy are all offered. With these methods, we have the tools to help you find the changes you want and return your focus and energy.
(630) 716-3864 View (630) 716-3864
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Tedra L Tado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lombard, IL 60148
Hi there! I'm Tedra, a licensed professional counselor. Choosing the right therapist is important and can often times be scary! Therapy is a journey and who you choose to embark on that journey with is important. I am extremely passionate about helping others and providing a safe space for you to learn, grow, and heal. I have years of experience counseling adults (especially military veterans) on a variety of issues, including but not limited to; depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and recovery, and adjustment issues related to everyday life changes.
Hi there! I'm Tedra, a licensed professional counselor. Choosing the right therapist is important and can often times be scary! Therapy is a journey and who you choose to embark on that journey with is important. I am extremely passionate about helping others and providing a safe space for you to learn, grow, and heal. I have years of experience counseling adults (especially military veterans) on a variety of issues, including but not limited to; depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and recovery, and adjustment issues related to everyday life changes.
(630) 521-3965 View (630) 521-3965
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Great Lakes Psychology Group - Aurora
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Aurora understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Aurora understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
(331) 204-1843 View (331) 204-1843
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Meg Childress
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lombard, IL 60148
I help people of all ages who are dealing with stress, a significant loss, obstacles to achieving important goals, a mental health concern or difficulties in their relationships with others. Do you find yourself feeling anxious, frustrated, sad, or overwhelmed much of the time? We can work together to help you with that. Therapy provides a safe, designated space to work on feeling better, more satisfied, and "less stuck." I offer a caring and non-judgmental approach which appreciates that each person is unique, as is their life path and goals for treatment.
I help people of all ages who are dealing with stress, a significant loss, obstacles to achieving important goals, a mental health concern or difficulties in their relationships with others. Do you find yourself feeling anxious, frustrated, sad, or overwhelmed much of the time? We can work together to help you with that. Therapy provides a safe, designated space to work on feeling better, more satisfied, and "less stuck." I offer a caring and non-judgmental approach which appreciates that each person is unique, as is their life path and goals for treatment.
(630) 518-4014 View (630) 518-4014
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Eleanor Salyer Horvath
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
Are you a parent who is feeling overwhelmed by all of life's demands? Parents have it much harder than ever before managing family, schedules, work, kids, kids activities, kid/adolescent behaviors, and all their ever changing needs. Our lives are full of stressors and challenges. These stressors often lead us to respond in a way that may cause even more difficulty. If you are facing these challenges you are not alone and I am happy to help navigate and guide you to a more peaceful household.
Are you a parent who is feeling overwhelmed by all of life's demands? Parents have it much harder than ever before managing family, schedules, work, kids, kids activities, kid/adolescent behaviors, and all their ever changing needs. Our lives are full of stressors and challenges. These stressors often lead us to respond in a way that may cause even more difficulty. If you are facing these challenges you are not alone and I am happy to help navigate and guide you to a more peaceful household.
(630) 506-5054 View (630) 506-5054
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Carol Reid
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
We often define ourselves by our relationships: mother, daughter, brother, father, son and often by the quality of those primary connections. When an important relationship encounters challenges, whether through separation, estrangement, alienation, loss and/or time, we can feel confused and hurt. Let's work together to heal those relationships and repair the connections, to feel complete and whole and develop our own identity with love and understanding.
We often define ourselves by our relationships: mother, daughter, brother, father, son and often by the quality of those primary connections. When an important relationship encounters challenges, whether through separation, estrangement, alienation, loss and/or time, we can feel confused and hurt. Let's work together to heal those relationships and repair the connections, to feel complete and whole and develop our own identity with love and understanding.
(708) 880-9405 View (708) 880-9405
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Stephanie Petrey
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lombard, IL 60148  (Online Only)
Seeking support when dealing with difficult and challenging times in life can be overwhelming. It is my commitment as you take this step, to help guide you toward reaching your personal treatment goals. I work collaboratively with clients as I believe that treatment should be tailored to each client's personal needs in order for the client to feel comfortable and confident in reaching their treatment goals
Seeking support when dealing with difficult and challenging times in life can be overwhelming. It is my commitment as you take this step, to help guide you toward reaching your personal treatment goals. I work collaboratively with clients as I believe that treatment should be tailored to each client's personal needs in order for the client to feel comfortable and confident in reaching their treatment goals
(708) 462-5210 View (708) 462-5210
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Kymberly F Larson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
I aim to help children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with academic/social success. Whether dealing with ADHD, Learning Disorders, social skill deficits, motivation, or limited access to support services - a neuropsychological evaluation is the first step on the road to success. Children are often referred by their pediatrician, neurologist, classroom/ resource teacher, or school psychologist due to concerns regarding their functioning. Comprehensive evaluations are tailored to your child's individual needs. Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations typically include : intelligence, achievement/academic skills, executive functioning, learning and memory, language, visual spatial skills, coordination, social skills, behavioral and emotional functioning, and personality.
I aim to help children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with academic/social success. Whether dealing with ADHD, Learning Disorders, social skill deficits, motivation, or limited access to support services - a neuropsychological evaluation is the first step on the road to success. Children are often referred by their pediatrician, neurologist, classroom/ resource teacher, or school psychologist due to concerns regarding their functioning. Comprehensive evaluations are tailored to your child's individual needs. Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations typically include : intelligence, achievement/academic skills, executive functioning, learning and memory, language, visual spatial skills, coordination, social skills, behavioral and emotional functioning, and personality.
(331) 422-3567 View (331) 422-3567
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Jennifer Eileen Hassler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
As a social worker in private practice for 25 years, I provide family and individual therapy that allows all clients to feel safe and supported in a therapeutic environment. I work with schools and employers to support and strengthen the individual as well as the family. My diverse professional skills allow me to provide resources in multiple areas of mental health. My areas of concentration are children and adolescents, mood disorders in all ages, developmental delays including Autism Spectrum Disorder, eating disorders, clinical assessment and evaluation. I provide clinical support for ages 3 and up.
As a social worker in private practice for 25 years, I provide family and individual therapy that allows all clients to feel safe and supported in a therapeutic environment. I work with schools and employers to support and strengthen the individual as well as the family. My diverse professional skills allow me to provide resources in multiple areas of mental health. My areas of concentration are children and adolescents, mood disorders in all ages, developmental delays including Autism Spectrum Disorder, eating disorders, clinical assessment and evaluation. I provide clinical support for ages 3 and up.
(708) 315-7002 View (708) 315-7002
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Yasmeen Khan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lombard, IL 60148  (Online Only)
I believe that we all have an innate wisdom and capacity to know the solutions to our problems but we may not be aware of our potential. My goal is to empower you to build upon your inner resources and that's how I chose the name of my practice; Self Empowerment Center. I seek to understand your personal, cultural and spiritual beliefs. Through this holistic approach, I tailor treatments based upon your unique needs. Therapy process is like an organized sport which has players and a coach. Players make the moves, working hard (you) and the coach (me) is guiding and directing.
I believe that we all have an innate wisdom and capacity to know the solutions to our problems but we may not be aware of our potential. My goal is to empower you to build upon your inner resources and that's how I chose the name of my practice; Self Empowerment Center. I seek to understand your personal, cultural and spiritual beliefs. Through this holistic approach, I tailor treatments based upon your unique needs. Therapy process is like an organized sport which has players and a coach. Players make the moves, working hard (you) and the coach (me) is guiding and directing.
(630) 581-2741 View (630) 581-2741
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Katie Fitzgerald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
Do you live in a constant state of anxiety? Are you experiencing feelings of depression that you have difficulty managing? I am experienced in helping people find solutions to manage their life in a more positive light. I believe that the connection the therapist makes with the client is vital. That connection allows the client to open up and express their concerns to the therapist, and together they can discover strategies for improvement. I help clients work on symptom reduction and help them achieve the goals they want in their lives by creating small, achievable steps.
Do you live in a constant state of anxiety? Are you experiencing feelings of depression that you have difficulty managing? I am experienced in helping people find solutions to manage their life in a more positive light. I believe that the connection the therapist makes with the client is vital. That connection allows the client to open up and express their concerns to the therapist, and together they can discover strategies for improvement. I help clients work on symptom reduction and help them achieve the goals they want in their lives by creating small, achievable steps.
(331) 244-6118 View (331) 244-6118
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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.