Toddler Therapists in Winfield, IL
Julia Friesen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Winfield, IL 60190
Are you looking to increase your sense of effectiveness with family, work, and friends? I assist individuals and families in sorting out what current and past factors may be contributing to their situation, in order to resolve issues and create space for healing. I am a psychotherapist experienced in working with adults, children and families with a variety of concerns. With adults and teens, my approaches include insight-oriented and cognitive-behavioral therapy. When working with children, I often use play therapy and parent coaching.
Are you looking to increase your sense of effectiveness with family, work, and friends? I assist individuals and families in sorting out what current and past factors may be contributing to their situation, in order to resolve issues and create space for healing. I am a psychotherapist experienced in working with adults, children and families with a variety of concerns. With adults and teens, my approaches include insight-oriented and cognitive-behavioral therapy. When working with children, I often use play therapy and parent coaching.
Dr. Peter Zammuto is a Psychologist in Illinois. Dr. Zammuto tailors care to assist clients in meeting their personal goals through systematic and evidencebased approaches. He uses CognitiveBehavioral techniques and Operant learning theory, within an integrated Family Systems context, to provide support for children, adolescents, and families across a spectrum of ages and presenting concerns. Dr. Zammuto provides appropriate accommodations to sessions to meet the developmental level and needs of each client, to maximize retention and engagement of session content.
Dr. Peter Zammuto is a Psychologist in Illinois. Dr. Zammuto tailors care to assist clients in meeting their personal goals through systematic and evidencebased approaches. He uses CognitiveBehavioral techniques and Operant learning theory, within an integrated Family Systems context, to provide support for children, adolescents, and families across a spectrum of ages and presenting concerns. Dr. Zammuto provides appropriate accommodations to sessions to meet the developmental level and needs of each client, to maximize retention and engagement of session content.
Krystal Fowlkes, LCSW, LICSW, practicing at LifeStance Health in Illinois, is dedicated to helping children build selfawareness and accountability to succeed both at school and home. Serving the Illinois community, she brings a wealth of experience from her background as an elementary school social worker. Krystal specializes in assisting children and adolescents, working closely with them to normalize social emotional learning and support their emotional and behavioral growth. Krystal is passionate about addressing childhood behavior issues, ADHD, and PTSD/trauma.
Krystal Fowlkes, LCSW, LICSW, practicing at LifeStance Health in Illinois, is dedicated to helping children build selfawareness and accountability to succeed both at school and home. Serving the Illinois community, she brings a wealth of experience from her background as an elementary school social worker. Krystal specializes in assisting children and adolescents, working closely with them to normalize social emotional learning and support their emotional and behavioral growth. Krystal is passionate about addressing childhood behavior issues, ADHD, and PTSD/trauma.
Nora Ochoa, LCPC, focuses on fostering a nurturing environment during sessions where clients can feel safe. She works in a variety of areas and populations, and incorporates exceptional clinical techniques to promote positive change. Nora earned a BA from University of Illinois at Chicago and an MA from National Louis University. For over a decade, Nora has worked in IOP, office, residential, and home-based services. She also has extensive experience working with foster families, adoptive families, and families involved with DCFS.
Nora Ochoa, LCPC, focuses on fostering a nurturing environment during sessions where clients can feel safe. She works in a variety of areas and populations, and incorporates exceptional clinical techniques to promote positive change. Nora earned a BA from University of Illinois at Chicago and an MA from National Louis University. For over a decade, Nora has worked in IOP, office, residential, and home-based services. She also has extensive experience working with foster families, adoptive families, and families involved with DCFS.
Destiny Cross, LSW, is a dedicated therapist serving individuals across Illinois, specializing in helping clients navigate life’s challenges through evidencebased therapeutic approaches. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, utilizing techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address a wide range of mental health concerns. Destiny’s approach focuses on understanding and processing emotions and thoughts, providing her clients with the tools needed to overcome anxiety, depression, substance use, and traumarelated issues.
Destiny Cross, LSW, is a dedicated therapist serving individuals across Illinois, specializing in helping clients navigate life’s challenges through evidencebased therapeutic approaches. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, utilizing techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address a wide range of mental health concerns. Destiny’s approach focuses on understanding and processing emotions and thoughts, providing her clients with the tools needed to overcome anxiety, depression, substance use, and traumarelated issues.
Everyone deserves a safe, non-judgmental space to process, reflect and heal. I am passionate about providing my clients a space to examine patterns and behaviors that are no longer serving them and move forward with their lives in an empowered, healthy way. No matter what your current challenges and needs are, we can work together to establish realistic goals for therapy that will help move you toward creating the life and relationships you want.
Everyone deserves a safe, non-judgmental space to process, reflect and heal. I am passionate about providing my clients a space to examine patterns and behaviors that are no longer serving them and move forward with their lives in an empowered, healthy way. No matter what your current challenges and needs are, we can work together to establish realistic goals for therapy that will help move you toward creating the life and relationships you want.
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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.
Alex Goreham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRADC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60187
Hey there! My name is Alex. Life can be a tricky journey, sometimes it is full of excitement and fun, and other times it can really be tough. I don't believe we were created to walk this life alone, especially through those difficult moments. That's where therapy comes in. To be honest with you, I don't have the power to change you and that is not my goal. My job as a therapist is to come alongside you and help you rediscover yourself and your potential. With a greater understanding of who you are and where you have been, comes the opportunity for change to create a new normal.
Hey there! My name is Alex. Life can be a tricky journey, sometimes it is full of excitement and fun, and other times it can really be tough. I don't believe we were created to walk this life alone, especially through those difficult moments. That's where therapy comes in. To be honest with you, I don't have the power to change you and that is not my goal. My job as a therapist is to come alongside you and help you rediscover yourself and your potential. With a greater understanding of who you are and where you have been, comes the opportunity for change to create a new normal.
As individuals ponder entering therapy the unspoken question is often: Am I normal? Is what I, my child, my family going through normal? the answer to that question both compels people to come to therapy and also keeps people from walking through the door out of fear of what they may find.
As individuals ponder entering therapy the unspoken question is often: Am I normal? Is what I, my child, my family going through normal? the answer to that question both compels people to come to therapy and also keeps people from walking through the door out of fear of what they may find.
Parenthood is challenging. It's even harder when things aren't going quite right for your child. Wondering if your child has Autism, ADHD, or learning challenges can feel lonely, scary, and overwhelming. You've probably spent a lot of time Googling symptoms and even more time worrying about what might be going on. You can feel stuck and like no one fully understands you or your child. You know your child best. I want to partner with you to learn more about your child and give you the best strategies to help. I aim to help children, teens, and young adults struggling with social-emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges.
Parenthood is challenging. It's even harder when things aren't going quite right for your child. Wondering if your child has Autism, ADHD, or learning challenges can feel lonely, scary, and overwhelming. You've probably spent a lot of time Googling symptoms and even more time worrying about what might be going on. You can feel stuck and like no one fully understands you or your child. You know your child best. I want to partner with you to learn more about your child and give you the best strategies to help. I aim to help children, teens, and young adults struggling with social-emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges.
Prosperity Professional Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60187 (Online Only)
With over 9 years of experience in private practice, I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome life's challenges and regain control of their emotional well-being. I specialize in addressing a wide range of issues, including: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Intrusive Thoughts, Anger Problems, Codependency, Personal Boundary Issues, OCD, and Interpersonal Distress. My mission is to create a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we will work towards your personal growth, emotional resilience, and discovering your personal strengths.
With over 9 years of experience in private practice, I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome life's challenges and regain control of their emotional well-being. I specialize in addressing a wide range of issues, including: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Intrusive Thoughts, Anger Problems, Codependency, Personal Boundary Issues, OCD, and Interpersonal Distress. My mission is to create a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we will work towards your personal growth, emotional resilience, and discovering your personal strengths.
Aya Hassan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60187
I have experience in a variety of settings such as public schools, private practice, and also telehealth. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, stress management, family issues, anger management, etc. The first step in the therapeutic journey can be a bit frightening for many individuals.
I have experience in a variety of settings such as public schools, private practice, and also telehealth. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, stress management, family issues, anger management, etc. The first step in the therapeutic journey can be a bit frightening for many individuals.
Dr. Jacey Keeney, Postdoctoral Fellow, earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, with an emphasis on Health Psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Penn Medicine, in the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders. Dr. Keeney specializes in treating children, adolescents, young adults, and athletes struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Dr. Keeney has been under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Mullen on the treatment of children and adolescents since she was an undergraduate student at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Dr. Jacey Keeney, Postdoctoral Fellow, earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, with an emphasis on Health Psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Penn Medicine, in the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders. Dr. Keeney specializes in treating children, adolescents, young adults, and athletes struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Dr. Keeney has been under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Mullen on the treatment of children and adolescents since she was an undergraduate student at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
I work with a multitude of clients to identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner, teaching them various coping skills. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with those suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief and loss, addiction and those having a hard time finding themselves. I believe in the importance of building rapport using empathy and compassion to reach clients of all ages.
I work with a multitude of clients to identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner, teaching them various coping skills. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with those suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief and loss, addiction and those having a hard time finding themselves. I believe in the importance of building rapport using empathy and compassion to reach clients of all ages.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with experience providing assessment and therapy services to children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with a wide range of difficulties including ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger management, mood swings, self-injury, grief, low self-esteem, academic under achievement, and parent and child conflict and communication problems, as well as issues related with stressful life transitions and trauma. In addition to a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology, I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a rich history of working with kids, teenagers, and young adults.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with experience providing assessment and therapy services to children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with a wide range of difficulties including ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger management, mood swings, self-injury, grief, low self-esteem, academic under achievement, and parent and child conflict and communication problems, as well as issues related with stressful life transitions and trauma. In addition to a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology, I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a rich history of working with kids, teenagers, and young adults.
Are you struggling in your personal life or relationships? Counseling is the first step to becoming healthy and fulfilled. I have 30+ years of experience walking alongside people of all ages, including couples and families, to help them on their journey of personal growth. We will work cooperatively together to reach your goals through proven therapeutic interventions, including stress management, anger management, communication skills, emotion regulation, relaxation techniques, cognitive/behavioral therapy, & EMDR. Let's get started working toward your goals.
Are you struggling in your personal life or relationships? Counseling is the first step to becoming healthy and fulfilled. I have 30+ years of experience walking alongside people of all ages, including couples and families, to help them on their journey of personal growth. We will work cooperatively together to reach your goals through proven therapeutic interventions, including stress management, anger management, communication skills, emotion regulation, relaxation techniques, cognitive/behavioral therapy, & EMDR. Let's get started working toward your goals.
Kelly McCauley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carol Stream, IL 60116
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.
There is hope and healing; even though it might not feel like it. I have experience working with children, teens, and young adults dealing with everything from anxiety and relationship issues to trauma and sexual abuse. It would be a privilege to work with you or your child towards healing, tailoring the counseling process to best fit your needs.
There is hope and healing; even though it might not feel like it. I have experience working with children, teens, and young adults dealing with everything from anxiety and relationship issues to trauma and sexual abuse. It would be a privilege to work with you or your child towards healing, tailoring the counseling process to best fit your needs.
Life sometimes gives us lemons. It is up to us to turn it into lemonade. While change is good, it certainly can be hard. The journey toward self-fulfillment is best done with someone who can provide you with support and guidance. It would be a pleasure and a privilege to go on this journey with you. My aim is to collaborate with you to find solutions to problems, and to help you make the changes that are necessary to allow you to live a fulfilling life.
Life sometimes gives us lemons. It is up to us to turn it into lemonade. While change is good, it certainly can be hard. The journey toward self-fulfillment is best done with someone who can provide you with support and guidance. It would be a pleasure and a privilege to go on this journey with you. My aim is to collaborate with you to find solutions to problems, and to help you make the changes that are necessary to allow you to live a fulfilling life.
Lauren Matovu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chicago, IL 60185
There are times when life can feel overwhelming and as though the heaviness is too much to carry. Taking this first step in your journey of healing and emotional health takes courage, and I am here to remind you that you do not have to journey alone. I'm committed to coming alongside you, as you set goals and explore what it means to experience healing and growth.
There are times when life can feel overwhelming and as though the heaviness is too much to carry. Taking this first step in your journey of healing and emotional health takes courage, and I am here to remind you that you do not have to journey alone. I'm committed to coming alongside you, as you set goals and explore what it means to experience healing and growth.
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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.