Toddler Therapists in Crestwood, KY
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Rebekah provides psychological testing for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Learning Disorders for children 3-18. Testing can include intellectual functioning, academic performance, executive functioning, adaptive functioning, as well as mood and behavior rating scales. Each evaluation consists of a comprehensive intake with you and your child, 1-2 testing sessions, and a feedback session when you will be given a copy of the psychological evaluation. The cost of testing starts at $1500.
Rebekah provides psychological testing for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Learning Disorders for children 3-18. Testing can include intellectual functioning, academic performance, executive functioning, adaptive functioning, as well as mood and behavior rating scales. Each evaluation consists of a comprehensive intake with you and your child, 1-2 testing sessions, and a feedback session when you will be given a copy of the psychological evaluation. The cost of testing starts at $1500.
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Liz Harris, M.A.M.F.T
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crestwood, KY 40014
Often, seeking guidance from an unbiased and outside source can be a vital key to personal progression. As a therapist, I want to maintain an open and honest dialogue with my clients that assists them in creating positive change in their marriages, families and individual lives. Having someone hold you accountable, as you take the necessary steps to correct unhealthy patterns, can be crucial to success. Too often, individuals choose to remain victims of their circumstances, rather than proactively changing their mindset, and becoming victors. I seek to empower clients through uncovering what may be hindering their growth.
Often, seeking guidance from an unbiased and outside source can be a vital key to personal progression. As a therapist, I want to maintain an open and honest dialogue with my clients that assists them in creating positive change in their marriages, families and individual lives. Having someone hold you accountable, as you take the necessary steps to correct unhealthy patterns, can be crucial to success. Too often, individuals choose to remain victims of their circumstances, rather than proactively changing their mindset, and becoming victors. I seek to empower clients through uncovering what may be hindering their growth.
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Maria R Maupin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSSW, MSCFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crestwood, KY 40014
We all hit bumps in the road. Shoot! Sometimes it feels so bumpy, we’re not sure we’re still on the road, at all. Or maybe, the painful patterns go back generations. We know we want something better for ourselves and our families, but it can be so difficult to forge that new, gentler path. I’m here to tell you that I have confidence that you can grow and heal from your life challenges. I offer a peaceful, nurturing and creative therapeutic environment. In therapy, I can help you to cultivate the foundation and self-confidence to go make your dreams a reality.
We all hit bumps in the road. Shoot! Sometimes it feels so bumpy, we’re not sure we’re still on the road, at all. Or maybe, the painful patterns go back generations. We know we want something better for ourselves and our families, but it can be so difficult to forge that new, gentler path. I’m here to tell you that I have confidence that you can grow and heal from your life challenges. I offer a peaceful, nurturing and creative therapeutic environment. In therapy, I can help you to cultivate the foundation and self-confidence to go make your dreams a reality.
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Is your child experiencing high levels of anxiety or have a phobia? Do they obsess about things and engage in compulsions in an effort to gain temporary relief? Do they obsess about actions being morally right or wrong? Are they anxious about speaking in front of others or afraid of performance situations? Do they worry more often than not? Do they have trouble separating from their parents? Have they been diagnosed with OCD, panic, separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder or generalized anxiety disorder? If so, I can assist you. Visit www.kycards.com for more information.
Is your child experiencing high levels of anxiety or have a phobia? Do they obsess about things and engage in compulsions in an effort to gain temporary relief? Do they obsess about actions being morally right or wrong? Are they anxious about speaking in front of others or afraid of performance situations? Do they worry more often than not? Do they have trouble separating from their parents? Have they been diagnosed with OCD, panic, separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder or generalized anxiety disorder? If so, I can assist you. Visit www.kycards.com for more information.
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Creative Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crestwood, KY 40014
I have a collaborative and strengths-based approach to therapy. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I am passionate about assisting families with emotional/behavioral issues and building stronger relationships, while also finding solutions and healing. It is my belief that therapy is meant to be a safe space conducive to growth for everyone- regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.
I have a collaborative and strengths-based approach to therapy. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I am passionate about assisting families with emotional/behavioral issues and building stronger relationships, while also finding solutions and healing. It is my belief that therapy is meant to be a safe space conducive to growth for everyone- regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.
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Caroline Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crestwood, KY 40014
Trauma can impact anyone, from children to adults, leaving lasting effects on emotional and mental well-being. These effects permeate your mood, your relationships, your reactions to friends, coworkers and kids. You may find yourself feeling like each day is an uphill battle to get through. Same for kids! While kids do the best they can, upsetting events and changes show up in their big feelings and bigger behaviors. Whether you are a parent seeking help for your child or an adult ready to confront your own past, you deserve the support and space to move towards healing.
Trauma can impact anyone, from children to adults, leaving lasting effects on emotional and mental well-being. These effects permeate your mood, your relationships, your reactions to friends, coworkers and kids. You may find yourself feeling like each day is an uphill battle to get through. Same for kids! While kids do the best they can, upsetting events and changes show up in their big feelings and bigger behaviors. Whether you are a parent seeking help for your child or an adult ready to confront your own past, you deserve the support and space to move towards healing.
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Tiffany Palacio Pendleton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crestwood, KY 40014
Not accepting new clients
I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, who specializes in working with children ages 2-21 and their families. I work to create a warm and welcoming environment for children to feel safe and secure as they gain new skills. I utilize Play Therapy, Family Counseling, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients make progress.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, who specializes in working with children ages 2-21 and their families. I work to create a warm and welcoming environment for children to feel safe and secure as they gain new skills. I utilize Play Therapy, Family Counseling, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients make progress.
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Therapy can be a little intimidating at first, and I make every effort to put you at ease in an accepting, caring, non-judgmental way. I am a person-centered clinician, which means that I collaborate with you to come up with the goals you want to work on in therapy; it truly is all about you!
Therapy can be a little intimidating at first, and I make every effort to put you at ease in an accepting, caring, non-judgmental way. I am a person-centered clinician, which means that I collaborate with you to come up with the goals you want to work on in therapy; it truly is all about you!
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Allie Montgomery
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSCFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prospect, KY 40059
Regardless of what you are struggling with, you don’t have to tackle it alone. My approach to therapy is based on the belief that a person’s well-being is influenced by their relationships, environments, and personal experiences. Together, we will work on understanding the “why” behind your “stuckness”, and collaboratively figure out how to move forward to create new and healthy patterns to best reach your goals.
Regardless of what you are struggling with, you don’t have to tackle it alone. My approach to therapy is based on the belief that a person’s well-being is influenced by their relationships, environments, and personal experiences. Together, we will work on understanding the “why” behind your “stuckness”, and collaboratively figure out how to move forward to create new and healthy patterns to best reach your goals.
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Creative Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
It is our mission to make the world a happier place, one household at a time. Our expert Child and Family Counselors help families turn homes of chaos and pain into homes of happiness and healing by providing safe space to connect in the therapy room, tools to connect better with family at home, and inspiration for a deeper connection with the world around us. Our approach is creative, collaborative, and centered on the belief that every voice matters.
It is our mission to make the world a happier place, one household at a time. Our expert Child and Family Counselors help families turn homes of chaos and pain into homes of happiness and healing by providing safe space to connect in the therapy room, tools to connect better with family at home, and inspiration for a deeper connection with the world around us. Our approach is creative, collaborative, and centered on the belief that every voice matters.
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I am a pediatric psychologist with 25 years experience in the field of mental health, having worked exclusively with children and teens for the past 20 years. I have experience in treating a wide range of problems, but I am especially skilled in working with those who are neurodivergent (ASD, ADHD) as well as children who struggle with anxiety, OCD, social delays and sensory issues. I will work with you and your child to help clarify goals for treatment. I believe that treatment should be individualized to the needs of both the client and the family, that uniqueness should be celebrated and that strengths should be built upon.
I am a pediatric psychologist with 25 years experience in the field of mental health, having worked exclusively with children and teens for the past 20 years. I have experience in treating a wide range of problems, but I am especially skilled in working with those who are neurodivergent (ASD, ADHD) as well as children who struggle with anxiety, OCD, social delays and sensory issues. I will work with you and your child to help clarify goals for treatment. I believe that treatment should be individualized to the needs of both the client and the family, that uniqueness should be celebrated and that strengths should be built upon.
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Is your child experiencing high levels of anxiety? Does your child experience fear or have a hard time separating from their parents? Are they anxious in social situations or speaking in front of others? Have they ever been diagnosed with anxiety, panic, or OCD? Do you struggle with parenting an anxious child? If so, I can assist you. Visit www.kycards.com for more information.
Is your child experiencing high levels of anxiety? Does your child experience fear or have a hard time separating from their parents? Are they anxious in social situations or speaking in front of others? Have they ever been diagnosed with anxiety, panic, or OCD? Do you struggle with parenting an anxious child? If so, I can assist you. Visit www.kycards.com for more information.
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Kristi Collier Thompson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40223
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trauma-informed, licensed counselor specializing in children, teenagers, adults and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relational trauma (adoption, foster care, chronic illness, abuse or neglect), chronic illness and chronic pain. With over 20 years of experience, I am certified in EMDR, and trained in Theraplay, internal family systems (IFS), DBT, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, solution-focused brief counseling, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Prepare-Enrich and mindfulness.
I am a trauma-informed, licensed counselor specializing in children, teenagers, adults and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relational trauma (adoption, foster care, chronic illness, abuse or neglect), chronic illness and chronic pain. With over 20 years of experience, I am certified in EMDR, and trained in Theraplay, internal family systems (IFS), DBT, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, solution-focused brief counseling, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Prepare-Enrich and mindfulness.
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Michelle Anderson Keller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40243
I have practiced social work for 20 years, most of which has involved children and adults with histories of trauma and significant treatment needs. I have approximately 4 years of experience with direct treatment of children and adults in a therapeutic practice or setting and obtained my LCSW to be able to independently practice. I enjoy working with children, adults, families, and couples with regard to complex treatment needs such as trauma, conflict resolution, anxiety and mood disorders, grief, and developmental issues affecting individuals and families such as learning disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I have practiced social work for 20 years, most of which has involved children and adults with histories of trauma and significant treatment needs. I have approximately 4 years of experience with direct treatment of children and adults in a therapeutic practice or setting and obtained my LCSW to be able to independently practice. I enjoy working with children, adults, families, and couples with regard to complex treatment needs such as trauma, conflict resolution, anxiety and mood disorders, grief, and developmental issues affecting individuals and families such as learning disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Innovative Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, GC-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40223
Immediate openings for daytime, evening, & weekends for in person and teletherapy sessions! We understand that life is full of ups and downs that sometimes lead us to feeling overwhelmed and unsure what steps to take. Our goal at IFT is to provide that space where you can find the support needed to navigate the challenges you are facing, and to not feel alone in your journey. We are that unbiased someone you can put your trust in to help improve your mental health and quality of life. We have an amazing team of therapists ready to provide the support and guidance you need!
Immediate openings for daytime, evening, & weekends for in person and teletherapy sessions! We understand that life is full of ups and downs that sometimes lead us to feeling overwhelmed and unsure what steps to take. Our goal at IFT is to provide that space where you can find the support needed to navigate the challenges you are facing, and to not feel alone in your journey. We are that unbiased someone you can put your trust in to help improve your mental health and quality of life. We have an amazing team of therapists ready to provide the support and guidance you need!
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Lisa Howard Cardwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prospect, KY 40059
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy with a creative, collaborative approach to therapy. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and find working with children and families especially rewarding. I am currently working toward certification in Play Therapy. I believe therapy should be a safe space for healing and growth. My work is client-centered so your priorities and goals will become mine as we work together.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy with a creative, collaborative approach to therapy. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and find working with children and families especially rewarding. I am currently working toward certification in Play Therapy. I believe therapy should be a safe space for healing and growth. My work is client-centered so your priorities and goals will become mine as we work together.
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Sandra Pollard-Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFTA
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40223 (Online Only)
When a person experiences trauma or life stressors, quite often, their lives begin to disentangle. It may be difficult to reach out to friends or loved ones, and share the difficulties that are being experienced, however, help is available.
When a person experiences trauma or life stressors, quite often, their lives begin to disentangle. It may be difficult to reach out to friends or loved ones, and share the difficulties that are being experienced, however, help is available.
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Could life feel more rewarding and meaningful? Do you wish relationships were more satisfying or how better to connect with your child? Does getting good quality sleep feel like an issue? Caring and compassionate clinicians at the Center for Behavioral Health at Spalding University work with clients who often ask similar questions. We are here to offer high-quality, affordable psychological assessments and therapy services with children as young as 4, adolescents and adults in individual, group, couple, and family formats.
Could life feel more rewarding and meaningful? Do you wish relationships were more satisfying or how better to connect with your child? Does getting good quality sleep feel like an issue? Caring and compassionate clinicians at the Center for Behavioral Health at Spalding University work with clients who often ask similar questions. We are here to offer high-quality, affordable psychological assessments and therapy services with children as young as 4, adolescents and adults in individual, group, couple, and family formats.
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Carol Lozier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
I specialize in treating adopted and foster children and their families, and those who have experienced trauma. I graduated from Florida State University in 1989 with a Masters in Clinical Social Work. I am the author of five books: "DBT Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Working with Teens", "The Adoptive & Foster Parent Guide", "Devotions of Comfort and Hope for Adoptive & Foster Moms", and "Clothed In Armor: Spiritual Warfare for Adopted and Foster Kids", and "Clothed In Armor: Spiritual Warfare for Kids." All books can be found on Amazon or my website, www.carollozierlcsw.com.
I specialize in treating adopted and foster children and their families, and those who have experienced trauma. I graduated from Florida State University in 1989 with a Masters in Clinical Social Work. I am the author of five books: "DBT Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Working with Teens", "The Adoptive & Foster Parent Guide", "Devotions of Comfort and Hope for Adoptive & Foster Moms", and "Clothed In Armor: Spiritual Warfare for Adopted and Foster Kids", and "Clothed In Armor: Spiritual Warfare for Kids." All books can be found on Amazon or my website, www.carollozierlcsw.com.
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Rebecca Rector
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40241
Rebecca Rector is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2018. She has a BA in Communications and an MS in Clinical and Counseling Psychology specializing in children and adolescents. Rebecca provides a warm and inviting space allowing clients to explore their feelings and emotions in a safe and judgement free environment. When she's not in the office you can find Rebecca exploring one of Louisville's parks with her dogs or trying a new restaurant with friends.
Rebecca Rector is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2018. She has a BA in Communications and an MS in Clinical and Counseling Psychology specializing in children and adolescents. Rebecca provides a warm and inviting space allowing clients to explore their feelings and emotions in a safe and judgement free environment. When she's not in the office you can find Rebecca exploring one of Louisville's parks with her dogs or trying a new restaurant with friends.
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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.