Toddler Therapists in Nicholasville, KY
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Trisha Taylor Bernard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nicholasville, KY 40356
My goal as a therapist is to help children learn skills that will help them to feel happy with themselves, feel trust and happiness in their relationships, and feel confident in their place in their world. My approach will be to meet the client where they are and to match them with the treatment model that best fits with them.
My goal as a therapist is to help children learn skills that will help them to feel happy with themselves, feel trust and happiness in their relationships, and feel confident in their place in their world. My approach will be to meet the client where they are and to match them with the treatment model that best fits with them.
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Dan Pugel
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Nicholasville, KY 40356
I'm privileged to counsel individuals, couples and families. Going through difficult times alone or without adequate help is too much for anyone to bear. Try counseling for yourself and find encouragement, support, new possibilities and change to help today and into your future. For more information go to www.journeycounseling.net
I'm privileged to counsel individuals, couples and families. Going through difficult times alone or without adequate help is too much for anyone to bear. Try counseling for yourself and find encouragement, support, new possibilities and change to help today and into your future. For more information go to www.journeycounseling.net
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My practice focuses on those who are seeking, through a spiritual path -- healing, accountability, recovery, wholeness and balance. I have 25+ years of experience as a priest who has provided counsel and guidance to families, couples, individuals, adolescents, and children who have struggling with any variety of life issues. I have clinical training in Mental Health associated with substance abuse, PTSD, depression, grief, loss, and anxiety. I maintain a small practice with The Center for Relationships. This permits me to address each client's situation more fully and attentively.
My practice focuses on those who are seeking, through a spiritual path -- healing, accountability, recovery, wholeness and balance. I have 25+ years of experience as a priest who has provided counsel and guidance to families, couples, individuals, adolescents, and children who have struggling with any variety of life issues. I have clinical training in Mental Health associated with substance abuse, PTSD, depression, grief, loss, and anxiety. I maintain a small practice with The Center for Relationships. This permits me to address each client's situation more fully and attentively.
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Amy L Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nicholasville, KY 40356 (Online Only)
I have been in practice since 1999, when I received my MSW from the University of Kentucky. My work has been with families and children in multiple settings, with particular focus on trauma informed care. I am comfortable with family interventions as well as working with individuals. I have always enjoyed working with children and knew that I wanted to work with children and their families in some capacity. This work has been in a variety of settings, in patient, in-home, and outpatient and in school. I have completed the training for Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and understand how trauma impacts an individual.
I have been in practice since 1999, when I received my MSW from the University of Kentucky. My work has been with families and children in multiple settings, with particular focus on trauma informed care. I am comfortable with family interventions as well as working with individuals. I have always enjoyed working with children and knew that I wanted to work with children and their families in some capacity. This work has been in a variety of settings, in patient, in-home, and outpatient and in school. I have completed the training for Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and understand how trauma impacts an individual.
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As a therapist, I believe early intervention is key. Children are growing up in this big world we live in and are expected to know how to regulate their emotions, utilize and explore coping skills, and communicate their wants and needs safely. These skills must be taught, explored, and nurtured throughout the entirety of their life. My goal as a therapist is to set my client’s up for future success by assisting them in developing healthy coping strategies and strengthening their communication skills. I wish to provide a safe space for them to make mistakes, grow, and have fun learning new skills.
As a therapist, I believe early intervention is key. Children are growing up in this big world we live in and are expected to know how to regulate their emotions, utilize and explore coping skills, and communicate their wants and needs safely. These skills must be taught, explored, and nurtured throughout the entirety of their life. My goal as a therapist is to set my client’s up for future success by assisting them in developing healthy coping strategies and strengthening their communication skills. I wish to provide a safe space for them to make mistakes, grow, and have fun learning new skills.
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Kay Hubbard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nicholasville, KY 40356
I enjoy working with persons of all ages (early childhood through adult.) My approach to treatment is eclectic and contingent upon the client's personality and therapeutic goals. I am committed to using scientifically based treatment interventions to ensure patients are provided the most dynamic techniques to achieve maximum outcomes in the least amount of time. Particular areas of interest include but are not limited to: parent child relational problems, child behavioral difficulties, issues related to emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety and trauma related stress.
I enjoy working with persons of all ages (early childhood through adult.) My approach to treatment is eclectic and contingent upon the client's personality and therapeutic goals. I am committed to using scientifically based treatment interventions to ensure patients are provided the most dynamic techniques to achieve maximum outcomes in the least amount of time. Particular areas of interest include but are not limited to: parent child relational problems, child behavioral difficulties, issues related to emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety and trauma related stress.
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Southland Child, Adult, and Family Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nicholasville, KY 40356
We are a private counseling practice in Lexington. Our remarkable team of clinical social workers and clinical counselors consist of Jessica Jaramillo, Vicki Von Almen Gray, Jennifer Congleton, Emma Lovely, Leeann Hayslett, Monica Stewart, Dr. Imelda Bratton, Joan Scales, Emily Porter, Dr. Becky Hill, and Rachel O'Farrell . We have a variety of specialties, experiences, and skills. As our name reflects, we focus on the clinical needs for all ages: young children, school aged children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We offer day, evening, and Saturday sessions, to support diverse individual and family needs.
We are a private counseling practice in Lexington. Our remarkable team of clinical social workers and clinical counselors consist of Jessica Jaramillo, Vicki Von Almen Gray, Jennifer Congleton, Emma Lovely, Leeann Hayslett, Monica Stewart, Dr. Imelda Bratton, Joan Scales, Emily Porter, Dr. Becky Hill, and Rachel O'Farrell . We have a variety of specialties, experiences, and skills. As our name reflects, we focus on the clinical needs for all ages: young children, school aged children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We offer day, evening, and Saturday sessions, to support diverse individual and family needs.
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I enjoy working with clients from every background. I believe therapy is a collaborative process with the overall goal being to address your concerns or issues in a manner that works specifically for you. I traditionally work from a Cognitive/Behavioral viewpoint, but also integrate family systems and insight oriented approaches. I believe treatment is a collaborative endeavor and I strive to work with clients in the manner that is most helpful to them.
I enjoy working with clients from every background. I believe therapy is a collaborative process with the overall goal being to address your concerns or issues in a manner that works specifically for you. I traditionally work from a Cognitive/Behavioral viewpoint, but also integrate family systems and insight oriented approaches. I believe treatment is a collaborative endeavor and I strive to work with clients in the manner that is most helpful to them.
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As children we create beliefs about ourselves and the world around us that are a result of our interactions with our environment, our heredity and, our relationships with others. Everyday we reinforce those beliefs by our assumptions and our interpretation of events, even though those beliefs may no longer be accurate, may cause us pain, and may negatively impact our ability to function at optimum potential. Counseling and hypnotherapy facilitate awareness, change, empowerment and growth.
As children we create beliefs about ourselves and the world around us that are a result of our interactions with our environment, our heredity and, our relationships with others. Everyday we reinforce those beliefs by our assumptions and our interpretation of events, even though those beliefs may no longer be accurate, may cause us pain, and may negatively impact our ability to function at optimum potential. Counseling and hypnotherapy facilitate awareness, change, empowerment and growth.
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Central Kentucky Counseling Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Nicholasville, KY 40340
At Central Kentucky Counseling Associates, we serve a wide variety of clients and needs ranging from the more common depression, anxiety issues to more complex chronic mental illness, addiction, family conflicts and more. We have highly trained and highly skills clinicians available to get you quickly scheduled and to meet you where you are at! -Whether you need in-home counseling, in-school counseling for your child or if you prefer the traditional setting of coming to the office, we will provide effective mental health counseling treatment to get you on the road to the change you've been hoping for.
At Central Kentucky Counseling Associates, we serve a wide variety of clients and needs ranging from the more common depression, anxiety issues to more complex chronic mental illness, addiction, family conflicts and more. We have highly trained and highly skills clinicians available to get you quickly scheduled and to meet you where you are at! -Whether you need in-home counseling, in-school counseling for your child or if you prefer the traditional setting of coming to the office, we will provide effective mental health counseling treatment to get you on the road to the change you've been hoping for.
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We are a group of clinicians with a wide variety of specialities including play therapy, EMDR, CBT, couples and family therapies. With over 30 years of experience our clinicians treat age groups starting at 2 years through adult.
We are a group of clinicians with a wide variety of specialities including play therapy, EMDR, CBT, couples and family therapies. With over 30 years of experience our clinicians treat age groups starting at 2 years through adult.
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Katie Skeen-Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Waitlist for new clients
I work with families, adolescents, and children ages 3 and up. I am in the process of becoming certified in Child-centered Play Therapy, Relationship Enhancement Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Practices. I am not limited to these models and will use what is most beneficial to my clients. My ideal client(s) will have some idea of what they hope to get out of therapy and be open to sharing their experiences with me so that I can understand their experiences and help them reach their treatment goals.
I work with families, adolescents, and children ages 3 and up. I am in the process of becoming certified in Child-centered Play Therapy, Relationship Enhancement Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Practices. I am not limited to these models and will use what is most beneficial to my clients. My ideal client(s) will have some idea of what they hope to get out of therapy and be open to sharing their experiences with me so that I can understand their experiences and help them reach their treatment goals.
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Laura Wafer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT-A, MS, PhD
Verified Verified
Nicholasville, KY 40340
Do you feel abandoned, lost, anxious, or afraid? Have you been hurt by those who you cared for most? Do you have feelings of emotional disconnection from your spouse or significant other? Regardless of what you have been through, you have the potential for greatness! Your relationships deserve to blossom! I desire to walk by your side as you let go of the emotional baggage that has been keeping you from reaching your potential and living your best life. Remember, life is not just about surviving but progressing and always being the best person we can be.
Do you feel abandoned, lost, anxious, or afraid? Have you been hurt by those who you cared for most? Do you have feelings of emotional disconnection from your spouse or significant other? Regardless of what you have been through, you have the potential for greatness! Your relationships deserve to blossom! I desire to walk by your side as you let go of the emotional baggage that has been keeping you from reaching your potential and living your best life. Remember, life is not just about surviving but progressing and always being the best person we can be.
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Resolutions Therapy Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPCC, TCM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Medicaid and most Commercial Insurances Accepted. We currently have both in person and telehealth appointments available. We provide Psychotherapy and Case Management Services. We have years of training and experience helping clients of all ages with mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, family issues, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, substance abuse, among many other areas of focus. We tailor our approach to healing in ways which will best meet your needs. Our goal is to meet you where you are- together we will come to the resolution you are seeking. Call or message us today to schedule
Medicaid and most Commercial Insurances Accepted. We currently have both in person and telehealth appointments available. We provide Psychotherapy and Case Management Services. We have years of training and experience helping clients of all ages with mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, family issues, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, substance abuse, among many other areas of focus. We tailor our approach to healing in ways which will best meet your needs. Our goal is to meet you where you are- together we will come to the resolution you are seeking. Call or message us today to schedule
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Puzzle Peace Creative Counseling Solutions, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MM, MSW, LCSW, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Not accepting new clients
Laura Hylbert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker qualified to practice independently of supervision. Laura has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with a variety of mental health and behavioral issues. As a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, she is passionate in assisting individuals, parents and siblings of children on the Autism Spectrum on their journey toward independence, self-awareness, understanding and acceptance. ADOS-2 testing/diagnosis offered. Groups available for: parenting, ASD/special needs sibling support, social skills, expressive arts, service projects
Laura Hylbert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker qualified to practice independently of supervision. Laura has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with a variety of mental health and behavioral issues. As a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, she is passionate in assisting individuals, parents and siblings of children on the Autism Spectrum on their journey toward independence, self-awareness, understanding and acceptance. ADOS-2 testing/diagnosis offered. Groups available for: parenting, ASD/special needs sibling support, social skills, expressive arts, service projects
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Hope Springs Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40503
We are here for the stressed out, burned out and hurting people of our community. At Hope Springs Counseling Center we seek to restore hope to individuals and families through clinical counseling, life coaching and spiritual direction. We provide treatment that addresses the needs of the individual as a whole: emotional, physical, and spiritual. We offer a variety of counseling services to adults, children, couples, and families, regardless of their religious affiliation. Our therapists specialize in clinical counseling from a Christian perspective.
We are here for the stressed out, burned out and hurting people of our community. At Hope Springs Counseling Center we seek to restore hope to individuals and families through clinical counseling, life coaching and spiritual direction. We provide treatment that addresses the needs of the individual as a whole: emotional, physical, and spiritual. We offer a variety of counseling services to adults, children, couples, and families, regardless of their religious affiliation. Our therapists specialize in clinical counseling from a Christian perspective.
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Parsons Counseling & Play Therapy Center-Richmond
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40514
Parsons Counseling offers services for ALL ages. We have three counselors working in Richmond to serve your counseling needs: Brittany Wilson, LPCC, Laura Weitkamp, LPCC, RPT, Taylor Speaks, LPCC, and Taylor Crisler LPCA. We understand that it is difficult to go to a stranger and talk about the most difficult times in your life. It is our desire that counseling is a process that is comfortable for you. You will learn coping skills that you can immediately start using in your daily life. Our clients from 2 to 75 all report that play therapy is a wonderful way to get to the root of their issues.
Parsons Counseling offers services for ALL ages. We have three counselors working in Richmond to serve your counseling needs: Brittany Wilson, LPCC, Laura Weitkamp, LPCC, RPT, Taylor Speaks, LPCC, and Taylor Crisler LPCA. We understand that it is difficult to go to a stranger and talk about the most difficult times in your life. It is our desire that counseling is a process that is comfortable for you. You will learn coping skills that you can immediately start using in your daily life. Our clients from 2 to 75 all report that play therapy is a wonderful way to get to the root of their issues.
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Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been practicing for over 20 years. I have worked with adults, couples and families including children, adolescents. My goal is to work with each person individually from a person-centered perspective. By identifying your needs and focusing on your strengths I want you to feel that you are in control of your progress. My specialties include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavioral challenges, post-partum depression, parenting, chronic illness, and grief.
Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been practicing for over 20 years. I have worked with adults, couples and families including children, adolescents. My goal is to work with each person individually from a person-centered perspective. By identifying your needs and focusing on your strengths I want you to feel that you are in control of your progress. My specialties include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavioral challenges, post-partum depression, parenting, chronic illness, and grief.
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Nicole Lally
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40509
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with a variety of mental health, behavioral issues, and trauma. I am also a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and am extremely passionate about helping adolescents and adults suffering from substance use disorders achieve freedom and recovery from their substance use. I am equally passionate about assisting family members struggling with maladaptive behaviors stemming from substance use disorders, such as codependency.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with a variety of mental health, behavioral issues, and trauma. I am also a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and am extremely passionate about helping adolescents and adults suffering from substance use disorders achieve freedom and recovery from their substance use. I am equally passionate about assisting family members struggling with maladaptive behaviors stemming from substance use disorders, such as codependency.
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The Provision Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40517
Are you looking for a counselor that you can trust to share your worries, conflicts, hurts or struggles? We are a group of multi-generational counselors, who share a common calling to serve the community of Central Kentucky including children, adolescents, young adults, families, veterans, and Boomers.
Are you looking for a counselor that you can trust to share your worries, conflicts, hurts or struggles? We are a group of multi-generational counselors, who share a common calling to serve the community of Central Kentucky including children, adolescents, young adults, families, veterans, and Boomers.
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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.