Toddler Therapists in Shelbyville, KY
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I offer a Person-Centered, non-judgmental environment. I work with clients of all ages, from children, adults, couples, and families, to develop personal goals and find abilities with-in themselves, to achieve those goals. I believe in building a counseling based relationship to help clients have the best therapeutic alliance possible. I strive to help Clients learn coping skills and abilities to be able to manage their emotions both during and after counseling sessions.
I offer a Person-Centered, non-judgmental environment. I work with clients of all ages, from children, adults, couples, and families, to develop personal goals and find abilities with-in themselves, to achieve those goals. I believe in building a counseling based relationship to help clients have the best therapeutic alliance possible. I strive to help Clients learn coping skills and abilities to be able to manage their emotions both during and after counseling sessions.
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Laura Marie Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Waitlist for new clients
I have been working as a counselor since 1999 in various clinical settings. I have experience and enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I have been working as a counselor since 1999 in various clinical settings. I have experience and enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
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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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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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Ashlee Brooke Colville
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shelbyville, KY 40065
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Are you or your child struggling with regulating emotions, a difficult transition, self-harm, behavioral issues, or dealing with anxiety and/or depression? If so, I can help! Counseling can be beneficial to help with many issues, such as behavioral Issues at home/school, anxiety and/or depression, ADD/ADHD, life transitions (birth, death, marriage, divorce, moving, changing schools), grief/loss, building social skills, anger control/impulse control, and trauma - just to name a few. I work with both adults & children (ages 4+) and can accommodate in-person or telehealth.
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Are you or your child struggling with regulating emotions, a difficult transition, self-harm, behavioral issues, or dealing with anxiety and/or depression? If so, I can help! Counseling can be beneficial to help with many issues, such as behavioral Issues at home/school, anxiety and/or depression, ADD/ADHD, life transitions (birth, death, marriage, divorce, moving, changing schools), grief/loss, building social skills, anger control/impulse control, and trauma - just to name a few. I work with both adults & children (ages 4+) and can accommodate in-person or telehealth.
Online Therapists
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The Healing Spot
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Waitlist for new clients
Does your child have behavioral problems at home and/or school? Does he/she suffer from anxiety or depression? Have they experienced a trauma or have difficulty getting along with others? I can help you work thru the issues you are facing in order to achieve happiness.
Does your child have behavioral problems at home and/or school? Does he/she suffer from anxiety or depression? Have they experienced a trauma or have difficulty getting along with others? I can help you work thru the issues you are facing in order to achieve happiness.
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Central Kentucky Counseling Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Danville, KY 40422
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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Tracy Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40205 (Online Only)
I help individuals, couples and families identify and resolve the areas which are preventing them from enjoying their lives and relationships to the fullest.
I help individuals, couples and families identify and resolve the areas which are preventing them from enjoying their lives and relationships to the fullest.
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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.
![Photo of Eileen O'Neill Estes, PhD, LPAT-S, ATR-BC, GC-C, Art Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ac472724-f7c0-497e-ad22-6d7ef0862b84/1/320x400.jpeg)
Eileen O'Neill Estes
Art Therapist, PhD, LPAT-S, ATR-BC, GC-C
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222
I am a licensed and board-certified art therapist and a certified grief counselor. I began my career in the field of mental health 30+ years ago. My journey began, and remains, in the area of psycho-oncology working with cancer patients and their family members. Over the years, I have branched grief and loss as it relates to major life changes, traumatic events, and living with mental health diagnoses. I frequently use art therapy as a tool to help clients gain a clearer picture of themselves, their strengths and the areas of themselves and their lives that they want to nurture and grow.
I am a licensed and board-certified art therapist and a certified grief counselor. I began my career in the field of mental health 30+ years ago. My journey began, and remains, in the area of psycho-oncology working with cancer patients and their family members. Over the years, I have branched grief and loss as it relates to major life changes, traumatic events, and living with mental health diagnoses. I frequently use art therapy as a tool to help clients gain a clearer picture of themselves, their strengths and the areas of themselves and their lives that they want to nurture and grow.
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Kim Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
Is your child struggling and you don’t know what to do? Is your anxiety and/or depression keeping you from living your fullest life? Are your relationships with your partner, family, or friends strained? I work with children, teens, and their families to learn how to work together to utilize tools within themselves and their system, as well as new techniques, to manage the issues they are struggling with and learn how to move past and forward from them in order to create harmony.
Is your child struggling and you don’t know what to do? Is your anxiety and/or depression keeping you from living your fullest life? Are your relationships with your partner, family, or friends strained? I work with children, teens, and their families to learn how to work together to utilize tools within themselves and their system, as well as new techniques, to manage the issues they are struggling with and learn how to move past and forward from them in order to create harmony.
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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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Letting someone see what is happening in your life can often be a difficult decision to make. Whether you are dealing with stress, loss, or family and parenting issues, it is important to be able to feel trust and security. In my practice I value a compassionate, non-judgmental and informed approach. I hope to establish a safety that allows you to explore difficult feelings and situations and build confidence in yourself and your ability to navigate life’s ups and downs. I want to support you on your journey of healing and help you to create more peace, joy and strength in yourself, your family and community.
Letting someone see what is happening in your life can often be a difficult decision to make. Whether you are dealing with stress, loss, or family and parenting issues, it is important to be able to feel trust and security. In my practice I value a compassionate, non-judgmental and informed approach. I hope to establish a safety that allows you to explore difficult feelings and situations and build confidence in yourself and your ability to navigate life’s ups and downs. I want to support you on your journey of healing and help you to create more peace, joy and strength in yourself, your family and community.
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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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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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Hi! My name is Maryann Franco and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA). I have several years of experience working in crisis intervention with at-risk populations. This includes services in a dual diagnosis substance abuse program and a detention center. As a second generation Hispanic American, I am passionate about helping my community confront the stigma surrounding mental health treatment. My hope is that I may use my eclectic understanding of diverse cultures to positively effect change in the community.“ Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin
Hi! My name is Maryann Franco and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA). I have several years of experience working in crisis intervention with at-risk populations. This includes services in a dual diagnosis substance abuse program and a detention center. As a second generation Hispanic American, I am passionate about helping my community confront the stigma surrounding mental health treatment. My hope is that I may use my eclectic understanding of diverse cultures to positively effect change in the community.“ Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin
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Caroline Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
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.
I believe in an experiential learning environment to help clients build and practice coping skills to help manage trauma symptoms and difficult emotions. I have experience with children in the foster care system as well as with foster parents. I developed my therapeutic skills working in residential foster care and hope to continue helping clients struggling with the potential for out of home treatment. Through utilizing adventure-based counseling techniques, I enjoy connecting clients with outdoor experiences that provide a safe environment to practice developing coping strategies.
I believe in an experiential learning environment to help clients build and practice coping skills to help manage trauma symptoms and difficult emotions. I have experience with children in the foster care system as well as with foster parents. I developed my therapeutic skills working in residential foster care and hope to continue helping clients struggling with the potential for out of home treatment. Through utilizing adventure-based counseling techniques, I enjoy connecting clients with outdoor experiences that provide a safe environment to practice developing coping strategies.
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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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Scottsville Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Scottsville, KY 42164
Welcome to Scottsville Counseling Center. We're glad you stopped by! SCC was founded on a mission to provide quality, affordable care tailored to your needs via a collaborative approach. We consider our work a sacred investment, and labor to ensure you have the best possible support.
Welcome to Scottsville Counseling Center. We're glad you stopped by! SCC was founded on a mission to provide quality, affordable care tailored to your needs via a collaborative approach. We consider our work a sacred investment, and labor to ensure you have the best possible support.
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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.