Toddler Therapists in Clarksville, MD
Andrew Stanton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, SAP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Clarksville, MD 21029
Voted best in Howard County! Andrew's experience includes 25 years of specialization with children, adolescents, and families. Through working in a variety of settings he has developed exceptional skills working with trauma, emotional, and behavioral issues. He has had tremendous success working with some of the most at risk clients. He works with individuals, families and couples to help produce positive changes. He practices EMDR to help clients overcome traumas.
Voted best in Howard County! Andrew's experience includes 25 years of specialization with children, adolescents, and families. Through working in a variety of settings he has developed exceptional skills working with trauma, emotional, and behavioral issues. He has had tremendous success working with some of the most at risk clients. He works with individuals, families and couples to help produce positive changes. He practices EMDR to help clients overcome traumas.
I work with individuals, children and families dealing with emotional pain, school or work related problems, developmental challenges, relationship issues, traumatic experiences, grief and loss. In my work I strive to create a safe, understanding, and non-judging space to help people faced with difficult life challenges empower themselves.
I work with individuals, children and families dealing with emotional pain, school or work related problems, developmental challenges, relationship issues, traumatic experiences, grief and loss. In my work I strive to create a safe, understanding, and non-judging space to help people faced with difficult life challenges empower themselves.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults. I facilitate change by providing a safe, non-threatening environment that demonstrates love, compassion, trust, and understanding. This caring environment helps children and adults build the stepping stones needed to live a happier and healthier life through learning self-awareness and the development of effective coping skills. I use a variety of tools in my practice, including EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness techniques, which help reduce anxiety and depression particularly for those individuals who have experienced trauma.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults. I facilitate change by providing a safe, non-threatening environment that demonstrates love, compassion, trust, and understanding. This caring environment helps children and adults build the stepping stones needed to live a happier and healthier life through learning self-awareness and the development of effective coping skills. I use a variety of tools in my practice, including EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness techniques, which help reduce anxiety and depression particularly for those individuals who have experienced trauma.
MPB Group, Inc-An Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Counselor, LCPC, DCC
Verified Verified
Clarksville, MD 21029
MPB Group Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic in Columbia and Bowie, MD. We have a diverse team of empathic mental health professionals who specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, family/couples work and psychedelic assisted treatment via retreats in Jamaica. Please check out our website www.mpbhealth.com or www.healingescapesfoundation.org for more information. Register online or call us at 410-730-2385 for more info!
MPB Group Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic in Columbia and Bowie, MD. We have a diverse team of empathic mental health professionals who specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, family/couples work and psychedelic assisted treatment via retreats in Jamaica. Please check out our website www.mpbhealth.com or www.healingescapesfoundation.org for more information. Register online or call us at 410-730-2385 for more info!
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Clarksville, MD 21029
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Katie B. Besche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Clarksville, MD 21029 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapeutic Family Counseling provides a wide range of mental health services including, but not limited to the following: women's issues, anxiety, infertility, post partum depression, family conflict with children or need of parental support, struggling with decisions about marriage, physical, sexual, or psychological abuse; past or present, loneliness, anxiety, low self-esteem, assertiveness and decision making, depression, sexual orientation, lack of motivation, out of control thoughts/ behaviors, difficulty with attention/concentration, or just needing to find that balance in your life.
Therapeutic Family Counseling provides a wide range of mental health services including, but not limited to the following: women's issues, anxiety, infertility, post partum depression, family conflict with children or need of parental support, struggling with decisions about marriage, physical, sexual, or psychological abuse; past or present, loneliness, anxiety, low self-esteem, assertiveness and decision making, depression, sexual orientation, lack of motivation, out of control thoughts/ behaviors, difficulty with attention/concentration, or just needing to find that balance in your life.
Cindy T. Graham
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Clarksville, MD 21029
Not accepting new clients
Parenting a child who has temper tantrums is difficult. You may find yourself frequently correcting your child for acting before he/she thinks about what is going on. Raising a child who is diagnosed with autism, developmental delays, or intellectual delays can be hard to manage. Your child may excel at school but then struggles with worry beyond what is appropriate for the situation back at home. Not to mention the worry or depression you may be feeling as the parent trying to juggle everything. It is time to find the help you need.
Parenting a child who has temper tantrums is difficult. You may find yourself frequently correcting your child for acting before he/she thinks about what is going on. Raising a child who is diagnosed with autism, developmental delays, or intellectual delays can be hard to manage. Your child may excel at school but then struggles with worry beyond what is appropriate for the situation back at home. Not to mention the worry or depression you may be feeling as the parent trying to juggle everything. It is time to find the help you need.
Courtney P. Keeton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Clarksville, MD 21029
Not accepting new clients
**I am NOT currently accepting new patients ** I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive and behavioral treatment for child and adolescent anxiety-related disorders including selective mutism. I also am a part-time faculty member at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
**I am NOT currently accepting new patients ** I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive and behavioral treatment for child and adolescent anxiety-related disorders including selective mutism. I also am a part-time faculty member at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
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Abena Brown-Elhillali
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Safe Space for Family Healing offers individuals and families a Safe Space to HEAL and THRIVE, and a space to grow from pain and trauma. We offer evidence based, integrative treatments that incorporate the mind and body. We specialize in mental health treatment for children and adults, and teach you the skills needed to improve your relationships, increase self-esteem, and improve your ability to cope with stress.
Safe Space for Family Healing offers individuals and families a Safe Space to HEAL and THRIVE, and a space to grow from pain and trauma. We offer evidence based, integrative treatments that incorporate the mind and body. We specialize in mental health treatment for children and adults, and teach you the skills needed to improve your relationships, increase self-esteem, and improve your ability to cope with stress.
My philosophy when working with children and teens is that they need to feel heard, valued, and supported. I believe that they need to understand that their thoughts and feelings matter. I have spent 15+ years working with children, teens, and their caregivers in schools, the community, and in their homes. I am a certified school social worker and have significant experience working with behaviors, navigating the IEP process, and providing parenting support. I have a special interest in working with children and teens who are neurodivergent or have a developmental disability.
My philosophy when working with children and teens is that they need to feel heard, valued, and supported. I believe that they need to understand that their thoughts and feelings matter. I have spent 15+ years working with children, teens, and their caregivers in schools, the community, and in their homes. I am a certified school social worker and have significant experience working with behaviors, navigating the IEP process, and providing parenting support. I have a special interest in working with children and teens who are neurodivergent or have a developmental disability.
Feeling depressed, anxious or lost in your life? Struggling to find happiness? Having behavioral issues with children at home and in school? I work with adults, children and families specializing in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, adjustment issues, as well as household strife and behavioral issues.
Feeling depressed, anxious or lost in your life? Struggling to find happiness? Having behavioral issues with children at home and in school? I work with adults, children and families specializing in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, adjustment issues, as well as household strife and behavioral issues.
Lisa Carrier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Grief Recovery Method Specialist with nearly ten years of experience working with people of all ages with varying backgrounds and challenges. I have experience treating a wide range of client concerns including anxiety, depression, sleep issues, crisis due to major life changes, and relationship problems. My areas of greatest expertise include perinatal mental health (conception through postpartum/beyond) grief and loss (including perinatal loss of any kind), trauma/PTSD, attachment difficulties and parenting challenges especially with young children age 0-5.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Grief Recovery Method Specialist with nearly ten years of experience working with people of all ages with varying backgrounds and challenges. I have experience treating a wide range of client concerns including anxiety, depression, sleep issues, crisis due to major life changes, and relationship problems. My areas of greatest expertise include perinatal mental health (conception through postpartum/beyond) grief and loss (including perinatal loss of any kind), trauma/PTSD, attachment difficulties and parenting challenges especially with young children age 0-5.
Psychoeducational evaluations can be used to detect learning differences and possibly contribute to accommodations in school or toward a 504/IEP. Our testing also detects signs of anxiety or depression. Psychological evaluations can be conducted to diagnose ADHD, autism, and other disorders of childhood.
Psychoeducational evaluations can be used to detect learning differences and possibly contribute to accommodations in school or toward a 504/IEP. Our testing also detects signs of anxiety or depression. Psychological evaluations can be conducted to diagnose ADHD, autism, and other disorders of childhood.
Jessi Gholami
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
Are life stressors, anxiety, trauma, parenting, or depression getting the better of you? Discover your deeper purpose in life by taking a moment to slow down and gain valuable insights into your needs and truths. Therapy has the power to enrich and offer much-needed relief during overwhelming moments. Engaging in therapy is an excellent starting point towards reclaiming ownership of your life and rediscovering the sense of satisfaction you once experienced. Take the first step towards a happier and more satisfying life. Our collaborative efforts will meet your requirements and allow your true potential to shine once more.
Are life stressors, anxiety, trauma, parenting, or depression getting the better of you? Discover your deeper purpose in life by taking a moment to slow down and gain valuable insights into your needs and truths. Therapy has the power to enrich and offer much-needed relief during overwhelming moments. Engaging in therapy is an excellent starting point towards reclaiming ownership of your life and rediscovering the sense of satisfaction you once experienced. Take the first step towards a happier and more satisfying life. Our collaborative efforts will meet your requirements and allow your true potential to shine once more.
Amy is 2008 graduate with her Masters in Social Work and has been a licensed social worker since that time. She also holds a bachelors in social work from James Madison University. New to Cedar Ridge in 2016 Amy works with all populations including young adults and couples, however she specializes in Children/adolescents and family development. As of 2015 Amy obtained her LCSW-C license and has been working since then at another private practice location with youth. Prior to obtaining her LC, Amy has worked with mental health agencies in the Baltimore City School system as well as in the pediatric hospital/hospice setting working wi
Amy is 2008 graduate with her Masters in Social Work and has been a licensed social worker since that time. She also holds a bachelors in social work from James Madison University. New to Cedar Ridge in 2016 Amy works with all populations including young adults and couples, however she specializes in Children/adolescents and family development. As of 2015 Amy obtained her LCSW-C license and has been working since then at another private practice location with youth. Prior to obtaining her LC, Amy has worked with mental health agencies in the Baltimore City School system as well as in the pediatric hospital/hospice setting working wi
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in evidence-based care for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. I have expertise in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and depression as well as co-occurring behavioral difficulties. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with individuals with chronic and acute medical conditions such as elimination disorders (including toilet training difficulties), gastrointestinal/urological problems, headaches, chronic pain, kidney disease, diabetes, and sleep concerns.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in evidence-based care for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. I have expertise in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and depression as well as co-occurring behavioral difficulties. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with individuals with chronic and acute medical conditions such as elimination disorders (including toilet training difficulties), gastrointestinal/urological problems, headaches, chronic pain, kidney disease, diabetes, and sleep concerns.
Megan Kuminski
Counselor, MS, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
This isn't what you expected and you just want to feel better. You're constantly thinking "what if...". You find yourself feeling guilty, questioning if you are a "good mom." It feels impossible to balance everything, and you're feeling like a stranger to yourself. I hear you. Whether you are a soon-to-be parent, a new parent, a new-again parent, a hopeful parent, a grieving parent, or a stressed parent navigating any life stage - you are not alone. The journey to (and through) parenthood is a transformative experience - one that reminds us that it really does take a village!
This isn't what you expected and you just want to feel better. You're constantly thinking "what if...". You find yourself feeling guilty, questioning if you are a "good mom." It feels impossible to balance everything, and you're feeling like a stranger to yourself. I hear you. Whether you are a soon-to-be parent, a new parent, a new-again parent, a hopeful parent, a grieving parent, or a stressed parent navigating any life stage - you are not alone. The journey to (and through) parenthood is a transformative experience - one that reminds us that it really does take a village!
I hold several Certification; Trauma specialist, Expressive Arts Therapist, Integrative Medicine and Nutrition for Trauma Treatment, Mental Health First Aid, Forensics, Hypnotherapy and Addictions. My practice offers services to both adolescents and adults for family therapy using EAT techniques;, and I teach, and I do workshops for clinicians to earn their ceu’s, (continuing education units) and then some cisd (critical incident) work, i.e. disasters and bank robberies and such. Probably one of my most intense experiences was being deployed to Hurricane Katrina down in loo-sey-anna, my caseload was 7000 in the Cajon-dome
I hold several Certification; Trauma specialist, Expressive Arts Therapist, Integrative Medicine and Nutrition for Trauma Treatment, Mental Health First Aid, Forensics, Hypnotherapy and Addictions. My practice offers services to both adolescents and adults for family therapy using EAT techniques;, and I teach, and I do workshops for clinicians to earn their ceu’s, (continuing education units) and then some cisd (critical incident) work, i.e. disasters and bank robberies and such. Probably one of my most intense experiences was being deployed to Hurricane Katrina down in loo-sey-anna, my caseload was 7000 in the Cajon-dome
Santoro Psychological Services has been providing psychological services to the community since 2008. We have a dedicated staff with a number of different specializations. Our staff provides a variety of therapeutic and forensic services including individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults; parent training; Gottman-trained couples' counseling; court-ordered psychological evaluations; custody evaluations; psychological and educational testing for school-aged students; and expert-witness testimony.
Santoro Psychological Services has been providing psychological services to the community since 2008. We have a dedicated staff with a number of different specializations. Our staff provides a variety of therapeutic and forensic services including individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults; parent training; Gottman-trained couples' counseling; court-ordered psychological evaluations; custody evaluations; psychological and educational testing for school-aged students; and expert-witness testimony.
Lauren Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Lauren believes that trust and respect are the keys to developing the kind of relationships that allow her to reach and help her clients through therapy. Throughout her career as a therapist, Lauren has fostered these dynamics with clients across the age and socio-economic spectrum, tailoring her therapeutic style and techniques to the needs of each individual. She digs deep with her clients to engage with the issues underlying their struggles, and she works with them to develop the tools that they need to live healthier, more productive, and self-actualized lives.
Lauren believes that trust and respect are the keys to developing the kind of relationships that allow her to reach and help her clients through therapy. Throughout her career as a therapist, Lauren has fostered these dynamics with clients across the age and socio-economic spectrum, tailoring her therapeutic style and techniques to the needs of each individual. She digs deep with her clients to engage with the issues underlying their struggles, and she works with them to develop the tools that they need to live healthier, more productive, and self-actualized lives.
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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.