Toddler Therapists in Darnestown, MD
I have over 17 years of experience. During which time I have developed a strong knowledge of child development and sensitivity to the needs of families with children. Currently working with clients who have: ADHD symptoms, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and anger management concerns. My experience has also included working with people who identify as being on the Autism Spectrum, and adolescents who identify as transgender.
I have over 17 years of experience. During which time I have developed a strong knowledge of child development and sensitivity to the needs of families with children. Currently working with clients who have: ADHD symptoms, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and anger management concerns. My experience has also included working with people who identify as being on the Autism Spectrum, and adolescents who identify as transgender.
Sheena Rabheru
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Darnestown, MD 20874 (Online Only)
Hello! I have a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. I am lucky to have a broad base of experience working in this field. I have experience working with many types of issues, including substance abuse, mild and severe mental health issues, issues of daily living, etc. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings. I have done work in the USA and overseas, so I have a broad base of work experience. The most important thing to know is that I am passionate about helping people make their lives better. I counsel mainly from a cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic orientation.
Hello! I have a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. I am lucky to have a broad base of experience working in this field. I have experience working with many types of issues, including substance abuse, mild and severe mental health issues, issues of daily living, etc. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings. I have done work in the USA and overseas, so I have a broad base of work experience. The most important thing to know is that I am passionate about helping people make their lives better. I counsel mainly from a cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic orientation.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Germantown
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Darnestown, MD 20878
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.
Janay Taylor is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) who has experience working with children and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Janay is seeking to work with clients who are looking to receive guidance with depression, anxiety, parenting education, communication, and relationship issues. Janay completed both her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Salisbury University. She comes from an environment of working with people involved in the Child Welfare system, guiding them towards reunifying children with birth families.
Janay Taylor is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) who has experience working with children and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Janay is seeking to work with clients who are looking to receive guidance with depression, anxiety, parenting education, communication, and relationship issues. Janay completed both her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Salisbury University. She comes from an environment of working with people involved in the Child Welfare system, guiding them towards reunifying children with birth families.
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
I have been a licensed social worker for over 26 years. I have worked in a wide variety of settings. My experience includes, but is not limited to: working privately as a therapist, working for a large hospital as a psychiatric therapist for children and families, working multiple services from social worker to supervisor/administrator in public child welfare and correctional institutions/jails. I enjoy of working with clients from all walks of life, all backgrounds, and the full range of mental health issues.
I have been a licensed social worker for over 26 years. I have worked in a wide variety of settings. My experience includes, but is not limited to: working privately as a therapist, working for a large hospital as a psychiatric therapist for children and families, working multiple services from social worker to supervisor/administrator in public child welfare and correctional institutions/jails. I enjoy of working with clients from all walks of life, all backgrounds, and the full range of mental health issues.
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You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up the next day. We all experience various challenges throughout life and may find ourselves having difficulty managing them. I believe in providing a safe, trusting environment where people can explore and express their emotions and behaviors. Everybody needs somebody to talk to and through the therapeutic relationship, I strive to help people navigate life in a healthy way. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds through psychotherapy and psychological assessment. The tools you learn through these services can assist you with living your best life.
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up the next day. We all experience various challenges throughout life and may find ourselves having difficulty managing them. I believe in providing a safe, trusting environment where people can explore and express their emotions and behaviors. Everybody needs somebody to talk to and through the therapeutic relationship, I strive to help people navigate life in a healthy way. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds through psychotherapy and psychological assessment. The tools you learn through these services can assist you with living your best life.
Rachel Sayer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, PCIT-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, certified PCIT therapist, and certified within agency trainer for PCIT, with experience in both short and longer-term therapeutic models of psychotherapy. This includes working to treat anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, relational difficulties, parent-child attachment challenges, challenges with self-esteem, and supporting individual identity exploration. I believe therapy is a collaborative process to work on each individuals unique needs and goals. I am here to provide guidance and a space to explore your strengths and navigate your therapeutic needs.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, certified PCIT therapist, and certified within agency trainer for PCIT, with experience in both short and longer-term therapeutic models of psychotherapy. This includes working to treat anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, relational difficulties, parent-child attachment challenges, challenges with self-esteem, and supporting individual identity exploration. I believe therapy is a collaborative process to work on each individuals unique needs and goals. I am here to provide guidance and a space to explore your strengths and navigate your therapeutic needs.
Suzanne Lavoie Dell'Orfano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
North Potomac, MD 20878
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or sadness after the birth of your child? Are you struggling with your identity after becoming a mom? Do you feel like you are suffering in silence because you are afraid to share your thoughts with others? You are not alone and I am here to help. I work with women experiencing difficulties related to postpartum depression and anxiety and the feelings of isolation that go along with it. In addition, I work with women experiencing life transitions. I have a strengths based approach to working with individuals and I will work with you toward the best outcomes.
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or sadness after the birth of your child? Are you struggling with your identity after becoming a mom? Do you feel like you are suffering in silence because you are afraid to share your thoughts with others? You are not alone and I am here to help. I work with women experiencing difficulties related to postpartum depression and anxiety and the feelings of isolation that go along with it. In addition, I work with women experiencing life transitions. I have a strengths based approach to working with individuals and I will work with you toward the best outcomes.
Micah Brady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CTC, CCATP, CATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
*Currently have limited in person and virtual openings* I am easy to talk to and believe in collaborative and evidence-based treatment.
*Currently have limited in person and virtual openings* I am easy to talk to and believe in collaborative and evidence-based treatment.
Leen Nguyen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Leen is a dedicated and compassionate licensed master of social work who possesses a wealth of experience working with individuals from diverse age groups, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Through her extensive service to varied populations, she has developed a versatile and adaptable approach to her work, ensuring that each client receives personalized and effective interventions that address their unique challenges. Guided by the person-in-environment theory, Leen recognizes the profound impact that an individual’s broader context has on their well-being.
Leen is a dedicated and compassionate licensed master of social work who possesses a wealth of experience working with individuals from diverse age groups, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Through her extensive service to varied populations, she has developed a versatile and adaptable approach to her work, ensuring that each client receives personalized and effective interventions that address their unique challenges. Guided by the person-in-environment theory, Leen recognizes the profound impact that an individual’s broader context has on their well-being.
Creative Counseling Connections
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874
In-person openings as of 11/9/24. Emma Parks, LMSW serves adults, teens and children who've experienced painful experiences, trauma or struggle with stress, anxiety or depression. If you feel the heavy weight of stress and the resulting hopelessness, we would be a great fit! Emma has a supportive, yet direct approach and can teach you how to use your thought life to change the intensity of your stuck feelings. She also uses EMDR for trauma. Emma has adjunct specialties in developmental trauma & adoption (TBRI & TF-CBT), also utilizes Brain Integration for natural treatment of ADHD.
In-person openings as of 11/9/24. Emma Parks, LMSW serves adults, teens and children who've experienced painful experiences, trauma or struggle with stress, anxiety or depression. If you feel the heavy weight of stress and the resulting hopelessness, we would be a great fit! Emma has a supportive, yet direct approach and can teach you how to use your thought life to change the intensity of your stuck feelings. She also uses EMDR for trauma. Emma has adjunct specialties in developmental trauma & adoption (TBRI & TF-CBT), also utilizes Brain Integration for natural treatment of ADHD.
Casey Frederick is a Licensed Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. Casey has experience and training in a variety of clinical approaches working with populations including children, families, parents, wounded, ill and injured service members, as well as military dependents. Casey specializes in providing art therapy with a trauma informed approach while integrating attachment and polyvagal theory from a strength based perspective.
Casey Frederick is a Licensed Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. Casey has experience and training in a variety of clinical approaches working with populations including children, families, parents, wounded, ill and injured service members, as well as military dependents. Casey specializes in providing art therapy with a trauma informed approach while integrating attachment and polyvagal theory from a strength based perspective.
Mitchell Margolis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
As a parent, do you worry about your child's behavior, emotional well-being or social relationships? Has your child struggled adjusting to your divorce, remarriage or a traumatic life event? Are you in an intimate relationship where you desire more closeness and fun? As an individual, do you experience anxiety, depression or the abuse of alcohol or drugs?
As a parent, do you worry about your child's behavior, emotional well-being or social relationships? Has your child struggled adjusting to your divorce, remarriage or a traumatic life event? Are you in an intimate relationship where you desire more closeness and fun? As an individual, do you experience anxiety, depression or the abuse of alcohol or drugs?
Amy has over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings, including outpatient mental health, school-based, and private practice. She is dedicated to helping children and families navigate life’s challenges. Amy’s approach to therapy involves creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients where she uses cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy techniques to help clients experiencing a range difficulties, including anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, and behavior issues.
Amy has over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings, including outpatient mental health, school-based, and private practice. She is dedicated to helping children and families navigate life’s challenges. Amy’s approach to therapy involves creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients where she uses cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy techniques to help clients experiencing a range difficulties, including anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, and behavior issues.
Y Mimi Sneed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with adults that are managing daily life and having challenges with moving forward either in their current daily functioning due to anxiety and/or depression and histories of trauma, either experienced in childhood or as an adult.
I enjoy working with adults that are managing daily life and having challenges with moving forward either in their current daily functioning due to anxiety and/or depression and histories of trauma, either experienced in childhood or as an adult.
Currently Accepting New Clients! Taylor is a therapist at Washington Psychological Wellness, blending compassion with creativity to help clients unlock personal growth. With 15 years as a theatre artist, she understands the transformative power of creative expression in therapy. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Play Therapy, Taylor works with children, adolescents, and adults, offering a safe space for building self-esteem, enhancing communication, and supporting emotional well-being. Her approach is ideal for anyone seeking a unique, engaging path to healing and resilience.
Currently Accepting New Clients! Taylor is a therapist at Washington Psychological Wellness, blending compassion with creativity to help clients unlock personal growth. With 15 years as a theatre artist, she understands the transformative power of creative expression in therapy. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Play Therapy, Taylor works with children, adolescents, and adults, offering a safe space for building self-esteem, enhancing communication, and supporting emotional well-being. Her approach is ideal for anyone seeking a unique, engaging path to healing and resilience.
Matthew Frasca
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Finding a therapist is challenging and stressful, but my job is to make it much easier for you. I work with a variety of clients all with different needs. My goal is to help you overcome and work through issues, empowering you to take back control over your life. My objective with my clients (children through adults) is to inspire self-discovery, inner peace, and help them find strength and understanding to make them feel complete, whole, and safe. I work with each client at their level and at their pace. Together we can broach difficult topics in a caring and empathetic way to begin the healing process.
Finding a therapist is challenging and stressful, but my job is to make it much easier for you. I work with a variety of clients all with different needs. My goal is to help you overcome and work through issues, empowering you to take back control over your life. My objective with my clients (children through adults) is to inspire self-discovery, inner peace, and help them find strength and understanding to make them feel complete, whole, and safe. I work with each client at their level and at their pace. Together we can broach difficult topics in a caring and empathetic way to begin the healing process.
Dr. Emily Stano
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Stano provides individual, family, & group therapy services to children & teens as well as psychological assessment services to patients of all ages. Her specialties include working with children & teens experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, challenging relationships, identity issues, & health conditions. She works with families to navigate parenting concerns, stressful relationships, and significant life changes. She is an identity-affirming clinician who works with people of diverse backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, religion, culture, ability, sexual orientation, & gender.
Dr. Stano provides individual, family, & group therapy services to children & teens as well as psychological assessment services to patients of all ages. Her specialties include working with children & teens experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, challenging relationships, identity issues, & health conditions. She works with families to navigate parenting concerns, stressful relationships, and significant life changes. She is an identity-affirming clinician who works with people of diverse backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, religion, culture, ability, sexual orientation, & gender.
Andrea Carpenter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PCIT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor & a certified PCIT therapist/trainer. I have been working with children, youth, families, & adults for the past 10 years who have experienced a variety of different stressors, traumatic situations, & transitions/adjustments. My approach is therapy is to create a safe & accepting environment, help you develop insight into your thoughts, feelings & actions as well as develop effective coping strategies to manage stressors. Therapy will help you feel more confident & supported while also helping you/or your child learn to manage your emotions, needs & be able to communicate those with others.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor & a certified PCIT therapist/trainer. I have been working with children, youth, families, & adults for the past 10 years who have experienced a variety of different stressors, traumatic situations, & transitions/adjustments. My approach is therapy is to create a safe & accepting environment, help you develop insight into your thoughts, feelings & actions as well as develop effective coping strategies to manage stressors. Therapy will help you feel more confident & supported while also helping you/or your child learn to manage your emotions, needs & be able to communicate those with others.
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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.