Toddler Therapists in Mount Airy, MD
Meghan Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Do you feel like you are struggling to understand your child? Perhaps your child is struggling at home, school, or other social environments? I specialize in helping children find their voice to effectively communicate and help bridge the parent child relationship. Parenting doesn't come with an instruction manual and can often become overwhelming. Through our work together I can help build the confidence needed to navigate the difficult situations often faced by both children and parents today. I connect with children by using play therapy, expressive arts, and other developmentally appropriate interventions.
Do you feel like you are struggling to understand your child? Perhaps your child is struggling at home, school, or other social environments? I specialize in helping children find their voice to effectively communicate and help bridge the parent child relationship. Parenting doesn't come with an instruction manual and can often become overwhelming. Through our work together I can help build the confidence needed to navigate the difficult situations often faced by both children and parents today. I connect with children by using play therapy, expressive arts, and other developmentally appropriate interventions.
Kirsten K. Holste
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Are you often overwhelmed and perplexed by your child’s behavior? Do you feel at times that you and your child lack the necessary tools to communicate and thrive? Being a parent and a child in today’s day is no easy feat. Feeling supported and having the necessary roadmap is key. Everyday as adults we face a variety of challenges that can often seem overwhelming, exhausting, and frustrating. Children and teens are not exempt from these feelings or struggles and can often act out in confusing and overwhelming ways when they are trying to cope and communicate.
Are you often overwhelmed and perplexed by your child’s behavior? Do you feel at times that you and your child lack the necessary tools to communicate and thrive? Being a parent and a child in today’s day is no easy feat. Feeling supported and having the necessary roadmap is key. Everyday as adults we face a variety of challenges that can often seem overwhelming, exhausting, and frustrating. Children and teens are not exempt from these feelings or struggles and can often act out in confusing and overwhelming ways when they are trying to cope and communicate.
Emily Weschler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP, CSTIP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mount Airy, MD 21771
I believe in the relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy as a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I believe in a strengths based, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life influences our mental health & daily functioning. It is my privilege to bear witness & walk with the people I serve while on their journey. Your story matters. I believe all of us are significant & what happens to you is unique & important.
I believe in the relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy as a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I believe in a strengths based, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life influences our mental health & daily functioning. It is my privilege to bear witness & walk with the people I serve while on their journey. Your story matters. I believe all of us are significant & what happens to you is unique & important.
Anchor Counseling Centers
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Our professional, experienced counselors work with children, adolescents and adults in individual sessions as well as family or couples counseling. The counselors have a variety of backgrounds ranging from substance abuse, foster care, case management, Employee Assistance Programs, and school counseling. We are happy to discuss your needs and match you with the most appropriate counselor in the practice. We have locations in Columbia, Cumberland, Eldersburg, Sykesville & Westminster.
Our professional, experienced counselors work with children, adolescents and adults in individual sessions as well as family or couples counseling. The counselors have a variety of backgrounds ranging from substance abuse, foster care, case management, Employee Assistance Programs, and school counseling. We are happy to discuss your needs and match you with the most appropriate counselor in the practice. We have locations in Columbia, Cumberland, Eldersburg, Sykesville & Westminster.
A licensed psychologist, I provide grief therapy as well as exposure-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Ages served: 3-25. Services are provided both in-office and via telehealth.
A licensed psychologist, I provide grief therapy as well as exposure-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Ages served: 3-25. Services are provided both in-office and via telehealth.
Creative Counseling Connections
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mount Airy, MD 21771
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.
Carroll Counseling Centers (Severna Park & Towson)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve. Add to this the emotional stress of family conflict, divorce, defiant children, an illness or death in the family, and you begin to understand why more and more people are seeking the help of mental health professionals.
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve. Add to this the emotional stress of family conflict, divorce, defiant children, an illness or death in the family, and you begin to understand why more and more people are seeking the help of mental health professionals.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with symptoms of depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and behavioral problems. I am a neurodiversity-affirming clinician, and believe that the goal of therapy should be to address unpleasant symptoms (or related consequences)- not to change our diagnoses. We work with animals and do activities that revolve around changing behavior and building skills such as relaxation, communication, .
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with symptoms of depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and behavioral problems. I am a neurodiversity-affirming clinician, and believe that the goal of therapy should be to address unpleasant symptoms (or related consequences)- not to change our diagnoses. We work with animals and do activities that revolve around changing behavior and building skills such as relaxation, communication, .
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I enjoy empowering clients to be their best selves, and in order to do that, I believe there must be a strong client-counselor relationship based on trust and respect. I use an interest-based approach to engage clients.
I enjoy empowering clients to be their best selves, and in order to do that, I believe there must be a strong client-counselor relationship based on trust and respect. I use an interest-based approach to engage clients.
Maryland Child Therapy Specialists Janeen Rao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Monrovia, MD 21770
Is your child struggling with expressing themselves, throwing excessive temper tantrums, having trouble getting along with others or have they experienced a traumatic event? Are you struggling with how to best help your child? With 14 years of experience specializing in childhood mental health disorders like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Disruptive behavior disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, I am here to help. I strive to provide a warm, accepting and safe place for my clients and their families during their journey of growth and healing.
Is your child struggling with expressing themselves, throwing excessive temper tantrums, having trouble getting along with others or have they experienced a traumatic event? Are you struggling with how to best help your child? With 14 years of experience specializing in childhood mental health disorders like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Disruptive behavior disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, I am here to help. I strive to provide a warm, accepting and safe place for my clients and their families during their journey of growth and healing.
Sandra Smith
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CHC
Verified Verified
New Market, MD 21774
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I'm Sandra. I am a bilingual psychotherapist, fluent in English and Spanish, providing mental health services to children, adults, and families through traditional and innovative approaches, navigating life transitions. My approach uses evidence-based practices focusing on positive changes centered around your individual strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences to cultivate wellness and resilience while navigating the challenges of everyday life. My goal as a therapist is to help you learn the skills necessary to find the peace and healing necessary to live a healthy, happy life.
Hello, I'm Sandra. I am a bilingual psychotherapist, fluent in English and Spanish, providing mental health services to children, adults, and families through traditional and innovative approaches, navigating life transitions. My approach uses evidence-based practices focusing on positive changes centered around your individual strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences to cultivate wellness and resilience while navigating the challenges of everyday life. My goal as a therapist is to help you learn the skills necessary to find the peace and healing necessary to live a healthy, happy life.
I am passionate about assisting clients in learning to accept themselves and build self-esteem. I work with my clients to create change in their daily lives. We work together to set and achieve goals, overcome challenges, and accept ourselves unconditionally.
I am passionate about assisting clients in learning to accept themselves and build self-esteem. I work with my clients to create change in their daily lives. We work together to set and achieve goals, overcome challenges, and accept ourselves unconditionally.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Frederick
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Ijamsville, MD 21754
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.
Online Therapists
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Annapolis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
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.
Nuquanna likes to think of herself as a beam of light. A beam of light can be defined as a directional projection of light energy radiating from a light source. Nuquanna uses her life experiences, knowledge, and various available resources to help people. Sometimes people can't find their way because they have been in a dark place, and Nuquanna likes to help people turn on their light. Nuquanna incorporates a person-centered therapy style where she can help uncover what clients like, what they need, what interests them, and how to remove the clutter.
Nuquanna likes to think of herself as a beam of light. A beam of light can be defined as a directional projection of light energy radiating from a light source. Nuquanna uses her life experiences, knowledge, and various available resources to help people. Sometimes people can't find their way because they have been in a dark place, and Nuquanna likes to help people turn on their light. Nuquanna incorporates a person-centered therapy style where she can help uncover what clients like, what they need, what interests them, and how to remove the clutter.
Marina Kerlow
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LGMFT
Verified Verified
Takoma Park, MD 20912 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in old patterns and confusion? I can help you break old cycles that no longer serve you and develop more productive and healthier ways of being - whether that's individually or as a family. I provide therapy for improving relationships, healing from trauma, and exploring identity. I draw from my background working in research on child development and family resilience, evidence-based practices, my clinical expertise, and own lived experiences.
Are you feeling stuck in old patterns and confusion? I can help you break old cycles that no longer serve you and develop more productive and healthier ways of being - whether that's individually or as a family. I provide therapy for improving relationships, healing from trauma, and exploring identity. I draw from my background working in research on child development and family resilience, evidence-based practices, my clinical expertise, and own lived experiences.
Are you worried about your child's development, behavior, or emotions? Annapolis Childrens Services offers relief for parents who are concerned about their infant, their child, or their teenager. You are the expert of your own child. Don't put off seeking help because someone told you it is "just a phase they're going through" or "they'll outgrow it". Give your child a chance to make the most of his or her talents without the burden of untreated developmental delay, attention deficit, oppositional defiance, anxiety, depression, or problems with social skills. Call for a confidential consultation today.
Are you worried about your child's development, behavior, or emotions? Annapolis Childrens Services offers relief for parents who are concerned about their infant, their child, or their teenager. You are the expert of your own child. Don't put off seeking help because someone told you it is "just a phase they're going through" or "they'll outgrow it". Give your child a chance to make the most of his or her talents without the burden of untreated developmental delay, attention deficit, oppositional defiance, anxiety, depression, or problems with social skills. Call for a confidential consultation today.
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.
Hi, I'm Laricka. My passion for studying mental health came from being in an area where mental health issues were very prevalent. Instead of people being properly diagnosed, and helped, they were dismissed, and it left people with unhealed trauma, feelings, and emotions. I sought out to learn about mental health so I can help promote change in the next person’s life.
Hi, I'm Laricka. My passion for studying mental health came from being in an area where mental health issues were very prevalent. Instead of people being properly diagnosed, and helped, they were dismissed, and it left people with unhealed trauma, feelings, and emotions. I sought out to learn about mental health so I can help promote change in the next person’s life.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in Maryland and Delaware. Prior to entering the counseling field, I worked in public education, for 31 years, as a teacher, assistant principal, high school principal, and career/work-based counselor.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in Maryland and Delaware. Prior to entering the counseling field, I worked in public education, for 31 years, as a teacher, assistant principal, high school principal, and career/work-based counselor.
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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.