Toddler Therapists in Hudsonville, MI
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My ideal client would be a child or teen, but can do adults if needed! Their issues could span a variety of areas. Coping with trauma, self-esteem issues, eating disorders and behavioral disorders are just a few areas of issues I can address. Their needs and goals may vary but adjusting to life situations, learning coping strategies and recognizing themselves as worthwhile people would be my goals.
My ideal client would be a child or teen, but can do adults if needed! Their issues could span a variety of areas. Coping with trauma, self-esteem issues, eating disorders and behavioral disorders are just a few areas of issues I can address. Their needs and goals may vary but adjusting to life situations, learning coping strategies and recognizing themselves as worthwhile people would be my goals.
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If you are someone looking for a open-minded therapist with a great deal of life experience across multiple states and decades, then you are in the right place. As a therapist who has had two different careers in the past, I work to speak your language and not clinical-speak. For adults, I work with both men and women going through a variety of issues. I have a particular expertise working with men dealing with life transitions, relationship troubles, identity & masculinity, addictions, anger, and sexual troubles. I have great deal of empathy for women as well and enjoy helping women through difficulties in life.
If you are someone looking for a open-minded therapist with a great deal of life experience across multiple states and decades, then you are in the right place. As a therapist who has had two different careers in the past, I work to speak your language and not clinical-speak. For adults, I work with both men and women going through a variety of issues. I have a particular expertise working with men dealing with life transitions, relationship troubles, identity & masculinity, addictions, anger, and sexual troubles. I have great deal of empathy for women as well and enjoy helping women through difficulties in life.
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Let's get real and dig into your true self, exploring your feelings, actions, and thoughts. Our therapy journey will focus on the present, but we might take a peek at the past too. Here's the deal: you're not a puzzle to solve or a project to fix. I see you as a complete, amazing human being! Together, we'll track down those toxic trains of thought and flex those mental muscles to boost your confidence. My mission is to create a safe space for you to find peace, recover, and thrive. Just a heads up, I'm pretty chill, and there's a good chance we'll share a tear or two and bust a gut laughing.
Let's get real and dig into your true self, exploring your feelings, actions, and thoughts. Our therapy journey will focus on the present, but we might take a peek at the past too. Here's the deal: you're not a puzzle to solve or a project to fix. I see you as a complete, amazing human being! Together, we'll track down those toxic trains of thought and flex those mental muscles to boost your confidence. My mission is to create a safe space for you to find peace, recover, and thrive. Just a heads up, I'm pretty chill, and there's a good chance we'll share a tear or two and bust a gut laughing.
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Perianne VanBelois
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Not accepting new clients
Our lives can take many different paths, and finding the path that meets our needs and values can be hard to navigate. It can leave us in a place of feeling lost, overwhelmed, broken, and disconnected from our sense of self. This sense of hopelessness can prevent us from seeing the power within ourselves. I would be honored to meet you where you are at, and be your hope holder until you are able to see the hope that is in every situation.
Our lives can take many different paths, and finding the path that meets our needs and values can be hard to navigate. It can leave us in a place of feeling lost, overwhelmed, broken, and disconnected from our sense of self. This sense of hopelessness can prevent us from seeing the power within ourselves. I would be honored to meet you where you are at, and be your hope holder until you are able to see the hope that is in every situation.
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Ripples of Change Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Zeeland, MI 49464
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and their families. I am trained in TBRI, certified in TF-CBT, and experienced with foster care and adoption struggles. I also have a passion for working with military service members and their families. I work hard to meet people where they are, from ages 3-55. I utilized play therapy, talk therapy, art therapy, individual, family and couples therapy. I want to support you in the changes you want to make in your life and will work with you to move forward in meeting your goals.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and their families. I am trained in TBRI, certified in TF-CBT, and experienced with foster care and adoption struggles. I also have a passion for working with military service members and their families. I work hard to meet people where they are, from ages 3-55. I utilized play therapy, talk therapy, art therapy, individual, family and couples therapy. I want to support you in the changes you want to make in your life and will work with you to move forward in meeting your goals.
My career as a licensed professional counselor has always focused on children and families. I discovered a particular passion for family preservation, foster care and adoption that later lead me to early childhood and infant mental health.
My career as a licensed professional counselor has always focused on children and families. I discovered a particular passion for family preservation, foster care and adoption that later lead me to early childhood and infant mental health.
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Kari Nicole Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Zeeland, MI 49464
Have you ever wished for a way to feel better and learn to manage your emotions or a way to a better future? I work with children and adolescents, and those who care for them. I have experience in the areas of stress reduction/coping, post-partum depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. With children, I treat trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and behavioral disorders such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. I have also worked with PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) with children who have autism and are nonverbal.
Have you ever wished for a way to feel better and learn to manage your emotions or a way to a better future? I work with children and adolescents, and those who care for them. I have experience in the areas of stress reduction/coping, post-partum depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. With children, I treat trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and behavioral disorders such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. I have also worked with PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) with children who have autism and are nonverbal.
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Searching for answers? Feeling lost or confused? I provide a welcoming space that allows you to work with a licensed therapist as you find direction & security in your life. If you are struggling with past trauma, anxiety, depression, grief or other overwhelming event(s) in your life, I would like to help you. Despite the temptation to believe otherwise, there IS hope & healing for you. Often, it feels as if the pressures & fears in life are unending, and you are all alone. I believe otherwise. You can succeed! I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey to find wholeness, happiness, & peace.
Searching for answers? Feeling lost or confused? I provide a welcoming space that allows you to work with a licensed therapist as you find direction & security in your life. If you are struggling with past trauma, anxiety, depression, grief or other overwhelming event(s) in your life, I would like to help you. Despite the temptation to believe otherwise, there IS hope & healing for you. Often, it feels as if the pressures & fears in life are unending, and you are all alone. I believe otherwise. You can succeed! I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey to find wholeness, happiness, & peace.
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I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents and families dealing with a variety of issues.
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Hope Tinholt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Zeeland, MI 49464 (Online Only)
Accepting clients of all ages! As a therapist, my ambition is to help you heal from past trauma and overcome emotional challenges by bringing safety and connection to our time together. You deserve to have a space to express yourself, free of judgment. I will help empower you through a person-centered approach to develop skills and improve your overall well-being.
Accepting clients of all ages! As a therapist, my ambition is to help you heal from past trauma and overcome emotional challenges by bringing safety and connection to our time together. You deserve to have a space to express yourself, free of judgment. I will help empower you through a person-centered approach to develop skills and improve your overall well-being.
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Emily Darling-Funk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Zeeland, MI 49464
Do you worry about your child's behavior or emotional health? About your own emotional health? Maybe you are grieving the loss of a child? Take hope, because you have come to the right place. I have been walking beside women and couples struggling with these issues. I have seen many people in your place recover and begin to live more fulfilling and purposeful lives.
Do you worry about your child's behavior or emotional health? About your own emotional health? Maybe you are grieving the loss of a child? Take hope, because you have come to the right place. I have been walking beside women and couples struggling with these issues. I have seen many people in your place recover and begin to live more fulfilling and purposeful lives.
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My therapeutic approach is person-centered. I take the time to get to know my clients and their families, and work with them to create a unique plan that best-fits the needs of the youth and their family. Every person and every family are different, and I always strive to honor the unique set of values and strengths each person brings through my door and integrate those strengths into our work together. I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions including cognitive interventions, sensory-motor interventions, mindfulness, and play therapy in order to meet the unique needs of each individual youth and family.
My therapeutic approach is person-centered. I take the time to get to know my clients and their families, and work with them to create a unique plan that best-fits the needs of the youth and their family. Every person and every family are different, and I always strive to honor the unique set of values and strengths each person brings through my door and integrate those strengths into our work together. I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions including cognitive interventions, sensory-motor interventions, mindfulness, and play therapy in order to meet the unique needs of each individual youth and family.
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Emilee VanLinden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Allendale, MI 49401
I love to work with children/adolescents and young adults that may be struggling with various issues ranging from anxiety/depression, to dealing with childhood trauma. They may be seeking a way to live a more fulfilled life, gain new coping skills, seek out mindfulness techniques, or create a more healthy and sustainable family structure. My goal is to provide treatment to individuals and family systems who are looking to live a more fulfilled, and less stressed life.
I love to work with children/adolescents and young adults that may be struggling with various issues ranging from anxiety/depression, to dealing with childhood trauma. They may be seeking a way to live a more fulfilled life, gain new coping skills, seek out mindfulness techniques, or create a more healthy and sustainable family structure. My goal is to provide treatment to individuals and family systems who are looking to live a more fulfilled, and less stressed life.
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I offer a full range of services to individuals, couples, and families. My services include psychotherapy and assessment for issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, parenting issues, personal growth and development, grief and loss. My ideal client would be someone who wants to live life to the fullest and is committed to developing the skills he or shee needs to reach that goal!
I offer a full range of services to individuals, couples, and families. My services include psychotherapy and assessment for issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, parenting issues, personal growth and development, grief and loss. My ideal client would be someone who wants to live life to the fullest and is committed to developing the skills he or shee needs to reach that goal!
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I provide counseling for children, teenagers, young adults, and new mothers. I have years of experience working directly with children - including working with children in the foster care system, caring for children in the public school system, and therapeutically supporting children. My goal is to work with individuals who need guidance in the struggles of life. I am open to all walks of life and strive to create a supportive mentorship role with all clients.
I provide counseling for children, teenagers, young adults, and new mothers. I have years of experience working directly with children - including working with children in the foster care system, caring for children in the public school system, and therapeutically supporting children. My goal is to work with individuals who need guidance in the struggles of life. I am open to all walks of life and strive to create a supportive mentorship role with all clients.
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Jackie Deur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Zeeland, MI 49464
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes the challenges we face are so difficult that we have a hard time feeling hope. It is my honor to walk with you through this time, helping to find a glimmer of hope and build on that together. My goal is to create an environment where you will feel safe, accepted, and encouraged. I work with people of all ages, though I specialize in working with children and teens. I use a client centered, strengths-based approach, and building a strong relationship is a priority for me.
Sometimes the challenges we face are so difficult that we have a hard time feeling hope. It is my honor to walk with you through this time, helping to find a glimmer of hope and build on that together. My goal is to create an environment where you will feel safe, accepted, and encouraged. I work with people of all ages, though I specialize in working with children and teens. I use a client centered, strengths-based approach, and building a strong relationship is a priority for me.
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Individual, family, and couples counseling for all ages and problems.Counseling for abuse, anxiety, behavioral problems, depression, fears, self-esteem, stress, marital, pre-marital, divorce, pregancy, relationship issues, parenting and step-parenting problems, employment, school, adoption, grief, death, religious issues. Twenty five years of experience. Located downtown Grand Haven at the Harbourfront Place, Suite 370.
Individual, family, and couples counseling for all ages and problems.Counseling for abuse, anxiety, behavioral problems, depression, fears, self-esteem, stress, marital, pre-marital, divorce, pregancy, relationship issues, parenting and step-parenting problems, employment, school, adoption, grief, death, religious issues. Twenty five years of experience. Located downtown Grand Haven at the Harbourfront Place, Suite 370.
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Sandi Stasko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allendale, MI 49401 (Online Only)
I believe everyone deserves a counselor: a person who will listen, non-judgmentally, and support you through challenges. I am currently working virtually only - and, therefore, can take clients across Michigan.
I believe everyone deserves a counselor: a person who will listen, non-judgmentally, and support you through challenges. I am currently working virtually only - and, therefore, can take clients across Michigan.
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Gabriel Kangas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCS
Verified Verified
Zeeland, MI 49464 (Online Only)
My personal theoretical foundation is not limited to one approach. I believe it is necessary for counselors to be adaptive. Every client is different and our responses and approaches should be equally diverse. One person may need a cognitive behavioral approach whereas another would be more responsive to brief counseling. This eclectic approach will be applied to all clients. Techniques will vary between clients to best meet the individual client's needs.
My personal theoretical foundation is not limited to one approach. I believe it is necessary for counselors to be adaptive. Every client is different and our responses and approaches should be equally diverse. One person may need a cognitive behavioral approach whereas another would be more responsive to brief counseling. This eclectic approach will be applied to all clients. Techniques will vary between clients to best meet the individual client's needs.
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Hello! My role as a therapist is to provide you with a non-judgmental, safe environment, that allows for personal growth. I believe that having a happy, healthy, fulfilling life is not only related to physical health, but is strongly intertwined with mental health as well. I acknowledge that every person is unique in their needs, as well as what is needed from a counseling relationship and adapt to your needs.
Hello! My role as a therapist is to provide you with a non-judgmental, safe environment, that allows for personal growth. I believe that having a happy, healthy, fulfilling life is not only related to physical health, but is strongly intertwined with mental health as well. I acknowledge that every person is unique in their needs, as well as what is needed from a counseling relationship and adapt to your needs.
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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.