Toddler Therapists in Bethel, MN
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been working in the field of psychology for 20+ years. I enjoy providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize Experiential Play Therapy to help children recover from trauma and abuse as well as for children experiencing life stressors such as divorce and difficulties at school. I also practice Filial Therapy to strengthen parent-child relationships and reduce difficult behavior such as tantrums and defiance. I am trained in Somatic Experiencing to address symptoms of trauma such as flashbacks, avoidance, anxiety, depression, self-harm, etc.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been working in the field of psychology for 20+ years. I enjoy providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize Experiential Play Therapy to help children recover from trauma and abuse as well as for children experiencing life stressors such as divorce and difficulties at school. I also practice Filial Therapy to strengthen parent-child relationships and reduce difficult behavior such as tantrums and defiance. I am trained in Somatic Experiencing to address symptoms of trauma such as flashbacks, avoidance, anxiety, depression, self-harm, etc.
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Yasmin Megahed is a LPCC/LADC Grad Student who has been practicing since 2024. Yasmin prioritizes understanding the diverse needs of her clients, considering factors such as cultural background, values, and personal preferences, as well as any other aspects that shape their identity and experiences. By actively listening and empathizing, Yasmin adapts her approach to suit their individual goals and concerns.
Yasmin Megahed is a LPCC/LADC Grad Student who has been practicing since 2024. Yasmin prioritizes understanding the diverse needs of her clients, considering factors such as cultural background, values, and personal preferences, as well as any other aspects that shape their identity and experiences. By actively listening and empathizing, Yasmin adapts her approach to suit their individual goals and concerns.
Cal Hanson is a Therapist in Minnesota who has been practicing since 2023. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy from Gustavus Adolphus College and is pursuing his Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of St. Thomas. Cal approaches therapy very openly and authentically. His experiences over the years have allowed him to work with individuals ranging in age from 278 in communitybased, schoolbased, and incenter settings.
Cal Hanson is a Therapist in Minnesota who has been practicing since 2023. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy from Gustavus Adolphus College and is pursuing his Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of St. Thomas. Cal approaches therapy very openly and authentically. His experiences over the years have allowed him to work with individuals ranging in age from 278 in communitybased, schoolbased, and incenter settings.
Kara received her Master of Social Work Degree from St. Cloud State University in 2015. She recently was working or PrairieCare as an inpatient social worker, co-located therapist at a pediatric clinic and supervisor through PrairieCare for the past 5 years. She worked with pediatricians and psychiatrist to create a collaborative approach for patients as well as finding resources that were best for the family as well as specializing in working with children and adolescents with ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, and Anger.
Kara received her Master of Social Work Degree from St. Cloud State University in 2015. She recently was working or PrairieCare as an inpatient social worker, co-located therapist at a pediatric clinic and supervisor through PrairieCare for the past 5 years. She worked with pediatricians and psychiatrist to create a collaborative approach for patients as well as finding resources that were best for the family as well as specializing in working with children and adolescents with ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, and Anger.
Parent Child Bond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C, ADHD-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Isanti, MN 55040 (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting parents navigating ADHD, Anxiety, and ASD. Whether you are struggling as a new parent, newly diagnosed, or your kids are really struggling, I am here for you. If you feel drained and overwhelmed as you go through each day & wonder if things could be different but feel unsure about what steps to take, I get it. Starting and raising a family that is neurodiverse can add an increase in anxiety, stress and overwhelm but it doesn't have to be so hard. Think of me as your Neurodivergent navigation system & imagine the time, money, & heartache you could save in having someone stir you away from pitfalls & cliffs.
I specialize in supporting parents navigating ADHD, Anxiety, and ASD. Whether you are struggling as a new parent, newly diagnosed, or your kids are really struggling, I am here for you. If you feel drained and overwhelmed as you go through each day & wonder if things could be different but feel unsure about what steps to take, I get it. Starting and raising a family that is neurodiverse can add an increase in anxiety, stress and overwhelm but it doesn't have to be so hard. Think of me as your Neurodivergent navigation system & imagine the time, money, & heartache you could save in having someone stir you away from pitfalls & cliffs.
Alma L Ramos Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Anoka, MN 55304 (Online Only)
Welcome! I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. I provide trauma-informed care, which means I approach therapy with an understanding of the profound impact trauma can have on your mind, body, and overall well-being. Whether you’re a child, adolescent, adult, or somewhere in between, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe healing is a deeply personal process, and I’m here to guide you through it at your own pace.
Welcome! I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. I provide trauma-informed care, which means I approach therapy with an understanding of the profound impact trauma can have on your mind, body, and overall well-being. Whether you’re a child, adolescent, adult, or somewhere in between, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe healing is a deeply personal process, and I’m here to guide you through it at your own pace.
As you know, the therapeutic alliance or relationship you have with your therapist, is one of the most important components of successful treatment outcomes, regardless of the specific form of therapy that is employed. In other words, you need to look for a “good fit” for your specific needs, values and challenges that are before you. With that in mind, I have the following for your review. Past experiences: United States Navy, retired Minnesota State Trooper, ordained minister and adjunct faculty member at 3 different colleges. Don’t worry, I don’t give out tickets, nor make arrests, nor push my religious beliefs upon anyone.
As you know, the therapeutic alliance or relationship you have with your therapist, is one of the most important components of successful treatment outcomes, regardless of the specific form of therapy that is employed. In other words, you need to look for a “good fit” for your specific needs, values and challenges that are before you. With that in mind, I have the following for your review. Past experiences: United States Navy, retired Minnesota State Trooper, ordained minister and adjunct faculty member at 3 different colleges. Don’t worry, I don’t give out tickets, nor make arrests, nor push my religious beliefs upon anyone.
Voice of Hope Therapy, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Anoka, MN 55304 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Healing starts with a wholeness that comes with feeling safe and supported in a compassionate and nurturing therapeutic environment. Through being able to explore and express ourselves genuinely, we can learn to manage daily challenges and live a more meaningful life.
Healing starts with a wholeness that comes with feeling safe and supported in a compassionate and nurturing therapeutic environment. Through being able to explore and express ourselves genuinely, we can learn to manage daily challenges and live a more meaningful life.
Online Therapists
Carol L Hornbeck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Waitlist for new clients
I work with couples, individuals, families and children online, via teletherapy, as well as in person. I support my clients across the life span to heal from losses and improve their relationships. I have extensive experience with LGBTQ issues, child development, adoption, sexual abuse, parenting challenges, divorce, suicide, and life transitions. My specialized training includes play therapy, couples therapy, and experience in infant and pregnancy loss, complicated or unplanned pregnancies, and infant/ toddler mental health.
I work with couples, individuals, families and children online, via teletherapy, as well as in person. I support my clients across the life span to heal from losses and improve their relationships. I have extensive experience with LGBTQ issues, child development, adoption, sexual abuse, parenting challenges, divorce, suicide, and life transitions. My specialized training includes play therapy, couples therapy, and experience in infant and pregnancy loss, complicated or unplanned pregnancies, and infant/ toddler mental health.
As a parent, you might be feeling helpless as you watch your child struggle with self-confidence, motivation, negative feelings, or relationships. It may be overwhelming to sort through the wide range of service options available and nothing you’ve tried seems to be working yet. I’m here to help. With a comprehensive evaluation you will know exactly where to start from and understand how to navigate the path forward.
As a parent, you might be feeling helpless as you watch your child struggle with self-confidence, motivation, negative feelings, or relationships. It may be overwhelming to sort through the wide range of service options available and nothing you’ve tried seems to be working yet. I’m here to help. With a comprehensive evaluation you will know exactly where to start from and understand how to navigate the path forward.
I have been in the counseling and psychology field for the past 20 years. I know that it is difficult to ask for help. However, people sometimes need additional support beyond their family and friends. I work with, adults and adolescents that experience low self-esteem, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, addiction, trauma, and have trouble regulating their emotions. If you are a parent looking for services for your child, I am a registered play therapist and I will work with your child to resolve fears, worries, sadness, and build healthy esteem and assist you in providing on-going support to your child.
I have been in the counseling and psychology field for the past 20 years. I know that it is difficult to ask for help. However, people sometimes need additional support beyond their family and friends. I work with, adults and adolescents that experience low self-esteem, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, addiction, trauma, and have trouble regulating their emotions. If you are a parent looking for services for your child, I am a registered play therapist and I will work with your child to resolve fears, worries, sadness, and build healthy esteem and assist you in providing on-going support to your child.
Lisa Malecha
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northfield, MN 55057
I seek to find connection, building a relationship with you. I will collaborate with you, listening first for understanding, learning about your values, needs and hopes. My goal is to partner and walk along with you. It is your journey, a unique experience we are navigating toward healing, wellness and/or increased awareness. Number one you will feel heard and all interventions are individualized to you (or your child). I look to understand your daily life and interactions with others learning about your life experience, your journey as we set goals together. I am creative, calm, and patient.
I seek to find connection, building a relationship with you. I will collaborate with you, listening first for understanding, learning about your values, needs and hopes. My goal is to partner and walk along with you. It is your journey, a unique experience we are navigating toward healing, wellness and/or increased awareness. Number one you will feel heard and all interventions are individualized to you (or your child). I look to understand your daily life and interactions with others learning about your life experience, your journey as we set goals together. I am creative, calm, and patient.
Natalie Wortz
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55129
Waitlist for new clients
I strive to create a warm, trusting, and empowering therapeutic relationship with you and your child, in which we will collaborate to create meaningful changes. I believe healing is possible through the power of play therapy.
I strive to create a warm, trusting, and empowering therapeutic relationship with you and your child, in which we will collaborate to create meaningful changes. I believe healing is possible through the power of play therapy.
Send me an email to schedule a free virtual consultation. I work with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, family issues, parenting and behavioral problems, work stress, trauma and abuse issues, autism spectrum disorders, family therapy, adoption issues, infertility, and self esteem issues.
Send me an email to schedule a free virtual consultation. I work with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, family issues, parenting and behavioral problems, work stress, trauma and abuse issues, autism spectrum disorders, family therapy, adoption issues, infertility, and self esteem issues.
Maybe you’ve had some recent challenges and are eager to make some changes. You’ve felt stressed, overwhelmed, or unhappy. You used to be able to handle it all, but lately it hasn’t been as easy. Perhaps relationships and work have been harder to manage. You may even feel insecure, alone and like no one else could truly understand. You are ready to make changes now.
Maybe you’ve had some recent challenges and are eager to make some changes. You’ve felt stressed, overwhelmed, or unhappy. You used to be able to handle it all, but lately it hasn’t been as easy. Perhaps relationships and work have been harder to manage. You may even feel insecure, alone and like no one else could truly understand. You are ready to make changes now.
Life is a journey that occasionally can become difficult, and even painful. Our emotions can be overwhelming, disconnected, or confusing. Our relationships can become challenging and unfulfilling. We can discover we aren't the person we ultimately hope to be. I desire to help people make sense of their struggles and for them to know they aren't alone in the challenges and suffering life brings. Through sincere interest, deep listening, and a devoted presence, my hope is that therapy can be a place to make peace with the past, find renewed joy and richness in the present, and know hope and healing for the future to come.
Life is a journey that occasionally can become difficult, and even painful. Our emotions can be overwhelming, disconnected, or confusing. Our relationships can become challenging and unfulfilling. We can discover we aren't the person we ultimately hope to be. I desire to help people make sense of their struggles and for them to know they aren't alone in the challenges and suffering life brings. Through sincere interest, deep listening, and a devoted presence, my hope is that therapy can be a place to make peace with the past, find renewed joy and richness in the present, and know hope and healing for the future to come.
Trusted and helpful: Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of your child, adolescent, or adult. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, connect with our community of providers.
Trusted and helpful: Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of your child, adolescent, or adult. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, connect with our community of providers.
Hello! We all experience times of difficulty and shifts in our lives. I focus on building compassion for self and others to help individuals and families work through stress, increase confidence and build support systems in their lives. I work with those who are experiencing trauma, posttraumatic stress, depression, ADHD, anxiety, identity development, life transitions, divorce and co-parenting stress. I enjoy working across the age spectrum including children 7 and under and adolescents (ages 12+) through adulthood.
Hello! We all experience times of difficulty and shifts in our lives. I focus on building compassion for self and others to help individuals and families work through stress, increase confidence and build support systems in their lives. I work with those who are experiencing trauma, posttraumatic stress, depression, ADHD, anxiety, identity development, life transitions, divorce and co-parenting stress. I enjoy working across the age spectrum including children 7 and under and adolescents (ages 12+) through adulthood.
Licensed School Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor working from an Adlerian framework to offer safe, supportive, challenging of emotional and chemical health concerns for children, teens, and adults in a comfortable, accepting environment.
Licensed School Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor working from an Adlerian framework to offer safe, supportive, challenging of emotional and chemical health concerns for children, teens, and adults in a comfortable, accepting environment.
Becca Kwon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Waitlist for new clients
Becca meets every client where they are and believes in going at the pace of her client's needs. She believes that building a relationship is what allows a therapeutic relationship to flourish and be successful. She believes the client is the expert of their own life, and progress can only be made when the client is ready. By offering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, she feels everyone can be successful and make positive changes in their lives with the proper support, and to increase their quality of life.
Becca meets every client where they are and believes in going at the pace of her client's needs. She believes that building a relationship is what allows a therapeutic relationship to flourish and be successful. She believes the client is the expert of their own life, and progress can only be made when the client is ready. By offering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, she feels everyone can be successful and make positive changes in their lives with the proper support, and to increase their quality of life.
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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.