Toddler Therapists in Moose Lake, MN

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Dr. Melissa J Anderson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Moose Lake, MN 55767
Melissa Anderson Psychological Services has been serving the Moose Lake and surrounding areas for over 15 years. Our team of therapists and psychologists are compassionate about what we do and are here to help. We recognize the struggles people face in receiving support due to the lack of rural services available. We understand the importance of small-town values and culture. We live and work in this community and are dedicated to the people and families we serve.
Melissa Anderson Psychological Services has been serving the Moose Lake and surrounding areas for over 15 years. Our team of therapists and psychologists are compassionate about what we do and are here to help. We recognize the struggles people face in receiving support due to the lack of rural services available. We understand the importance of small-town values and culture. We live and work in this community and are dedicated to the people and families we serve.
(218) 318-1746 View (218) 318-1746

Online Therapists

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Torrie Crider
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Centerville, MN 55038
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with all stressors, disorders and issues no matter how big or small. I don't have an ideal client because I really enjoy working with people of all walks of life. I want to help you establish goals and together we will achieve them. I specialize in children, adolescents and early childhood. I work with telehealth (video sessions).
I enjoy working with all stressors, disorders and issues no matter how big or small. I don't have an ideal client because I really enjoy working with people of all walks of life. I want to help you establish goals and together we will achieve them. I specialize in children, adolescents and early childhood. I work with telehealth (video sessions).
(651) 419-4907 View (651) 419-4907
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Andrea Patten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fridley, MN 55432  (Online Only)
I'm currently full- but my Mindful Way colleagues may still have openings. Making the step to come to therapy is a hard one. I feel honored to provide a warm, safe, and compassionate space for you to share your story and truly be heard. I believe you are the expert on your relationships, health, emotions, and body. I work with Adults and children (ages 2-7). I welcome folks of all backgrounds (ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation) and strive to provide a safe, comfortable, culturally responsive environment that supports your healing journey.
I'm currently full- but my Mindful Way colleagues may still have openings. Making the step to come to therapy is a hard one. I feel honored to provide a warm, safe, and compassionate space for you to share your story and truly be heard. I believe you are the expert on your relationships, health, emotions, and body. I work with Adults and children (ages 2-7). I welcome folks of all backgrounds (ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation) and strive to provide a safe, comfortable, culturally responsive environment that supports your healing journey.
(763) 401-7614 x250 View (763) 401-7614 x250
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Corinne Melling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Corinne received her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy degree at Fuller Theological in Pasadena, California. She has been licensed through the state of Minnesota since 2008 and has been a board-approved supervisor for clinicians working towards licensure (LMFT & LPCC) in the state since 2012. Corinne enjoys working with people of all ages. She started her therapeutic career helping mostly children and parents, followed by five years counseling adult and geriatric clients with chronic medical and mental health issues.
Corinne received her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy degree at Fuller Theological in Pasadena, California. She has been licensed through the state of Minnesota since 2008 and has been a board-approved supervisor for clinicians working towards licensure (LMFT & LPCC) in the state since 2012. Corinne enjoys working with people of all ages. She started her therapeutic career helping mostly children and parents, followed by five years counseling adult and geriatric clients with chronic medical and mental health issues.
(763) 878-6377 View (763) 878-6377
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Cal Hanson
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Anoka, MN 55303
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.
(763) 363-7859 View (763) 363-7859
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Kara Engebretson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Anoka, MN 55303
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.
(763) 335-1276 View (763) 335-1276
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Paula Achenbach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Bayport, MN 55003
Where do you you heal? Is it always talk? I have worked with children/families/ individuals most of my career and have had to think of different ways to process feelings. For young children it's play, for older children doing art or games. For adults it may be changing one’s perspective. Brain science confirms that these methods are effective for emotional regulation. The most successful factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I honor that. I partner with you on this journey. Some clients bring two session issues,others bring trauma that may need neuropsychological approaches.
Where do you you heal? Is it always talk? I have worked with children/families/ individuals most of my career and have had to think of different ways to process feelings. For young children it's play, for older children doing art or games. For adults it may be changing one’s perspective. Brain science confirms that these methods are effective for emotional regulation. The most successful factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I honor that. I partner with you on this journey. Some clients bring two session issues,others bring trauma that may need neuropsychological approaches.
(952) 479-5056 View (952) 479-5056
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Wild Tree Psychotherapy
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
There are things the world throws at us that can feel overwhelming and we know cookie-cutter approaches to health and wellness don't always work. And, sometimes you need extra help, and support, to learn the skills to better cope with stress you encounter in life. Our collaborative team of professionally trained, compassionate therapists are dedicated to building a trusting relationship with you on your journey to long-term wellness. Each therapist is passionate about finding a therapeutic approach that provides holistic wellness and promotes health in a warm, welcoming environment.
There are things the world throws at us that can feel overwhelming and we know cookie-cutter approaches to health and wellness don't always work. And, sometimes you need extra help, and support, to learn the skills to better cope with stress you encounter in life. Our collaborative team of professionally trained, compassionate therapists are dedicated to building a trusting relationship with you on your journey to long-term wellness. Each therapist is passionate about finding a therapeutic approach that provides holistic wellness and promotes health in a warm, welcoming environment.
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Jill Udermann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Big Lake, MN 55309
I believe that you deserve to be your best you and sometimes we need support to get there. I will take a collaborative approach with you to let you lead and give you the support you need and have a strengths-based lens as I believe we hold the positive capabilities to make the changes we want. I will highlight those for you to see when your not able to. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults heal past trauma, process grief and loss, learn to better manage anxiety and depression, and increase self-esteem and find realistic strategies to support following through with this outside of therapy to sustain results.
I believe that you deserve to be your best you and sometimes we need support to get there. I will take a collaborative approach with you to let you lead and give you the support you need and have a strengths-based lens as I believe we hold the positive capabilities to make the changes we want. I will highlight those for you to see when your not able to. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults heal past trauma, process grief and loss, learn to better manage anxiety and depression, and increase self-esteem and find realistic strategies to support following through with this outside of therapy to sustain results.
(763) 275-3201 View (763) 275-3201
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Krystle Haugen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Duluth, MN 55802
I believe that early intervention can prevent serious mental health issues later in life and creates a healthy foundation for children and their families. I also believe anyone can benefit from therapy, so I appreciate and respect working collaboratively, alongside people who are experiencing stress including trauma, life changes, anxiety, depression, and relational problems. I enjoy working with people of all ages, helping people to find their inner strengths from an attachment, developmental, and systemic perspective.
I believe that early intervention can prevent serious mental health issues later in life and creates a healthy foundation for children and their families. I also believe anyone can benefit from therapy, so I appreciate and respect working collaboratively, alongside people who are experiencing stress including trauma, life changes, anxiety, depression, and relational problems. I enjoy working with people of all ages, helping people to find their inner strengths from an attachment, developmental, and systemic perspective.
(218) 228-5427 View (218) 228-5427
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Natalie A Larson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Blaine, MN 55449
My professional experiences have taught me that my passion is working with children and families. I have a wealth of knowledge in infant and child mental health. Also, I work with children who have trauma histories and the families that care for them. I have experience assisting with adoption issues, family work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, coping with life change, and child and adolescent mental health issues. Working collaboratively with parents is also an essential part of my therapy practice.
My professional experiences have taught me that my passion is working with children and families. I have a wealth of knowledge in infant and child mental health. Also, I work with children who have trauma histories and the families that care for them. I have experience assisting with adoption issues, family work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, coping with life change, and child and adolescent mental health issues. Working collaboratively with parents is also an essential part of my therapy practice.
(763) 600-8273 View (763) 600-8273
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Kathleen Chara
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, Owner
Verified Verified
Little Canada, MN 55117
Are you looking for a family-focused solution to challenging family circumstances? Together, your family and our team will establish an individualized plan to meet individual and family goals. My team and I have both experience and passion towards working with diverse issues related to adults, children, women, and families. We at Heart to Heart offer trauma-informed care that includes: individual, family, group, and play therapy. We also have a Trauma Recovery Sensory Room and have Counseling-based Virtual Reality. We specialize in recovery from traumas as well as adoption/foster care related issues.
Are you looking for a family-focused solution to challenging family circumstances? Together, your family and our team will establish an individualized plan to meet individual and family goals. My team and I have both experience and passion towards working with diverse issues related to adults, children, women, and families. We at Heart to Heart offer trauma-informed care that includes: individual, family, group, and play therapy. We also have a Trauma Recovery Sensory Room and have Counseling-based Virtual Reality. We specialize in recovery from traumas as well as adoption/foster care related issues.
(612) 800-8301 View (612) 800-8301
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Blue Wolf Therapy, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, MN 55371  (Online Only)
Are you feeling frustrated and misunderstood by your partner? Do you ever look at your partner and feel like you may be on the road to divorce? Do you ever feel like no one told you how hard it is to maintain a relationship or how to make a relationship work?
Are you feeling frustrated and misunderstood by your partner? Do you ever look at your partner and feel like you may be on the road to divorce? Do you ever feel like no one told you how hard it is to maintain a relationship or how to make a relationship work?
(763) 343-8573 View (763) 343-8573
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Aspen Counseling
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified Verified
Osseo, MN 55369  (Online Only)
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.
(763) 888-8947 View (763) 888-8947
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Liz Mihalchick
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC, LSC
Verified Verified
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
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.
(612) 285-3572 View (612) 285-3572
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Jordan Westergren
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Jordan completed her psychology degree at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University. She received her Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from St. Mary's University, Minnesota. Jordan has 7 years of experience working in the day treatment environment and 2 years working with children with Autism. Jordan enjoys working with children and adolescents and has extensive experience in working with individuals and families that are affected by trauma. She utilizes a strengths-based and person-centered approaches as well as incorporating mind and body techniques.
Jordan completed her psychology degree at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University. She received her Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from St. Mary's University, Minnesota. Jordan has 7 years of experience working in the day treatment environment and 2 years working with children with Autism. Jordan enjoys working with children and adolescents and has extensive experience in working with individuals and families that are affected by trauma. She utilizes a strengths-based and person-centered approaches as well as incorporating mind and body techniques.
(763) 878-7152 View (763) 878-7152
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The Creative Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Elk River, MN 55330
At The Creative Therapy Center we work side by side with you to provide you therapeutic support on your journey. We believe all individuals deserve to have their voice heard, which includes children. Therapeutic services are provided in a safe space to provide you the best experience.
At The Creative Therapy Center we work side by side with you to provide you therapeutic support on your journey. We believe all individuals deserve to have their voice heard, which includes children. Therapeutic services are provided in a safe space to provide you the best experience.
(763) 710-3871 View (763) 710-3871
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Duluth Counseling Center
Counselor
Verified Verified
Duluth, MN 55802
We offer flexible hours, including night time and weekend appointments. We realize when you are in crisis, you need to be seen as soon as possible. We will work with you to get you in within one week. We will even try to offer you a same or next-day appointments.Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
We offer flexible hours, including night time and weekend appointments. We realize when you are in crisis, you need to be seen as soon as possible. We will work with you to get you in within one week. We will even try to offer you a same or next-day appointments.Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
(218) 325-4835 View (218) 325-4835
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Lori Ann Wagner
Counselor, LPCC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Maple Grove, MN 55369
My mission is to activate people's inner courage to overcome fear so they enjoy healthier, more productive lives and relationships. I am a creative and intuitive mental health professional who combines common sense and practical judgment garnered from past successful practice as a well-respected lawyer with an innate respect & compassion for people's unique stories. Focus: Depression; Anxiety; Relationships;Trauma/PTSD; Behavior problems - including Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) - evidence-based therapy for families with young children.
My mission is to activate people's inner courage to overcome fear so they enjoy healthier, more productive lives and relationships. I am a creative and intuitive mental health professional who combines common sense and practical judgment garnered from past successful practice as a well-respected lawyer with an innate respect & compassion for people's unique stories. Focus: Depression; Anxiety; Relationships;Trauma/PTSD; Behavior problems - including Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) - evidence-based therapy for families with young children.
(952) 999-6097 View (952) 999-6097
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Heather Trettel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, IMH-E®, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping others find hope and healing through their relationships. I value relationships and strive to build a comfortable space for those I work with to process events in their life, find strength in themselves and develop a deeper connection with those in their life. I value supporting people in a variety of age groups, from infancy and early childhood to adulthood as well as those in the perinatal period, who have experienced stressful or traumatic events find healing and strength.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping others find hope and healing through their relationships. I value relationships and strive to build a comfortable space for those I work with to process events in their life, find strength in themselves and develop a deeper connection with those in their life. I value supporting people in a variety of age groups, from infancy and early childhood to adulthood as well as those in the perinatal period, who have experienced stressful or traumatic events find healing and strength.
(320) 335-7595 View (320) 335-7595

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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.