Toddler Therapists in Charlotte, NC

Terryn Maher is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience working in enhanced levels of mental health care. She is passionate about helping young children who have been through trauma or major life changes utilizing play therapy, as well as adults who have identified issues that they find impact their everyday lives, relationships, and ability to parent in a healthy way. Terryn specializes in trauma-related issues, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and anxiety disorders. Terryn completed her Master of Arts in Community Counseling at the University of North Carolina - Charlotte.

Clients motivated to make change or enhance their interpersonal skills and relationships are my forte. I like working with clients of all ages on family relationships, interpersonal skills, parenting and co-parenting, anxiety/depression management, creativity and personal growth. I also have extensive experience working with domestic violence and trauma victims and adoptive families. I employ experiential techniques to enhance communication and understanding throughout the healing and growth process. I also provide Child Specialist services for collaborative/cooperative divorce candidates and parent coaching/consultation.

I work with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 3-25) whom are struggling emotionally or behaviorally. I have extensive experience with trauma and complex trauma cases.

No matter what life brings, YOU are worthy, YOU matter, and YOU can find healing as I commit to offer support, unconditional compassion, and a relentless desire to meet you where you are in life. I consider it an honor to work with children, tweens/teens, families, and adults seeking help and comfort during challenging situations. I aim to equip and encourage parents who are seeking tools and resources to regain confidence in parenting, healthy communication, and secure attachment with their children. Divorce, adoption, anxiety, depression, trauma, life adjustments and emotion regulation are a few of the issues that I typically see.

Available Online Only Jenny works with children, teens, and adults using Child-Centered Play Therapy (ages 2-10), Strengths Based Therapy (adolescents and adults), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She supports clients by helping them acknowledge and express their feelings, work through problems using tools such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Restructuring, and develop skills in and out of session. She believes that parents and guardians are essential to the healing process for children. She focuses on equipping clients with the tools, support and approach to help them live a life that is meaningful to them.

I believe it is my job to collaborate with my clients to create a Narrative that feels authentic and attuned their passions, identities, and values. We often get lost in what we feel like we should or can't do, which confines us in little boxes that make it hard for us to feel vibrant and celebrate our uniqueness. I believe that when we explore and deconstruct the social constructions and dominant discourses in our social-cultural location and biases that don't align with our personal experiences or beliefs we have the autonomy and freedom to get in touch with our most core self and better understand how we interact with our world.

Raising a child with developmental, medical, or psychological difficulties can be a struggle for even the best of families. Couples, as well, often need help with navigating the myriad of "man/woman communication styles and parenting difficulties..

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Qualified Supervisor, a Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist, and a Registered Yoga Teacher with over 18 years of mental health experience. I attended Earlham College, where I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Studio Art and earned my Master’s in Art Therapy and Counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I have focused the past nine years working exclusively with families and individuals of all ages living with an eating disorder in inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization levels of care.

We care about you and your ability to thrive! JCCC is a proud believer in positive psychology and the ability to work past all of life’s curveballs. Be it early childhood development years or difficulty navigating marital issues, we employ unique and fun mental health-based therapies for an explorative approach towards healing. We utilize different techniques such as Play Therapy, Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy (horses), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and much more! Our creative approach to therapy is a unique way to assist many clients with overcoming various challenges in their lives.

Does your child have trouble focusing or performing in school? Are you looking for parent strategies to better support your child’s needs? Are you concerned with your child's mental health or development? As a parent/caregiver, your natural instinct is to provide support for your child, although knowing the "what" or "how" is not always clear. All behavior communicates something. Whether it is a skill deficit, learned pattern, or underlying symptom, determining what lies behind the behavior is the first step to supporting it. You bring the experience as the parent and together we will determine the "what," "why," and "how."

Hello! I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I have worked for 18 years in private practice and school-based settings in Texas, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. My goal in therapy is to create a friendly, caring atmosphere, and I believe in empowering families by working with parents to manage difficult child behaviors. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy and other strategies to help children and their families with managing stress, anger, sadness, and worry.

My specialty is psychological assessment/evaluations for children and adults. Areas of focus include AD/HD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger's), Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders (Depression and Bipolar), Schizophrenia, Learning Disorders, Disruptive Behavior Disorders (e.g. Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder) and Personality Disorders (e.g. Borderline). I provide IQ testing for school readiness (CAIS testing) and educational evaluations identifying specific learning disorders (e.g. SLD's in reading, writing and math). Additionally, I provide therapeutic services for the above mentioned challenges.

Paramount Holistic Mental Wellness, PLLC, is a Trauma Focused Mental Health Facility in North Carolina and South Carolina. We offer holistic care in a safe and comfortable environment. Paramount provides outpatient treatment services to ages 3 - 65. At Paramount Holistic Mental Wellness, your mental wellness is our number one priority, and we make sure to meet all your needs in a timely manner.

I believe that understanding your own story and experiences can become a powerful tool toward healing and a healthy mindset! It is my goal to walk alongside you on your journey. An ideal client is willing to work toward personal growth and development. I work with clients ages ranging from 4 - 25 years old. My experience lies in adolescent and young adult counseling.

I have a passion for helping kids, teens, young adults, and parents. A former lawyer, business executive, and educator, I blend unique life experiences with a compassionate approach to therapy. With six kids of my own, I empathize with young people and parents alike. On a personal level, one of my greatest passions is travel. Having explored over 30 different countries, I realize the importance of cultural diversity and how it enriches our understanding of the world. My experiences shape my counseling practice as I strive to connect with clients from all walks of life. I also enjoy coaching youth sports, coffee, and a good book.

Is your child or teenager struggling with anxiety, managing their emotions, relationships or some aspect of learning? Or are you a young adult trying to navigate the intricacies of adulthood and the anxieties or transitions that may come throughout your early twenties? I am here to help you better understand yourself, reach your personal goals, and help you through whatever life challenge you might be facing. I value a highly collaborative, individual approach and believe there is always a way to find increased enjoyment in life and learning.

Therapy can be an incredibly rewarding act of self-care and I am here to help facilitate that journey for you and/or your family. My intention is that we work collaboratively to come up with a specific treatment plan for you so we can get you living to your utmost potential. Therapy helps give you support/tools to better manage those stressors and work through past trauma and pain.

Now scheduling for Early K Admissions Testing... I am passionate about working with children who are experiencing anxiety, behavioral concerns (acting out), school/learning challenges, ADHD, and depression. I utilize a structured, family-based approach in treatment, involving the parents in treatment planning. I also work with teens, college students, and young adults, particularly in navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns. I also offer psychological testing for Early Admission to Kindergarten, ADHD, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, and those who may be academically gifted.

We are accepting new patients! Hablamos y ofrecemos servicios en Español. Estamos aceptando nuevos pacientes. I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural professional who has worked with abused children, adolescents, adults and their families who have experienced trauma. I have also worked with individuals with other mental health disorders (e.g., anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, impulse control, addiction disorders, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.).