Toddler Therapists in Fairfield, NJ
Do you feel lost or stuck, unable to achieve your goals or find your way? Let's take the journey inward to find the keys to unlocking your best self. Together, we will create a safe and empathetic environment where you can share and explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged. Are you ready to embark on the experience of self discovery? Every journey begins with the first step.
Do you feel lost or stuck, unable to achieve your goals or find your way? Let's take the journey inward to find the keys to unlocking your best self. Together, we will create a safe and empathetic environment where you can share and explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged. Are you ready to embark on the experience of self discovery? Every journey begins with the first step.
Kristen Hanisch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Are you a parent seeking effective and efficient therapy solutions for your child's anxiety, self-regulation, or behavioral management? Our intensive therapy treatments are specifically designed for children ages 5-16 who are experiencing "big feelings". My intensive therapy program offers tailored support to help children develop essential skills for emotional regulation and resilience, utilizing a solution-focused approach.
Are you a parent seeking effective and efficient therapy solutions for your child's anxiety, self-regulation, or behavioral management? Our intensive therapy treatments are specifically designed for children ages 5-16 who are experiencing "big feelings". My intensive therapy program offers tailored support to help children develop essential skills for emotional regulation and resilience, utilizing a solution-focused approach.
Hanisch Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression? Is your relationship struggling, or are you facing challenging life transitions? At Hanisch Counseling Services, we understand that you seek relief from emotional distress and desire a more fulfilling & balanced life. We have a staff of highly qualified clinicians that works with individuals/families including, but not limited to, child + teen therapy, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, substance abuse, sexual behaviors, mood disorders, anger management, and caregiver stressors.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression? Is your relationship struggling, or are you facing challenging life transitions? At Hanisch Counseling Services, we understand that you seek relief from emotional distress and desire a more fulfilling & balanced life. We have a staff of highly qualified clinicians that works with individuals/families including, but not limited to, child + teen therapy, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, substance abuse, sexual behaviors, mood disorders, anger management, and caregiver stressors.
I have always viewed counseling as an opportunity for me to work alongside my clients to assist them in their journey toward personal discovery. I strive to ensure that each counseling session is one that will help you explore your goals and make meaningful progress. My biggest joy is helping my clients find their true aspirations and goals in life and being by their side through the process!
I have always viewed counseling as an opportunity for me to work alongside my clients to assist them in their journey toward personal discovery. I strive to ensure that each counseling session is one that will help you explore your goals and make meaningful progress. My biggest joy is helping my clients find their true aspirations and goals in life and being by their side through the process!
Step Up Family Services provides in person and Telehealth services to children, teens, adults, families, and couples. Our team of providers offers supportive and compassionate care using evidence based therapeutic models to address anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship issues. There is no wait to make an appointment with one of our experienced clinicians.
Step Up Family Services provides in person and Telehealth services to children, teens, adults, families, and couples. Our team of providers offers supportive and compassionate care using evidence based therapeutic models to address anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship issues. There is no wait to make an appointment with one of our experienced clinicians.
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"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals by coming up with a plan that is tailored to the needs of each client." I utilize a variety of techniques including: CBT, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness. I have worked extensively with Depression, and Anxiety Disorders including Panic, GAD, and Selective Mutism. Life transitions can be stressful, whether it is a new baby, parental challenges, or taking care of an aging parent. My office is a very supportive, non-judgmental place where you can share whatever life challenges you are looking to overcome.
"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals by coming up with a plan that is tailored to the needs of each client." I utilize a variety of techniques including: CBT, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness. I have worked extensively with Depression, and Anxiety Disorders including Panic, GAD, and Selective Mutism. Life transitions can be stressful, whether it is a new baby, parental challenges, or taking care of an aging parent. My office is a very supportive, non-judgmental place where you can share whatever life challenges you are looking to overcome.
Are you seeking individual or group therapy, a psychological evaluation, career testing, or career coaching? Air-filtrated indoor, telehealth, and outdoor sessions are offered, and most in-network insurance plans accepted. With over 20 years of therapy, testing, teaching, and supervising experience, and as both a clinical psychologist and a school psychologist, Dr. Schrimmer has a uniquely comprehensive practice. Calls generally receive a response by the next business day. In addition to daytime appointments, weekend and evening hours are available.
Are you seeking individual or group therapy, a psychological evaluation, career testing, or career coaching? Air-filtrated indoor, telehealth, and outdoor sessions are offered, and most in-network insurance plans accepted. With over 20 years of therapy, testing, teaching, and supervising experience, and as both a clinical psychologist and a school psychologist, Dr. Schrimmer has a uniquely comprehensive practice. Calls generally receive a response by the next business day. In addition to daytime appointments, weekend and evening hours are available.
Specialized Therapy Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, APN-C, CFMP
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Where special concerns deserve special care, Specialized Therapy Associates has been in operation since 1994 with a staff of psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists in Hackensack, Ramsey, Short Hills, & Fort Lee. STA provides the full range of psychological services: individual, couples, family & group therapy. We also provide a full range of psychological testing services for all age ranges.STA offers specialized programs which includes but not limited to eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, academic success, child and parenting. We are staffed with Board certified adult & child psychiatrists & psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, licensed clinical alcohol & drug counselors & licensed professional counselors.
Where special concerns deserve special care, Specialized Therapy Associates has been in operation since 1994 with a staff of psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists in Hackensack, Ramsey, Short Hills, & Fort Lee. STA provides the full range of psychological services: individual, couples, family & group therapy. We also provide a full range of psychological testing services for all age ranges.STA offers specialized programs which includes but not limited to eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, academic success, child and parenting. We are staffed with Board certified adult & child psychiatrists & psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, licensed clinical alcohol & drug counselors & licensed professional counselors.
Cindy Hamilton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPAT, LPC, ATR-BC, ACS, ATCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Caldwell, NJ 07006
Hello, are you looking to make a change in some way...? My personal goal as a therapist is to help people express themselves and be their best. In order to do this, I utilize talk and the creative arts therapies. You may discover the mode of therapy that best suits you. You may find the grounding you need in your life, learn new coping skills, and see your ability to reach your full potential by making connections that you may not see on your own.
Hello, are you looking to make a change in some way...? My personal goal as a therapist is to help people express themselves and be their best. In order to do this, I utilize talk and the creative arts therapies. You may discover the mode of therapy that best suits you. You may find the grounding you need in your life, learn new coping skills, and see your ability to reach your full potential by making connections that you may not see on your own.
At Corner Psychological Services, LLC, it's my goal to help you make your corner of the world the very best that it can be. I individualize my approach make sure that your unique history is acknowledged and respected. I have a wide variety of experience with children and adults of all ability levels and am well-versed in educational and psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I address trauma, anxiety, and living with the symptoms of ADHD or other disorders.
At Corner Psychological Services, LLC, it's my goal to help you make your corner of the world the very best that it can be. I individualize my approach make sure that your unique history is acknowledged and respected. I have a wide variety of experience with children and adults of all ability levels and am well-versed in educational and psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I address trauma, anxiety, and living with the symptoms of ADHD or other disorders.
We all want what’s best for ourselves, children, and others. You may notice a change over time for either you or your child “not feeling like my usual self” and not handling things in the same way at home, work, school, or in interactions with others. If you have ever felt like you do not know what to do or say therapy can be a place to work through feelings, thoughts, and situations that you have tried your hardest and best to respond to but feel at a loss or stuck. Therapy can help with sorting out why these changes have occurred in order to be able to move forward and feel like you are “back on track” and “in a better place”.
We all want what’s best for ourselves, children, and others. You may notice a change over time for either you or your child “not feeling like my usual self” and not handling things in the same way at home, work, school, or in interactions with others. If you have ever felt like you do not know what to do or say therapy can be a place to work through feelings, thoughts, and situations that you have tried your hardest and best to respond to but feel at a loss or stuck. Therapy can help with sorting out why these changes have occurred in order to be able to move forward and feel like you are “back on track” and “in a better place”.
Melissa D. South
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Melissa South is a compassionate, affirming, and caring counselor dedicated to helping children, teens, couples & families grow and thrive. Melissa specializes in treating a wide range of issues affecting youth and families including: coping skills for stress & anxiety, school challenges, bullying, behavioral issues, mood regulation, trauma--including youth sexual trauma, adoption & foster care, parenting, and more. Additionally, she is an experienced, competent, & inspiring Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) for LACs seeking outside clinical supervision to develop their professional identity & grow clinical skills.
Melissa South is a compassionate, affirming, and caring counselor dedicated to helping children, teens, couples & families grow and thrive. Melissa specializes in treating a wide range of issues affecting youth and families including: coping skills for stress & anxiety, school challenges, bullying, behavioral issues, mood regulation, trauma--including youth sexual trauma, adoption & foster care, parenting, and more. Additionally, she is an experienced, competent, & inspiring Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) for LACs seeking outside clinical supervision to develop their professional identity & grow clinical skills.
Making the decision to come to therapy is not always easy. I look forward to making this a helpful experience and to building a close collaborative relationship with you. Therapy provides an opportunity to learn more about yourself and to learn how to continue moving your life in a valued direction when you are feeling stuck. Childhood and adolescence can be a difficult time. I believe in taking a compassionate and focused approach to helping each person and their family find the support to continue moving their lives in a valued direction.
Making the decision to come to therapy is not always easy. I look forward to making this a helpful experience and to building a close collaborative relationship with you. Therapy provides an opportunity to learn more about yourself and to learn how to continue moving your life in a valued direction when you are feeling stuck. Childhood and adolescence can be a difficult time. I believe in taking a compassionate and focused approach to helping each person and their family find the support to continue moving their lives in a valued direction.
My experience lies in helping clients (children, adolescents, adults) navigate mental health and wellness concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, social anxiety & fear, anger management issues, life transitions, family and relationship issues, parenting skills, academic & career motivation, oppositional behavior, etc. I utilize evidence-based treatment modalities (CBT & DBT) while incorporating a person-centered approach that borrows from existential and spiritual wellness philosophies. I specialize in working with clients from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
My experience lies in helping clients (children, adolescents, adults) navigate mental health and wellness concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, social anxiety & fear, anger management issues, life transitions, family and relationship issues, parenting skills, academic & career motivation, oppositional behavior, etc. I utilize evidence-based treatment modalities (CBT & DBT) while incorporating a person-centered approach that borrows from existential and spiritual wellness philosophies. I specialize in working with clients from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I offer guidance in your journey of rediscovering unconditional love for self and the world. I help you have compassion for challenging feelings by acknowledging how these feelings are separate from our inner spirit and thus don’t define our worth. It becomes easier to accept these feelings by also acknowledging that they have a purpose of self protection and therefore come from a place of love. Acceptance of feelings allows us to return to nurturing our bodies through somatic practices and reach a state of joy in the present moment for our blessings. I hope I can reignite the light already in you so it can shine brighter
I offer guidance in your journey of rediscovering unconditional love for self and the world. I help you have compassion for challenging feelings by acknowledging how these feelings are separate from our inner spirit and thus don’t define our worth. It becomes easier to accept these feelings by also acknowledging that they have a purpose of self protection and therefore come from a place of love. Acceptance of feelings allows us to return to nurturing our bodies through somatic practices and reach a state of joy in the present moment for our blessings. I hope I can reignite the light already in you so it can shine brighter
I am a licensed psychologist in the state on New Jersey and New York. I provide individual, couples and family therapy with Spanish population. I have extensive clinical experience working with Hispanic population. I have expertise in trauma focused therapy and evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in disruptive disorders (i.e. ADHD, ODD), mutism, physical and sexual abuse, trauma, play therapy, personality and mood/anxiety disorders, and family disruption. Furthermore, I enjoy helping couples and families.
I am a licensed psychologist in the state on New Jersey and New York. I provide individual, couples and family therapy with Spanish population. I have extensive clinical experience working with Hispanic population. I have expertise in trauma focused therapy and evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in disruptive disorders (i.e. ADHD, ODD), mutism, physical and sexual abuse, trauma, play therapy, personality and mood/anxiety disorders, and family disruption. Furthermore, I enjoy helping couples and families.
At Music Therapy Montclair we specialize in mental health services for all ages, providing evidence-based creative arts interventions for individuals dealing with anxiety or depression, seeking alternatives to more traditional therapies, or in need of additional support. Our services also include therapies for medically complex children, adults and infants, individuals with chronic pain, bereaved children and adults, individuals with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder or other sensory or communicative challenges, and expectant and new families in need of maternal or perinatal bonding and wellness support.
At Music Therapy Montclair we specialize in mental health services for all ages, providing evidence-based creative arts interventions for individuals dealing with anxiety or depression, seeking alternatives to more traditional therapies, or in need of additional support. Our services also include therapies for medically complex children, adults and infants, individuals with chronic pain, bereaved children and adults, individuals with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder or other sensory or communicative challenges, and expectant and new families in need of maternal or perinatal bonding and wellness support.
Is your sadness lingering longer than you think it should? Are you feeling more anxious than you would like to? Whether you are overwhelmed by stress, sadness, transition, loss or loneliness, I can help. Navigating through the world with its everyday stressors can be difficult and I believe that you can never have too many people in your life who support you. I am a compassionate and interactive therapist who believes that by providing a safe environment, we can freely explore the possibilities for change.
Is your sadness lingering longer than you think it should? Are you feeling more anxious than you would like to? Whether you are overwhelmed by stress, sadness, transition, loss or loneliness, I can help. Navigating through the world with its everyday stressors can be difficult and I believe that you can never have too many people in your life who support you. I am a compassionate and interactive therapist who believes that by providing a safe environment, we can freely explore the possibilities for change.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Dana Shabo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker in the state of New Jersey. I earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. My experience includes providing individual, group, couple and family counseling. I have seven years of experience working in various settings including partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, school counseling programs and traditional outpatient therapy. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults. My experience includes working with individuals with depressive, anxiety and mood disorders, behavioral issues,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker in the state of New Jersey. I earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. My experience includes providing individual, group, couple and family counseling. I have seven years of experience working in various settings including partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, school counseling programs and traditional outpatient therapy. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults. My experience includes working with individuals with depressive, anxiety and mood disorders, behavioral issues,
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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.