Toddler Therapists in Newark, NJ
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Clicia Sathler Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
Newark, NJ 07105 (Online Only)
I am a Brazilian. I speak Portuguese and English. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years. I use secure video teleconferencing Therapy so that my services are available to you in your homes at your convenience. Kairos Counseling Center has several therapists with specialties in individuals, couples, teenagers and children. We are privileged to have the partnership of Rebeca H. Lima. Online Therapy works very well and distance is not a problem so I can provide help to Portuguese speaking people anywhere they are.
I am a Brazilian. I speak Portuguese and English. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years. I use secure video teleconferencing Therapy so that my services are available to you in your homes at your convenience. Kairos Counseling Center has several therapists with specialties in individuals, couples, teenagers and children. We are privileged to have the partnership of Rebeca H. Lima. Online Therapy works very well and distance is not a problem so I can provide help to Portuguese speaking people anywhere they are.
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Your PossAbilities, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Newark, NJ 07102
Do you wake up inspired and go to sleep fulfilled? There is a way to live a truly satisfying life. A session with one of our therapist can help you recognize your full potential and begin to build your inner wealth.
Do you wake up inspired and go to sleep fulfilled? There is a way to live a truly satisfying life. A session with one of our therapist can help you recognize your full potential and begin to build your inner wealth.
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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide holistic, trauma focused and culturally sensitive therapy. I am dedicated to meeting the needs of the growing number of individuals experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. I treat, adults and family. I work with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, health concerns, grief, gender related issues, interpersonal conflicts, women's issues, life transitions, relationship challenges and traumatic experiences. Therapy can help one move toward understanding of who we are and why we are here. As one grows and learns about oneself life becomes more purposeful, meaningful, satisfying and joyful.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide holistic, trauma focused and culturally sensitive therapy. I am dedicated to meeting the needs of the growing number of individuals experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. I treat, adults and family. I work with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, health concerns, grief, gender related issues, interpersonal conflicts, women's issues, life transitions, relationship challenges and traumatic experiences. Therapy can help one move toward understanding of who we are and why we are here. As one grows and learns about oneself life becomes more purposeful, meaningful, satisfying and joyful.
It has been my professional privilege over the last 25 years to provide counseling to married couples, families and individuals who were struggling with various relationship challenges, personal crisis and family conflicts. I have also had to opportunity to provide extensive one on one personal counseling to many individuals who were struggling with depression, general anxiety, grief, anger issues, abusive relationships, sexual assault, and personal trauma. Many of these clients were wonderfully helped, healed, given new hope and were taught new relationship survival and coping skills that they are now able to use to enhance their relationships and personal lives.
It has been my professional privilege over the last 25 years to provide counseling to married couples, families and individuals who were struggling with various relationship challenges, personal crisis and family conflicts. I have also had to opportunity to provide extensive one on one personal counseling to many individuals who were struggling with depression, general anxiety, grief, anger issues, abusive relationships, sexual assault, and personal trauma. Many of these clients were wonderfully helped, healed, given new hope and were taught new relationship survival and coping skills that they are now able to use to enhance their relationships and personal lives.
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Dr. Damita Lucas PHD LLC
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LCCC, FDC, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07102 (Online Only)
I help children, teens, adults, couples and families to better understand their temperament so they can experience improved emotional, spiritual and mental health. As the Traveling Counselor, I provide in-home, on-site and teletherapy for life coaching, counseling, therapy and consulting services for individuals, church organizations, family agencies and educational programs. As a public speaker, presentations are unlimited such as parent meetings, churches, mental health events, private events, panels and facilitation of trainings and workshops.
I help children, teens, adults, couples and families to better understand their temperament so they can experience improved emotional, spiritual and mental health. As the Traveling Counselor, I provide in-home, on-site and teletherapy for life coaching, counseling, therapy and consulting services for individuals, church organizations, family agencies and educational programs. As a public speaker, presentations are unlimited such as parent meetings, churches, mental health events, private events, panels and facilitation of trainings and workshops.
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Satinder Kaur
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07101 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm a licensed professional counselor who's dedicated the past 10+ years to supporting individuals on their journey towards personal growth and emotional well-being. My practice has focused on working with children, teens, adults and seniors. My areas of specialization are Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and many other general mental health concerns.
Hello! I'm a licensed professional counselor who's dedicated the past 10+ years to supporting individuals on their journey towards personal growth and emotional well-being. My practice has focused on working with children, teens, adults and seniors. My areas of specialization are Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and many other general mental health concerns.
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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
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Faith and Grace Psychothereapy L.L.C
Licensed Professional Counselor, DHA, MA, LPC,ACS, LCADC, CCTP, GCP,NCC
Verified Verified
Newark, NJ 07102
Dr. Gabriel likes working with co-occurring clients providing counseling, coaching, and advice to these populations using Person-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, CBT & DBT approaches. Most importantly, Gabriel likes to place his clients/patients first before everything, meet them where they are with patience, empathy, and non-judgment, and with good attending skills gradually walk with them to where they want to be. Gabriel always believes in the BioPsychoSocioSpiritual model, which means if everything else fails in therapy, the is a higher power, agreater ourselves that we turn to, who can bring us all to healing through prayers.
Dr. Gabriel likes working with co-occurring clients providing counseling, coaching, and advice to these populations using Person-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, CBT & DBT approaches. Most importantly, Gabriel likes to place his clients/patients first before everything, meet them where they are with patience, empathy, and non-judgment, and with good attending skills gradually walk with them to where they want to be. Gabriel always believes in the BioPsychoSocioSpiritual model, which means if everything else fails in therapy, the is a higher power, agreater ourselves that we turn to, who can bring us all to healing through prayers.
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Without judgment or shame my role as therapist is to hold sacred space to facilitate healing through LISTENING, LEARNING, LEAPING and LEADING.
Without judgment or shame my role as therapist is to hold sacred space to facilitate healing through LISTENING, LEARNING, LEAPING and LEADING.
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Sandy Amin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07102 (Online Only)
I specialize in offering integrative therapy, particularly adept at supporting individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma. I ensure a holistic path to healing that honors the individual’s mind, body, and spirit. I provide a tailored approach required to provide the most effective therapy for my clients.
I specialize in offering integrative therapy, particularly adept at supporting individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma. I ensure a holistic path to healing that honors the individual’s mind, body, and spirit. I provide a tailored approach required to provide the most effective therapy for my clients.
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Are you ready to explore why you and/or your children / spouse / partner and family have been struggling to deal with life’s normal activities as well as new challenges and stressors? Do you struggle to fall asleep or wake-up each morning feeling anxious and overwhelmed? You have found a safe, friendly, and nonjudgmental environment where together we can start a journey together to identify the challenges and then develop goals that you want to achieve in order to decrease negative stressors in your life. A variety of therapeutic tools and resources will be used to help you achieve your goals and truly live the life of your dreams.
Are you ready to explore why you and/or your children / spouse / partner and family have been struggling to deal with life’s normal activities as well as new challenges and stressors? Do you struggle to fall asleep or wake-up each morning feeling anxious and overwhelmed? You have found a safe, friendly, and nonjudgmental environment where together we can start a journey together to identify the challenges and then develop goals that you want to achieve in order to decrease negative stressors in your life. A variety of therapeutic tools and resources will be used to help you achieve your goals and truly live the life of your dreams.
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The Koch Center (located in Montclair, Morristown, Waldwick, & Englewood) specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapy and Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Children, and Families. Our DBT Programs offer an opportunity to receive extensive support and expert treatment in an outpatient setting. We treat the full range of psychological issues (including Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Impulse Control disorders, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Personality Disorders). We have an outpatient Trauma Program for Adults. We also offer individual therapy from varying theoretical orientations.
The Koch Center (located in Montclair, Morristown, Waldwick, & Englewood) specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapy and Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Children, and Families. Our DBT Programs offer an opportunity to receive extensive support and expert treatment in an outpatient setting. We treat the full range of psychological issues (including Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Impulse Control disorders, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Personality Disorders). We have an outpatient Trauma Program for Adults. We also offer individual therapy from varying theoretical orientations.
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I would like to introduce myself to you and familiarize you with my practice. I treat children, adolescents and their families who are feeling anxious, sad, frustrated and irritable. Bringing children to treatment at a young age provides them with a safe place to express their feelings. Early involvement in therapy allows children the opportunity to develop coping strategies at a young age that they can use throughout their lifetime. I have an expertise in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders for children, adolescents and their families.
I would like to introduce myself to you and familiarize you with my practice. I treat children, adolescents and their families who are feeling anxious, sad, frustrated and irritable. Bringing children to treatment at a young age provides them with a safe place to express their feelings. Early involvement in therapy allows children the opportunity to develop coping strategies at a young age that they can use throughout their lifetime. I have an expertise in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders for children, adolescents and their families.
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Every child, adolescent, and parent has a unique set of strengths and experiences. Making home and school happy, safe and successful for you and your child requires harnessing existing skills, building new strengths, and carefully navigating challenges. I bring a holistic approach to help you and your child foster positive social, emotional, and behavioral well-being across settings.
Every child, adolescent, and parent has a unique set of strengths and experiences. Making home and school happy, safe and successful for you and your child requires harnessing existing skills, building new strengths, and carefully navigating challenges. I bring a holistic approach to help you and your child foster positive social, emotional, and behavioral well-being across settings.
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And through it all...there was space to heal. It's not always easy to show up for yourself. Therapy can offer a way to process emotions that may be painful or uncomfortable and learn how to cope with overwhelm in a safe and supportive environment. Whatever brought you to this page, I welcome you for taking this step. Whether you are experiencing anxious feelings, stress, overwhelm, sadness, anger, lack of motivation, fatigue, or just generally feeling as if something is off, we will work together with and through these emotions. I encourage you to commit to yourself to explore the parts of you that need tending to.
And through it all...there was space to heal. It's not always easy to show up for yourself. Therapy can offer a way to process emotions that may be painful or uncomfortable and learn how to cope with overwhelm in a safe and supportive environment. Whatever brought you to this page, I welcome you for taking this step. Whether you are experiencing anxious feelings, stress, overwhelm, sadness, anger, lack of motivation, fatigue, or just generally feeling as if something is off, we will work together with and through these emotions. I encourage you to commit to yourself to explore the parts of you that need tending to.
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Marie Geron PhD Millburn Short Hills Psychological
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Millburn, NJ 07041
Welcome to a warm, professional, caring discreet practice. Psychological evaluation, diagnosis, treatment for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families. Our psychological therapy and life coaching, with confidential, secure concierge-like attention to all patients. Each person's therapeutic goals are tailored to concerns surrounding lifestyle-personal growth, parenting, relationship, infidelity, infertility, marital, school IEP academic/social issues, death/loss, post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, court/legal/medical,pre/post divorce, identity issues, phobias ,fears, and anger management using psychological therapy.
Welcome to a warm, professional, caring discreet practice. Psychological evaluation, diagnosis, treatment for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families. Our psychological therapy and life coaching, with confidential, secure concierge-like attention to all patients. Each person's therapeutic goals are tailored to concerns surrounding lifestyle-personal growth, parenting, relationship, infidelity, infertility, marital, school IEP academic/social issues, death/loss, post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, court/legal/medical,pre/post divorce, identity issues, phobias ,fears, and anger management using psychological therapy.
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If you have a child who worries a lot -- when no matter what you say, no matter how much loving reassurance you try to provide, you can't get through -- it can feel deeply painful and can leave you feeling a little powerless. Kids who worry a lot often don't know how to manage their outsized emotions. As a parent, it can make you feel like you're walking on eggshells, trying to avoid any of your child's triggers. You bend over backward to try and shift your child’s mood or their perspective, but your child continues to struggle. You’re starting to wonder if it's time to get another set of eyes on the situation.
If you have a child who worries a lot -- when no matter what you say, no matter how much loving reassurance you try to provide, you can't get through -- it can feel deeply painful and can leave you feeling a little powerless. Kids who worry a lot often don't know how to manage their outsized emotions. As a parent, it can make you feel like you're walking on eggshells, trying to avoid any of your child's triggers. You bend over backward to try and shift your child’s mood or their perspective, but your child continues to struggle. You’re starting to wonder if it's time to get another set of eyes on the situation.
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My approach gets measurable results. I teach my clients about their mental health challenge, and they then implement strategies that reduce their symptoms. I am friendly and easy-going, and I love finding creative ways to help clients increase their resiliency, confidence, and self-compassion. My goal is to guide clients in identifying, evaluating, and reframing their negative thoughts, and cultivating behavioral practices that are more supportive and enduring. Motivated clients find CBT extremely helpful because learning about how their brain processes emotions enables them to manage those emotions.
My approach gets measurable results. I teach my clients about their mental health challenge, and they then implement strategies that reduce their symptoms. I am friendly and easy-going, and I love finding creative ways to help clients increase their resiliency, confidence, and self-compassion. My goal is to guide clients in identifying, evaluating, and reframing their negative thoughts, and cultivating behavioral practices that are more supportive and enduring. Motivated clients find CBT extremely helpful because learning about how their brain processes emotions enables them to manage those emotions.
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Priscilla Morrison Neuropsychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I am a pediatric neuropsychologist at the Center for CBT specializing in the neuropsychological evaluation of children and adolescents who experience a variety of cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional challenges. I have particular expertise in assessing and diagnosing concerns related to ADHD/attention problems, learning difficulties, and autism. I conduct carefully planned and comprehensive evaluations that include a range of standardized tests, a school observation (as needed), and consultation with your child's teachers. I also administer the ADOS-2 as part of a diagnostic assessment for autism.
I am a pediatric neuropsychologist at the Center for CBT specializing in the neuropsychological evaluation of children and adolescents who experience a variety of cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional challenges. I have particular expertise in assessing and diagnosing concerns related to ADHD/attention problems, learning difficulties, and autism. I conduct carefully planned and comprehensive evaluations that include a range of standardized tests, a school observation (as needed), and consultation with your child's teachers. I also administer the ADOS-2 as part of a diagnostic assessment for autism.
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I see children, adolescents, and emerging young adults. Clients I see face challenges including but not limited to anxiety, bedwetting, self-esteem issues, identity exploration, or difficulties in social relationships. I provide a safe and supportive space where my clients and their parents can express themselves, find acceptance, and work toward success. Through the therapeutic process, we develop coping strategies for improving communication skills, fostering self-acceptance, achieving overall emotional well-being, and an overall more cohesive family system. For children, I specialize in child-centered play therapy, utilizing a
I see children, adolescents, and emerging young adults. Clients I see face challenges including but not limited to anxiety, bedwetting, self-esteem issues, identity exploration, or difficulties in social relationships. I provide a safe and supportive space where my clients and their parents can express themselves, find acceptance, and work toward success. Through the therapeutic process, we develop coping strategies for improving communication skills, fostering self-acceptance, achieving overall emotional well-being, and an overall more cohesive family system. For children, I specialize in child-centered play therapy, utilizing a
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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.