Toddler Therapists in Pennington, NJ
Hello! I am a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist who specializes in helping learners of all ages understand their strengths and difficulties so that they can reach their highest potential. I do this by providing neuropsychological or psychoeducational assessments. This typically includes measures of cognitive abilities, attention, executive functions, and academic skills as well as social-emotional functioning. We tailor our assessments to the unique needs of the individual learner.
Hello! I am a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist who specializes in helping learners of all ages understand their strengths and difficulties so that they can reach their highest potential. I do this by providing neuropsychological or psychoeducational assessments. This typically includes measures of cognitive abilities, attention, executive functions, and academic skills as well as social-emotional functioning. We tailor our assessments to the unique needs of the individual learner.
You DON’T have to be a skilled artist to benefit from art therapy: you just have to be open to exploring life’s challenges through the creative process. I utilize a variety of approaches to meet each client’s unique needs. A session might contain elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and/or sensorimotor expressive arts therapy. Sensorimotor expressive arts therapy uses sensory-based methods to assist trauma survivors whose states of hypoactivation (“freeze”, dissociation, depression) or hyperactivation (“fight”, “flight”, anxiety) prevent them from accessing body awareness, emotion, & healing.
You DON’T have to be a skilled artist to benefit from art therapy: you just have to be open to exploring life’s challenges through the creative process. I utilize a variety of approaches to meet each client’s unique needs. A session might contain elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and/or sensorimotor expressive arts therapy. Sensorimotor expressive arts therapy uses sensory-based methods to assist trauma survivors whose states of hypoactivation (“freeze”, dissociation, depression) or hyperactivation (“fight”, “flight”, anxiety) prevent them from accessing body awareness, emotion, & healing.
I provide an empathetic, supportive and caring atmosphere to assist my clients in developing trust to work collaboratively on finding realistic solutions to their problems using evidence based treatment. My treatment approaches include CBT, ACT and ERP for individuals suffering from various disorders and psychological distress. In addition, to psychotherapy, I conduct psychological evaluations/testing, psychoeducational testing, ADHD evaluations, independent medical evaluations and biofeedback. Moreover, I have a background with PIP and workman's comprehension clients as well as with parent coordination.
I provide an empathetic, supportive and caring atmosphere to assist my clients in developing trust to work collaboratively on finding realistic solutions to their problems using evidence based treatment. My treatment approaches include CBT, ACT and ERP for individuals suffering from various disorders and psychological distress. In addition, to psychotherapy, I conduct psychological evaluations/testing, psychoeducational testing, ADHD evaluations, independent medical evaluations and biofeedback. Moreover, I have a background with PIP and workman's comprehension clients as well as with parent coordination.
Our practice specializes in neuropsychological and psychological assessment for learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, traumatic brain injury and medical legal and forensic assessment, including child custody, fitness for duty and psychological and neuropsychological damages evaluations. We also specialize in treatment of PTSD, anxiety, dissociative disorders and traumatic brain injury. As well as testing we do psychotherapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, cognitive rehabilitation, and medical referral as appropriate and as needed.
Our practice specializes in neuropsychological and psychological assessment for learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, traumatic brain injury and medical legal and forensic assessment, including child custody, fitness for duty and psychological and neuropsychological damages evaluations. We also specialize in treatment of PTSD, anxiety, dissociative disorders and traumatic brain injury. As well as testing we do psychotherapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, cognitive rehabilitation, and medical referral as appropriate and as needed.
As a first-generation Asian-American born to immigrant parents, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and an advocate for the Deaf community, I believe that an individual’s cultures and communities are key factors in their self-actualization.
As a first-generation Asian-American born to immigrant parents, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and an advocate for the Deaf community, I believe that an individual’s cultures and communities are key factors in their self-actualization.
Pamela Castellano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pennington, NJ 08534 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor located in Flemington, NJ. I have worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups. My experiences have allowed me to work with clients facing depression, anxiety, trauma, family crisis, behavioural issues, grief, and relationship conflict.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor located in Flemington, NJ. I have worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups. My experiences have allowed me to work with clients facing depression, anxiety, trauma, family crisis, behavioural issues, grief, and relationship conflict.
Stacy Hoffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MDiv, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pennington, NJ 08534
Worried moms & frazzled dads, look no further! Maybe your child is anxious, sad, angry, or acting out. You've tried empathy, rewards, punishments, extra attention, special privileges. You've read books, consulted parenting blogs, & asked other parents for advice. Whatever you try, it may even work for a few days but then all the old problems come right back. Maybe your boy wants to dress like a girl and it's freaking you out. Maybe your teen declares "I'm queer"--what does that even mean? Let's add the stress of the pandemic and you're exhausted, frustrated, and worried about your child's future.
Worried moms & frazzled dads, look no further! Maybe your child is anxious, sad, angry, or acting out. You've tried empathy, rewards, punishments, extra attention, special privileges. You've read books, consulted parenting blogs, & asked other parents for advice. Whatever you try, it may even work for a few days but then all the old problems come right back. Maybe your boy wants to dress like a girl and it's freaking you out. Maybe your teen declares "I'm queer"--what does that even mean? Let's add the stress of the pandemic and you're exhausted, frustrated, and worried about your child's future.
I am a certified psychoanalyst and licensed psychologist working with adults, couples, adolescents, and children.
I am a certified psychoanalyst and licensed psychologist working with adults, couples, adolescents, and children.
Joana Couto
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Pennington, NJ 08534
Not accepting new clients
Often times we seek therapy because of struggles in relationships, adjusting to a new phase in life, uncertainty about the future, family stress, anxiety, & depression. You don't need to wait until you are in crisis to get help. Learning the balance between self-care & community care is a practice. Together we can explore different tools that can support you to work through emotions & patterns that may have happened in the past, but are playing a part in your desire to grow now. We don't choose what happens to us, but it is part of our journey to work through them. Our work together is to increase your choices and awareness.
Often times we seek therapy because of struggles in relationships, adjusting to a new phase in life, uncertainty about the future, family stress, anxiety, & depression. You don't need to wait until you are in crisis to get help. Learning the balance between self-care & community care is a practice. Together we can explore different tools that can support you to work through emotions & patterns that may have happened in the past, but are playing a part in your desire to grow now. We don't choose what happens to us, but it is part of our journey to work through them. Our work together is to increase your choices and awareness.
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Services offered can be provided in-home, center-based, virtual training/teletherapy, routine-based intervention (birthday parties, haircuts, bike riding) and infant/ toddler developmental coaching.
Founder of Devoted to Kids, Jennifer Luongo has 23 years of experience in the field of pediatrics with an advanced Master's Degree in occupational therapy. She is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive and holistic intervention for her clients and their families. Her experience ranges from infants to young adults with autism spectrum disorder, low muscle tone, global developmental delays, cerebral palsy, developmental coordination disorder, ADHD and more. Devoted to Kids is focused on maximizing a child’s full potential in the areas of sensory processing, self-regulation, executive functioning, coordination, strength, etc.
Services offered can be provided in-home, center-based, virtual training/teletherapy, routine-based intervention (birthday parties, haircuts, bike riding) and infant/ toddler developmental coaching.
Founder of Devoted to Kids, Jennifer Luongo has 23 years of experience in the field of pediatrics with an advanced Master's Degree in occupational therapy. She is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive and holistic intervention for her clients and their families. Her experience ranges from infants to young adults with autism spectrum disorder, low muscle tone, global developmental delays, cerebral palsy, developmental coordination disorder, ADHD and more. Devoted to Kids is focused on maximizing a child’s full potential in the areas of sensory processing, self-regulation, executive functioning, coordination, strength, etc.
Paint the Stars Art Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAT, NCC, ATR-BC, LPAT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540
As dedicated therapists, our top priority is to help you not only achieve greatness but to believe in that greatness as well. Have you tried other counseling options but none have helped? Paint The Stars Art Therapy offers a wide variety of creative outlets to be used alongside traditional psychotherapy in order to help children, teen and adults cope with various issues. We specialize in working with children/teens/college students ages 3-22 and adults 23+ in need of alternatives to talk therapy or those who want something more. We are happy to lend an ear and a paintbrush.
As dedicated therapists, our top priority is to help you not only achieve greatness but to believe in that greatness as well. Have you tried other counseling options but none have helped? Paint The Stars Art Therapy offers a wide variety of creative outlets to be used alongside traditional psychotherapy in order to help children, teen and adults cope with various issues. We specialize in working with children/teens/college students ages 3-22 and adults 23+ in need of alternatives to talk therapy or those who want something more. We are happy to lend an ear and a paintbrush.
David Krauss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hopewell, NJ 08525
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families, as well as individual adults, in independent practice, school and hospital settings. While I work with patients presenting with a wide range of issues and concerns I specialize in working with neurologically or developmentally 'atypical' children and adolescents - ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum, etc. I often work with those neurodevelopmentally atypical children, adolescent and young adults who don't easily fit into these kinds of standard diagnostic categories. I look for and develop strengths, resiliencies and resources.
I have over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families, as well as individual adults, in independent practice, school and hospital settings. While I work with patients presenting with a wide range of issues and concerns I specialize in working with neurologically or developmentally 'atypical' children and adolescents - ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum, etc. I often work with those neurodevelopmentally atypical children, adolescent and young adults who don't easily fit into these kinds of standard diagnostic categories. I look for and develop strengths, resiliencies and resources.
Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, whether they're facing life transitions, struggling with mood swings/ fluctuating emotions, navigating complex family dynamics, or seeking ways to help their child manage difficult behaviors, school or peer problems. I work with children and adults of all ages. Through guided conversations, we will explore what’s contributing to your struggles and uncover your unique strengths to help you move forward.
Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, whether they're facing life transitions, struggling with mood swings/ fluctuating emotions, navigating complex family dynamics, or seeking ways to help their child manage difficult behaviors, school or peer problems. I work with children and adults of all ages. Through guided conversations, we will explore what’s contributing to your struggles and uncover your unique strengths to help you move forward.
My name is Dr. Jeff Selman and I am a licensed psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and a certified school psychologist. I offer evidence-based telepsychology services to individuals across the lifespan and their families. These services include autism screening and assessment, individual and family therapy, parent behavior management training and coaching, and consultation and training for schools and community agencies. My approach is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy and behavior therapy. My sessions tend to be active, goal-oriented, and engaging. I love the work and welcomes complex and challenging cases.
My name is Dr. Jeff Selman and I am a licensed psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and a certified school psychologist. I offer evidence-based telepsychology services to individuals across the lifespan and their families. These services include autism screening and assessment, individual and family therapy, parent behavior management training and coaching, and consultation and training for schools and community agencies. My approach is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy and behavior therapy. My sessions tend to be active, goal-oriented, and engaging. I love the work and welcomes complex and challenging cases.
Jaclyn M Calu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540
Many of us struggle with everyday stressors. Whether stemming from family dynamics, work difficulties, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self esteem, identity confusion or a combination of contributors, these stressors can have a profound effect on our quality of life. Finding change and accepting support is a journey that takes time, compassion and patience. I offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families with a strengths-based approach, aimed at making clients feel engaged and vested in their treatment process. Through self reflection and collaborative efforts, I work with clients to balance these life stressors and make them more manageable.
Many of us struggle with everyday stressors. Whether stemming from family dynamics, work difficulties, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self esteem, identity confusion or a combination of contributors, these stressors can have a profound effect on our quality of life. Finding change and accepting support is a journey that takes time, compassion and patience. I offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families with a strengths-based approach, aimed at making clients feel engaged and vested in their treatment process. Through self reflection and collaborative efforts, I work with clients to balance these life stressors and make them more manageable.
Charlesetta (Charlee) Sutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
Quick Fixes - not possible with Charlee. "Know thyself and get through it, around it, into it and out of it" is incorporated in your therapy. Working together you uncover and discover what works and what you need to thrive. Your family of origin, spiritual well-being, socialization, staus in your community, family and work defined by you get included in the work. Begin to understand ways all of this and more contribute to what's happening to you in this moment. Working as a family, individual, couple or group therapist, the goal is to make it all better.
Quick Fixes - not possible with Charlee. "Know thyself and get through it, around it, into it and out of it" is incorporated in your therapy. Working together you uncover and discover what works and what you need to thrive. Your family of origin, spiritual well-being, socialization, staus in your community, family and work defined by you get included in the work. Begin to understand ways all of this and more contribute to what's happening to you in this moment. Working as a family, individual, couple or group therapist, the goal is to make it all better.
Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center of Princeton, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
Anxiety is a normal part of the human experience, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can distract you from what's important in your life. Anxiety and OCD symptoms can have a negative impact on your overall functioning, including sleep, appetite, productivity, health, relationships and mood. If you find yourself struggling with these concerns, you may benefit from having an experienced and friendly professional to speak with, even for a brief period. I have over 26 years of experience addressing these concerns in addition to expertise in compulsive and binge eating behaviors.
Anxiety is a normal part of the human experience, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can distract you from what's important in your life. Anxiety and OCD symptoms can have a negative impact on your overall functioning, including sleep, appetite, productivity, health, relationships and mood. If you find yourself struggling with these concerns, you may benefit from having an experienced and friendly professional to speak with, even for a brief period. I have over 26 years of experience addressing these concerns in addition to expertise in compulsive and binge eating behaviors.
It's that "A-ha" moment. It's that look of recognition and relief. Those are the feelings I love to see when I've finally crossed the "psychological" bridge and have developed a connection with someone. Over the past 10 years, I have worked with children/adolescents struggling with numerous issues, such as ADHD, depression and family conflict. I provide a supportive and nurturing environment and in conjunction with positive reinforcement from parents, you start to see a change.
It's that "A-ha" moment. It's that look of recognition and relief. Those are the feelings I love to see when I've finally crossed the "psychological" bridge and have developed a connection with someone. Over the past 10 years, I have worked with children/adolescents struggling with numerous issues, such as ADHD, depression and family conflict. I provide a supportive and nurturing environment and in conjunction with positive reinforcement from parents, you start to see a change.
You have had days that make you feel like switching off the sun, crawling underneath your skin, and checking out from this catastrophic cantankerous world. You have been emotionally shipwrecked by life, fragmented by negative experiences, and you feel broken beyond repair. Yesterday was too much, today you're drowning in the sea of despair; and, tomorrow should not see the light of day. Existing feels like too much to ask, survival seems impossible, and you're thinking, "I can't do this..." Maybe you can't, but we can, and we will. You may feel alone, but you are not alone. You may sway and bend, but you will never break.
You have had days that make you feel like switching off the sun, crawling underneath your skin, and checking out from this catastrophic cantankerous world. You have been emotionally shipwrecked by life, fragmented by negative experiences, and you feel broken beyond repair. Yesterday was too much, today you're drowning in the sea of despair; and, tomorrow should not see the light of day. Existing feels like too much to ask, survival seems impossible, and you're thinking, "I can't do this..." Maybe you can't, but we can, and we will. You may feel alone, but you are not alone. You may sway and bend, but you will never break.
Michael Entrekin
Associate Professional Counselor, MEd, LPCA
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08544 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Michael, and I'm here to help! Life is challenging and chaotic and my goal is to help you navigate it effectively using solution-focused, evidence-based, client-centered therapy that involves the most current research. Over the last decade I’ve helped countless people successfully overcome the challenges they face using a practical approach that is tailored to the individual. My singular goal is to support you toward your most successful self across the domains of life. I’m accepting clients in PA, NJ, and SC.
Hi, I'm Michael, and I'm here to help! Life is challenging and chaotic and my goal is to help you navigate it effectively using solution-focused, evidence-based, client-centered therapy that involves the most current research. Over the last decade I’ve helped countless people successfully overcome the challenges they face using a practical approach that is tailored to the individual. My singular goal is to support you toward your most successful self across the domains of life. I’m accepting clients in PA, NJ, and SC.
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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.