Toddler Therapists in Wyckoff, NJ
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Growing up in the world today has become exceptionally challenging for our youth. With technology and social media, families are confronted with more adversity than ever before. In our journey toward healthy development and happiness, we are experiencing escalating levels of pressure to achieve and "fit-in", when, in reality, we are all seeking a sense of belonging. Many parents and their children are trying to cope with depression/anxiety, social conflict, including bullying, and often traumatic experiences or exposure to traumatic events, which manifest in self-destructive behavior, low self-esteem, and social isolation.
Growing up in the world today has become exceptionally challenging for our youth. With technology and social media, families are confronted with more adversity than ever before. In our journey toward healthy development and happiness, we are experiencing escalating levels of pressure to achieve and "fit-in", when, in reality, we are all seeking a sense of belonging. Many parents and their children are trying to cope with depression/anxiety, social conflict, including bullying, and often traumatic experiences or exposure to traumatic events, which manifest in self-destructive behavior, low self-esteem, and social isolation.
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Sabrina L. Coppola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
At Social Butterfly Counseling, we work with children, families and adults. When working with children and families, we partner with guidance counselors, teachers and administrators to help families navigate complicated school systems and access the resources they need. We provide children with tools to handle the expectations and issues they encounter in school and in relationships. We guide couples in exploring effective ways to co-parent and communicate with each other and their children. And we collaborate with pediatricians, school nurses, psychotherapists and other medical professionals to help our clients manage anxiety, depression and other forms of mental illness.
At Social Butterfly Counseling, we work with children, families and adults. When working with children and families, we partner with guidance counselors, teachers and administrators to help families navigate complicated school systems and access the resources they need. We provide children with tools to handle the expectations and issues they encounter in school and in relationships. We guide couples in exploring effective ways to co-parent and communicate with each other and their children. And we collaborate with pediatricians, school nurses, psychotherapists and other medical professionals to help our clients manage anxiety, depression and other forms of mental illness.
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I am an experienced senior clinician with over 20 years of experience.
I am an experienced senior clinician with over 20 years of experience.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT is what I study, practice, research and teach. Psychodiagnostics, my practice based Northern New Jersey with additional sites in Morristown and Montclair, exclusively evaluates and explains, diagnoses and describes. Assessments assemble upwards of twenty standardized, computerized, and objective tests into customized batteries designed to answer referral questions, discriminate among disorders and provide descriptions of persons and problems. In addition to differentially diagnosing mental health disorders, Psychodiagnostics provides independent child study team evaluations, data-driven rule-outs for ADHD and Autism, competency, guardianship and similar legal evaluations, and also assessments relevant to accommodations for the PSAT/SAT/GRE/LSAT.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT is what I study, practice, research and teach. Psychodiagnostics, my practice based Northern New Jersey with additional sites in Morristown and Montclair, exclusively evaluates and explains, diagnoses and describes. Assessments assemble upwards of twenty standardized, computerized, and objective tests into customized batteries designed to answer referral questions, discriminate among disorders and provide descriptions of persons and problems. In addition to differentially diagnosing mental health disorders, Psychodiagnostics provides independent child study team evaluations, data-driven rule-outs for ADHD and Autism, competency, guardianship and similar legal evaluations, and also assessments relevant to accommodations for the PSAT/SAT/GRE/LSAT.
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Mars & Venus Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, CPC
Verified Verified
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Manhattan, and Parsippany, Denville, Hackensack, Teaneck, Oradell, Ridgewood, Ramsey, Paramus, NJ - Full-service counseling - Adult counseling - Couples counseling - Relationship counseling - Premarital counseling - Marriage counseling - Family counseling - Child counseling - Teen counseling - ADHD - Addiction counseling - Grief & bereavement counseling - Pet loss therapy - Stress and anxiety - Depression - Low self-esteem - Perfectionism - Worry - Indecision - Procrastination - Phobias - Assertiveness issues - Panic - Life Coaching / Daytime, evenings, weekends available / Spanish-speaking counselors / Most insurances welcomed.
Manhattan, and Parsippany, Denville, Hackensack, Teaneck, Oradell, Ridgewood, Ramsey, Paramus, NJ - Full-service counseling - Adult counseling - Couples counseling - Relationship counseling - Premarital counseling - Marriage counseling - Family counseling - Child counseling - Teen counseling - ADHD - Addiction counseling - Grief & bereavement counseling - Pet loss therapy - Stress and anxiety - Depression - Low self-esteem - Perfectionism - Worry - Indecision - Procrastination - Phobias - Assertiveness issues - Panic - Life Coaching / Daytime, evenings, weekends available / Spanish-speaking counselors / Most insurances welcomed.
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As a licensed psychologist for 17 years, I'm devoted to the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. I've worked in various medical and educational settings and am licensed in NJ, NY and FL. I treat children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of psychological and behavioral disorders, including: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, school refusal, divorce, adolescent issues, & behavior disorders. I am skilled in psychological testing of children, adolescents, and their families and conduct psychoeducational evaluations for school placement. I am available for in-person and virtual sessions.
As a licensed psychologist for 17 years, I'm devoted to the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. I've worked in various medical and educational settings and am licensed in NJ, NY and FL. I treat children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of psychological and behavioral disorders, including: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, school refusal, divorce, adolescent issues, & behavior disorders. I am skilled in psychological testing of children, adolescents, and their families and conduct psychoeducational evaluations for school placement. I am available for in-person and virtual sessions.
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I am a clinical play therapist specializing in supporting young children and their families. I help overwhelmed parents create more calm, connection and cooperation in their homes using mindful parenting practices and brain based play therapy techniques. When YOU understand how to help your kid cope with big feelings and tough moments, everybody wins. Raising a resilient kid takes understanding, skill and SUPPORT. Let me help you become the parent your kid needs and deserves.
I am a clinical play therapist specializing in supporting young children and their families. I help overwhelmed parents create more calm, connection and cooperation in their homes using mindful parenting practices and brain based play therapy techniques. When YOU understand how to help your kid cope with big feelings and tough moments, everybody wins. Raising a resilient kid takes understanding, skill and SUPPORT. Let me help you become the parent your kid needs and deserves.
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Kristen Kurth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Are you parenting a child with BIG feelings, at a loss for how to help them? Or Struggling to connect with your teen as they navigate the rollercoaster of adolescence? Are you a mom overwhelmed by the never-ending demands of motherhood? Juggling a million things while your own needs simmer on the back burner? Haunted by mom-guilt? Let’s face it- Parenting is hard. The constant demands for your time, attention & energy can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted & inadequate. Whether you're a new mom adjusting to the ups & downs of motherhood or a seasoned mom facing the trials of raising teenagers, you’re in the right place.
Are you parenting a child with BIG feelings, at a loss for how to help them? Or Struggling to connect with your teen as they navigate the rollercoaster of adolescence? Are you a mom overwhelmed by the never-ending demands of motherhood? Juggling a million things while your own needs simmer on the back burner? Haunted by mom-guilt? Let’s face it- Parenting is hard. The constant demands for your time, attention & energy can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted & inadequate. Whether you're a new mom adjusting to the ups & downs of motherhood or a seasoned mom facing the trials of raising teenagers, you’re in the right place.
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Life is difficult. Psychotherapy is one way to address life's difficulties. Have you found your AI therapist can take you only so far? AI and apps can be quite useful, but lack the healing magic of human connection. I have advanced training in trauma healing and family dynamics. I'm certified in EMDR. I am able to work with individuals while keeping family and community in mind.
Life is difficult. Psychotherapy is one way to address life's difficulties. Have you found your AI therapist can take you only so far? AI and apps can be quite useful, but lack the healing magic of human connection. I have advanced training in trauma healing and family dynamics. I'm certified in EMDR. I am able to work with individuals while keeping family and community in mind.
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Trustworthy, competent and consistent therapeutic services offered with an eclectic approach of treatment modalities that will offer support, inquiry, and exploratory relevance to your ongoing mental health needs to process and heal through life transitions, trauma, and grief. A strengths-based approach to developing resiliency, healing, and growth opportunities.
Trustworthy, competent and consistent therapeutic services offered with an eclectic approach of treatment modalities that will offer support, inquiry, and exploratory relevance to your ongoing mental health needs to process and heal through life transitions, trauma, and grief. A strengths-based approach to developing resiliency, healing, and growth opportunities.
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Family Dynamics Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Feeling lost on how to help your struggling child/teen? Do you lay in bed at night filled with worry, wishing you could turn your brain off? Or overwhelmed by the constant demands of school, work or motherhood? No matter what stage of life you're in, sometimes life can feel out of control & messy. The reasons for seeking therapy are endless. Whether you’re feeling lost after a big life transition like graduation, divorce or having a baby; trying to put yourself back together after trauma; Or just trying to figure out who you are &where you fit into this thing called life - we all need a little help getting unstuck sometimes
Feeling lost on how to help your struggling child/teen? Do you lay in bed at night filled with worry, wishing you could turn your brain off? Or overwhelmed by the constant demands of school, work or motherhood? No matter what stage of life you're in, sometimes life can feel out of control & messy. The reasons for seeking therapy are endless. Whether you’re feeling lost after a big life transition like graduation, divorce or having a baby; trying to put yourself back together after trauma; Or just trying to figure out who you are &where you fit into this thing called life - we all need a little help getting unstuck sometimes
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Mindful Therapeutics, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAC, BCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
I can provide individual, play or family therapy in the comfort of your home or at a mutually agreed upon location. I specialize in working with children, teens and families.
I can provide individual, play or family therapy in the comfort of your home or at a mutually agreed upon location. I specialize in working with children, teens and families.
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I am a clinical psychologist licensed in New York and New Jersey. I specialize in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, and related difficulties. I believe strongly that there should be no mysteries in therapy. Goals are best served if they are clearly established. Children, adolescents and their families deserve to be part of creating those goals and should know when they are being achieved. Therapy should be practical and based on the available relevant research evidence.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in New York and New Jersey. I specialize in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, and related difficulties. I believe strongly that there should be no mysteries in therapy. Goals are best served if they are clearly established. Children, adolescents and their families deserve to be part of creating those goals and should know when they are being achieved. Therapy should be practical and based on the available relevant research evidence.
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Debra D Castaldo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MS
Verified Verified
Midland Park, NJ 07432
Is your marriage CRASHING? Are you in need of a RELATIONSHIP REBOOT? (tm) Is your child testing limits? Are you struggling with depression and anxiety? Dr. Castaldo is a nationally recognized relationship expert who has been featured on CNN, FOX, NBC, in Ladies Home Journal, Woman's Day, Redbook, & More magazines, and has authored 3 books. Founder of the Center for Family and Couple Solutions, she uses a unique solution focused, brief approach to help clients build solutions quickly. She has special expertise in Divorce Prevention, Remarriage, Step Parenting, Child Management, Behavioral Issues, Family Conflict, Depression, Anxiety, Adoption, & Women's Issues.
Is your marriage CRASHING? Are you in need of a RELATIONSHIP REBOOT? (tm) Is your child testing limits? Are you struggling with depression and anxiety? Dr. Castaldo is a nationally recognized relationship expert who has been featured on CNN, FOX, NBC, in Ladies Home Journal, Woman's Day, Redbook, & More magazines, and has authored 3 books. Founder of the Center for Family and Couple Solutions, she uses a unique solution focused, brief approach to help clients build solutions quickly. She has special expertise in Divorce Prevention, Remarriage, Step Parenting, Child Management, Behavioral Issues, Family Conflict, Depression, Anxiety, Adoption, & Women's Issues.
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Beautiful Journey Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LSW, LAC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midland Park, NJ 07432
Beautiful Journey Counseling is a private therapy practice that uses different therapy techniques to help children, adolescents and adults find solutions to challenges that they are facing and bring about positive changes in their lives. We collaborate with school professionals and medical professionals to help individuals and families change and grow in healthy and positive directions.
Beautiful Journey Counseling is a private therapy practice that uses different therapy techniques to help children, adolescents and adults find solutions to challenges that they are facing and bring about positive changes in their lives. We collaborate with school professionals and medical professionals to help individuals and families change and grow in healthy and positive directions.
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Isabelle Murray Kayal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, LMFT, MEd, NCSC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Are you struggling with issues in your life? Are you looking to make significant changes in your life and/or relationships? This may seem overwhelming to you but I assure you that it is possible. I will help you identify and understand the issue, help to create and implement a plan, and assist you in reaching your goals. As a result you will live a more fulfilling and rewarding life. The first step is believing that you are worth it! BECAUSE YOU ARE!
Are you struggling with issues in your life? Are you looking to make significant changes in your life and/or relationships? This may seem overwhelming to you but I assure you that it is possible. I will help you identify and understand the issue, help to create and implement a plan, and assist you in reaching your goals. As a result you will live a more fulfilling and rewarding life. The first step is believing that you are worth it! BECAUSE YOU ARE!
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Caitlin Scanlon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldwick, NJ 07463 (Online Only)
I believe that it takes courage to ask for help, and I am here to accompany you on this path. Everything you need is already within you, and together we will develop tools to assist you in harnessing your inner strength in an effort to live your most fulfilling and authentic life. I believe that by working together, we can identify and enhance your strengths while exploring strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your identified challenges and build meaningful social connections.
I believe that it takes courage to ask for help, and I am here to accompany you on this path. Everything you need is already within you, and together we will develop tools to assist you in harnessing your inner strength in an effort to live your most fulfilling and authentic life. I believe that by working together, we can identify and enhance your strengths while exploring strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your identified challenges and build meaningful social connections.
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Kathleen Dumpert
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 (Online Only)
Finding a therapist you can trust and feel comfortable with is essential. I have extensive experience providing individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults of all ages, and I maintain a small private practice in order to ensure a high level of attention to each individual. My approach is integrative, collaborative, caring, and engaging. If you are coming to therapy in response to unexpected life changes, seeking assistance on how to manage challenging thoughts, feelings or behaviors, or you are seeking self-exploration and personal growth, my goal is to support you along each step of that process.
Finding a therapist you can trust and feel comfortable with is essential. I have extensive experience providing individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults of all ages, and I maintain a small private practice in order to ensure a high level of attention to each individual. My approach is integrative, collaborative, caring, and engaging. If you are coming to therapy in response to unexpected life changes, seeking assistance on how to manage challenging thoughts, feelings or behaviors, or you are seeking self-exploration and personal growth, my goal is to support you along each step of that process.
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Samantha Deutsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
I’m passionate about creating and maintaining a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore experiences, as well as empower clients to discover inner strength and resilience. By using a variety of therapeutic techniques based on individual needs, I work collaboratively with clients to help them reach their goals.
I’m passionate about creating and maintaining a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore experiences, as well as empower clients to discover inner strength and resilience. By using a variety of therapeutic techniques based on individual needs, I work collaboratively with clients to help them reach their goals.
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The Koch Center (located in Montclair, Waldwick, Morristown, & Englewood) specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapy and Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Middle Schoolers, and Families. Our Intensive 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 a Trauma Program for adults. We also offer individual therapy from varying theoretical orientations.
The Koch Center (located in Montclair, Waldwick, Morristown, & Englewood) specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapy and Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Middle Schoolers, and Families. Our Intensive 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 a Trauma Program for adults. We also offer individual therapy from varying theoretical orientations.
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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.