Toddler Therapists in Blue Bell, PA
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Penllyn Counseling Associates LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Children, Family, Life Transitions can sometimes feel like disappointments. We often have expectations of others, such as showing appreciation, reaching out when you are not well, helping you with tasks that may now be difficult, and see that these responses don't happen. You can learn how to reset expectations and find the opportunity for joy in relationships and activities.
Children, Family, Life Transitions can sometimes feel like disappointments. We often have expectations of others, such as showing appreciation, reaching out when you are not well, helping you with tasks that may now be difficult, and see that these responses don't happen. You can learn how to reset expectations and find the opportunity for joy in relationships and activities.
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Evidence-Based Therapy with a Love-Based Approach. As a clinical psychologist devoted to practicing therapy, I value the individual strengths, perspectives and histories of each person. I believe that healing and growth occur within the context of a supportive and accepting relationship. Thus, I am highly attentive to our therapeutic relationship and more importantly, to the relationships that already exist in your life. Our work is tailored to your specific needs, strengths and values. My approach to therapy is relational, parts-based, trauma-informed and love-based.
Evidence-Based Therapy with a Love-Based Approach. As a clinical psychologist devoted to practicing therapy, I value the individual strengths, perspectives and histories of each person. I believe that healing and growth occur within the context of a supportive and accepting relationship. Thus, I am highly attentive to our therapeutic relationship and more importantly, to the relationships that already exist in your life. Our work is tailored to your specific needs, strengths and values. My approach to therapy is relational, parts-based, trauma-informed and love-based.
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Hugh S. Smith, Ph.D. & Associates, P.C. (HSSA) was created in 1998 to meet the growing demand for excellence in psychological services. Comprised of licensed psychologists, psychological evaluators and therapists, HSSA has become a respected name in the community we serve. We are committed to excellence and integrity in the evaluation and treatment of the whole person. We strive to identify the unique strengths of each individual we serve. Our thorough and caring approach considers the roles of family, socio-cultural background, and the environments in which our clients live.
Hugh S. Smith, Ph.D. & Associates, P.C. (HSSA) was created in 1998 to meet the growing demand for excellence in psychological services. Comprised of licensed psychologists, psychological evaluators and therapists, HSSA has become a respected name in the community we serve. We are committed to excellence and integrity in the evaluation and treatment of the whole person. We strive to identify the unique strengths of each individual we serve. Our thorough and caring approach considers the roles of family, socio-cultural background, and the environments in which our clients live.
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Dr. John Gentry, PsyD is a licensed psychologist who received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Denver, and previously a master's degree in counseling psychology from Texas Technological University. He combines both Humanistic-Existential and Cognitive-Behavioral orientations to provide a safe and non-judgmental place for learning how to have a happier and better quality of life, with peace of mind and fulfillment.
Dr. John Gentry, PsyD is a licensed psychologist who received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Denver, and previously a master's degree in counseling psychology from Texas Technological University. He combines both Humanistic-Existential and Cognitive-Behavioral orientations to provide a safe and non-judgmental place for learning how to have a happier and better quality of life, with peace of mind and fulfillment.
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I am not accepting new patients at this time. My schedule is full right now. I am a licensed Psychologist who has been in practice for 35 years. My clients feel secure so that they can address their intimate, personal concerns. I am goal directed, helping people identify what they want to accomplish. I am kind, direct and straightforward. Most people allow their past to define their future. I am committed to assisting people in creating a healthy future. I teach my clients how to resolve their past. Then, their future is limitless. Each person is then able to see their world with more hope and optimism.
I am not accepting new patients at this time. My schedule is full right now. I am a licensed Psychologist who has been in practice for 35 years. My clients feel secure so that they can address their intimate, personal concerns. I am goal directed, helping people identify what they want to accomplish. I am kind, direct and straightforward. Most people allow their past to define their future. I am committed to assisting people in creating a healthy future. I teach my clients how to resolve their past. Then, their future is limitless. Each person is then able to see their world with more hope and optimism.
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Jenna R Giagnacova
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Blue Bell, PA 19422
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania and have been working in mental health since 2008. I began my work in a preschool partial hospitalization program and a community outpatient program with children, adults, and families. I have also worked as a Family Based Services (FBS) therapist and director. I co-founded Conshohocken Counseling Services in 2012 and have been enjoying providing clients with assistance in their life journeys since then.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania and have been working in mental health since 2008. I began my work in a preschool partial hospitalization program and a community outpatient program with children, adults, and families. I have also worked as a Family Based Services (FBS) therapist and director. I co-founded Conshohocken Counseling Services in 2012 and have been enjoying providing clients with assistance in their life journeys since then.
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Those working with Neurodiversity Consultants have been serving the neurodiverse individuals for decades. Created to address the growing need for lifespan support to neurodiverse individuals (including those who identify on the autism spectrum), Neurodiversity Consultants seeks to increase access to high-quality specialized services from experienced consultants, sometimes augmenting current services where applicable to optimize outcomes. With access to a variety of consultants, Neurodiversity Consultants is able to flexibly provide myriad services. Visit us at www.NeurodiversityConsultants.com
Those working with Neurodiversity Consultants have been serving the neurodiverse individuals for decades. Created to address the growing need for lifespan support to neurodiverse individuals (including those who identify on the autism spectrum), Neurodiversity Consultants seeks to increase access to high-quality specialized services from experienced consultants, sometimes augmenting current services where applicable to optimize outcomes. With access to a variety of consultants, Neurodiversity Consultants is able to flexibly provide myriad services. Visit us at www.NeurodiversityConsultants.com
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Laurie Heller Msw Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Blue Bell, PA 19422
My practice is dedicated to assist individuals, couples, and families by empowering them to overcome adversities. Entering therapy is a step in demonstrating strength and resiliency. I have an appreciation for this strength and consider it an important part of the therapy process. I approach each client with respect on where they are at the time when entering therapy. When personal growth is felt and experienced it can be rewarding and life altering. It is my intention and responsibility to be an active listener, give thoughtful and educational input for growth and healing at the pace and needs of each client.
My practice is dedicated to assist individuals, couples, and families by empowering them to overcome adversities. Entering therapy is a step in demonstrating strength and resiliency. I have an appreciation for this strength and consider it an important part of the therapy process. I approach each client with respect on where they are at the time when entering therapy. When personal growth is felt and experienced it can be rewarding and life altering. It is my intention and responsibility to be an active listener, give thoughtful and educational input for growth and healing at the pace and needs of each client.
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Hardships, unexpected change, relational issues, and everyday stressors are something we have all experienced, yet there are tools that can help make navigating them easier. Through CBT and other therapeutic approaches, I assist clients in learning the tools to restructuring their thoughts and finding solutions for everything from everyday stressors to larger life challenges. I can help guide you through issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships. I also work with children using play therapy to help little ones cope with their big emotions and better express themselves, while offering parents tools to utilize at home.
Hardships, unexpected change, relational issues, and everyday stressors are something we have all experienced, yet there are tools that can help make navigating them easier. Through CBT and other therapeutic approaches, I assist clients in learning the tools to restructuring their thoughts and finding solutions for everything from everyday stressors to larger life challenges. I can help guide you through issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships. I also work with children using play therapy to help little ones cope with their big emotions and better express themselves, while offering parents tools to utilize at home.
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Jennifer Benjamin
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Blue Bell, PA 19424
I believe in providing intervention for clients and families that is purposeful. This means the client will be taught to understand what they need to do to reach their goals. This includes understanding the complexity of their emotional distress, obtaining skills and strategies, and getting feedback and support on applying these strategies effectively.
I believe in providing intervention for clients and families that is purposeful. This means the client will be taught to understand what they need to do to reach their goals. This includes understanding the complexity of their emotional distress, obtaining skills and strategies, and getting feedback and support on applying these strategies effectively.
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reNEW YOU Counseling and Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Collegeville, PA 19426
There is help for you, your child, teen, young adult, and family! We passionately serve all of our clients with the goal to help them reach their highest potential. We believe in early intervention and supporting people through their feelings, thoughts, transitions, and adversities as early as possible in order to reduce the onset of more serious psychopathology in later years. We also believe in compassionately supporting the family system and educating parents on childhood development, parenting strategies, healthier ways to manage their own emotions, breaking generational trauma, and learn healthier communication and connection.
There is help for you, your child, teen, young adult, and family! We passionately serve all of our clients with the goal to help them reach their highest potential. We believe in early intervention and supporting people through their feelings, thoughts, transitions, and adversities as early as possible in order to reduce the onset of more serious psychopathology in later years. We also believe in compassionately supporting the family system and educating parents on childhood development, parenting strategies, healthier ways to manage their own emotions, breaking generational trauma, and learn healthier communication and connection.
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As a board certified music therapist, I believe creativity is an essential tool for life. Creativity makes us resilient, effective, helps us solve problems, and helps us imagine what is possible. You may be looking for creative ways to approach therapy for you or your child. You or your child may identify as neurodivergent and want to explore ways to manage stress, develop coping strategies, express complex emotions, develop emotional intelligence, and enjoy positive and affirming social experiences. Music creates a rich environment for all of that all while helping individuals build self-esteem and a positive sense of self.
As a board certified music therapist, I believe creativity is an essential tool for life. Creativity makes us resilient, effective, helps us solve problems, and helps us imagine what is possible. You may be looking for creative ways to approach therapy for you or your child. You or your child may identify as neurodivergent and want to explore ways to manage stress, develop coping strategies, express complex emotions, develop emotional intelligence, and enjoy positive and affirming social experiences. Music creates a rich environment for all of that all while helping individuals build self-esteem and a positive sense of self.
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Gianna Speranza
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
No one ever told you parenting would be this hard. You love your child, yet the constant battle to keep them content and squash their tantrums feels like an energy drain from which you can’t recoup. You’ve tried everything-redirecting, timeouts, and positive redirection, only to find you are losing your temper more than you care to admit because nothing works. You are in a never-ending cycle of chaos. You realize your stomach turns every time the phone rings in case the school calls again to report another incident. You wish you could just escape, but you can’t tell anyone because you fear you’ll be judged for being a bad parent.
No one ever told you parenting would be this hard. You love your child, yet the constant battle to keep them content and squash their tantrums feels like an energy drain from which you can’t recoup. You’ve tried everything-redirecting, timeouts, and positive redirection, only to find you are losing your temper more than you care to admit because nothing works. You are in a never-ending cycle of chaos. You realize your stomach turns every time the phone rings in case the school calls again to report another incident. You wish you could just escape, but you can’t tell anyone because you fear you’ll be judged for being a bad parent.
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Allison holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and has worked in outpatient, inpatient, residential, and BHRS/wraparound settings in a variety of roles during her career in the mental health field. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, with over 11 years of experience in providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Allison holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and has worked in outpatient, inpatient, residential, and BHRS/wraparound settings in a variety of roles during her career in the mental health field. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, with over 11 years of experience in providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
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Derek Pendleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Warrington, PA 18976
I have nearly 25 years of experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy to people of all ages and diagnoses. My areas of specialty include adult/adolescent Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction (all types), and Anger Management. In addition, I work well with families whose children struggle with behavioral and emotional problems, including diagnoses of A.D.H.D., Oppositional Defiant Disorder (O.D.D.), and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am trained in various Evidenced-Based Practices - such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - that have been proven to help individuals feel better soon.
I have nearly 25 years of experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy to people of all ages and diagnoses. My areas of specialty include adult/adolescent Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction (all types), and Anger Management. In addition, I work well with families whose children struggle with behavioral and emotional problems, including diagnoses of A.D.H.D., Oppositional Defiant Disorder (O.D.D.), and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am trained in various Evidenced-Based Practices - such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - that have been proven to help individuals feel better soon.
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I am an experienced psychologist, devoted to helping people in distress to find their way to healing and growth and to a better life. I am empathic and caring. I create a safe therapeutic environment that encourages the client to experience him/herself in a new and complete way, so he/she can find new meaning in life and make better choices. I maintain a deep respect for the uniqueness of the individual, addressing each person's specific needs. I use a variety of proven treatment techniques and integrate them into an individual treatment plan. For more information, see www.rebeccatendler.com.
I am an experienced psychologist, devoted to helping people in distress to find their way to healing and growth and to a better life. I am empathic and caring. I create a safe therapeutic environment that encourages the client to experience him/herself in a new and complete way, so he/she can find new meaning in life and make better choices. I maintain a deep respect for the uniqueness of the individual, addressing each person's specific needs. I use a variety of proven treatment techniques and integrate them into an individual treatment plan. For more information, see www.rebeccatendler.com.
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Aspire Child & Family Services, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abington, PA 19001
Dr. Jaime Friedman is the Director and owner at Aspire Child & Family Services. The main focus of the practice is Intensive behavioral health services (Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA) for children with Autism. Behavior specialists and behavior technicians are available to work one on one with children in their home, school, and/or community settings. Medicaid (Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware Counties) are accepted. Please see www.aspirecfs.com for further information. *Please note we are not accepting clients for talk therapy.*
Dr. Jaime Friedman is the Director and owner at Aspire Child & Family Services. The main focus of the practice is Intensive behavioral health services (Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA) for children with Autism. Behavior specialists and behavior technicians are available to work one on one with children in their home, school, and/or community settings. Medicaid (Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware Counties) are accepted. Please see www.aspirecfs.com for further information. *Please note we are not accepting clients for talk therapy.*
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Since 1932, Council for Relationships has provided therapy and psychiatry services to those in Pennslyvania and New Jersey. Our Staff Clinicians offer individual, relationship (sometimes called "couples"), family, and sex therapy online and in person. We make the best therapy services accessible to everyone. Our 80+ Staff Therapists & Psychiatrists specialize in over 45 specialties and provide comprehensive mental health care and medicine management. We see clients of all ages, backgrounds, religions, genders, and sexualities. We believe that thriving relationships foster flourishing communities. Let us help you thrive.
Since 1932, Council for Relationships has provided therapy and psychiatry services to those in Pennslyvania and New Jersey. Our Staff Clinicians offer individual, relationship (sometimes called "couples"), family, and sex therapy online and in person. We make the best therapy services accessible to everyone. Our 80+ Staff Therapists & Psychiatrists specialize in over 45 specialties and provide comprehensive mental health care and medicine management. We see clients of all ages, backgrounds, religions, genders, and sexualities. We believe that thriving relationships foster flourishing communities. Let us help you thrive.
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I work well with clients that want to add to their own improvement and are motivated to change. I want to help with this need, or their want to improve. I want to help how you feel, and make you feel more positive. I am a positive, caring, compassionate person and i I listen carefully, and want to help.
I work well with clients that want to add to their own improvement and are motivated to change. I want to help with this need, or their want to improve. I want to help how you feel, and make you feel more positive. I am a positive, caring, compassionate person and i I listen carefully, and want to help.
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Lower Merion Family Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, MLSP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Teens and Children - Are you stressed, anxious, or feeling sad? Are you feeling pressure to fit in? Are you struggling with expectations and feeling a lack of support? All of these feelings can be difficult to manage. At LMFS you will find a safe place to learn how to manage them. Parents - Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are not in control? Are you struggling with how best to support your child? Are you spending more time worrying about your children than enjoying your interactions with them? At LMFS we offer Parent Coaching and Parenting Groups to help you problem solve, find solutions, get support and feel less alone.
Teens and Children - Are you stressed, anxious, or feeling sad? Are you feeling pressure to fit in? Are you struggling with expectations and feeling a lack of support? All of these feelings can be difficult to manage. At LMFS you will find a safe place to learn how to manage them. Parents - Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are not in control? Are you struggling with how best to support your child? Are you spending more time worrying about your children than enjoying your interactions with them? At LMFS we offer Parent Coaching and Parenting Groups to help you problem solve, find solutions, get support and feel less alone.
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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.