Toddler Therapists in Charlotte, NC
Healthy Insight Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, SAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28262
Not accepting new clients
Hello and Welcome! Reaching out can be a scary first step, but we are glad that you are here. Our therapeutic styles are relaxed and conversational. We like being able to connect with our clients in a warm, empathetic, and comfortable way so that we can decide the best plan of action for our time together. We are dedicated to providing you with confidential, compassionate & personalized treatment to meet your individual needs & goals. The focus is on empowering you to make the best decisions, gain more insight, and embrace the challenges of life.
Hello and Welcome! Reaching out can be a scary first step, but we are glad that you are here. Our therapeutic styles are relaxed and conversational. We like being able to connect with our clients in a warm, empathetic, and comfortable way so that we can decide the best plan of action for our time together. We are dedicated to providing you with confidential, compassionate & personalized treatment to meet your individual needs & goals. The focus is on empowering you to make the best decisions, gain more insight, and embrace the challenges of life.
I am passionate about improving the lives of children and their families by collaborating with parents and children to help them meet their goals. I work with children of all ages to address difficulties including anxiety, ADHD, OCD, depression, anger management, school difficulties, social skills, and behavioral problems. In order to help clients achieve clarity about their strengths and challenges, I specialize in comprehensive evaluations for children from birth through adolescence. Assessments can provide information about learning/academic achievement, developmental delays, kindergarten readiness, giftedness, attention/ADHD, behavior, or social/emotional vulnerabilities.
I am passionate about improving the lives of children and their families by collaborating with parents and children to help them meet their goals. I work with children of all ages to address difficulties including anxiety, ADHD, OCD, depression, anger management, school difficulties, social skills, and behavioral problems. In order to help clients achieve clarity about their strengths and challenges, I specialize in comprehensive evaluations for children from birth through adolescence. Assessments can provide information about learning/academic achievement, developmental delays, kindergarten readiness, giftedness, attention/ADHD, behavior, or social/emotional vulnerabilities.
You are thinking to yourself: “I’ve tried it all. I don’t know what else to do. I’m tired, they aren’t listening and I’m over it… the calls from school, the looks from neighbors, the whispers from family.” Nothing has worked. They are angry, frustrated and alone. They feel like a failure- and sometimes you do to. All you want is for your child to be happy. Yet it feels like you’ve tried it all without success. Your child just refuses to listen to you, lashes out and seems to view you as their biggest enemy. To make matters worse, your child has increasingly become more isolated and sad. Things need to improve right away, but how?
You are thinking to yourself: “I’ve tried it all. I don’t know what else to do. I’m tired, they aren’t listening and I’m over it… the calls from school, the looks from neighbors, the whispers from family.” Nothing has worked. They are angry, frustrated and alone. They feel like a failure- and sometimes you do to. All you want is for your child to be happy. Yet it feels like you’ve tried it all without success. Your child just refuses to listen to you, lashes out and seems to view you as their biggest enemy. To make matters worse, your child has increasingly become more isolated and sad. Things need to improve right away, but how?
Brenda Gallardo is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). She graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Developmental Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. It is her mission to provide a safe space for all clients. Brenda enjoys working with children (age 4 &up), adolescents, and adults. She has experience working with trauma, adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Brenda Gallardo is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). She graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Developmental Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. It is her mission to provide a safe space for all clients. Brenda enjoys working with children (age 4 &up), adolescents, and adults. She has experience working with trauma, adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Robert C Faucette
Psychologist, PhD, PLLC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28226
Waitlist for new clients
Hello. I'm a clinical psychologist who has practiced in the Charlotte area since 1994. I am semi-retired and keep a small caseload. I primarily provide psychological services to children, adolescents, and their families, but I see an occasional adult as well. In addition to providing counseling services, I conduct comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational evaluations that help in making confident diagnoses and help to direct treatment and/or educational decisions.
Hello. I'm a clinical psychologist who has practiced in the Charlotte area since 1994. I am semi-retired and keep a small caseload. I primarily provide psychological services to children, adolescents, and their families, but I see an occasional adult as well. In addition to providing counseling services, I conduct comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational evaluations that help in making confident diagnoses and help to direct treatment and/or educational decisions.
You just want what's best for your child. You want to see them happy, successful, and confident, but you've gotten countless phone calls from the teacher and school counselor, you're struggling to know what to say or do in tough moments, and nothing you've tried is keeping the peace at home. Something has to change. The good news: I want what's best for your child too and we can work together to help your child be their best self. We'll strengthen your family’s relationships and ability to regulate emotions together. We'll increase your child's coping skills that they can use in school, at home, and in public. It will get better.
You just want what's best for your child. You want to see them happy, successful, and confident, but you've gotten countless phone calls from the teacher and school counselor, you're struggling to know what to say or do in tough moments, and nothing you've tried is keeping the peace at home. Something has to change. The good news: I want what's best for your child too and we can work together to help your child be their best self. We'll strengthen your family’s relationships and ability to regulate emotions together. We'll increase your child's coping skills that they can use in school, at home, and in public. It will get better.
Emily Hurst Robertson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204
Life is full of changes and transitions-particularly for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families! It is my hope that I can work with individuals and families to not only grow from their experiences, but to gain helpful insight that will allow them to flourish in the future. I am currently accepting new clients ages three to thirteen years of age, as well as working with parents regarding parenting-related concerns. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, ADHD symptoms, school-related concerns, and clients whose families may be in the midst of a transition in their family system.
Life is full of changes and transitions-particularly for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families! It is my hope that I can work with individuals and families to not only grow from their experiences, but to gain helpful insight that will allow them to flourish in the future. I am currently accepting new clients ages three to thirteen years of age, as well as working with parents regarding parenting-related concerns. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, ADHD symptoms, school-related concerns, and clients whose families may be in the midst of a transition in their family system.
Life is difficult and challenging. Whether it's negative thoughts, worries, unhealthy boundaries, or trying to work through life's stressors and transitions. Talking with a therapist that is kind and understanding can help create healthier thoughts and skills. Together, we will explore how to utilize your strengths to grow and progress. Something unique about my approach to therapy is my use of humor while being direct in challenging negative thoughts and my use of creative interventions and activities.
Life is difficult and challenging. Whether it's negative thoughts, worries, unhealthy boundaries, or trying to work through life's stressors and transitions. Talking with a therapist that is kind and understanding can help create healthier thoughts and skills. Together, we will explore how to utilize your strengths to grow and progress. Something unique about my approach to therapy is my use of humor while being direct in challenging negative thoughts and my use of creative interventions and activities.
Our CEO, Dana Alley, has experienced firsthand how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) transformed the life of her son with autism. Dana started A Bridge to Achievement to provide families access to timely and high-quality home-based ABA services. Her unique perspective as a parent drives our agency's commitment to family-centered services which sets A Bridge to Achievement apart from other providers.
Our CEO, Dana Alley, has experienced firsthand how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) transformed the life of her son with autism. Dana started A Bridge to Achievement to provide families access to timely and high-quality home-based ABA services. Her unique perspective as a parent drives our agency's commitment to family-centered services which sets A Bridge to Achievement apart from other providers.
I work with clients of all ages by providing individual therapy, family therapy, and psychological assessments. In my therapeutic work, I specialize in behavioral & emotional issues in children & teens, parenting, self-esteem & identity, anxiety, depression, ADHD coaching, and personal growth.
I work with clients of all ages by providing individual therapy, family therapy, and psychological assessments. In my therapeutic work, I specialize in behavioral & emotional issues in children & teens, parenting, self-esteem & identity, anxiety, depression, ADHD coaching, and personal growth.
Children, teens, and young adults can all have something in common: growing pains. If you find that you or your child needs room to grow in a compassionate, safe, and private environment, my door is open for you. I have worked with individuals facing adjustment issues, grief, anxiety/depression, gender and identity discovery, ADHD, trauma, changing family dynamics, and eating disorders. For clients of all ages, I believe creativity and expressing oneself can lead the way to healing, coping, and helping to expand the understanding of one's identity.
Children, teens, and young adults can all have something in common: growing pains. If you find that you or your child needs room to grow in a compassionate, safe, and private environment, my door is open for you. I have worked with individuals facing adjustment issues, grief, anxiety/depression, gender and identity discovery, ADHD, trauma, changing family dynamics, and eating disorders. For clients of all ages, I believe creativity and expressing oneself can lead the way to healing, coping, and helping to expand the understanding of one's identity.
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Paul Louis, LCMHC Paul Louis is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. He has a BS in Psychology from Greensboro College, an SA Counseling Certificate from East Carolina University, and an MA in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. Paul believes in the resilience of people. We are all strong and capable of overcoming obstacles, however it is important that we give ourselves grace during difficult times as we endure.
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Ireland Gibbs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. She has a BSW from Gordon College and an MSW from Fordham University. Her experiences include working with individuals and families in hospital-based, home, and outpatient settings. At the most basic level, Ireland’s approach to therapy is to meet each client where they are at. Whatever physical, mental, or emotional state a client is in, she wants them to show up to the session as they are and feel accepted regardless of their circumstances.
Ireland Gibbs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. She has a BSW from Gordon College and an MSW from Fordham University. Her experiences include working with individuals and families in hospital-based, home, and outpatient settings. At the most basic level, Ireland’s approach to therapy is to meet each client where they are at. Whatever physical, mental, or emotional state a client is in, she wants them to show up to the session as they are and feel accepted regardless of their circumstances.
Andrea Exley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28210
Waitlist for new clients
I am not afraid of hearing the hard truths that you don't share with others. I find it an honor and a privilege to come along side someone who trusts me enough to share their life, the good and the bad. I have supported people who have experienced things that they believe others think to be unreal, people who believe there is no reason to keep living, people who partake in activities they know are not good for them, people who struggle to have healthy relationships, and people that have been living in darkness. I want to help you break away from that darkness. I want to provide a space that fosters security, hope, and healing.
I am not afraid of hearing the hard truths that you don't share with others. I find it an honor and a privilege to come along side someone who trusts me enough to share their life, the good and the bad. I have supported people who have experienced things that they believe others think to be unreal, people who believe there is no reason to keep living, people who partake in activities they know are not good for them, people who struggle to have healthy relationships, and people that have been living in darkness. I want to help you break away from that darkness. I want to provide a space that fosters security, hope, and healing.
Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Greg St. Martin. I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults and families. My theoretical approach is Person Centered. Person-Centered Therapy utilizes the approach that each person is unique, valued, and worthy of unconditional acceptance. I received a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Play Therapy at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2017. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina (LCMHC, 13814) and a National Certified Counselor.
Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Greg St. Martin. I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults and families. My theoretical approach is Person Centered. Person-Centered Therapy utilizes the approach that each person is unique, valued, and worthy of unconditional acceptance. I received a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Play Therapy at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2017. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina (LCMHC, 13814) and a National Certified Counselor.
Jessie Nealen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28227
I strongly believe in the inner strength, inherent dignity, and capability of each client that I work with. My goal is to provide a safe environment where clients feel understood, accepted, and are able to grow. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I help children, teens, adults, and families work through a wide array of issues.
I strongly believe in the inner strength, inherent dignity, and capability of each client that I work with. My goal is to provide a safe environment where clients feel understood, accepted, and are able to grow. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I help children, teens, adults, and families work through a wide array of issues.
Children, adolescents, and families are the focus of my practice. Developing and strengthening the parent-child relationship is especially important with young children. Helping children learn to feel more capable and independent is important for school age children. Developing autonomy and learning to make good choices is critical for adolescents. By creating achievable goals together and working in a safe and supportive environment, we are able to create positive experiences for both children and parents.
Children, adolescents, and families are the focus of my practice. Developing and strengthening the parent-child relationship is especially important with young children. Helping children learn to feel more capable and independent is important for school age children. Developing autonomy and learning to make good choices is critical for adolescents. By creating achievable goals together and working in a safe and supportive environment, we are able to create positive experiences for both children and parents.
I believe that understanding your own story and experiences can become a powerful tool toward healing and a healthy mindset! It is my goal to walk alongside you on your journey. An ideal client is willing to work toward personal growth and development. I work with clients ages ranging from 4 - 25 years old. My experience lies in adolescent and young adult counseling.
I believe that understanding your own story and experiences can become a powerful tool toward healing and a healthy mindset! It is my goal to walk alongside you on your journey. An ideal client is willing to work toward personal growth and development. I work with clients ages ranging from 4 - 25 years old. My experience lies in adolescent and young adult counseling.
Marguerita Blaker & Associates, PLLC
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28227
I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adults and families, with a focus on younger children and those dealing with trauma. I am accepting new clients with my group practice. We have clinicians specializing in young children, teens, adults, and LGBTQ+ clients of all ages. We are now excited to offer couples therapy as well!
I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adults and families, with a focus on younger children and those dealing with trauma. I am accepting new clients with my group practice. We have clinicians specializing in young children, teens, adults, and LGBTQ+ clients of all ages. We are now excited to offer couples therapy as well!
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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.