Toddler Therapists in Mesquite, TX

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ABA Vibe Ltd Company
BCBA, LBA, IBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesquite, TX 75150
At ABA Vibe, we firmly believe that effective treatment and progress can only be achieved when the “family”, that is, all stakeholders (parents or guardians, caregivers, teachers, and therapists) come together and take ownership of the treatment program and wholeheartedly collaborate and participate in the process.
At ABA Vibe, we firmly believe that effective treatment and progress can only be achieved when the “family”, that is, all stakeholders (parents or guardians, caregivers, teachers, and therapists) come together and take ownership of the treatment program and wholeheartedly collaborate and participate in the process.
(214) 817-2457 View (214) 817-2457
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Michelle Denise Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MMFT, HSCCRT, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Mesquite, TX 75150
Have you looked in the mirror and asked yourself, "How did I get here?" “Who can I trust?” “How did my life change so quickly that I can't even recognize myself anymore?" "Am I Crazy?" "I Want to be Happy?" Problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Real problems start and end with the mirror image we see daily. Often the mirror image is silent but dying to speak and live life again. Issues in life start with the inability to be heard, believed in, and understood. I believe the best way to find you again, is to find your voice.
Have you looked in the mirror and asked yourself, "How did I get here?" “Who can I trust?” “How did my life change so quickly that I can't even recognize myself anymore?" "Am I Crazy?" "I Want to be Happy?" Problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Real problems start and end with the mirror image we see daily. Often the mirror image is silent but dying to speak and live life again. Issues in life start with the inability to be heard, believed in, and understood. I believe the best way to find you again, is to find your voice.
(972) 895-6640 View (972) 895-6640
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Kachanda Hewitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesquite, TX 75150  (Online Only)
I have always had a heart to help others. I have had the opportunity to provide counseling services, mentoring, and life coaching in the community, private, and educational sector. Providing counseling and mentoring to families to improve families’ dynamics in the form of family, couples, individual, and group counseling has been my passion for many years.
I have always had a heart to help others. I have had the opportunity to provide counseling services, mentoring, and life coaching in the community, private, and educational sector. Providing counseling and mentoring to families to improve families’ dynamics in the form of family, couples, individual, and group counseling has been my passion for many years.
(737) 252-8235 View (737) 252-8235
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Kimberley B Montgomery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mesquite, TX 75150
Waitlist for new clients
I am committed to helping people. I have a passion for supervision. I believe that supervision helped me to become a confident clinician and I feel empowered to help others find their clinical voice as well. I also have a passion for people dealing with chronic illness. People who deal with health issues on a daily basis need someone to talk to as they navigate the struggles of getting well. As a parent of four children I understand that parenting can be difficult and at times frustrating. I want to help parents find the joys in raising children and help them feel successful as caregivers. I am kind, compassionate, and honest.
I am committed to helping people. I have a passion for supervision. I believe that supervision helped me to become a confident clinician and I feel empowered to help others find their clinical voice as well. I also have a passion for people dealing with chronic illness. People who deal with health issues on a daily basis need someone to talk to as they navigate the struggles of getting well. As a parent of four children I understand that parenting can be difficult and at times frustrating. I want to help parents find the joys in raising children and help them feel successful as caregivers. I am kind, compassionate, and honest.
(214) 972-3478 View (214) 972-3478
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Dr. Melissa James
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mesquite, TX 75150  (Online Only)
There is no 'right' way through this. There is just 'through.' Families are under tremendous pressure, even more so during these times. Children & teens spent too long without their social support and are now trying to achieve a new normal. This fear and anxiety of the unknown is similar to those experienced by adults recently. I can help adults, teens, & children work through the fear, anxiety, stress and trauma and help you build strong, healthy, resilient individuals and families. I enjoy working with all ages and specialize in family conflict, anxiety/depression, trauma, PTSD, Veterans, First Responders, & child specialties.
There is no 'right' way through this. There is just 'through.' Families are under tremendous pressure, even more so during these times. Children & teens spent too long without their social support and are now trying to achieve a new normal. This fear and anxiety of the unknown is similar to those experienced by adults recently. I can help adults, teens, & children work through the fear, anxiety, stress and trauma and help you build strong, healthy, resilient individuals and families. I enjoy working with all ages and specialize in family conflict, anxiety/depression, trauma, PTSD, Veterans, First Responders, & child specialties.
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Tamika D Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesquite, TX 75150
In life we all face obstacles that can leave us confused, scared and even anxious. These obstacles can affect our emotional state, our relationships with loved ones and even our careers. My desire is to help clients address these obstacles and reach their full potential. I will use a technical integration approach of researched based theoretical modalities to meet each clients individual needs.
In life we all face obstacles that can leave us confused, scared and even anxious. These obstacles can affect our emotional state, our relationships with loved ones and even our careers. My desire is to help clients address these obstacles and reach their full potential. I will use a technical integration approach of researched based theoretical modalities to meet each clients individual needs.
(469) 291-9445 View (469) 291-9445
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Nilka Rey
MA, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Mesquite, TX 75150
I offer ABA Therapy to children diagnosed with Autism and their families to develop new skills and reduce maladaptive behaviors to achieve greater independence and uncover all their potential. When I offer the service in home setting, our therapy focuses on play as a fundamental activity of this stage of development. I also offer Parent Training through Telehealth, to families who cannot access direct service, providing training in ABA techniques to caregivers willing to develop skills in their little ones (potty training, social skills, etc.), as well as techniques for managing maladaptive behaviors
I offer ABA Therapy to children diagnosed with Autism and their families to develop new skills and reduce maladaptive behaviors to achieve greater independence and uncover all their potential. When I offer the service in home setting, our therapy focuses on play as a fundamental activity of this stage of development. I also offer Parent Training through Telehealth, to families who cannot access direct service, providing training in ABA techniques to caregivers willing to develop skills in their little ones (potty training, social skills, etc.), as well as techniques for managing maladaptive behaviors
(469) 297-9534 View (469) 297-9534
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Candece C Cooper-Charles
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, M Ed, CTP
Verified Verified
Mesquite, TX 75181  (Online Only)
My ideal client is anyone dealing with the human condition. Need to talk? You would be perfect. Feel stuck? You would be perfect. Conflicted? You would also be perfect. My ideal client is interested in progress over perfection. The goal is to assist clients in creating a comprehensive plan for setting and achieving goals; helping to facilitate behavioral change; assisting in helping clients to establish and maintain relationships; and assisting in enhancing client's effectiveness and coping.
My ideal client is anyone dealing with the human condition. Need to talk? You would be perfect. Feel stuck? You would be perfect. Conflicted? You would also be perfect. My ideal client is interested in progress over perfection. The goal is to assist clients in creating a comprehensive plan for setting and achieving goals; helping to facilitate behavioral change; assisting in helping clients to establish and maintain relationships; and assisting in enhancing client's effectiveness and coping.
(469) 904-0046 View (469) 904-0046
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Venessia B Rieper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Mesquite, TX 75149  (Online Only)
No matter what barrier or emotional struggle you are facing, from mental health diagnosis; relationships, family, trauma, to daily living skills, Rieper Counseling is there for you. Meeting not just your mental health needs, but providing support in being "WHOLE." Rieper Counseling collaborates with you and individualizes your treatment plan to help you succeed in your goals and overall wellbeing.
No matter what barrier or emotional struggle you are facing, from mental health diagnosis; relationships, family, trauma, to daily living skills, Rieper Counseling is there for you. Meeting not just your mental health needs, but providing support in being "WHOLE." Rieper Counseling collaborates with you and individualizes your treatment plan to help you succeed in your goals and overall wellbeing.
(972) 433-7108 View (972) 433-7108
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Ashley R Willson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesquite, TX 75149
Not accepting new clients
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe the counseling process is much like a journey and is a collaborative effort between the therapist and the individual, couple, or family. My counseling style is dependent on the needs of each unique individual and their goals. Therefore the counseling process will be different for each person, but my role as a therapist, to guide and encourage, remains the same. In the first few sessions, we will work to discover where you would like to go on the journey and continue when you are proactively committed to getting there.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe the counseling process is much like a journey and is a collaborative effort between the therapist and the individual, couple, or family. My counseling style is dependent on the needs of each unique individual and their goals. Therefore the counseling process will be different for each person, but my role as a therapist, to guide and encourage, remains the same. In the first few sessions, we will work to discover where you would like to go on the journey and continue when you are proactively committed to getting there.
(972) 846-4728 View (972) 846-4728

More Therapists Nearby

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Ana Guzmán
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Waitlist for new clients
Hope: it all begins with hope! Thank you for reaching out during a challenging season of life, whether it is your own or that of your child. I am trained and certified in various types of therapy to provide individualized services that can assist with your mental health well-being goals. Our practice serves clients ages two through adulthood and provides services to fellow therapists. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can help. I also provide clinical supervision for LPC-Associates and those wishing to pursue their RPT.
Hope: it all begins with hope! Thank you for reaching out during a challenging season of life, whether it is your own or that of your child. I am trained and certified in various types of therapy to provide individualized services that can assist with your mental health well-being goals. Our practice serves clients ages two through adulthood and provides services to fellow therapists. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can help. I also provide clinical supervision for LPC-Associates and those wishing to pursue their RPT.
(469) 537-4287 View (469) 537-4287
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Katrina L Cook, PhD
Psychologist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Accepting NEW clients! Something’s happened. It was a big, terrible, life-changing event. Or maybe it was a million little things that add up to everything just being hard and heavy all the time. You try to avoid reminders, but sometimes you just can’t. The memories flood your thoughts, wash through your emotions, and weigh down your body. Your relationships are suffering. It’s difficult to focus at work. Your mind, heart, and body are just not at ease. Swinging between autopilot and survival mode feels out of control. You just want to be able to act on your values.
Accepting NEW clients! Something’s happened. It was a big, terrible, life-changing event. Or maybe it was a million little things that add up to everything just being hard and heavy all the time. You try to avoid reminders, but sometimes you just can’t. The memories flood your thoughts, wash through your emotions, and weigh down your body. Your relationships are suffering. It’s difficult to focus at work. Your mind, heart, and body are just not at ease. Swinging between autopilot and survival mode feels out of control. You just want to be able to act on your values.
(214) 751-8979 View (214) 751-8979
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Kevin J. Goldberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75214
I am a Licensed Psychologist in Texas (in person & virtual sessions) & Illinois (virtual only sessions) providing short and long-term therapy to adults (ages 18 and up). I have worked with individuals from all ranges of life including varying socio-economic status and different stages of life in settings like college counseling centers, community mental health, and forensic detention facilities. Some areas of interest to me are depression or difficult moods, troubling thought processes, low self-esteem, anxiety, anger management, recovery from trauma, and chronic relationship problems/marriage difficulties.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in Texas (in person & virtual sessions) & Illinois (virtual only sessions) providing short and long-term therapy to adults (ages 18 and up). I have worked with individuals from all ranges of life including varying socio-economic status and different stages of life in settings like college counseling centers, community mental health, and forensic detention facilities. Some areas of interest to me are depression or difficult moods, troubling thought processes, low self-esteem, anxiety, anger management, recovery from trauma, and chronic relationship problems/marriage difficulties.
(214) 396-3635 View (214) 396-3635
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Hati Munetsi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Garland, TX 75043
I am an Art Psychotherapist/LPC who services clients from ages 5 and up, presenting with a variety of diagnoses or needs. My experience has been working with eating disorder latency and teen patients, trauma patients, gender identity, and exposure to sexual abuse and bipolar disorder clients.
I am an Art Psychotherapist/LPC who services clients from ages 5 and up, presenting with a variety of diagnoses or needs. My experience has been working with eating disorder latency and teen patients, trauma patients, gender identity, and exposure to sexual abuse and bipolar disorder clients.
(214) 730-5634 View (214) 730-5634
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Antoinette Marie Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75214
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Antoinette Martinez. I founded Nourish Play Therapy LLC in 2015 to give children, teens, and their families a safe place to move towards social and emotional health and wellness. I combine play therapy with art, mindfulness, EMDR Therapy, and SandPlay to help children understand their thoughts, feelings, impulses, and needs. I also help kiddos discover their strengths and grow in self-control and responsibility. I have experience in treating life changes, trauma, abuse, neglect, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adhd, autism spectrum, developmental delays, school adjustment, divorce and separation, and other behavioral concerns.
Hello! My name is Antoinette Martinez. I founded Nourish Play Therapy LLC in 2015 to give children, teens, and their families a safe place to move towards social and emotional health and wellness. I combine play therapy with art, mindfulness, EMDR Therapy, and SandPlay to help children understand their thoughts, feelings, impulses, and needs. I also help kiddos discover their strengths and grow in self-control and responsibility. I have experience in treating life changes, trauma, abuse, neglect, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adhd, autism spectrum, developmental delays, school adjustment, divorce and separation, and other behavioral concerns.
(214) 646-1168 View (214) 646-1168
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Texas ABA & Child Development Services
MEd, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Garland, TX 75041
Texas ABA & Child Development Services is a company founded on the principles of compassion and empathy and centers our practice on establishing emotional, psychological and social well-being for our clients and families. Our client population consists of children, adolescents and teens. We offer individual, group and parent counseling services that are tailored to meet each family’s unique needs.
Texas ABA & Child Development Services is a company founded on the principles of compassion and empathy and centers our practice on establishing emotional, psychological and social well-being for our clients and families. Our client population consists of children, adolescents and teens. We offer individual, group and parent counseling services that are tailored to meet each family’s unique needs.
(972) 694-6351 View (972) 694-6351
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Mindy Bell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75210
I hope visiting my office feels warm & safe - a place you can relax, let your guard down, & connect deeply with yourself. Many of my clients seek therapy for support as they navigate important relationships in their lives that are difficult. Or they want to feel more confident living authentically. Or they want better self-understanding so that they can get to the root of things bothering them. I specialize in helping older teens and adults heal from past relational wounds so that they can trust themselves more fully in the present & move forward with more freedom and joy! I also offer play therapy for children & work w/couples.
I hope visiting my office feels warm & safe - a place you can relax, let your guard down, & connect deeply with yourself. Many of my clients seek therapy for support as they navigate important relationships in their lives that are difficult. Or they want to feel more confident living authentically. Or they want better self-understanding so that they can get to the root of things bothering them. I specialize in helping older teens and adults heal from past relational wounds so that they can trust themselves more fully in the present & move forward with more freedom and joy! I also offer play therapy for children & work w/couples.
(469) 351-6576 View (469) 351-6576
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Mary E Roldan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75228  (Online Only)
The ideal client courageously seeks support to navigate challenges and pursue holistic well-being. The ideal client may be facing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties, and they recognize the importance of addressing these challenges in a safe and supportive environment. Their needs revolve around finding effective coping strategies, building resilience, and cultivating self-awareness to navigate life's ups and downs more easily. Goals may include achieving mental and emotional balance, improving self-esteem, fostering healthier relationships, and discovering a sense of purpose and success.
The ideal client courageously seeks support to navigate challenges and pursue holistic well-being. The ideal client may be facing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties, and they recognize the importance of addressing these challenges in a safe and supportive environment. Their needs revolve around finding effective coping strategies, building resilience, and cultivating self-awareness to navigate life's ups and downs more easily. Goals may include achieving mental and emotional balance, improving self-esteem, fostering healthier relationships, and discovering a sense of purpose and success.
(920) 536-4658 View (920) 536-4658
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Charissa Fry Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT, MABC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75214
Charissa specializes in attachment and trauma. She works with families and individual clients across the lifespan- ranging from 3-99+. She uses relational psychodynamic theory, play therapy, EMDR, EFFT (Emotionally Focused Family Therapy), Theraplay, experiential therapies, and talk therapy. Charissa focuses on healing relationships in any life stage. Her passion is to come alongside those who are hurting and struggling to help them find truth, hope, healing, connection, and growth. She is also a Child Specialist for Collaborative Divorce cases. She is also trained in the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) and loves supervising.
Charissa specializes in attachment and trauma. She works with families and individual clients across the lifespan- ranging from 3-99+. She uses relational psychodynamic theory, play therapy, EMDR, EFFT (Emotionally Focused Family Therapy), Theraplay, experiential therapies, and talk therapy. Charissa focuses on healing relationships in any life stage. Her passion is to come alongside those who are hurting and struggling to help them find truth, hope, healing, connection, and growth. She is also a Child Specialist for Collaborative Divorce cases. She is also trained in the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) and loves supervising.
(214) 238-9344 View (214) 238-9344
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Christian Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75228
Life often presents challenges that obscure the path toward being the best version of ourselves. Our work together can bring light to this darkness by exploring and meeting challenges one by one in a nonjudgmental space. I'm passionate about helping people across the lifespan navigate through life's bumpy journey.
Life often presents challenges that obscure the path toward being the best version of ourselves. Our work together can bring light to this darkness by exploring and meeting challenges one by one in a nonjudgmental space. I'm passionate about helping people across the lifespan navigate through life's bumpy journey.
(214) 609-1935 View (214) 609-1935
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.