Toddler Therapists in New Braunfels, TX

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Reanna Owens
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Hello, my name is Reanna Owens, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have served children, adolescents and families working at residential treatment centers, foster care, and various social service agencies. I am dedicated to working with children and their families to build the necessary skills to help your child develop and grow into their best selves. My experience includes working with children and families with a history of trauma, grief and loss, behavioral issues at home and/or at school, depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, and family transitions.
Hello, my name is Reanna Owens, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have served children, adolescents and families working at residential treatment centers, foster care, and various social service agencies. I am dedicated to working with children and their families to build the necessary skills to help your child develop and grow into their best selves. My experience includes working with children and families with a history of trauma, grief and loss, behavioral issues at home and/or at school, depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, and family transitions.
(830) 642-1702 View (830) 642-1702
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Edward Salazar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor that provides a free and protective space to resolve trauma, grief, and a myriad of personal problems. My goal is to help my clients heal and grow.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor that provides a free and protective space to resolve trauma, grief, and a myriad of personal problems. My goal is to help my clients heal and grow.
(830) 266-0885 View (830) 266-0885
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Suzanne Balderrama
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Hello, my name is Suzanne Balderrama and I am a licensed professional counselor with 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. My experience has been primarily in the educational system and a community mental health center where I provided direct mental health services including individual and group counseling, treatment coordination, and case management in the areas of ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and autism. Additionally, I have experience in providing consultive/ collaborative support to teachers, administrators, and parents regarding mental health or behavioral issues.
Hello, my name is Suzanne Balderrama and I am a licensed professional counselor with 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. My experience has been primarily in the educational system and a community mental health center where I provided direct mental health services including individual and group counseling, treatment coordination, and case management in the areas of ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and autism. Additionally, I have experience in providing consultive/ collaborative support to teachers, administrators, and parents regarding mental health or behavioral issues.
(830) 490-1375 View (830) 490-1375
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Amanda Arriola
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, AAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
I have a passion for working with children and have worked with kiddos of all ages as a public school teacher and a counselor since 2011. I love incorporating play, art therapy techniques, and animal assisted interventions in my sessions. I strive to create a trusting relationship with each child and their family and create a safe and fun space for processing feelings. I believe that each client has innate strengths and abilities that can help them work toward therapeutic goals. I provide play therapy, individual counseling and canine assisted counseling for children, adolescents and teens ages 3-18.
I have a passion for working with children and have worked with kiddos of all ages as a public school teacher and a counselor since 2011. I love incorporating play, art therapy techniques, and animal assisted interventions in my sessions. I strive to create a trusting relationship with each child and their family and create a safe and fun space for processing feelings. I believe that each client has innate strengths and abilities that can help them work toward therapeutic goals. I provide play therapy, individual counseling and canine assisted counseling for children, adolescents and teens ages 3-18.
(830) 402-6913 View (830) 402-6913
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Tonya M Boyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78132  (Online Only)
We all deserve to feel at home and safe in our bodies and minds, and it’s my passion to help others find this place. Are you in need of affordable and flexible counseling? Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, confused, or frustrated with life? Are you seeking support, guidance, and understanding? Do you feel you have little support, and no one to talk to or listen? Are you seeking self-empowerment? Are you seeking to overcome life’s challenges and reach your personal goals? You came to the right profile. Here at Ellie Mental Heath, we accept self-pay and insurance. Hit me up to schedule your appointment.
We all deserve to feel at home and safe in our bodies and minds, and it’s my passion to help others find this place. Are you in need of affordable and flexible counseling? Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, confused, or frustrated with life? Are you seeking support, guidance, and understanding? Do you feel you have little support, and no one to talk to or listen? Are you seeking self-empowerment? Are you seeking to overcome life’s challenges and reach your personal goals? You came to the right profile. Here at Ellie Mental Heath, we accept self-pay and insurance. Hit me up to schedule your appointment.
(210) 417-4809 View (210) 417-4809
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Allison and Associates Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
We help a wide range of clients. For children 4 years old and up, we have several clinicians that have been specially trained in play therapy to address issues specific to children. We also have clinicians that are trauma trained and can help adults and children heal from past trauma and begin to live life without carrying pain from the past. We work with parents and families who are struggling with life changes and relational hurts to heal and begin to communicate better. Women's issues, including birth trauma, infertility, and other past trauma are among our specialties. We offer canine assisted therapy and EMDR.
We help a wide range of clients. For children 4 years old and up, we have several clinicians that have been specially trained in play therapy to address issues specific to children. We also have clinicians that are trauma trained and can help adults and children heal from past trauma and begin to live life without carrying pain from the past. We work with parents and families who are struggling with life changes and relational hurts to heal and begin to communicate better. Women's issues, including birth trauma, infertility, and other past trauma are among our specialties. We offer canine assisted therapy and EMDR.
(830) 620-1175 View (830) 620-1175
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Nathaniel A Orona
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Sometimes things seem out of balance. Life is difficult and we become overwhelmed. We experience trauma, anxiety, depression, and the overall pain of life's hardships. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I work with children, teens, and adults to find solutions to anger, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, and the general issues that come from everyday living.
Sometimes things seem out of balance. Life is difficult and we become overwhelmed. We experience trauma, anxiety, depression, and the overall pain of life's hardships. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I work with children, teens, and adults to find solutions to anger, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, and the general issues that come from everyday living.
(830) 262-2219 View (830) 262-2219
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Katrina Spivey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Waitlist for new clients
As a person-centered therapist I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship with the client is essential in the healing process. I view my clients as independent and resourceful individuals who take an active role in their own healing process. My role as therapist is to promote the necessary conditions for change to occur. Although I work with all ages, I am primarily a Registered Play Therapist working with children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral and social issues, past trauma, abuse, depression and anxiety.
As a person-centered therapist I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship with the client is essential in the healing process. I view my clients as independent and resourceful individuals who take an active role in their own healing process. My role as therapist is to promote the necessary conditions for change to occur. Although I work with all ages, I am primarily a Registered Play Therapist working with children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral and social issues, past trauma, abuse, depression and anxiety.
(830) 212-4147 View (830) 212-4147
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Lindsey Templer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting, facing personal struggles, or guiding a child through behavioral or emotional difficulties? I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and families as they cope with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and more. My extensive experience in diverse therapeutic settings has equipped me with the skills to help you and your family find balance and peace.
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting, facing personal struggles, or guiding a child through behavioral or emotional difficulties? I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and families as they cope with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and more. My extensive experience in diverse therapeutic settings has equipped me with the skills to help you and your family find balance and peace.
(830) 356-2651 View (830) 356-2651
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Nikkala Kordzik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
I specialize in counseling children, adolescents, and adults, who are experiencing anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and life transitions, as well as career and substance use concerns. I also provide play therapy services to children and teenagers, and counsel Texas clients in-office and via telehealth. I offer flexible counseling appointment times, including daytime, evening, and weekend appointments. I provide individualized and holistic counseling techniques, and help clients create solutions to meet their goals and needs. Visit my website at www.solutionfocusedcounselingtexas.com and call me at (830) 376-2657, today to schedule an appointment!
I specialize in counseling children, adolescents, and adults, who are experiencing anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and life transitions, as well as career and substance use concerns. I also provide play therapy services to children and teenagers, and counsel Texas clients in-office and via telehealth. I offer flexible counseling appointment times, including daytime, evening, and weekend appointments. I provide individualized and holistic counseling techniques, and help clients create solutions to meet their goals and needs. Visit my website at www.solutionfocusedcounselingtexas.com and call me at (830) 376-2657, today to schedule an appointment!
(830) 376-2657 View (830) 376-2657
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Lisa Remey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, IPT-CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Waitlist for new clients
I am a play therapist who specializes in working with children and families to help address the challenges that come with parenthood and to help children cope with life changes, difficult behaviors, and learn to communicate emotions. As a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, I am trained in counseling children in their natural language of play with includes games, art, sand tray, puppet, music and non-directed play. I am also a retired military spouse who has dealt with seven deployments and 13 moves, and specialize in helping military families cope with the challenges that come with the military lifestyle.
I am a play therapist who specializes in working with children and families to help address the challenges that come with parenthood and to help children cope with life changes, difficult behaviors, and learn to communicate emotions. As a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, I am trained in counseling children in their natural language of play with includes games, art, sand tray, puppet, music and non-directed play. I am also a retired military spouse who has dealt with seven deployments and 13 moves, and specialize in helping military families cope with the challenges that come with the military lifestyle.
(830) 264-5021 View (830) 264-5021
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Tarah Glover
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130  (Online Only)
New Evening Sessions Available! I provide counseling to children, couples, and families within a relational framework. I understand that people face problems in the context of relationships with others and our lives can be affected by outside influences. When your child’s tantrums feel overwhelming and frustrating, I help guide and direct you towards confidence in parenting. Since I apply Gottman Method Couples Therapy when working with couples, I support couples to build a deeper connection from arguments and anger in their relationship.
New Evening Sessions Available! I provide counseling to children, couples, and families within a relational framework. I understand that people face problems in the context of relationships with others and our lives can be affected by outside influences. When your child’s tantrums feel overwhelming and frustrating, I help guide and direct you towards confidence in parenting. Since I apply Gottman Method Couples Therapy when working with couples, I support couples to build a deeper connection from arguments and anger in their relationship.
(830) 331-5991 View (830) 331-5991
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Cherri Mettler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ASDCS
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am a licensed Professional Counselor and hold certification as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and Certified AutPlay Provider. I am experienced in treating children ages 3- 12 dealing with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety, depression, life changes, and other behavioral concerns. I have extensive training in Play Therapy, TraumaPlay Therapy, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am devoted to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where children feel genuinely heard and accepted.
Hello, I am a licensed Professional Counselor and hold certification as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and Certified AutPlay Provider. I am experienced in treating children ages 3- 12 dealing with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety, depression, life changes, and other behavioral concerns. I have extensive training in Play Therapy, TraumaPlay Therapy, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am devoted to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where children feel genuinely heard and accepted.
(210) 791-0472 View (210) 791-0472
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Jon Lasser
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78131
I'm a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, emerging adults and families. Helping clients learn how to be successful in life makes my work rewarding. I have experience working as a psychologist in public school settings and can support goals for home and school.
I'm a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, emerging adults and families. Helping clients learn how to be successful in life makes my work rewarding. I have experience working as a psychologist in public school settings and can support goals for home and school.
(512) 883-9372 View (512) 883-9372
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Yvonne Briones Elias
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
I am a clinical psychologist with experience over twenty plus years providing family, couples, and individual counseling, play therapy, psychological assessment, and bilingual (English/Spanish) services to a client base spanning from young children to adolescents and adults. My extensive experience as a clinician and diagnostician includes working with ADHD, trauma, PTSD, anxiety based problems, depression, relational concerns, sports related concerns, and anger management, contributing to my approach to counseling grounded in the premise that the therapeutic relationship is essential in gaining meaning and resolving the conflicts that arise within our human experience.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience over twenty plus years providing family, couples, and individual counseling, play therapy, psychological assessment, and bilingual (English/Spanish) services to a client base spanning from young children to adolescents and adults. My extensive experience as a clinician and diagnostician includes working with ADHD, trauma, PTSD, anxiety based problems, depression, relational concerns, sports related concerns, and anger management, contributing to my approach to counseling grounded in the premise that the therapeutic relationship is essential in gaining meaning and resolving the conflicts that arise within our human experience.
(210) 598-5195 View (210) 598-5195
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Ashley Jesse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Ashley Jesse is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who is devoted to helping children and adults struggling with Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief to create and maintain healthy coping patterns and find a sense of relief from painful symptoms. She has over seventeen years of experience in settings including community mental health and non-profit agencies and received her Master of Arts degree in Psychological Counseling from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA in 2006.
Ashley Jesse is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who is devoted to helping children and adults struggling with Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief to create and maintain healthy coping patterns and find a sense of relief from painful symptoms. She has over seventeen years of experience in settings including community mental health and non-profit agencies and received her Master of Arts degree in Psychological Counseling from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA in 2006.
(726) 268-1886 View (726) 268-1886
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Psychological Associates of Central Texas (PACT)
Psychologist, LP, LSSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Our providers offer a range of services from psychological consultations to therapy. We all have extensive expertise in working with school-aged children and their families. Our comprehensive psychological evaluation services are able to identify potential neurodevelopmental or other emotional or behavioral difficulties. We have experience in educational as well as community and hospital settings and are able to assist individuals and families presenting with a wide range of concerns.
Our providers offer a range of services from psychological consultations to therapy. We all have extensive expertise in working with school-aged children and their families. Our comprehensive psychological evaluation services are able to identify potential neurodevelopmental or other emotional or behavioral difficulties. We have experience in educational as well as community and hospital settings and are able to assist individuals and families presenting with a wide range of concerns.
(512) 812-7995 View (512) 812-7995
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Dr. Maria Haiyasoso
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT™, NCC
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
I specialize in counseling children, adolescents, and adults and tailor my approach to address the unique needs of each individual. These needs often include addressing the pressing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, and PTSD. Common goals also include trauma resilience, healthy relational functioning, and relational parenting. I provide talk therapy and play therapy, and I work collaboratively with clients to cover a range of important topics.
I specialize in counseling children, adolescents, and adults and tailor my approach to address the unique needs of each individual. These needs often include addressing the pressing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, and PTSD. Common goals also include trauma resilience, healthy relational functioning, and relational parenting. I provide talk therapy and play therapy, and I work collaboratively with clients to cover a range of important topics.
(830) 433-8677 View (830) 433-8677
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Brandi Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PLLC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78132
***Telehealth and/or In office Counseling!*** Are you seeking solutions, peace, results, or balance? As your counselor, I will listen and guide YOU to just those things as we process whatever it is that you bring to the table. There are no problems or goals too big or too small. It is important that my clients feel safe in order to make progress as individuals or as a couple. Progress looks different for each person but we will work together to improve you socially, emotionally, behaviorally, physically, and/or spiritually.
***Telehealth and/or In office Counseling!*** Are you seeking solutions, peace, results, or balance? As your counselor, I will listen and guide YOU to just those things as we process whatever it is that you bring to the table. There are no problems or goals too big or too small. It is important that my clients feel safe in order to make progress as individuals or as a couple. Progress looks different for each person but we will work together to improve you socially, emotionally, behaviorally, physically, and/or spiritually.
(830) 267-2772 View (830) 267-2772
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Adam Roark Cobb
Psychologist, PhD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
My clinical and research expertise includes the range of anxiety and stress-related disorders, especially PTSD, OCD, panic, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate, caring, and fundamentally science-based. I have extensive training and experience working with clients and their families across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and Veterans. I am also well-versed in delivering several gold-standard CBT and exposure-based treatments. I view meaningful connections and delivering evidence-based treatments as the most important factors that drive therapeutic change.
My clinical and research expertise includes the range of anxiety and stress-related disorders, especially PTSD, OCD, panic, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate, caring, and fundamentally science-based. I have extensive training and experience working with clients and their families across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and Veterans. I am also well-versed in delivering several gold-standard CBT and exposure-based treatments. I view meaningful connections and delivering evidence-based treatments as the most important factors that drive therapeutic change.
(512) 877-5986 View (512) 877-5986
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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.