Toddler Therapists in Roanoke City County, VA
Amber is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her background includes working with and treating ADHD, oppositional defiant, anxiety and stress, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. Amber is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and utilizes a combination of cognitive behavioral, play, and person-centered techniques to help her clients achieve their goals. Amber welcomes clients from 5 years old to adults.
Amber is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her background includes working with and treating ADHD, oppositional defiant, anxiety and stress, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. Amber is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and utilizes a combination of cognitive behavioral, play, and person-centered techniques to help her clients achieve their goals. Amber welcomes clients from 5 years old to adults.
Heather H Massey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Roanoke, VA 24011
To put it bluntly, I am here for you. I want to hear about what is hurting you and stopping you from moving forward in a happy and positive way in your life. I want your input on what the problem is and what plan will work with you personally. We will gather all our information and decide on a plan of action to get you back to where you want to be as quickly as possible and develop a way to keep you there.
To put it bluntly, I am here for you. I want to hear about what is hurting you and stopping you from moving forward in a happy and positive way in your life. I want your input on what the problem is and what plan will work with you personally. We will gather all our information and decide on a plan of action to get you back to where you want to be as quickly as possible and develop a way to keep you there.
Hi I'm Tara! I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I know seeking therapy can seem overwhelming and my hope is that I can join you on your journey of healing and finding yourself. I am allied with the LQBTQ+ community. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who have a spectrum of needs.
Hi I'm Tara! I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I know seeking therapy can seem overwhelming and my hope is that I can join you on your journey of healing and finding yourself. I am allied with the LQBTQ+ community. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who have a spectrum of needs.
Michele Gunter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Roanoke, VA 24012 (Online Only)
Living uncomfortably under the weight of anxiety and depression is a shared experience many of us endure, and I'm Michele Gunter, an LCSW based in Virginia, here to guide you towards transformative change. Through the lens of therapy, we can navigate the challenges that keep us from living our fullest lives. As a passionate advocate for mental health, I specialize in offering teletherapy to individuals seeking relief from the burdens of anxiety and depression. My commitment lies in creating a supportive and understanding space where we can explore the roots of your struggles.
Living uncomfortably under the weight of anxiety and depression is a shared experience many of us endure, and I'm Michele Gunter, an LCSW based in Virginia, here to guide you towards transformative change. Through the lens of therapy, we can navigate the challenges that keep us from living our fullest lives. As a passionate advocate for mental health, I specialize in offering teletherapy to individuals seeking relief from the burdens of anxiety and depression. My commitment lies in creating a supportive and understanding space where we can explore the roots of your struggles.
I believe we are all in a process of both becoming and un-becoming. It is my goal to empower you in your journey to understand yourself and compassionately embrace all parts of yourself so that you can become more fully whole. I do this by creating a safe and authentic space where you can just be you and become the author of your own story.
I believe we are all in a process of both becoming and un-becoming. It is my goal to empower you in your journey to understand yourself and compassionately embrace all parts of yourself so that you can become more fully whole. I do this by creating a safe and authentic space where you can just be you and become the author of your own story.
Terra Alagna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR-C, CAGCS, DBT-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roanoke, VA 24014
My goal is to help others find their life worth living through specific and measurable steps that can ease the stress of change and create long-lasting improvement in daily functioning.
My goal is to help others find their life worth living through specific and measurable steps that can ease the stress of change and create long-lasting improvement in daily functioning.
We all have moments when having someone to listen can make a world of difference. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I've had the privilege of working with individuals of all ages—from children to adults, and families too. My journey includes supporting those dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, as well as children in foster care and trauma. Creating a safe space is crucial to me. My approach is all about meeting you right where you are, supporting you every step of the way.
We all have moments when having someone to listen can make a world of difference. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I've had the privilege of working with individuals of all ages—from children to adults, and families too. My journey includes supporting those dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, as well as children in foster care and trauma. Creating a safe space is crucial to me. My approach is all about meeting you right where you are, supporting you every step of the way.
Welcome! I'm Dr. Jan, a compassionate Harvard-educated psychologist with many years of experience in the integration and healing of mind, body, and spirit. Whether we meet online or in person, my goal is to create a safe nurturing space for you to embark on a journey of discovery, self-awareness, and transformation. In my practice, I offer support to individuals of all ages navigating life's many challenges: to better manage anxiety, stress, and depression related to medical conditions, life transitions, loss, everyday struggles as well as trauma. Many people come to me specifically to pursue personal and spiritual growth.
Welcome! I'm Dr. Jan, a compassionate Harvard-educated psychologist with many years of experience in the integration and healing of mind, body, and spirit. Whether we meet online or in person, my goal is to create a safe nurturing space for you to embark on a journey of discovery, self-awareness, and transformation. In my practice, I offer support to individuals of all ages navigating life's many challenges: to better manage anxiety, stress, and depression related to medical conditions, life transitions, loss, everyday struggles as well as trauma. Many people come to me specifically to pursue personal and spiritual growth.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Blacksburg
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Roanoke, VA 24001
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Mia Gina Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Roanoke, VA 24002 (Online Only)
Gina "Mia" Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with over 7 years of experience. She specializes in working with younger populations, helping clients overcome a range of mental health issues, including depression, stress, anxiety, anger, ADHD, addictions, LGBTIAQ+-related issues, trauma, and abuse.
Gina "Mia" Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with over 7 years of experience. She specializes in working with younger populations, helping clients overcome a range of mental health issues, including depression, stress, anxiety, anger, ADHD, addictions, LGBTIAQ+-related issues, trauma, and abuse.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Roanoke
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Roanoke, VA 24012
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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I support children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and difficulty coping with life transitions. I specialize in work with middle school age children navigating mental health challenges. My approach focuses on creating a safe environment to facilitate change and growth- helping you or your child develop emotional awareness, self-regulation, and skills to thrive even within challenges.
I support children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and difficulty coping with life transitions. I specialize in work with middle school age children navigating mental health challenges. My approach focuses on creating a safe environment to facilitate change and growth- helping you or your child develop emotional awareness, self-regulation, and skills to thrive even within challenges.
Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Lynchburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Roanoke, VA 24001
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Angela N Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roanoke, VA 24015
My private practice serves individuals from toddlers to adults. I specialize in Trauma & Attachment; provide services for issues such as: neglect, physical/sexual abuse, trauma, emotional, behavior and mood disorders. Also work with those experiencing school, home & child care problems. Adult specialties: individual, couples & family counseling; divorce, anger management, DV, sub abuse exposure, and trauma solution. I have extensive experience working with those who are trying to cope within the Child Welfare system. I will work with the court system, provide expert testimony, attend IEPs and/or FPM's if needed, at additional rates.
My private practice serves individuals from toddlers to adults. I specialize in Trauma & Attachment; provide services for issues such as: neglect, physical/sexual abuse, trauma, emotional, behavior and mood disorders. Also work with those experiencing school, home & child care problems. Adult specialties: individual, couples & family counseling; divorce, anger management, DV, sub abuse exposure, and trauma solution. I have extensive experience working with those who are trying to cope within the Child Welfare system. I will work with the court system, provide expert testimony, attend IEPs and/or FPM's if needed, at additional rates.
Heather Hamed-Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Roanoke, VA 24016 (Online Only)
Chad Wills
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roanoke, VA 24016
Not accepting new clients
I am focused on providing you with the best care possible. I am a doctoral level clinician and I enjoy applying what I have learned with a down to earth common sense style. I firmly believe in the power of hope. I am open to working with all people. I specialize in evaluation and treatment of ADHD, Autism, Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, relationship issues, social issues, family therapy, parenting, grief and loss, as well as other common developmental concerns across the lifespan.
I am focused on providing you with the best care possible. I am a doctoral level clinician and I enjoy applying what I have learned with a down to earth common sense style. I firmly believe in the power of hope. I am open to working with all people. I specialize in evaluation and treatment of ADHD, Autism, Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, relationship issues, social issues, family therapy, parenting, grief and loss, as well as other common developmental concerns across the lifespan.
Aisha Cowley
Resident in Counseling
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roanoke, VA 24016
Not accepting new clients
I deeply believe that everyone deserves a space to feel safe and safely express themselves regardless of their age, ethnicity, background, or beliefs. I also believe that each person’s struggle is real, and I am devoted to making sure that each client I work with is heard and feels heard. I am passionate about helping others understand, strengthen and use their natural ability to be resilient during and after times of crisis.
I deeply believe that everyone deserves a space to feel safe and safely express themselves regardless of their age, ethnicity, background, or beliefs. I also believe that each person’s struggle is real, and I am devoted to making sure that each client I work with is heard and feels heard. I am passionate about helping others understand, strengthen and use their natural ability to be resilient during and after times of crisis.
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I am a child, teen, and family psychologist and Past-President of the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists, with 30+ years of practice. My background and the core of my work is individual/family therapy from toddler-hood to adult. I have skills and a passion for working with families in a Collaborative Divorce process, a non-litigated process that actually can foster growth in communication and decision-making skills, and I also enjoy providing consultation to coparents following divorce. These ALL build resilience – a core theme in this work!
I am a child, teen, and family psychologist and Past-President of the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists, with 30+ years of practice. My background and the core of my work is individual/family therapy from toddler-hood to adult. I have skills and a passion for working with families in a Collaborative Divorce process, a non-litigated process that actually can foster growth in communication and decision-making skills, and I also enjoy providing consultation to coparents following divorce. These ALL build resilience – a core theme in this work!
Virginia Center for Family Relations, pc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
When looking for a therapist, ask someone that knows the reputation of the therapists in this area. Ask a friend, a family doctor, a pastor or a professional. They know the best therapist in the area. Don't pick a therapist simply based on what the therapist has written about her/himself or solely on the price. This is your life; it's your marriage or your family. 90% of our clients come from "word of mouth". We maintain a respected reputation due to the staff's professional skills and therapeutic effectiveness & reliability - we've been here since 1986. ---We are proud to be a Veteran Owned counseling practice.---
When looking for a therapist, ask someone that knows the reputation of the therapists in this area. Ask a friend, a family doctor, a pastor or a professional. They know the best therapist in the area. Don't pick a therapist simply based on what the therapist has written about her/himself or solely on the price. This is your life; it's your marriage or your family. 90% of our clients come from "word of mouth". We maintain a respected reputation due to the staff's professional skills and therapeutic effectiveness & reliability - we've been here since 1986. ---We are proud to be a Veteran Owned counseling practice.---
The decision to begin therapy can take a great deal of vulnerability and courage. Sharing your thoughts, feelings, and other personal experiences with someone unfamiliar can be difficult and it's important to work with a counselor who allows you to be completely authentic as you begin your journey of personal growth and healing. I take pride in providing a safe, judgement-free environment for each individual I work with in order to help them meet their fullest potential.
The decision to begin therapy can take a great deal of vulnerability and courage. Sharing your thoughts, feelings, and other personal experiences with someone unfamiliar can be difficult and it's important to work with a counselor who allows you to be completely authentic as you begin your journey of personal growth and healing. I take pride in providing a safe, judgement-free environment for each individual I work with in order to help them meet their fullest potential.
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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.