Toddler Therapists in Kent, WA
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and inperson therapy and psychiatry services, covered by most major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and inperson therapy and psychiatry services, covered by most major insurance plans.
No matter what age and stage we find ourselves in, life requires help from others! When facing new moments, celebrating milestones, braving change, experiencing grief, or whatever life throws our way...the helping hand of another encourages us to keep moving forward. Yet, many of us lack the support we need and are forced to face change alone. As a counselor, my goal is to join hands with those who need it most and be a supportive presence through life changes. I make it a priority to create a soothing, compassionate, and inviting space that encourages clients to inspect change with curiosity and wonder!
No matter what age and stage we find ourselves in, life requires help from others! When facing new moments, celebrating milestones, braving change, experiencing grief, or whatever life throws our way...the helping hand of another encourages us to keep moving forward. Yet, many of us lack the support we need and are forced to face change alone. As a counselor, my goal is to join hands with those who need it most and be a supportive presence through life changes. I make it a priority to create a soothing, compassionate, and inviting space that encourages clients to inspect change with curiosity and wonder!
Marny is a licensed mental health counselor. I have both clinical and holistic education and experience. My therapy style is dynamic and client-centered and utilizes strength-based interventions aiming to increase agency, autonomy, and awareness by critically considering many factors of influence on human potential.
Marny is a licensed mental health counselor. I have both clinical and holistic education and experience. My therapy style is dynamic and client-centered and utilizes strength-based interventions aiming to increase agency, autonomy, and awareness by critically considering many factors of influence on human potential.
Mimi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, who has been practicing over 20 years since 2001. She graduated from George Fox University with a MA in Marriage & Family Therapy. (She doesn't provide couple therapy. ) Mimi values the importance of the client-therapist relationship. Her role as a therapist is to assist clients to have a safe and supportive environment to explore their issues without feeling judged and to help clients develop the tools/skills to deal with challenges and to achieve their goals. In her spare time, Mimi enjoys spending time with her family and her guinea pig. She also likes cooking and art.
Mimi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, who has been practicing over 20 years since 2001. She graduated from George Fox University with a MA in Marriage & Family Therapy. (She doesn't provide couple therapy. ) Mimi values the importance of the client-therapist relationship. Her role as a therapist is to assist clients to have a safe and supportive environment to explore their issues without feeling judged and to help clients develop the tools/skills to deal with challenges and to achieve their goals. In her spare time, Mimi enjoys spending time with her family and her guinea pig. She also likes cooking and art.
Julie Barta
Licensed Educational Psychologist, PsyD, LEP, NCSP, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Kent, WA 98042
Dr. Barta offers evaluation and therapy services for children and adults who are neurodiverse and/or have a trauma history. Her expertise assessing with a neuropsychological lens allows gives a quick "map" to better understand yourself or your child. Her skillsets are perfect for tired parents, parents seeking an initial diagnosis/second opinion, children/adolescents in need of support, or for adults seeking relief or clarity of their own functioning. Her work was acknowledged in 2016 for School Psychologist of the Year.
Dr. Barta offers evaluation and therapy services for children and adults who are neurodiverse and/or have a trauma history. Her expertise assessing with a neuropsychological lens allows gives a quick "map" to better understand yourself or your child. Her skillsets are perfect for tired parents, parents seeking an initial diagnosis/second opinion, children/adolescents in need of support, or for adults seeking relief or clarity of their own functioning. Her work was acknowledged in 2016 for School Psychologist of the Year.
Beth-El Counsel serves children, adolescents, and adults actively seeking support and guidance to navigate through life's challenges and improve their overall well-being! Clients may be facing issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts or other mental health concerns. Beth-El Counsel offers a safe and supportive environment where clients can openly express themselves without judgment and receive effective therapeutic interventions tailored to their unique circumstances. These clients may also require practical tools and strategies to cope with their difficulties and make positive changes in their lives!
Beth-El Counsel serves children, adolescents, and adults actively seeking support and guidance to navigate through life's challenges and improve their overall well-being! Clients may be facing issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts or other mental health concerns. Beth-El Counsel offers a safe and supportive environment where clients can openly express themselves without judgment and receive effective therapeutic interventions tailored to their unique circumstances. These clients may also require practical tools and strategies to cope with their difficulties and make positive changes in their lives!
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I specialize in trauma-informed care, providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients to heal and grow. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, and I am passionate about helping them navigate their paths to recovery.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I specialize in trauma-informed care, providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients to heal and grow. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, and I am passionate about helping them navigate their paths to recovery.
Alicia Christian
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kent, WA 98032
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I work with individuals of all ages, but I particularly love working with children/teens! I also enjoy doing therapy in various formats, including individual work and parent coaching. My work utilizes therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, Person-Centered Therapy and Existential Therapy. My clients find me to be nonjudgemental, supportive and encouraging. I am a firm believer in the power of vulnerability, introspection and growth, and strive to create a safe and nonjudgemental space for all clients.
I work with individuals of all ages, but I particularly love working with children/teens! I also enjoy doing therapy in various formats, including individual work and parent coaching. My work utilizes therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, Person-Centered Therapy and Existential Therapy. My clients find me to be nonjudgemental, supportive and encouraging. I am a firm believer in the power of vulnerability, introspection and growth, and strive to create a safe and nonjudgemental space for all clients.
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I enjoy working with children, teens, young adults, parents, families, and groups. In addition, I also act as a consultant to various schools in the King County area. My education and clinical training is focused on providing treatment and assessment services to children, adults, and families presenting with a diverse range of emotional, medical, and neuro-psychological difficulties. Furthermore, I have worked extensively with children on the autism spectrum for over 15 years. I utilize both a Cognitive Behavioral & Family Systems approach in my clinical work.
I enjoy working with children, teens, young adults, parents, families, and groups. In addition, I also act as a consultant to various schools in the King County area. My education and clinical training is focused on providing treatment and assessment services to children, adults, and families presenting with a diverse range of emotional, medical, and neuro-psychological difficulties. Furthermore, I have worked extensively with children on the autism spectrum for over 15 years. I utilize both a Cognitive Behavioral & Family Systems approach in my clinical work.
It is a really hard time in our world to be a kid or teen right now. It's also a really challenging time to be a parent or caregiver trying to figure out how to best help and support your child/teen (and yourself also!). We have all taken a deep dive into the unknown as we are trying to piece together some semblance of a "normal" life and routine for our families. I continue to see kids, teens, and their grownups frequently struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, and isolation. Families are also struggling to manage day to day healthy relationships living under the same roof more now than ever before.
It is a really hard time in our world to be a kid or teen right now. It's also a really challenging time to be a parent or caregiver trying to figure out how to best help and support your child/teen (and yourself also!). We have all taken a deep dive into the unknown as we are trying to piece together some semblance of a "normal" life and routine for our families. I continue to see kids, teens, and their grownups frequently struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, and isolation. Families are also struggling to manage day to day healthy relationships living under the same roof more now than ever before.
We live in stressful times and many of my clients come to me because I specialize in many areas and have years of counseling experience from a nonjudgemental Christian perspective. They need hope and guidance to overcome those issues that seem impossible. Children are navigating a world full of conflict and uncertainty. Through talking with them and play therapy we get to the critical issues. Men are hesitant to seek counseling because many times their issue has to do with sex. Pornography has saturated our world and is readily available. I wrote Conquering Pornography, a 5-star book, on how to overcome this addiction.
We live in stressful times and many of my clients come to me because I specialize in many areas and have years of counseling experience from a nonjudgemental Christian perspective. They need hope and guidance to overcome those issues that seem impossible. Children are navigating a world full of conflict and uncertainty. Through talking with them and play therapy we get to the critical issues. Men are hesitant to seek counseling because many times their issue has to do with sex. Pornography has saturated our world and is readily available. I wrote Conquering Pornography, a 5-star book, on how to overcome this addiction.
Tasha Trembath
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, WA 98042
I have immediate availability! Are you a parent who feels at a loss for how to help their child? I offer emotional regulation skills for the child, and effective parenting skills for the parent. Are you ethically non-monogamous? Are you wanting to open your relationship? Do you need extra support navigating polyamory? I offer years of experience and knowledge to help you navigate this sometimes tricky relationship dynamic. Are you in the LGBTQIA+ community? Are you struggling with issues of self-worth or internalized oppression? I strive to help you discover your value and work on helping you love exactly you.
I have immediate availability! Are you a parent who feels at a loss for how to help their child? I offer emotional regulation skills for the child, and effective parenting skills for the parent. Are you ethically non-monogamous? Are you wanting to open your relationship? Do you need extra support navigating polyamory? I offer years of experience and knowledge to help you navigate this sometimes tricky relationship dynamic. Are you in the LGBTQIA+ community? Are you struggling with issues of self-worth or internalized oppression? I strive to help you discover your value and work on helping you love exactly you.
I work with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, family changes, challenging peer relationships and the behaviors that can result from these issues. I have training and experience using Play Therapy and Sandplay, which employ children's natural way of communicating and learning, as well as other therapeutic modalities as appropriate to each individual. My approach is client centered and often non-directive, believing that when children experience emotional safety in a non-judgmental relationship, their inner wisdom naturally emerges to guide their learning, healing and growth.
I work with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, family changes, challenging peer relationships and the behaviors that can result from these issues. I have training and experience using Play Therapy and Sandplay, which employ children's natural way of communicating and learning, as well as other therapeutic modalities as appropriate to each individual. My approach is client centered and often non-directive, believing that when children experience emotional safety in a non-judgmental relationship, their inner wisdom naturally emerges to guide their learning, healing and growth.
Have you been feeling stuck? Self care lacking? Are childhood patterns leading to unhelpful choices in adulthood? Clients who choose to work with me typically answer yes to all three. These clients often struggle with managing stress and achieving a healthy work-life balance, compounded by the unique pressures of cultural and racial stressors. Their goals include establishing regular self-care practices, breaking free from repetitive behaviors, and addressing unresolved childhood traumas. By understanding patterns and increasing awareness, they aim to improve their mental, emotional and psychological well-being.
Have you been feeling stuck? Self care lacking? Are childhood patterns leading to unhelpful choices in adulthood? Clients who choose to work with me typically answer yes to all three. These clients often struggle with managing stress and achieving a healthy work-life balance, compounded by the unique pressures of cultural and racial stressors. Their goals include establishing regular self-care practices, breaking free from repetitive behaviors, and addressing unresolved childhood traumas. By understanding patterns and increasing awareness, they aim to improve their mental, emotional and psychological well-being.
Sometimes we can find ourselves just surviving- moving through our daily tasks and engaging with others while on autopilot. Much like zoning out while driving, coming to and wondering where the last ten miles or thirty minutes went, we can “come to" and find ourselves behaving toward ourselves and others in automatic, disconnected, and even reactive ways. We all want and need to feel seen and heard. I hope to provide a space to be seen and heard without judgement. .
Sometimes we can find ourselves just surviving- moving through our daily tasks and engaging with others while on autopilot. Much like zoning out while driving, coming to and wondering where the last ten miles or thirty minutes went, we can “come to" and find ourselves behaving toward ourselves and others in automatic, disconnected, and even reactive ways. We all want and need to feel seen and heard. I hope to provide a space to be seen and heard without judgement. .
Thank you for taking the time to put you and your family first in finding a therapist that will best meet your needs in navigating through your present concerns, or life challenges you and your family are presently experiencing. For the past six years I have provided a wide range of psychotherapy services to children, families, individuals, and couples who have experienced depression, perinatal/postpartum difficulties, anxiety, grief, trauma, adverse stress, relationship conflicts, behavioral and developmental related concerns. My approach to therapy is always strength based, warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative.
Thank you for taking the time to put you and your family first in finding a therapist that will best meet your needs in navigating through your present concerns, or life challenges you and your family are presently experiencing. For the past six years I have provided a wide range of psychotherapy services to children, families, individuals, and couples who have experienced depression, perinatal/postpartum difficulties, anxiety, grief, trauma, adverse stress, relationship conflicts, behavioral and developmental related concerns. My approach to therapy is always strength based, warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative.
I enjoy working with folks on issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, social skills, perfectionism, self-esteem, grief/loss, family changes, coping skills, anger issues, behavioral issues, relationship issues, life transitions and school success. I also regularly work with folks with ADHD and ASD. My goal is to help clients achieve emotional stability, personal growth, and overall life satisfaction. Whether it's reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, overcoming trauma, or enhancing relationship dynamics, I am committed to supporting my clients every step of the way.
I enjoy working with folks on issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, social skills, perfectionism, self-esteem, grief/loss, family changes, coping skills, anger issues, behavioral issues, relationship issues, life transitions and school success. I also regularly work with folks with ADHD and ASD. My goal is to help clients achieve emotional stability, personal growth, and overall life satisfaction. Whether it's reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, overcoming trauma, or enhancing relationship dynamics, I am committed to supporting my clients every step of the way.
Prudent Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98002
PPS only provides evaluation services. Counseling is not available. Ferlicia Fergusson-Prudent, PsyD, is the owner and founder of Prudent Psychological Services. She is a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Dr. Fergusson-Prudent earned her Doctorate of Psychology and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington. She also obtained a Master in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Thomas, USVI.
PPS only provides evaluation services. Counseling is not available. Ferlicia Fergusson-Prudent, PsyD, is the owner and founder of Prudent Psychological Services. She is a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Dr. Fergusson-Prudent earned her Doctorate of Psychology and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington. She also obtained a Master in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Thomas, USVI.
Angelica Paulo Friedmann
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023
My ideal client seeks to deeply understand and transform their life experiences, addressing challenges such as anxiety, transitions, or trauma. They are motivated by a desire to uncover and strengthen their true selves, seeking deeper self-understanding and emotional resilience. We engage collaboratively in therapy, exploring personal narratives and cultural influences to foster a richer, more authentic life. Together, we strive for empowerment, navigating complexities and celebrating the rediscovery of inherent strengths.
My ideal client seeks to deeply understand and transform their life experiences, addressing challenges such as anxiety, transitions, or trauma. They are motivated by a desire to uncover and strengthen their true selves, seeking deeper self-understanding and emotional resilience. We engage collaboratively in therapy, exploring personal narratives and cultural influences to foster a richer, more authentic life. Together, we strive for empowerment, navigating complexities and celebrating the rediscovery of inherent strengths.
Whether it be depression, anxiety, family adjustment issues, or trauma related issues I am here to help you realize an internal strength you inherently possess.
Whether it be depression, anxiety, family adjustment issues, or trauma related issues I am here to help you realize an internal strength you inherently possess.
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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.