Toddler Therapists in 07066

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Emily Beasley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Clark, NJ 07066
Emily Beasley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas who has been practicing since 2015. She has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Professional Counseling. Emily strives for a balance between the process-oriented exploration of feelings and the development of practical coping skills. She focuses on helping clients recognize and trust their own capacities for growth and self-direction. Emily encourages clients to set their own goals and take ownership of their therapeutic journey. Outside of work, Emily enjoys embroidery and loves creating pieces inspired by the people she loves.
Emily Beasley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas who has been practicing since 2015. She has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Professional Counseling. Emily strives for a balance between the process-oriented exploration of feelings and the development of practical coping skills. She focuses on helping clients recognize and trust their own capacities for growth and self-direction. Emily encourages clients to set their own goals and take ownership of their therapeutic journey. Outside of work, Emily enjoys embroidery and loves creating pieces inspired by the people she loves.
(848) 420-8637 View (848) 420-8637
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Rachel Gross
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Clark, NJ 07066  (Online Only)
It is my belief that therapy works best when it is a collaborative partnership, and my goal is to provide a supportive and caring environment that enables you or your child to manage symptoms of anxiety more effectively. I have extensive expertise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related concerns. This includes social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, selective mutism, trichotillomania, and excoriation (skin picking) disorder.
It is my belief that therapy works best when it is a collaborative partnership, and my goal is to provide a supportive and caring environment that enables you or your child to manage symptoms of anxiety more effectively. I have extensive expertise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related concerns. This includes social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, selective mutism, trichotillomania, and excoriation (skin picking) disorder.
(518) 261-9170 View (518) 261-9170
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Rosemarie Basile
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Clark, NJ 07066
I provide neuropsychological evaluations for the purpose of: Identifying issues that impact learning (such as, problems with attention, reading, writing and mathematics), Identifying an intellectual disability or intellectual giftedness, Diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder), and diagnosing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.
I provide neuropsychological evaluations for the purpose of: Identifying issues that impact learning (such as, problems with attention, reading, writing and mathematics), Identifying an intellectual disability or intellectual giftedness, Diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder), and diagnosing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.
(908) 365-0384 View (908) 365-0384
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Nicholas Stanco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Clark, NJ 07066  (Online Only)
Life is sometimes a difficult process especially when a partner or child needs, but doesn't want therapy. It can become very painful for yourself or the loved one whose behavior is affecting the whole family. You may even be combing these ads trying to sort out where to start. Sometimes you need someone who knows how to allow a person to open up in their own time. Someone who can work with them through their fears. I have experience in: Child Therapy, Addressing resistance, Mandated clients and LGBTQ concerns. I utilize a variety of techniques toward this aim including EMDR and Play (Sandtray) therapy.
Life is sometimes a difficult process especially when a partner or child needs, but doesn't want therapy. It can become very painful for yourself or the loved one whose behavior is affecting the whole family. You may even be combing these ads trying to sort out where to start. Sometimes you need someone who knows how to allow a person to open up in their own time. Someone who can work with them through their fears. I have experience in: Child Therapy, Addressing resistance, Mandated clients and LGBTQ concerns. I utilize a variety of techniques toward this aim including EMDR and Play (Sandtray) therapy.
(732) 517-7401 View (732) 517-7401
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Jennifer Laura Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clark, NJ 07066
My practice includes folks of all ages/stages from young children to those entering the third third of life, I work with people who seek to know themselves more deeply & who want to uncover patterns & ways of being that no longer serve them. I especially love high conflict family work & working with parent/child connections. I utilize art, sandtray,movement & play as I see fit. I find couples therapy to be a potent vehicle of change for both the individual and for the couple. I blend Non-Violent Communication, IFS, Synergetic Play Therapy, Gestalt & Radical Aliveness in all my sessions. I also offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
My practice includes folks of all ages/stages from young children to those entering the third third of life, I work with people who seek to know themselves more deeply & who want to uncover patterns & ways of being that no longer serve them. I especially love high conflict family work & working with parent/child connections. I utilize art, sandtray,movement & play as I see fit. I find couples therapy to be a potent vehicle of change for both the individual and for the couple. I blend Non-Violent Communication, IFS, Synergetic Play Therapy, Gestalt & Radical Aliveness in all my sessions. I also offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
(908) 854-0239 View (908) 854-0239
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Theresa Lotano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clark, NJ 07066
Theresa is experienced working with children, adolescents, individual adults, and families who are struggling with a range of challenges. Some treatment issues Theresa specializes in include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, adjustment issues/life transitions, self-harm, parenting skills/parent-child dynamics, and grief/loss.
Theresa is experienced working with children, adolescents, individual adults, and families who are struggling with a range of challenges. Some treatment issues Theresa specializes in include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, adjustment issues/life transitions, self-harm, parenting skills/parent-child dynamics, and grief/loss.
(908) 237-7313 View (908) 237-7313
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Chelsea L Sharkey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clark, NJ 07066
We need two things when engaging in therapy: trust and respect. In order to create a positive therapeutic relationship, we need to feel connected with our therapist and be provided with a safe space to explore our inner world. Honoring and respecting those two factors are the most important interventions that can be used. Whether seeking improvements in behavior, increased emotion regulation, managing anxiety or depression, or seeking to understand past experiences; we will talk, we will play, we will laugh, we will grow- that goes for little ones, teens and grown ups.
We need two things when engaging in therapy: trust and respect. In order to create a positive therapeutic relationship, we need to feel connected with our therapist and be provided with a safe space to explore our inner world. Honoring and respecting those two factors are the most important interventions that can be used. Whether seeking improvements in behavior, increased emotion regulation, managing anxiety or depression, or seeking to understand past experiences; we will talk, we will play, we will laugh, we will grow- that goes for little ones, teens and grown ups.
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Play And Talk With Us: Social skills groups
EdM, BCBA
Verified Verified
Clark, NJ 07066
At Play And Talk With Us, we provide play and social skill groups for children 3 years and up. We welcome all children with or without neurodiverse needs. We work to develop skills in groups and support parents on generalizing them to the home and community. Skills we work on include, but are not limited to: developing joint attention - social play skills like turn taking, sharing, developing stages of play, and joining a group at play - social language skills including conversational turns and asking reciprocal questions/comments - social/emotional and self-regulation - nonverbal social language.
At Play And Talk With Us, we provide play and social skill groups for children 3 years and up. We welcome all children with or without neurodiverse needs. We work to develop skills in groups and support parents on generalizing them to the home and community. Skills we work on include, but are not limited to: developing joint attention - social play skills like turn taking, sharing, developing stages of play, and joining a group at play - social language skills including conversational turns and asking reciprocal questions/comments - social/emotional and self-regulation - nonverbal social language.
(908) 663-1982 View (908) 663-1982
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.