Therapists for Toddlers in Escondido, CA
You are noticing an increase in your child’s anxious thinking and worrying. They are overwhelmed, and their emotional reactions are bigger than you’re used to. School avoidance has increased despite being bright and capable. Their ability to remain focused or motivated has decreased, and as a parent, you're at a point that feels uncertain. If this feels familiar and you're not sure what to do next, you're not alone. I help kids, teens and parents manage anxiety, ADHD, and big feelings in ways that actually work. For younger kids, I offer a unique, interactive virtual play therapy space designed to help them open up and stay engaged.
You are noticing an increase in your child’s anxious thinking and worrying. They are overwhelmed, and their emotional reactions are bigger than you’re used to. School avoidance has increased despite being bright and capable. Their ability to remain focused or motivated has decreased, and as a parent, you're at a point that feels uncertain. If this feels familiar and you're not sure what to do next, you're not alone. I help kids, teens and parents manage anxiety, ADHD, and big feelings in ways that actually work. For younger kids, I offer a unique, interactive virtual play therapy space designed to help them open up and stay engaged.
I'm an informal, low-keyed warm fuzzy type. I deal directly with problems, using CBT, emphasizing support/non-judgment.
I've completed 15 ebooks. The subjects are Assertiveness, How To Change Children's Behavior (Quickly), How to Assess and Treat ADHD (Children and Adults), Self Esteem, Why Relationships Fail, How to diagnose and Treat Anxiety, Anger Management, Types I and II,, Kids and Divorce, Child Visitation and Self-Esteem, How To Change Teenagers Behavior, The Psychology of Procrastination, The Psychology of Guilt, The Psychology of Forgiveness and Weight Loss (Free), The Psychology of All Addictions and How to Diagnose and Treat Mood Disorders.
I'm an informal, low-keyed warm fuzzy type. I deal directly with problems, using CBT, emphasizing support/non-judgment.
I've completed 15 ebooks. The subjects are Assertiveness, How To Change Children's Behavior (Quickly), How to Assess and Treat ADHD (Children and Adults), Self Esteem, Why Relationships Fail, How to diagnose and Treat Anxiety, Anger Management, Types I and II,, Kids and Divorce, Child Visitation and Self-Esteem, How To Change Teenagers Behavior, The Psychology of Procrastination, The Psychology of Guilt, The Psychology of Forgiveness and Weight Loss (Free), The Psychology of All Addictions and How to Diagnose and Treat Mood Disorders.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. As a bilingual (English and Spanish) provider, I pride myself on the power of connection through compassion and authenticity. Part of that sense of building support through community is what has shaped my personal and professional experience as a provider for the past nine years in San Diego County. Across those nine years, I have built experience working with children, families, and individuals from different backgrounds.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. As a bilingual (English and Spanish) provider, I pride myself on the power of connection through compassion and authenticity. Part of that sense of building support through community is what has shaped my personal and professional experience as a provider for the past nine years in San Diego County. Across those nine years, I have built experience working with children, families, and individuals from different backgrounds.
Dominique Giambalvo: HOPE Therapy Group
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Dominique is a dedicated mental health professional with extensive experience providing therapy to children, families, and individuals of all ages. Passionate about supporting mental wellness, she specializes in working with children on the autism spectrum, individuals navigating chronic illness or chronic pain, and those who have experienced trauma. Dominique fosters emotional growth and healing through a client-centered, strengths-based, and humanistic approach. She is particularly skilled in working with young clients, drawing on training with children as young as 2.
Dominique is a dedicated mental health professional with extensive experience providing therapy to children, families, and individuals of all ages. Passionate about supporting mental wellness, she specializes in working with children on the autism spectrum, individuals navigating chronic illness or chronic pain, and those who have experienced trauma. Dominique fosters emotional growth and healing through a client-centered, strengths-based, and humanistic approach. She is particularly skilled in working with young clients, drawing on training with children as young as 2.
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 in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by 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 in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Hi there! I’m a psychologist who focuses on neurodiversity, working with people who have unique ways of experiencing the world, like those with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse traits. I understand that each person may face challenges related to communication, sensory sensitivities, executive function, or social interactions. My focus is on helping you with these aspects through understanding and personalized support. A lot of my clients come to me looking for clarity about their neurological differences and practical ways to handle everyday life. They want to understand themselves better and find strategies that work for them
Hi there! I’m a psychologist who focuses on neurodiversity, working with people who have unique ways of experiencing the world, like those with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse traits. I understand that each person may face challenges related to communication, sensory sensitivities, executive function, or social interactions. My focus is on helping you with these aspects through understanding and personalized support. A lot of my clients come to me looking for clarity about their neurological differences and practical ways to handle everyday life. They want to understand themselves better and find strategies that work for them
I am a compassionate and caring licensed professional therapist, with many years of combined personal and professional experience working in various capacities with children, teens, and adults. As a hard working mother who raised four children (two boys and two girls), I understand the stressors that families go through in this journey we call "life." Although children and teens may be hesitant to meet with a therapist, you will find that they will warm up to me quickly. I have ways to connect with children and teens through a variety of interventions, including therapy-type games and casual and relaxed conversation.
I am a compassionate and caring licensed professional therapist, with many years of combined personal and professional experience working in various capacities with children, teens, and adults. As a hard working mother who raised four children (two boys and two girls), I understand the stressors that families go through in this journey we call "life." Although children and teens may be hesitant to meet with a therapist, you will find that they will warm up to me quickly. I have ways to connect with children and teens through a variety of interventions, including therapy-type games and casual and relaxed conversation.
At Mindful Neuron, we work with families whose children are facing challenges in school—whether with learning differences, ADHD, autism, or emotional struggles like anxiety. Parents often come to us wanting answers, clarity, and a plan they can trust. We provide comprehensive evaluations and psychological testing to uncover strengths and pinpoint areas needing support. Our goal is to give families practical strategies that help children succeed in school, build confidence, and prepare for higher learning. Every child is unique, and we honor their identity, language, and values while guiding their long-term growth and well-being.
At Mindful Neuron, we work with families whose children are facing challenges in school—whether with learning differences, ADHD, autism, or emotional struggles like anxiety. Parents often come to us wanting answers, clarity, and a plan they can trust. We provide comprehensive evaluations and psychological testing to uncover strengths and pinpoint areas needing support. Our goal is to give families practical strategies that help children succeed in school, build confidence, and prepare for higher learning. Every child is unique, and we honor their identity, language, and values while guiding their long-term growth and well-being.
I enjoy working with every individual of all ages, but I absolutely love working with children and teens. I tailor my approach based on what the client needs. I use play or art therapy as play is the language of the children. It helps them to express their internal world when they have no words for it. I have completed the core competencies for Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) under International Model. PCIT is an evidence-based intervention that promotes positive parent-child relationships while reducing disruptive behaviors at home. I am also a certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator.
I enjoy working with every individual of all ages, but I absolutely love working with children and teens. I tailor my approach based on what the client needs. I use play or art therapy as play is the language of the children. It helps them to express their internal world when they have no words for it. I have completed the core competencies for Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) under International Model. PCIT is an evidence-based intervention that promotes positive parent-child relationships while reducing disruptive behaviors at home. I am also a certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator.
Do you want to correct the damage done by psychiatry and technology?
Do you know that psychiatry is consensus medicine, not medicine based?
E-addiction does not have a cure in a pill!
We are witnessing very serious times where our children are falling prey to screen addictions that are changing them away from who they were meant to be.
Psychiatry attempts to lure parents in with pills promising to fix the emotional upheaval.
Next thing you know your loved one has been escalated into a dizzy array of new diagnoses and neurotoxic drugs.
Let me help you prevent that and if it has already happened lets correct it before its too late!
Do you want to correct the damage done by psychiatry and technology?
Do you know that psychiatry is consensus medicine, not medicine based?
E-addiction does not have a cure in a pill!
We are witnessing very serious times where our children are falling prey to screen addictions that are changing them away from who they were meant to be.
Psychiatry attempts to lure parents in with pills promising to fix the emotional upheaval.
Next thing you know your loved one has been escalated into a dizzy array of new diagnoses and neurotoxic drugs.
Let me help you prevent that and if it has already happened lets correct it before its too late!
We are accepting new Clients: In person or tele-therapy for toddlers, children, teenagers, families, and adults.
Does your child say, “You don’t understand” or completely ignores your requests? Do you feel powerless and frustrated that consequences don’t seem to work anymore on your child? We help to empower your family with new ways of communicating and relating, so harmony is restored. Kids need to feel heard and that what they think matters. Children often feel like no adult is listening, at school or at home. We help to give both children and parents a voice, which often calms the chaos. Children and teenagers need help learning how to express their needs in a way that their parents can hear them.
We are accepting new Clients: In person or tele-therapy for toddlers, children, teenagers, families, and adults.
Does your child say, “You don’t understand” or completely ignores your requests? Do you feel powerless and frustrated that consequences don’t seem to work anymore on your child? We help to empower your family with new ways of communicating and relating, so harmony is restored. Kids need to feel heard and that what they think matters. Children often feel like no adult is listening, at school or at home. We help to give both children and parents a voice, which often calms the chaos. Children and teenagers need help learning how to express their needs in a way that their parents can hear them.
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If you are here today because your teen or child feels anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, unmotivated, or your family is stuck in conflict, you are in the right place. Parenting a struggling child can feel frightening and isolating, and you don’t have to do it alone. Using your fear, frustration, or grief to push for help and change, is pure courage. Returning to that place where your child feels good and your family feels like home, is a beautiful and realistic goal.
If you are here today because your teen or child feels anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, unmotivated, or your family is stuck in conflict, you are in the right place. Parenting a struggling child can feel frightening and isolating, and you don’t have to do it alone. Using your fear, frustration, or grief to push for help and change, is pure courage. Returning to that place where your child feels good and your family feels like home, is a beautiful and realistic goal.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming—you want someone who truly understands and helps you change. Not just a person to nod and say, "how did you feel about that?"
I am a tools therapist, not a talk therapist. I listen with openness and compassion, then teach you how to shift patterns in your brain, body, and relationships. Using evidence-based approaches, I help you reduce anxiety, heal trauma, and restore balance.
As a trauma-informed, neurobiology-based therapist, I work with individuals, couples, children, and families ready for real transformation.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming—you want someone who truly understands and helps you change. Not just a person to nod and say, "how did you feel about that?"
I am a tools therapist, not a talk therapist. I listen with openness and compassion, then teach you how to shift patterns in your brain, body, and relationships. Using evidence-based approaches, I help you reduce anxiety, heal trauma, and restore balance.
As a trauma-informed, neurobiology-based therapist, I work with individuals, couples, children, and families ready for real transformation.
Life is tough and we all need a place to rest. I give youth, adults and families rest by creating a warm and inviting place to share their struggles. I listen to what has or has not worked in order to identify your strengths. We collaborate on goals and create a plan to overcome any struggles so you can be successful and confident now and in the future. Each child and family brings their own story to therapy and requires me to be flexible and creative. With young children, I work to enhance the parent-child relationship through positive, warm interactions and help the parent establish appropriate and firm boundaries.
Life is tough and we all need a place to rest. I give youth, adults and families rest by creating a warm and inviting place to share their struggles. I listen to what has or has not worked in order to identify your strengths. We collaborate on goals and create a plan to overcome any struggles so you can be successful and confident now and in the future. Each child and family brings their own story to therapy and requires me to be flexible and creative. With young children, I work to enhance the parent-child relationship through positive, warm interactions and help the parent establish appropriate and firm boundaries.
Hi, I’m Itzel, a bilingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in Child Therapy. I work with parents of children ages 0-6 who are facing behavior challenges. My approach focuses on attachment-based therapy, where I collaborate closely with parents to improve family dynamics and build healthier relationships.
Hi, I’m Itzel, a bilingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in Child Therapy. I work with parents of children ages 0-6 who are facing behavior challenges. My approach focuses on attachment-based therapy, where I collaborate closely with parents to improve family dynamics and build healthier relationships.
We believe that the value of your health goes beyond just your physical health. Emotional, psychological and social health are important in creating overall health and well being. It is our goal at Honeycomb Group to help you become the person, couple or family you want to be, and uncover your full potential.
We believe that the value of your health goes beyond just your physical health. Emotional, psychological and social health are important in creating overall health and well being. It is our goal at Honeycomb Group to help you become the person, couple or family you want to be, and uncover your full potential.
I have worked extensively with Veterans, children, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I tend to incorporate more traditional forms of psychotherapy with meditation, body movement, yoga, and breathwork. My primary focus is to help my client's grow through their trauma, grief, and stress while becoming more resilient and confident in their ability to manage, work through, and resolve the emotions, symptoms, and memories that get in the way of thriving in the present moment. I worked at Utah State, University of San Diego, San Diego State, and University of California San Diego before starting my own private practice.
I have worked extensively with Veterans, children, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I tend to incorporate more traditional forms of psychotherapy with meditation, body movement, yoga, and breathwork. My primary focus is to help my client's grow through their trauma, grief, and stress while becoming more resilient and confident in their ability to manage, work through, and resolve the emotions, symptoms, and memories that get in the way of thriving in the present moment. I worked at Utah State, University of San Diego, San Diego State, and University of California San Diego before starting my own private practice.
The meltdowns start over everything... homework, the wrong socks, a look from a friend at lunch. Your little one comes home wound tight and unravels the second the door closes. Or your teen, who used to tell you everything, has gone quiet, scrolling alone, lying awake at 3 AM worrying about who she’ll sit with tomorrow. She looks like she has it all together, but you can tell she’s secretly falling apart. You’ve tried it all. The talks. The reward charts. The deep breaths. The apps. Nothing sticks. You watch the same patterns loop, and you just want to be a better parent with real tools that work for YOUR kid.
The meltdowns start over everything... homework, the wrong socks, a look from a friend at lunch. Your little one comes home wound tight and unravels the second the door closes. Or your teen, who used to tell you everything, has gone quiet, scrolling alone, lying awake at 3 AM worrying about who she’ll sit with tomorrow. She looks like she has it all together, but you can tell she’s secretly falling apart. You’ve tried it all. The talks. The reward charts. The deep breaths. The apps. Nothing sticks. You watch the same patterns loop, and you just want to be a better parent with real tools that work for YOUR kid.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck, stressed out, or overwhelmed? Are you looking to create a healthy life and find peace? Starting therapy can be a big step and it takes courage. I am here to walk with you along your journey. I believe therapy is a place for healing, and a way for you to value your mental health and well-being. I use a warm, non-judgmental approach to help clients navigate through stressful life situations and live authentically. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can take away new insights and tools for coping with stress and deepening their self-awareness.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck, stressed out, or overwhelmed? Are you looking to create a healthy life and find peace? Starting therapy can be a big step and it takes courage. I am here to walk with you along your journey. I believe therapy is a place for healing, and a way for you to value your mental health and well-being. I use a warm, non-judgmental approach to help clients navigate through stressful life situations and live authentically. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can take away new insights and tools for coping with stress and deepening their self-awareness.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Toddlers and Preschoolers
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.