Therapists for Toddlers in Santee, CA
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Santee, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Santee, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
I work with client's with a variety of presenting issues. I help the client's identify specifically what they want out of therapy, asking things such as what do they want to change, what will be different when it changes, how will they know things are better so that I can develop a plan to help them meet their goals.
I work with client's with a variety of presenting issues. I help the client's identify specifically what they want out of therapy, asking things such as what do they want to change, what will be different when it changes, how will they know things are better so that I can develop a plan to help them meet their goals.
Christopher “Todd” Banks at Grow Through Life
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCCC
1 Endorsed
Santee, CA 92071
Todd works with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, stress, life transformations, behavioral concerns, relationship challenges, and personal growth. He provides a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to work toward meaningful and lasting change. Using an integrative approach, he helps clients build resilience, strengthen coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and recognize their unique strengths.
Todd works with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, stress, life transformations, behavioral concerns, relationship challenges, and personal growth. He provides a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to work toward meaningful and lasting change. Using an integrative approach, he helps clients build resilience, strengthen coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and recognize their unique strengths.
Tanya Wardner at Grow Through Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Santee, CA 92071
I support clients navigating major life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, and self-doubt. I specialize in working with women of all ages who want to break free from old patterns that no longer serve them. Together, we explore where these patterns began, understand how and why they developed, and work toward meaningful change and a more fulfilling life.
I support clients navigating major life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, and self-doubt. I specialize in working with women of all ages who want to break free from old patterns that no longer serve them. Together, we explore where these patterns began, understand how and why they developed, and work toward meaningful change and a more fulfilling life.
At The Therapy Innovation, we believe every person’s journey is unique. We begin by truly listening—understanding where you are and the challenges you’re facing. From there, we walk alongside you to create a plan that feels right for your journey, celebrating every step forward—no matter how small. In our welcoming and safe space, whether in-person or virtual, you’ll find understanding, support, and flexibility that fits your life and your needs, including evening and weekend appointments.
At The Therapy Innovation, we believe every person’s journey is unique. We begin by truly listening—understanding where you are and the challenges you’re facing. From there, we walk alongside you to create a plan that feels right for your journey, celebrating every step forward—no matter how small. In our welcoming and safe space, whether in-person or virtual, you’ll find understanding, support, and flexibility that fits your life and your needs, including evening and weekend appointments.
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I love working with people from all walks of life who are navigating the impact of trauma at any stage of their journey. This includes individuals and families exploring family of origin patterns and breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma, parents who want to practice positive parenting, and couples in both monogamous and consensual non-monogamous relationships. I also support transitional-age youth, LGBTQIA+ clients, and anyone processing complex trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions. I work with those managing mood or behavioral concerns, helping each person or family find healing, resilience, and growth.
I love working with people from all walks of life who are navigating the impact of trauma at any stage of their journey. This includes individuals and families exploring family of origin patterns and breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma, parents who want to practice positive parenting, and couples in both monogamous and consensual non-monogamous relationships. I also support transitional-age youth, LGBTQIA+ clients, and anyone processing complex trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions. I work with those managing mood or behavioral concerns, helping each person or family find healing, resilience, and growth.
NISD Counseling is a non-profit counseling & training center providing affordable individual, couples, family, and group therapy services. Our clients come from all walks of life, some are new to therapy while many are familiar with therapy but want to try a different approach where their strengths and values will be centered. We provide a confidential space to discuss challenges as well as opportunities.
Additionally, we train new marriage & family therapists through CA state licensure and provide professional development workshops based on Narrative Therapy.
NISD Counseling is a non-profit counseling & training center providing affordable individual, couples, family, and group therapy services. Our clients come from all walks of life, some are new to therapy while many are familiar with therapy but want to try a different approach where their strengths and values will be centered. We provide a confidential space to discuss challenges as well as opportunities.
Additionally, we train new marriage & family therapists through CA state licensure and provide professional development workshops based on Narrative Therapy.
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Oceanside, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Oceanside, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
I am a bilingual clinical neuropsychologist with extensive experience evaluating infants, children, adults, and elderly. I also offer therapeutic support for anxiety, depression, as well as issues related to parenting and high conflict divorce/reunification.
In treatment, I do not generally espouse one particular theoretical orientation, but instead I evaluate my patients from the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model. I believe that a person is a product of their environment, thus making it important to address a presenting issue on multiple levels in order to facilitate healthy adjustment and function within the existing milieu.
I am a bilingual clinical neuropsychologist with extensive experience evaluating infants, children, adults, and elderly. I also offer therapeutic support for anxiety, depression, as well as issues related to parenting and high conflict divorce/reunification.
In treatment, I do not generally espouse one particular theoretical orientation, but instead I evaluate my patients from the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model. I believe that a person is a product of their environment, thus making it important to address a presenting issue on multiple levels in order to facilitate healthy adjustment and function within the existing milieu.
My desire is to help people find hope, healing and joy. I believe that everyone can benefit from a safe and encouraging environment and I work to come alongside individuals, couples and families to offer support, care and guidance. I have worked with children and adolescents both as a therapist and a school counselor for over 20 years. I specialize in issues of ADHD, Asperger's, Anger, Depression, Anxiety and Communication. I also love working with women's issues, couples and families. I have expert experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and Eating Disorders.
My desire is to help people find hope, healing and joy. I believe that everyone can benefit from a safe and encouraging environment and I work to come alongside individuals, couples and families to offer support, care and guidance. I have worked with children and adolescents both as a therapist and a school counselor for over 20 years. I specialize in issues of ADHD, Asperger's, Anger, Depression, Anxiety and Communication. I also love working with women's issues, couples and families. I have expert experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and Eating Disorders.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. Many come to therapy during periods of anxiety, relationship stress, life transitions, trauma, emotional distress, behavioral concerns, or when longstanding patterns no longer feel helpful or sustainable.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. Many come to therapy during periods of anxiety, relationship stress, life transitions, trauma, emotional distress, behavioral concerns, or when longstanding patterns no longer feel helpful or sustainable.
Does your anxiety seem too big to conquer? We’ll climb that mountain with you. We help people who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and stress by giving them tools and strategies to overcome their problems and live a better, happier life. In addition to counseling, we provide a variety of psychological testing services including neuropsychological, academic, vocational, and pre-employment evaluations, and developmental evaluations, including Autism Assessments.
Does your anxiety seem too big to conquer? We’ll climb that mountain with you. We help people who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and stress by giving them tools and strategies to overcome their problems and live a better, happier life. In addition to counseling, we provide a variety of psychological testing services including neuropsychological, academic, vocational, and pre-employment evaluations, and developmental evaluations, including Autism Assessments.
If you’re looking for a therapist, you may be looking for more than someone who understands a diagnosis. You may be looking for someone who understands the person and what they are experiencing, too.
I support children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, life transitions, adjustment, relationships, and neurodivergence. I have an immense understanding in supporting autistic and ADHD individuals and their families.
If you’re looking for a therapist, you may be looking for more than someone who understands a diagnosis. You may be looking for someone who understands the person and what they are experiencing, too.
I support children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, life transitions, adjustment, relationships, and neurodivergence. I have an immense understanding in supporting autistic and ADHD individuals and their families.
Our ideal client is a child, teen, adult, or family seeking accessible, high-quality mental health care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, Selective Mutism, trauma, or life stress. They want clarity, hope, and practical solutions—not guesswork. Their goals are emotional stability, improved daily functioning, and long-term resilience. They choose Pinnacle Counseling and Testing Center for compassionate, evidence-based therapy, accurate psychological assessment, personalized treatment plans, and a supportive path toward feeling better, functioning stronger, and having more good days.
Our ideal client is a child, teen, adult, or family seeking accessible, high-quality mental health care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, Selective Mutism, trauma, or life stress. They want clarity, hope, and practical solutions—not guesswork. Their goals are emotional stability, improved daily functioning, and long-term resilience. They choose Pinnacle Counseling and Testing Center for compassionate, evidence-based therapy, accurate psychological assessment, personalized treatment plans, and a supportive path toward feeling better, functioning stronger, and having more good days.
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.
Hi there, welcome! Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, your relationship, or your family, I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and care. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, offering a gentle and supportive space to explore, heal, and grow. My approach is grounded in building emotional health—both individually and in relationships. I believe in meeting each person where they are, with warmth, kindness, and a deep respect for your unique journey.
Hi there, welcome! Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, your relationship, or your family, I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and care. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, offering a gentle and supportive space to explore, heal, and grow. My approach is grounded in building emotional health—both individually and in relationships. I believe in meeting each person where they are, with warmth, kindness, and a deep respect for your unique journey.
We specialize in psychological and educational testing for individuals across the lifespan. We provide testing for ADHD/ADD, learning disorders, Autism/Asperger's disorder, dementia evaluations, traumatic brain injury evaluations, neuropsychological testing, substance abuse evaluations, trauma assessments, career assessments, and personality assessments. Our testing assessments evaluate IQ, memory, executive functioning, academic achievement, language, trauma symptomology and psychological/emotional functioning.
We specialize in psychological and educational testing for individuals across the lifespan. We provide testing for ADHD/ADD, learning disorders, Autism/Asperger's disorder, dementia evaluations, traumatic brain injury evaluations, neuropsychological testing, substance abuse evaluations, trauma assessments, career assessments, and personality assessments. Our testing assessments evaluate IQ, memory, executive functioning, academic achievement, language, trauma symptomology and psychological/emotional functioning.
Grow Through Life Counseling Mission Valley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
New Mom's, toddlers, tweens and teens!
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Mission Valley, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
New Mom's, toddlers, tweens and teens!
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Mission Valley, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
EMDR Trauma &Couples Therapist: Dr. Nicole Asencio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when relationships feel disconnected or past experiences continue to impact the present. My ideal client is a couple longing to rebuild a secure, loving connection or an individual carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or stress. They want to feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate these challenges.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we’ll create a path forward that fosters healing, resilience, and connection. Reach out to schedule an appointment—I’d love to support you on your journey.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when relationships feel disconnected or past experiences continue to impact the present. My ideal client is a couple longing to rebuild a secure, loving connection or an individual carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or stress. They want to feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate these challenges.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we’ll create a path forward that fosters healing, resilience, and connection. Reach out to schedule an appointment—I’d love to support you on your journey.
Whether a family needs help managing difficult situations with their child’s school in the IEP process, assessments for autism, ADHD, Learning disabilities, or in adaptive domains, I am able to write and explain the comprehensive reports. My background in early childhood education also allows me the skills to provide counseling and play therapy for children, starting as young as 2 years. I want to work with children and their families to appreciate and understand one another so that home is a place of peace and calm, and so children feel understood and excited to learn at school.
Whether a family needs help managing difficult situations with their child’s school in the IEP process, assessments for autism, ADHD, Learning disabilities, or in adaptive domains, I am able to write and explain the comprehensive reports. My background in early childhood education also allows me the skills to provide counseling and play therapy for children, starting as young as 2 years. I want to work with children and their families to appreciate and understand one another so that home is a place of peace and calm, and so children feel understood and excited to learn at school.
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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.