Therapists for Toddlers in Denver, CO
I have expertise and passion in comprehensive assessment and support services for children and adolescents with diverse neurodevelopmental strengths and areas of challenge. I strive to create a positive, comfortable evaluation process for your family so that your precious one has access to the supports to help him/her thrive. Collaborating with your child's school, family, and other professionals is very important to me. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Nationally-Certified School Psychologist specializing in assessment of autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, attention-deficit disorder, intellectual disorder, etc.
I have expertise and passion in comprehensive assessment and support services for children and adolescents with diverse neurodevelopmental strengths and areas of challenge. I strive to create a positive, comfortable evaluation process for your family so that your precious one has access to the supports to help him/her thrive. Collaborating with your child's school, family, and other professionals is very important to me. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Nationally-Certified School Psychologist specializing in assessment of autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, attention-deficit disorder, intellectual disorder, etc.
Takeshia Van Ross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges with strength, confidence, and self-compassion. With extensive experience in mental health, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care, she provides personalized support to those navigating stress, emotional dysregulation, trauma, and significant life transitions.
Takeshia works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and relationship struggles, as well as those managing behavioral challenges, self-doubt, and overwhelming emotions.
Takeshia Van Ross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges with strength, confidence, and self-compassion. With extensive experience in mental health, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care, she provides personalized support to those navigating stress, emotional dysregulation, trauma, and significant life transitions.
Takeshia works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and relationship struggles, as well as those managing behavioral challenges, self-doubt, and overwhelming emotions.
I bring 26 years of experience and have treated tens of thousands of patients! I am high energy and passionate about helping people embark on the journey to find their true selves and life path; whether it relates to behavior, family, relationships, addiction, career and any other issue that one may find adversity. I've been told I have a gift to quickly get the core of peoples struggles in order to help them find resolution. I use behavioral strategies to help people achieve immediate change, then dive deep into analytical work which helps the changes become permanent. CALL TODAY!
I bring 26 years of experience and have treated tens of thousands of patients! I am high energy and passionate about helping people embark on the journey to find their true selves and life path; whether it relates to behavior, family, relationships, addiction, career and any other issue that one may find adversity. I've been told I have a gift to quickly get the core of peoples struggles in order to help them find resolution. I use behavioral strategies to help people achieve immediate change, then dive deep into analytical work which helps the changes become permanent. CALL TODAY!
Higher Sights-Therapy, Medication, EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LAC, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80227
Now accepting new clients with immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
Now accepting new clients with immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
Higher Sights - EMDR, Therapy, Medication
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC, PMHNP
Denver, CO 80227
Accepting New Clients NOW! Immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
Accepting New Clients NOW! Immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
Hello, and welcome.
My name is Jill Coughlan, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for helping people navigate life's challenges and connect more deeply with themselves and others.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking personal growth, my goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe that healing happens through authentic connection, curiosity, and compassion — and I bring that into every session.
Hello, and welcome.
My name is Jill Coughlan, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for helping people navigate life's challenges and connect more deeply with themselves and others.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking personal growth, my goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe that healing happens through authentic connection, curiosity, and compassion — and I bring that into every session.
Lisa Dion says, "Children are not things to be molded but are people to be unfolded." My focus lies in providing individualized therapeutic interventions for children facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and trauma. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing space where children can express themselves freely, fostering a therapeutic alliance that supports their unique journey towards healing. Drawing from play therapy, attachment theory and family systems approaches, I collaborate with both the child and their family to create a holistic and effective treatment plan.
Lisa Dion says, "Children are not things to be molded but are people to be unfolded." My focus lies in providing individualized therapeutic interventions for children facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and trauma. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing space where children can express themselves freely, fostering a therapeutic alliance that supports their unique journey towards healing. Drawing from play therapy, attachment theory and family systems approaches, I collaborate with both the child and their family to create a holistic and effective treatment plan.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing empirically-supported treatments to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am passionate about the work I do and love seeing my clients reach their full potential. In my practice, I offer a warm, supportive, and fun environment, where we work together to meet your goals.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing empirically-supported treatments to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am passionate about the work I do and love seeing my clients reach their full potential. In my practice, I offer a warm, supportive, and fun environment, where we work together to meet your goals.
Dr. Nicole Wallace provides neuropsychological assessment, and individual and family therapy. She has worked extensively with children with developmental disorders, attention and learning disabilities, and with medically complex needs that affect learning and behavior. She believes in comprehensive assessment to individually tailor treatment recommendations based on a child’s unique strengths and weaknesses. She is also interested in the relationship between physical and emotional health, often working with children and families to address the holistic needs of their children.
Dr. Nicole Wallace provides neuropsychological assessment, and individual and family therapy. She has worked extensively with children with developmental disorders, attention and learning disabilities, and with medically complex needs that affect learning and behavior. She believes in comprehensive assessment to individually tailor treatment recommendations based on a child’s unique strengths and weaknesses. She is also interested in the relationship between physical and emotional health, often working with children and families to address the holistic needs of their children.
Queer Asterisk Therapeutic Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, LMFT, LCSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Queer Asterisk is a queer and trans-led 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization in Colorado. We provide outpatient individual, relational, family and group counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and relationships of all configurations. Our diverse team of compassionate, affirming mental health providers and graduate-level clinical interns create safer therapeutic spaces for clients to heal and grow. We also offer gender awareness and responsiveness trainings for other organizations and healthcare providers, including hospitals, schools and treatment centers.
Queer Asterisk is a queer and trans-led 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization in Colorado. We provide outpatient individual, relational, family and group counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and relationships of all configurations. Our diverse team of compassionate, affirming mental health providers and graduate-level clinical interns create safer therapeutic spaces for clients to heal and grow. We also offer gender awareness and responsiveness trainings for other organizations and healthcare providers, including hospitals, schools and treatment centers.
Dr. Kelsie McQuinn is passionate about providing comprehensive evaluations to help provide diagnostic clarification for families, as well as neurodiversity affirming therapy services to support children and adolescents in need. Her assessment and intervention experiences include children, adolescents, and adults with learning disorders, emotional and behavioral concerns, Autism Spectrum Disorder, chronic pain, as well as complex medical presentations. Dr. McQuinn’s experience and training involves evidence-based behavioral interventions including Exposure and Response Prevention, as well as neuropsychological assessment.
Dr. Kelsie McQuinn is passionate about providing comprehensive evaluations to help provide diagnostic clarification for families, as well as neurodiversity affirming therapy services to support children and adolescents in need. Her assessment and intervention experiences include children, adolescents, and adults with learning disorders, emotional and behavioral concerns, Autism Spectrum Disorder, chronic pain, as well as complex medical presentations. Dr. McQuinn’s experience and training involves evidence-based behavioral interventions including Exposure and Response Prevention, as well as neuropsychological assessment.
My credentials include a Bachelor’s in Human Development & Family Studies from The University of Utah, & a Masters of Social Work from the University of Denver. My niche includes helping children + youth with trauma (medical, parental substance use, abuse, neglect, attachment ruptures) & grief. I’ve spent over a decade working & serving in diverse spaces with adolescents & have loved every minute of it!
My credentials include a Bachelor’s in Human Development & Family Studies from The University of Utah, & a Masters of Social Work from the University of Denver. My niche includes helping children + youth with trauma (medical, parental substance use, abuse, neglect, attachment ruptures) & grief. I’ve spent over a decade working & serving in diverse spaces with adolescents & have loved every minute of it!
Dr. Dryden is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive evaluations and recommendations to support children and families feel and gain success. Throughout the evaluation process, Dr. Dryden aims to learn more about your child’s strengths, struggles, and how to best help them across different settings.
Dr. Dryden is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive evaluations and recommendations to support children and families feel and gain success. Throughout the evaluation process, Dr. Dryden aims to learn more about your child’s strengths, struggles, and how to best help them across different settings.
I support children, teens, & young adults (18-35).
Kids: I use Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), an evidence-based approach that honors a child’s natural way of expressing themselves through play. I partner with parents to sustain change beyond the playroom. I'm also an AutPlay Therapy Certified Provider.
Teens: I am down-to-earth & person-centered. I understand their need for autonomy & vulnerability, creating a safe space to simply be.
Young Adults: I specialize in life transitions. We don't have it all "figured out" when we reach adulthood & I create space for you to explore what you really want.
I support children, teens, & young adults (18-35).
Kids: I use Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), an evidence-based approach that honors a child’s natural way of expressing themselves through play. I partner with parents to sustain change beyond the playroom. I'm also an AutPlay Therapy Certified Provider.
Teens: I am down-to-earth & person-centered. I understand their need for autonomy & vulnerability, creating a safe space to simply be.
Young Adults: I specialize in life transitions. We don't have it all "figured out" when we reach adulthood & I create space for you to explore what you really want.
Higher Sights Counseling - Book Instantly On Site
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, LAC
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80227
Now accepting new clients with immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
Now accepting new clients with immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
Your child is bright, curious, and sensitive—but lately, they’ve been struggling. Maybe they’re overwhelmed by anxiety, misunderstood at school, or withdrawing socially. You’ve seen their potential, but big emotions, bullying, or social challenges keep getting in the way. You want to help them build confidence, feel safe, and thrive. You’re looking for a therapist who truly gets children—someone who listens, plays, and partners with you to support their growth with care and expertise.
Your child is bright, curious, and sensitive—but lately, they’ve been struggling. Maybe they’re overwhelmed by anxiety, misunderstood at school, or withdrawing socially. You’ve seen their potential, but big emotions, bullying, or social challenges keep getting in the way. You want to help them build confidence, feel safe, and thrive. You’re looking for a therapist who truly gets children—someone who listens, plays, and partners with you to support their growth with care and expertise.
Higher Sights-Therapy, Medication-Book On Site!
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80227
We Are Accepting New Clients! Immediate Openings at Our Practice > Book through website link in the profile! We have over 125 psychotherapists, and 6 medication management providers. We work with all outpatient mental health needs, from child, adolescent, adult, senior, couples, and family work. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy and medication is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working.
We Are Accepting New Clients! Immediate Openings at Our Practice > Book through website link in the profile! We have over 125 psychotherapists, and 6 medication management providers. We work with all outpatient mental health needs, from child, adolescent, adult, senior, couples, and family work. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy and medication is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working.
I specialize in working with men, teenagers and kids who are having difficult issues in their lives. Acting out, anger, depression, anxiety, these are all obstacles that can be overcome with care, support, and the help of a professional.
I specialize in working with men, teenagers and kids who are having difficult issues in their lives. Acting out, anger, depression, anxiety, these are all obstacles that can be overcome with care, support, and the help of a professional.
My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to my clients to feel heard and understood. It's hard in everyday life to overcome the challenges that our mind creates, and I hope to help clients work through the issues that comes with being human and living in today's society. I offer a warm, safe, nonjudgemental space for my clients to be their authentic selves.
My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to my clients to feel heard and understood. It's hard in everyday life to overcome the challenges that our mind creates, and I hope to help clients work through the issues that comes with being human and living in today's society. I offer a warm, safe, nonjudgemental space for my clients to be their authentic selves.
Dr. Samantha Thedin is passionate about working with children and their families. She sees assessments as a collaborative and comprehensive process to identify a child’s unique strengths and areas of growth. She employs a strengths-based trauma-informed approach to promote positive change. Dr. Thedin has experience working with children, ranging from early childhood to late adolescence, and their parents.
Dr. Samantha Thedin is passionate about working with children and their families. She sees assessments as a collaborative and comprehensive process to identify a child’s unique strengths and areas of growth. She employs a strengths-based trauma-informed approach to promote positive change. Dr. Thedin has experience working with children, ranging from early childhood to late adolescence, and their parents.
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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.