Therapists for Toddlers in Lowndes County, GA
Stephany A. Norris
Licensed Professional Counselor, (LPC), NCC, CFMHE, CPCS, EMDR-T
1 Endorsed
Valdosta, GA 31602
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to create an empathic, comfortable, and professional environment for my clients. I work with individuals who struggle with long term mental health issues such as Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety, PTSD, or are just having difficulty adjusting to a life change or relationship issues. I love my work and enjoy helping others work through life's many challenges. I care about taking a non-judgmental approach in evaluating and treating my clients, and focus on helping you identify your own personal strengths so that you are better prepared and enabled to find solutions.
My goal is to create an empathic, comfortable, and professional environment for my clients. I work with individuals who struggle with long term mental health issues such as Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety, PTSD, or are just having difficulty adjusting to a life change or relationship issues. I love my work and enjoy helping others work through life's many challenges. I care about taking a non-judgmental approach in evaluating and treating my clients, and focus on helping you identify your own personal strengths so that you are better prepared and enabled to find solutions.
If you're reading this, you or your child might be exhausted. Maybe you are tired of playing matchmaker with your own worst-case scenarios, burnout, and constant anxiety. Maybe your teen is shutting down, overwhelmed by school pressures, social media, and endless screen battles. Or perhaps you're a parent watching your child struggle with big behaviors and meltdowns, running out of ideas on how to help. Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your teen navigating a tough world, or your younger child needing a space to heal, you don't have to carry this heavy load alone…help is here.
If you're reading this, you or your child might be exhausted. Maybe you are tired of playing matchmaker with your own worst-case scenarios, burnout, and constant anxiety. Maybe your teen is shutting down, overwhelmed by school pressures, social media, and endless screen battles. Or perhaps you're a parent watching your child struggle with big behaviors and meltdowns, running out of ideas on how to help. Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your teen navigating a tough world, or your younger child needing a space to heal, you don't have to carry this heavy load alone…help is here.
The Better Mood Clinic of South Georgia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Valdosta, GA 31602
Are you juggling the world while carrying a heavy heart? When you're busy showing up for everyone else, your own healing often gets pushed to the side. If you feel emotionally drained and longing for a release, please hear this: Your struggle is valid, and you’ve carried this long enough. Let us help you set the weight down and rediscover your peace.
Are you juggling the world while carrying a heavy heart? When you're busy showing up for everyone else, your own healing often gets pushed to the side. If you feel emotionally drained and longing for a release, please hear this: Your struggle is valid, and you’ve carried this long enough. Let us help you set the weight down and rediscover your peace.
I enjoy the therapeutic process and helping people to grow, change, develop, and become. I enjoy helping people develop a plan of self care in a safe and nonjudgmental setting. With today's challenges to find time for self care I have recently added two new services to include: Tele-therapy as an option for clients who cannot come into the office for traditional services, and emotional support animal evaluation for those who need documentation of their need for their emotional support pet.
I enjoy the therapeutic process and helping people to grow, change, develop, and become. I enjoy helping people develop a plan of self care in a safe and nonjudgmental setting. With today's challenges to find time for self care I have recently added two new services to include: Tele-therapy as an option for clients who cannot come into the office for traditional services, and emotional support animal evaluation for those who need documentation of their need for their emotional support pet.
I am eager to work with anyone who needs mental health therapy or addiction counseling. I have more experience working with those individuals who have been abused or suffered a traumatic event. I am certified trauma therapist as well as I am EMDR certified (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). I enjoy working with individuals who suffer with an addiction as well. My ideal client would be an individual who is ready to address issues of mental health or substance abuse.
I am eager to work with anyone who needs mental health therapy or addiction counseling. I have more experience working with those individuals who have been abused or suffered a traumatic event. I am certified trauma therapist as well as I am EMDR certified (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). I enjoy working with individuals who suffer with an addiction as well. My ideal client would be an individual who is ready to address issues of mental health or substance abuse.
Each client comes with a different and unique goal in therapy. I believe that my clients have the resources they need to change their path in a way that honors their preferred way of living. I help my clients create change within the dysfunctional pattern they themselves in to start living the life they deserve.
As we embark on this journey together, your aspirations become my shared mission.
I will help define your objectives, how you understand the problem that brings you to therapy, but also celebrate the shifting landscapes behind your needs to continue evolving in therapy. Together we co-explore possibilities for change.
Each client comes with a different and unique goal in therapy. I believe that my clients have the resources they need to change their path in a way that honors their preferred way of living. I help my clients create change within the dysfunctional pattern they themselves in to start living the life they deserve.
As we embark on this journey together, your aspirations become my shared mission.
I will help define your objectives, how you understand the problem that brings you to therapy, but also celebrate the shifting landscapes behind your needs to continue evolving in therapy. Together we co-explore possibilities for change.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I attended and graduated from Valdosta State University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I received my masters in Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University. I have over 10 years of experience in the background of working with anger management, issues of grief/loss, stress, and anxiety. I also provide supports to parents/caregivers of adults and children with developmental disabilities. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you connect to your strengths while helping you overcome doubts and fears that may be hindering you to become the best version
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I attended and graduated from Valdosta State University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I received my masters in Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University. I have over 10 years of experience in the background of working with anger management, issues of grief/loss, stress, and anxiety. I also provide supports to parents/caregivers of adults and children with developmental disabilities. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you connect to your strengths while helping you overcome doubts and fears that may be hindering you to become the best version
Online Therapists
Beverly R Sargent
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LCPC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Pastoral Therapist who believes in the power of play! Through the use of play and sand, people of all ages can re-connect with mind, body, spirit and soul; gaining a deeper understanding of life's experiences and with time and effort, find a place of peace, hope and healing.
I am a Pastoral Therapist who believes in the power of play! Through the use of play and sand, people of all ages can re-connect with mind, body, spirit and soul; gaining a deeper understanding of life's experiences and with time and effort, find a place of peace, hope and healing.
My ideal client is one that desires to learn how to change but doesn't know how or have the "tools" to make that life change. I am an energetic licensed professional counselor and look forward to working with all of my clients.
My ideal client is one that desires to learn how to change but doesn't know how or have the "tools" to make that life change. I am an energetic licensed professional counselor and look forward to working with all of my clients.
To this day, one of the greatest honors of my life is when people trust me enough to share the hard parts of their story - Author unknown. Everyone's story is unique and their own. I believe that my clients have the ability to change the narrative of their story. Life often takes difficult, unexpected turns. It can be helpful to have support as you navigate these new experiences. I work with my clients to co-create change in areas that are important for them. I often work with Clients who have experienced trauma, unexpected life changes, mood disorders such as anxiety or depression, and more.
To this day, one of the greatest honors of my life is when people trust me enough to share the hard parts of their story - Author unknown. Everyone's story is unique and their own. I believe that my clients have the ability to change the narrative of their story. Life often takes difficult, unexpected turns. It can be helpful to have support as you navigate these new experiences. I work with my clients to co-create change in areas that are important for them. I often work with Clients who have experienced trauma, unexpected life changes, mood disorders such as anxiety or depression, and more.
Whether you are considering therapy for yourself, your child or family taking that first step can be one of the most challenging decisions! I will work collaboratively with you to ensure your therapy goals aligns with the changes you wish to make. Once you begin counseling, we will work together at a comfortable pace to complete these goals. Focusing on individual strengths, building resiliency and coping to master and achieve the challenges you or your family sought to overcome. In the end, you will have worked hard to achieve a happier and healthier new you!
Whether you are considering therapy for yourself, your child or family taking that first step can be one of the most challenging decisions! I will work collaboratively with you to ensure your therapy goals aligns with the changes you wish to make. Once you begin counseling, we will work together at a comfortable pace to complete these goals. Focusing on individual strengths, building resiliency and coping to master and achieve the challenges you or your family sought to overcome. In the end, you will have worked hard to achieve a happier and healthier new you!
I use an EFT frame & eclectic approach to therapy that involves ongoing connection, listening, and probing to determine the next best step toward meeting the client’s desired outcomes. I enjoy helping couples experience greater connection, intimacy, communication, and ways of relating by learning strategies to navigate through the destructive cycles that create frustration for them. My approach with families helps to empower them to manage their challenges with parenting, life cycle changes, and other life stressors. I'm acquainted with issues bringing clients to therapy, and committed to leading them toward better days and relief!
I use an EFT frame & eclectic approach to therapy that involves ongoing connection, listening, and probing to determine the next best step toward meeting the client’s desired outcomes. I enjoy helping couples experience greater connection, intimacy, communication, and ways of relating by learning strategies to navigate through the destructive cycles that create frustration for them. My approach with families helps to empower them to manage their challenges with parenting, life cycle changes, and other life stressors. I'm acquainted with issues bringing clients to therapy, and committed to leading them toward better days and relief!
Emerald Isle Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, NCC, BCPC, CPCS, LPC
Kingsland, GA 31548
Offices located in St. Simons Island, Brunswick, Kingsland or via Telehealth; serving all ages. People seek counseling for a wide variety of reasons. Some are going through difficult life transitions, while others are trying to learn more about themselves and lead more fulfilling lives. Whatever may be your reason for searching today, know that we can help you. Brunswick Location: 501 Gloucester Street, Suite 204; St Simon Island Location: 203 Marina Drive; Kingsland Location: 130 Gross Road, Suite 102. - - - - - - - - -Find Your Balance- - - - - -
Offices located in St. Simons Island, Brunswick, Kingsland or via Telehealth; serving all ages. People seek counseling for a wide variety of reasons. Some are going through difficult life transitions, while others are trying to learn more about themselves and lead more fulfilling lives. Whatever may be your reason for searching today, know that we can help you. Brunswick Location: 501 Gloucester Street, Suite 204; St Simon Island Location: 203 Marina Drive; Kingsland Location: 130 Gross Road, Suite 102. - - - - - - - - -Find Your Balance- - - - - -
I specialize in supporting burnt-out moms, children, and teens through trauma-informed therapy that helps families reduce stress, improve communication, heal from difficult experiences, and reconnect with their strengths. I became a therapist because I am passionate about helping people heal from difficult experiences, build resilience, and feel more connected to themselves and others. Having navigated my own journey of healing and personal transformation, I feel deeply honored to walk alongside others as they discover their own strength.
I specialize in supporting burnt-out moms, children, and teens through trauma-informed therapy that helps families reduce stress, improve communication, heal from difficult experiences, and reconnect with their strengths. I became a therapist because I am passionate about helping people heal from difficult experiences, build resilience, and feel more connected to themselves and others. Having navigated my own journey of healing and personal transformation, I feel deeply honored to walk alongside others as they discover their own strength.
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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.