Therapists for Toddlers in Miami County, KS
Life can feel heavy, hard, isolating, and overwhelming. As a Licensed Counselor and Play Therapist I am passionate about helping Children, Parents, Families, and Adults work towards the positive changes they want in their lives. Therapy is a safe and calm space where you can explore thoughts and feelings without judgement, develop new skills, and foster emotional wellness. If you or your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, emotion regulation, aggressive behaviors, defiance, stress, tearfulness, or from a traumatic event please know you are not alone and I am here to help you.
Life can feel heavy, hard, isolating, and overwhelming. As a Licensed Counselor and Play Therapist I am passionate about helping Children, Parents, Families, and Adults work towards the positive changes they want in their lives. Therapy is a safe and calm space where you can explore thoughts and feelings without judgement, develop new skills, and foster emotional wellness. If you or your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, emotion regulation, aggressive behaviors, defiance, stress, tearfulness, or from a traumatic event please know you are not alone and I am here to help you.
Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a LCMFT (Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist) and work with clients of all ages facing multiple challenges. I have extensive experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, and children's mental health challenges. While these are my primary area of expertise, I provide compassionate and effective support for clients navigating a wide range of concerns. My approach is tailored to each individual or family, fostering resilience, growth, and overall well-being.
Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a LCMFT (Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist) and work with clients of all ages facing multiple challenges. I have extensive experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, and children's mental health challenges. While these are my primary area of expertise, I provide compassionate and effective support for clients navigating a wide range of concerns. My approach is tailored to each individual or family, fostering resilience, growth, and overall well-being.
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I believe that every person deserves to feel heard and understood, and to know that they matter. I strive to help my clients move toward positive, long-lasting change. I recognize the importance of honoring client individuality, which ensures treatment that is tailored to each client’s specific needs. I am passionate about providing high-quality, strengths-based care to all clients and their families, and I believe a genuine therapeutic relationship is a key ingredient for all therapeutic change.
I believe that every person deserves to feel heard and understood, and to know that they matter. I strive to help my clients move toward positive, long-lasting change. I recognize the importance of honoring client individuality, which ensures treatment that is tailored to each client’s specific needs. I am passionate about providing high-quality, strengths-based care to all clients and their families, and I believe a genuine therapeutic relationship is a key ingredient for all therapeutic change.
Creating an empathetic and supportive environment for clients is my priority, and I’ve been privileged to witness the transformative power of therapy firsthand. While finding the right therapist can be daunting and exhausting, I'm hoping my office can be a safe place for you to land while we navigate the obstacles in front of you. Together we can identify core issues, build trust, and begin to pursue healing.
Creating an empathetic and supportive environment for clients is my priority, and I’ve been privileged to witness the transformative power of therapy firsthand. While finding the right therapist can be daunting and exhausting, I'm hoping my office can be a safe place for you to land while we navigate the obstacles in front of you. Together we can identify core issues, build trust, and begin to pursue healing.
Hi, I'm Andrea! I'm a licensed therapist, certified play therapist, certified AutPlay Therapy Provider, and trained EMDR therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting children, teens, families, and women in both school and private practice settings. I help neurodiverse and neurotypical children navigate intense emotions, anxiety, behavioral struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. I also specialize in supporting women who feel unlike themselves during perimenopause and menopause; facing anxiety, irritability, brain fog, exhaustion, and identity shifts.
Hi, I'm Andrea! I'm a licensed therapist, certified play therapist, certified AutPlay Therapy Provider, and trained EMDR therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting children, teens, families, and women in both school and private practice settings. I help neurodiverse and neurotypical children navigate intense emotions, anxiety, behavioral struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. I also specialize in supporting women who feel unlike themselves during perimenopause and menopause; facing anxiety, irritability, brain fog, exhaustion, and identity shifts.
I have over 28 years of experience working with individuals and families to assist with mental health by providing counseling services. I am passionate about providing a therapeutic environment that is validating, caring, and non-judgmental and focus on positive change. I have over 20 years' experience teaching DBT skills individually and in group setting. I am very knowledgeable about treatment for substance use disorder, grief and loss, life transitions, and many different types of mental health issues.
I have over 28 years of experience working with individuals and families to assist with mental health by providing counseling services. I am passionate about providing a therapeutic environment that is validating, caring, and non-judgmental and focus on positive change. I have over 20 years' experience teaching DBT skills individually and in group setting. I am very knowledgeable about treatment for substance use disorder, grief and loss, life transitions, and many different types of mental health issues.
I work with children, teens and families, also adults (individually and as a couple) to identify areas of personal and relational difficulty. My goal being to help each client to improve communication and provide a safe place to learn effective skills to manage their stresses, feelings and behaviors. Together, finding ways to achieve clarity, mindfulness and peace within themselves and their relationships.
I work with children, teens and families, also adults (individually and as a couple) to identify areas of personal and relational difficulty. My goal being to help each client to improve communication and provide a safe place to learn effective skills to manage their stresses, feelings and behaviors. Together, finding ways to achieve clarity, mindfulness and peace within themselves and their relationships.
Hello! I am Ellen Heckerman, LSCSW, I have 41 years' experience in counseling with families, and individuals, both adults and children. I have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (cum laude) and a Master's degree in Social Work (honors graduate). Some of the areas I specialize in are Family therapy, marital therapy, treating ADHD in adults and children, treating depression and anxiety, and adjustment disorders . I am a Christian counselor and I can work with you from a faith-based perspective if you like.
Hello! I am Ellen Heckerman, LSCSW, I have 41 years' experience in counseling with families, and individuals, both adults and children. I have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (cum laude) and a Master's degree in Social Work (honors graduate). Some of the areas I specialize in are Family therapy, marital therapy, treating ADHD in adults and children, treating depression and anxiety, and adjustment disorders . I am a Christian counselor and I can work with you from a faith-based perspective if you like.
Lydia is passionate about making all around her feel seen, heard, and valued. Having a diverse working background, she is well-qualified to work with a variety of ages and struggles. Before she became a counselor, she trained and worked in grief support as hospital support staff and as a student clinician in several organizations. She believes that conflict resolution is a vital and ongoing part of every person’s life including conflict within one’s self. Her goal is to provide a constructive and safe place to learn and grow.
Lydia is passionate about making all around her feel seen, heard, and valued. Having a diverse working background, she is well-qualified to work with a variety of ages and struggles. Before she became a counselor, she trained and worked in grief support as hospital support staff and as a student clinician in several organizations. She believes that conflict resolution is a vital and ongoing part of every person’s life including conflict within one’s self. Her goal is to provide a constructive and safe place to learn and grow.
Create the successful and fulfilling life you deserve. With more than 10 years of experience using techniques across Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, I will join your healthcare journey by focusing on your goals for coping and managing your mental health concerns. I care about your well being and look forward to partnering with you.
Create the successful and fulfilling life you deserve. With more than 10 years of experience using techniques across Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, I will join your healthcare journey by focusing on your goals for coping and managing your mental health concerns. I care about your well being and look forward to partnering with you.
I’m Julie. I'm a licensed clinical social worker and a registered play therapist. I thoroughly enjoy working with all ages and have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse populations and cultures encountering a variety of mental and behavioral health struggles. I work a lot with anxiety, depression, and trauma and also have a passion for working with ADHD youth, as well as youth struggling with selective mutism. I am passionate about empowering and supporting those that I work with to help them succeed and overcome obstacles.
I’m Julie. I'm a licensed clinical social worker and a registered play therapist. I thoroughly enjoy working with all ages and have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse populations and cultures encountering a variety of mental and behavioral health struggles. I work a lot with anxiety, depression, and trauma and also have a passion for working with ADHD youth, as well as youth struggling with selective mutism. I am passionate about empowering and supporting those that I work with to help them succeed and overcome obstacles.
Spence Counseling Center has over 20 Christian counselors in several locations throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas allowing us to serve more populations with a wider variety of issues. Through all the changes in all the years, our mission has remained the same: bringing help, healing, and freedom to the hurting, wounded, and lonely people of this world. As Spence Counseling Center moves forward into the future, our dedication to our mission remains the same as does our commitment to Christ-centered integrative therapy.
Spence Counseling Center has over 20 Christian counselors in several locations throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas allowing us to serve more populations with a wider variety of issues. Through all the changes in all the years, our mission has remained the same: bringing help, healing, and freedom to the hurting, wounded, and lonely people of this world. As Spence Counseling Center moves forward into the future, our dedication to our mission remains the same as does our commitment to Christ-centered integrative therapy.
I specialize in treating trauma with EMDR with adults, adolescents and children as well as play therapy, parenting guidance and support, family therapy and couples counseling. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings in the past 28 years and in outpatient/private practice for the past 14 years. My focus as a therapist is to help assure a feeling of emotional safety and comfortableness. Trust and rapport are the key factors of helping with the challenging experience of working through trauma, being vulnerable and making changes in your life. I view my role as a guide in the journey of healing and humor helps.
I specialize in treating trauma with EMDR with adults, adolescents and children as well as play therapy, parenting guidance and support, family therapy and couples counseling. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings in the past 28 years and in outpatient/private practice for the past 14 years. My focus as a therapist is to help assure a feeling of emotional safety and comfortableness. Trust and rapport are the key factors of helping with the challenging experience of working through trauma, being vulnerable and making changes in your life. I view my role as a guide in the journey of healing and humor helps.
When things are "off" in our families, it's hard to focus on anything else. You’ve read parenting books, confided in peers, sought out Google answers, but your efforts don’t seem to pay off. The truth is, there's no one right way to handle family distress, but you shouldn't have to navigate this alone. I believe we can put our strengths together and work as a team to find solutions and strategies to ease your family's struggle and empower you to be the parent you want to be.
When things are "off" in our families, it's hard to focus on anything else. You’ve read parenting books, confided in peers, sought out Google answers, but your efforts don’t seem to pay off. The truth is, there's no one right way to handle family distress, but you shouldn't have to navigate this alone. I believe we can put our strengths together and work as a team to find solutions and strategies to ease your family's struggle and empower you to be the parent you want to be.
Hi, I’m Jared. I’ve been counseling for over a decade. I have been able to help all different kinds of people over the years and that’s what keeps me going. If you think I might be able to help you out, then I think we should give it a try.
Hi, I’m Jared. I’ve been counseling for over a decade. I have been able to help all different kinds of people over the years and that’s what keeps me going. If you think I might be able to help you out, then I think we should give it a try.
Creative Connections, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT-S™
Overland Park, KS 66202
Many individuals & families find themselves struggling through difficult situations or feeling stuck in long-standing patterns. If this sounds familiar, you have likely tried many different ways to move forward and create change. Navigating these challenges while reconnecting with your strengths, resilience, and abilities can feel overwhelming at times — but you do not have to do it alone. Creative Connections, LLC, is based in Overland Park, KS and we provide individual, couples, and family therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults. Our goal is to create a supportive and compassionate space where healing can occur.
Many individuals & families find themselves struggling through difficult situations or feeling stuck in long-standing patterns. If this sounds familiar, you have likely tried many different ways to move forward and create change. Navigating these challenges while reconnecting with your strengths, resilience, and abilities can feel overwhelming at times — but you do not have to do it alone. Creative Connections, LLC, is based in Overland Park, KS and we provide individual, couples, and family therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults. Our goal is to create a supportive and compassionate space where healing can occur.
Autism evaluations are available for toddlers through adults.
I have 30 years of experience specializing in psychological assessment, including ADHD and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, problems with math, and problems with writing. I provide autism evaluations, as well as assessments for many other types of behavioral and emotional concerns.
I also specialize in evaluations to assess for giftedness and am involved with a variety of gifted groups. I conduct testing necessary for private school admissions and for accommodations on standardized tests (SAT, ACT, LSAT, etc) and in higher education settings. I work with clients of all ages, from young children to adults.
Autism evaluations are available for toddlers through adults.
I have 30 years of experience specializing in psychological assessment, including ADHD and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, problems with math, and problems with writing. I provide autism evaluations, as well as assessments for many other types of behavioral and emotional concerns.
I also specialize in evaluations to assess for giftedness and am involved with a variety of gifted groups. I conduct testing necessary for private school admissions and for accommodations on standardized tests (SAT, ACT, LSAT, etc) and in higher education settings. I work with clients of all ages, from young children to adults.
Pain, doubt, and uncertainty can make you feel stuck—you're carrying a weight no one else can see. Maybe you're caught in cycles of worry, self-criticism, or past experiences that won’t let you go.
Life feels overwhelming yet you're not sure where to begin. Therapy isn't about "fixing" you—it's about creating a space where you can explore, heal, and build.
Pain, doubt, and uncertainty can make you feel stuck—you're carrying a weight no one else can see. Maybe you're caught in cycles of worry, self-criticism, or past experiences that won’t let you go.
Life feels overwhelming yet you're not sure where to begin. Therapy isn't about "fixing" you—it's about creating a space where you can explore, heal, and build.
I love my work with children, adolescents, and families. It is a privlege to provide a supportive and caring environment for families to share the challenges they are facing. I provide psychological assessment and evaluations for diagnostic questions (e.g., ADHD, learning, cognitive, autism), as well as individual cognitive behavioral therapy and parental coaching for emotional and behavioral concerns. I work with youth and families to help develop effective and practical tools they can take home and use to manage the concerns they are dealing with in their lives.
I love my work with children, adolescents, and families. It is a privlege to provide a supportive and caring environment for families to share the challenges they are facing. I provide psychological assessment and evaluations for diagnostic questions (e.g., ADHD, learning, cognitive, autism), as well as individual cognitive behavioral therapy and parental coaching for emotional and behavioral concerns. I work with youth and families to help develop effective and practical tools they can take home and use to manage the concerns they are dealing with in their lives.
If you need to make a positive change in your life, you are not alone. My passion is to help you work through the things in your life that hurt you. Together, we will create your personalized plan that will lead you to happiness and peace. I deliver quality care in a safe and nurturing environment. I offer trust, respect, confidentiality, and compassion so you are more comfortable sharing your story. Are you ready to begin the journey of healing and change with me?
If you need to make a positive change in your life, you are not alone. My passion is to help you work through the things in your life that hurt you. Together, we will create your personalized plan that will lead you to happiness and peace. I deliver quality care in a safe and nurturing environment. I offer trust, respect, confidentiality, and compassion so you are more comfortable sharing your story. Are you ready to begin the journey of healing and change with me?
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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.