Therapists for Toddlers in Parkville, MD
James N. Tanner, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Parkville, MD 21234
Waitlist for new clients
I work to understand the individual's concerns so that we can find solutions mutually. I like working with all ages and have a special interest in seeing very young children. I have been counseling adults and children for over 20 years.
I work to understand the individual's concerns so that we can find solutions mutually. I like working with all ages and have a special interest in seeing very young children. I have been counseling adults and children for over 20 years.
Hello, I'm Ta'merri Lewis, a clinical social worker based in Baltimore, Maryland. I am passionate about ensuring that everyone has access to therapy to help them process their emotions, problem-solve effectively, and overcome life's challenges. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and strive to create a supportive, inclusive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal growth and healing. My goal is to empower clients to navigate their unique journeys toward mental wellness and a more fulfilling life.
Hello, I'm Ta'merri Lewis, a clinical social worker based in Baltimore, Maryland. I am passionate about ensuring that everyone has access to therapy to help them process their emotions, problem-solve effectively, and overcome life's challenges. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and strive to create a supportive, inclusive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal growth and healing. My goal is to empower clients to navigate their unique journeys toward mental wellness and a more fulfilling life.
Parenting is challenging. This is even more true today, when people are often disconnected from traditional support systems, and hyper-connected to conflicting internet advice. Parents may find themselves confused, insecure, and feeling alone. Most families want to raise children to be confident, well-adjusted adults who can form healthy relationships, but struggle to know how to get there. My goal is to support parents to help their families thrive.
Parenting is challenging. This is even more true today, when people are often disconnected from traditional support systems, and hyper-connected to conflicting internet advice. Parents may find themselves confused, insecure, and feeling alone. Most families want to raise children to be confident, well-adjusted adults who can form healthy relationships, but struggle to know how to get there. My goal is to support parents to help their families thrive.
I have been providing mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health needs for over 12 years. I foster an environment that is sensitive to clients'/parents' needs. Clients are encouraged to openly express thoughts/feelings so that we can focus on setting goals, identifying feelings and patterns, developing healthy/positive attitudes and behaviors, and problem solving. I would be honored to work with you/your child/family to move away from distress and towards wellness and increased satisfaction and happiness!
I have been providing mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health needs for over 12 years. I foster an environment that is sensitive to clients'/parents' needs. Clients are encouraged to openly express thoughts/feelings so that we can focus on setting goals, identifying feelings and patterns, developing healthy/positive attitudes and behaviors, and problem solving. I would be honored to work with you/your child/family to move away from distress and towards wellness and increased satisfaction and happiness!
For more then 25 years, I have had the privilege of walking alongside individuals as they navigate some of the most meaningful and challenging moments of their lives. My approach is rooted in respect, honesty, and genuine connection. I believe trust is built through consistency, showing up, listening deeply, and honoring each person's unique story. My clients know me as someone who creates a safe, steady space where they can speak freely and be met with compassion rather than judgment. Over the years, I've learned that healing grows from strong relationships, and I am committed to fostering that with each client.
For more then 25 years, I have had the privilege of walking alongside individuals as they navigate some of the most meaningful and challenging moments of their lives. My approach is rooted in respect, honesty, and genuine connection. I believe trust is built through consistency, showing up, listening deeply, and honoring each person's unique story. My clients know me as someone who creates a safe, steady space where they can speak freely and be met with compassion rather than judgment. Over the years, I've learned that healing grows from strong relationships, and I am committed to fostering that with each client.
The founder Lola Russell, LCSW-C has 18 years of experience working with adults, children, families, couples and groups. The scope of practice at Inspiring & Empowering Change, LLC includes providing clients with optimal treatment at all times while treating clients with respect and dignity. Additionally, identifying and applying treatment modalities that are conducive to clients needs and working with clients collaboratively to establish goals to meet their needs. I provide ongoing interventions to assist clients with managing symptoms of presenting concern that motivated clients to initiate treatment.
The founder Lola Russell, LCSW-C has 18 years of experience working with adults, children, families, couples and groups. The scope of practice at Inspiring & Empowering Change, LLC includes providing clients with optimal treatment at all times while treating clients with respect and dignity. Additionally, identifying and applying treatment modalities that are conducive to clients needs and working with clients collaboratively to establish goals to meet their needs. I provide ongoing interventions to assist clients with managing symptoms of presenting concern that motivated clients to initiate treatment.
Effective 5/4/2026 - We have immediate openings and are in-network with several insurance companies - At PsychCare, our staff has successfully helped many individuals and couples resolve a wide variety of personal concerns both through psychotherapy and psychological and educational evaluations. The staff at PsychCare in Baltimore, MD, brings decades of experience in specialized areas of treatment and assessment, such as couples counseling, alcohol abuse treatment, and psychological evaluations and forensic psychological services.
Effective 5/4/2026 - We have immediate openings and are in-network with several insurance companies - At PsychCare, our staff has successfully helped many individuals and couples resolve a wide variety of personal concerns both through psychotherapy and psychological and educational evaluations. The staff at PsychCare in Baltimore, MD, brings decades of experience in specialized areas of treatment and assessment, such as couples counseling, alcohol abuse treatment, and psychological evaluations and forensic psychological services.
Life always has a way of throwing curveballs at us and tries to get us to the point of breaking. I am a firm believer that nobody walking this Earth is broken and that everyone has the capability to heal and feel whole again. Many times, in order to achieve this, we need a little assistance, a gentle hand, encouragement and support. I am passionate about helping those reach their full potential and I am passionate about working in this field. I truly enjoy watching people heal, grow and have their "Ah-ha" moments during sessions. I chose this field ultimately to give a voice for the voiceless, to take away stereotypes of youth and t
Life always has a way of throwing curveballs at us and tries to get us to the point of breaking. I am a firm believer that nobody walking this Earth is broken and that everyone has the capability to heal and feel whole again. Many times, in order to achieve this, we need a little assistance, a gentle hand, encouragement and support. I am passionate about helping those reach their full potential and I am passionate about working in this field. I truly enjoy watching people heal, grow and have their "Ah-ha" moments during sessions. I chose this field ultimately to give a voice for the voiceless, to take away stereotypes of youth and t
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Welcome! I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults coping with anxiety, depression and/or other behavioral difficulties related to life transitions including but not limited to divorce, out of home placement, grief and loss. I work closely with families and focus on the importance of relationships, building self worth and creating/maintaining peace at home. Caregiver involvement is essential in my work with children. I provide parents and/or caregivers with skills to utilize at home as well as provide insight and a better understanding of what your child may be experiencing.
Welcome! I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults coping with anxiety, depression and/or other behavioral difficulties related to life transitions including but not limited to divorce, out of home placement, grief and loss. I work closely with families and focus on the importance of relationships, building self worth and creating/maintaining peace at home. Caregiver involvement is essential in my work with children. I provide parents and/or caregivers with skills to utilize at home as well as provide insight and a better understanding of what your child may be experiencing.
I know that reaching out for help for you or your child is important and also hard. I help kids, teens, and adults gain tools they need to be successful and help families understand how to better support them. + I offer psychological and therapeutic services to children, teens, adults, and families in a supportive and approachable way so they can grow and flourish into their best selves at home, at school or work, and with others. I approach my work with a strengths-based and culturally-sensitive lens while using evidence-based methods.
I know that reaching out for help for you or your child is important and also hard. I help kids, teens, and adults gain tools they need to be successful and help families understand how to better support them. + I offer psychological and therapeutic services to children, teens, adults, and families in a supportive and approachable way so they can grow and flourish into their best selves at home, at school or work, and with others. I approach my work with a strengths-based and culturally-sensitive lens while using evidence-based methods.
Hi, I’m Stacy L. Hurley, LCSW-C, and I’m not your “just sit there and nod” kind of therapist. I bring over 25 years of experience working with children, families, and individuals navigating real-life challenges—things like relationship stress, trauma, parenting struggles, and major life transitions. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work, with a concentration in Families and Children, and I’ve spent my career in spaces like child welfare, family preservation, reunification, treatment foster care, domestic violence and counseling.
Hi, I’m Stacy L. Hurley, LCSW-C, and I’m not your “just sit there and nod” kind of therapist. I bring over 25 years of experience working with children, families, and individuals navigating real-life challenges—things like relationship stress, trauma, parenting struggles, and major life transitions. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work, with a concentration in Families and Children, and I’ve spent my career in spaces like child welfare, family preservation, reunification, treatment foster care, domestic violence and counseling.
I work with teens and emerging adults who struggle with expectations, future planning, and identities so they can find clarity and move forward on their own terms. Life with a strong-willed, bright, deeply feeling kid, teen, and emerging adult can feel intense sometimes- for both parents and loved ones. I see you, I am you! Maybe you have noticed that the usual advice, discipline strategies, or “just do this” parenting tips don’t really work for your family. Maybe you are tired of constant conflict, misunderstandings, emotional blowups, and feeling like a failure?
I work with teens and emerging adults who struggle with expectations, future planning, and identities so they can find clarity and move forward on their own terms. Life with a strong-willed, bright, deeply feeling kid, teen, and emerging adult can feel intense sometimes- for both parents and loved ones. I see you, I am you! Maybe you have noticed that the usual advice, discipline strategies, or “just do this” parenting tips don’t really work for your family. Maybe you are tired of constant conflict, misunderstandings, emotional blowups, and feeling like a failure?
Imagine your mental health as a garden, where each plant represents a part of who you are. For overthinkers, especially those struggling with OCD and anxiety, the garden can feel overwhelmed by persistent weeds of worry, repetitive thoughts, and restless nights. These challenges can make it hard for the vibrant parts of you to grow and thrive. As a nonbinary, queer art therapist, artist, and outdoor walk-and-talk therapy enthusiast, I specialize in guiding all ages with my extensive training in art therapy, exposure and response prevention, somatic regulation, and parts work to help your garden heal and grow!
Imagine your mental health as a garden, where each plant represents a part of who you are. For overthinkers, especially those struggling with OCD and anxiety, the garden can feel overwhelmed by persistent weeds of worry, repetitive thoughts, and restless nights. These challenges can make it hard for the vibrant parts of you to grow and thrive. As a nonbinary, queer art therapist, artist, and outdoor walk-and-talk therapy enthusiast, I specialize in guiding all ages with my extensive training in art therapy, exposure and response prevention, somatic regulation, and parts work to help your garden heal and grow!
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, and I have been providing individual and family therapy services to children, teenagers, adults, and families for over 20 years. I began my current practice in order to provide a more private and comfortable place for my clients and to be able to more fully meet their needs. My goal is to provide a welcoming, compassionate, comfortable and safe place for individuals and families to receive help. Every family and every individual is unique, and I enjoy tailoring my treatment methods to the specific needs of each client and/or family.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, and I have been providing individual and family therapy services to children, teenagers, adults, and families for over 20 years. I began my current practice in order to provide a more private and comfortable place for my clients and to be able to more fully meet their needs. My goal is to provide a welcoming, compassionate, comfortable and safe place for individuals and families to receive help. Every family and every individual is unique, and I enjoy tailoring my treatment methods to the specific needs of each client and/or family.
Hi, I’m Madison! I’m a psychotherapist dedicated to helping both children and adults who are navigating medical trauma, chronic illness, and all of life’s emotional challenges. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, I know firsthand the toll chronic illness takes on mental health. I also have experience and enjoy working with clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, domestic violence victims, trauma, and more.
Hi, I’m Madison! I’m a psychotherapist dedicated to helping both children and adults who are navigating medical trauma, chronic illness, and all of life’s emotional challenges. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, I know firsthand the toll chronic illness takes on mental health. I also have experience and enjoy working with clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, domestic violence victims, trauma, and more.
Rebecca Guy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, RPT™
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Sometimes the dream of raising children is not what you expected. No matter what you do, it seems nothing works. You worry if your child will be okay and if things will ever get better. You are not alone. It is heartbreaking to see your child struggle socially, academically, emotionally, and behaviorally. Many factors impact behavior. Trauma, sensory overload, and grief, are just a few examples. When children don't know how to communicate their experiences, feelings, and needs, they often communicate through behaviors such as tantrums, acting aggressively, or shutting down.
Sometimes the dream of raising children is not what you expected. No matter what you do, it seems nothing works. You worry if your child will be okay and if things will ever get better. You are not alone. It is heartbreaking to see your child struggle socially, academically, emotionally, and behaviorally. Many factors impact behavior. Trauma, sensory overload, and grief, are just a few examples. When children don't know how to communicate their experiences, feelings, and needs, they often communicate through behaviors such as tantrums, acting aggressively, or shutting down.
Barbara Robertson Art Therapy, LLC
Art Therapist, MAEd, LCPAT, ATR-BC
4 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
Art therapy can help you sort things out and find your way to peace, with strengths and resources you didn't know you had, through your own creative problem-solving process.
To learn more about how I connect as an art therapist, check out my podcast videos on YouTube under "Barbara Robertson Art Therapy." You'll get a good feel for me and my approach!
Art therapy can help you sort things out and find your way to peace, with strengths and resources you didn't know you had, through your own creative problem-solving process.
To learn more about how I connect as an art therapist, check out my podcast videos on YouTube under "Barbara Robertson Art Therapy." You'll get a good feel for me and my approach!
For much of my career I was working within a medical pediatric practice, and as a result saw a number of children and adolescents in the Maryland and Washington DC area. Treatment with this population focused on developmental, behavioral, academic, social, and family issues. In my current private pratice I am also working intensely with adults in regard to anxiety, depression, loss, and relationship issues. In addition to in person therapy, I am also available to meet virtually. If you are planning to use health insurance please indicate whom your provider is.
For much of my career I was working within a medical pediatric practice, and as a result saw a number of children and adolescents in the Maryland and Washington DC area. Treatment with this population focused on developmental, behavioral, academic, social, and family issues. In my current private pratice I am also working intensely with adults in regard to anxiety, depression, loss, and relationship issues. In addition to in person therapy, I am also available to meet virtually. If you are planning to use health insurance please indicate whom your provider is.
Elad is an ANCC board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She graduated with Masters as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from Ohio University. Before pursuing her master's in Nursing, Elad worked as a Registered Nurse for over seven years in different healthcare departments, including psychiatric units as a way to broaden her knowledge and ability to offer care to her patients in a holistic manner. In that light, she developed more compassion and empathy for her patients suffering from mental health problems as she understood their concerns and how they were perceived by friends, family, and society.
Elad is an ANCC board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She graduated with Masters as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from Ohio University. Before pursuing her master's in Nursing, Elad worked as a Registered Nurse for over seven years in different healthcare departments, including psychiatric units as a way to broaden her knowledge and ability to offer care to her patients in a holistic manner. In that light, she developed more compassion and empathy for her patients suffering from mental health problems as she understood their concerns and how they were perceived by friends, family, and society.
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.
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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.