Therapists for Toddlers in Freeport, ME
Welcome! In this very moment you're choosing to be on your journey. My therapeutic philosophy is to facilitate and support your body's innate healing response through the applications of EMDR, (EMDRIA.ORG) and heart-centered therapies. EMDR in particular works to liberate clients from past trauma memories whether that be small "t" trauma or big 'T" trauma and to transform a person's subconscious beliefs thus "turning down the volume" on negative memories/negative beliefs and transforming those subconscious beliefs back into positive core beliefs so that you may become your highest aspect of yourself.
Welcome! In this very moment you're choosing to be on your journey. My therapeutic philosophy is to facilitate and support your body's innate healing response through the applications of EMDR, (EMDRIA.ORG) and heart-centered therapies. EMDR in particular works to liberate clients from past trauma memories whether that be small "t" trauma or big 'T" trauma and to transform a person's subconscious beliefs thus "turning down the volume" on negative memories/negative beliefs and transforming those subconscious beliefs back into positive core beliefs so that you may become your highest aspect of yourself.
At the Partnership for Trauma Recovery we believe that true healing happens when we find the courage to look at the root of the long standing patterns and difficulties we have. While learning to cope with the daily burdens of these patterns is an important skill, our philosophy is that simply learning to manage only places a bandage on the problem. In order to truly heal we have to look deeper into ourselves and try to determine where these patterns developed.
At the Partnership for Trauma Recovery we believe that true healing happens when we find the courage to look at the root of the long standing patterns and difficulties we have. While learning to cope with the daily burdens of these patterns is an important skill, our philosophy is that simply learning to manage only places a bandage on the problem. In order to truly heal we have to look deeper into ourselves and try to determine where these patterns developed.
Currently accepting NEW clients! Becca’s passion is to teach people how to be their best selves. This can be as a parent in how to best support their children, a child in how to understand and address anxiety, depression, and challenging behaviors, or as an adult regarding life’s transitions or healing from pain. She is uniquely gifted, focusing on pattern recognition and the ways in which we form habits that are sometimes less helpful than we would like. With a focus on how behavior and thoughts intersect, Becca works with her clients to help them find their own path to freedom and a sense of thriving.
Currently accepting NEW clients! Becca’s passion is to teach people how to be their best selves. This can be as a parent in how to best support their children, a child in how to understand and address anxiety, depression, and challenging behaviors, or as an adult regarding life’s transitions or healing from pain. She is uniquely gifted, focusing on pattern recognition and the ways in which we form habits that are sometimes less helpful than we would like. With a focus on how behavior and thoughts intersect, Becca works with her clients to help them find their own path to freedom and a sense of thriving.
Freddie Grunhuvd, LCSW, is a compassionate and skilled therapist at LifeStance Health, who has been dedicated to serving individuals and families across Maine since 2007. Freddie excels in building strong connections and rapport with her clients, providing a supportive and challenging environment that fosters growth and healing. Her relatable approach and extensive experience make her particularly adept at working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
Freddie Grunhuvd, LCSW, is a compassionate and skilled therapist at LifeStance Health, who has been dedicated to serving individuals and families across Maine since 2007. Freddie excels in building strong connections and rapport with her clients, providing a supportive and challenging environment that fosters growth and healing. Her relatable approach and extensive experience make her particularly adept at working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
The human experience is full of ups and downs, and sometimes people need extra support to navigate life's challenges and transitions. I am passionate about helping individuals through these times, and want to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to work together. I am trained to work with individuals of all ages, and utilize various modalities as needed.
The human experience is full of ups and downs, and sometimes people need extra support to navigate life's challenges and transitions. I am passionate about helping individuals through these times, and want to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to work together. I am trained to work with individuals of all ages, and utilize various modalities as needed.
We are accepting new clients! Are you, or someone you know, struggling with sleep disturbance, irritability, perfectionism, or digestive issues without known medical cause? Do you feel stuck, obsessed, fixated, your mind plays in a loop? Does your child refuse to attend school, fights trying new things, have unexplained outbursts, or toileting issues? Is your pre-teen or teen seeming unlike themselves? Are you a parent unsure of what boundaries to hold and when to be flexible? Are you a couple, confused about the barrier to your effective communication or connection?
The problem might be anxiety, or anxiety related challenges.
We are accepting new clients! Are you, or someone you know, struggling with sleep disturbance, irritability, perfectionism, or digestive issues without known medical cause? Do you feel stuck, obsessed, fixated, your mind plays in a loop? Does your child refuse to attend school, fights trying new things, have unexplained outbursts, or toileting issues? Is your pre-teen or teen seeming unlike themselves? Are you a parent unsure of what boundaries to hold and when to be flexible? Are you a couple, confused about the barrier to your effective communication or connection?
The problem might be anxiety, or anxiety related challenges.
Creativity can be a powerful tool, and modality for expression. With my extensive experience and training in Expressive Therapies, I specialize in Art Therapy and Play Therapy to treat a variety of emotional and behavioral issues with children. In my practice I believe that everyone has the ability to be creative, and I work with clients to utilize their strengths in traditional and non-traditional treatment approaches to work towards goals. Through a trusting therapeutic rapport I work with clients to explore and address issues, so that they may access and obtain healthy growth and change.
Creativity can be a powerful tool, and modality for expression. With my extensive experience and training in Expressive Therapies, I specialize in Art Therapy and Play Therapy to treat a variety of emotional and behavioral issues with children. In my practice I believe that everyone has the ability to be creative, and I work with clients to utilize their strengths in traditional and non-traditional treatment approaches to work towards goals. Through a trusting therapeutic rapport I work with clients to explore and address issues, so that they may access and obtain healthy growth and change.
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.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're repeating the same patterns despite your best efforts? Perhaps anxiety has become your constant companion, past experiences continue to shape your present, or you know there's more to life than simply getting through each day. Insight alone isn't enough for lasting change. That's why I integrate approaches that go beyond traditional talk therapy. I help clients explore not only the "why" behind their struggles but also help to create new patterns in the brain and nervous system that support healing, resilience, and the freedom to move beyond surviving and toward a life of greater joy.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're repeating the same patterns despite your best efforts? Perhaps anxiety has become your constant companion, past experiences continue to shape your present, or you know there's more to life than simply getting through each day. Insight alone isn't enough for lasting change. That's why I integrate approaches that go beyond traditional talk therapy. I help clients explore not only the "why" behind their struggles but also help to create new patterns in the brain and nervous system that support healing, resilience, and the freedom to move beyond surviving and toward a life of greater joy.
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Our lives can be hectic, and there are times when we feel stuck, lacking the strength to move on, as if the weight of the world is on our shoulders. Trauma transforms our lives into a struggle, where we might feel trapped and hopeless.
My work is strongly based on Jung's Analytical Psychology, seeking meaning in all aspects of the human experience. through the therapeutic connection, symbolic analysis, sandtray, and giving an important place to spirituality. I work with trauma and dissociation through a Polyvagal-informed care, using EMDR, somatic, and IFS strategies. It is an honor to be with someone on their own path to healing.
Our lives can be hectic, and there are times when we feel stuck, lacking the strength to move on, as if the weight of the world is on our shoulders. Trauma transforms our lives into a struggle, where we might feel trapped and hopeless.
My work is strongly based on Jung's Analytical Psychology, seeking meaning in all aspects of the human experience. through the therapeutic connection, symbolic analysis, sandtray, and giving an important place to spirituality. I work with trauma and dissociation through a Polyvagal-informed care, using EMDR, somatic, and IFS strategies. It is an honor to be with someone on their own path to healing.
Are you a parent of a child who is struggling? Are you struggling as a parent? Could you use someone to connect with and process male or dad-specific challenges? We can often reach a place where our coping skills and strategies are no longer serving us, whether due to a traumatic event, clinical diagnosis, personal change or stubborn family patterns. If this speaks to you or what you are experiencing, the hope I can offer is that you already have the internal capacity to make meaningful changes that will affect positive outcomes.
Are you a parent of a child who is struggling? Are you struggling as a parent? Could you use someone to connect with and process male or dad-specific challenges? We can often reach a place where our coping skills and strategies are no longer serving us, whether due to a traumatic event, clinical diagnosis, personal change or stubborn family patterns. If this speaks to you or what you are experiencing, the hope I can offer is that you already have the internal capacity to make meaningful changes that will affect positive outcomes.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by depression, anxiety, or the past? At Compass of Hope, we offer therapy, psychiatry, testing, and Spravato/Ketamine for treatment-resistant mental health concerns. We believe everyone has an inner compass—sometimes life makes it hard to trust it. Together, we’ll help you reconnect, heal, and move toward lasting change.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by depression, anxiety, or the past? At Compass of Hope, we offer therapy, psychiatry, testing, and Spravato/Ketamine for treatment-resistant mental health concerns. We believe everyone has an inner compass—sometimes life makes it hard to trust it. Together, we’ll help you reconnect, heal, and move toward lasting change.
People often reach out for anxiety, depression, stress/overwhelm, grief/loss, trauma, major life transitions, relationships, identity, sexuality, family dynamics, learning differences, career, spirituality, meaning-making, regulation, & whole-person wellness.
Treatment goals are developed collaboratively, and a treatment plan is created to guide our work together. Your plan is reviewed periodically & may be adjusted over time to meet your identified goals. I support adults, adolescents, parents, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, young adults, children, co-parenting systems, & couples.
People often reach out for anxiety, depression, stress/overwhelm, grief/loss, trauma, major life transitions, relationships, identity, sexuality, family dynamics, learning differences, career, spirituality, meaning-making, regulation, & whole-person wellness.
Treatment goals are developed collaboratively, and a treatment plan is created to guide our work together. Your plan is reviewed periodically & may be adjusted over time to meet your identified goals. I support adults, adolescents, parents, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, young adults, children, co-parenting systems, & couples.
Rise Up is currently accepting new couples, parents, families, and individuals clients! Are you or your child struggling with school/work, socialization, focus, anxiety or depression? Do you or your family need more tools? I invite you and your child to visit Rise Up to learn the skills to draw strength from overcoming challenges. I'm Jessica Packard and I founded Rise Up. I firmly believe that we are strong because of our challenges, not in spite of them. We work with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD and general stuckness.
Rise Up is currently accepting new couples, parents, families, and individuals clients! Are you or your child struggling with school/work, socialization, focus, anxiety or depression? Do you or your family need more tools? I invite you and your child to visit Rise Up to learn the skills to draw strength from overcoming challenges. I'm Jessica Packard and I founded Rise Up. I firmly believe that we are strong because of our challenges, not in spite of them. We work with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD and general stuckness.
You are only as happy as your unhappiest child. If your child's emotional regulation or disruptive behaviors are causing your family unnecessary stress, I can help. In working with me, you and your child will build skills and learn specific tools to manage these symptoms through a variety of techniques including mindfulness practices, cognitive-behavioral therapy, social thinking strategies, and/or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). At this time, I am offering in-person sessions and teletherapy (e.g., HIPPA-compliant video conferencing) in Maine, and teletherapy exclusively in ND, MA, and most other states through PsyPact.
You are only as happy as your unhappiest child. If your child's emotional regulation or disruptive behaviors are causing your family unnecessary stress, I can help. In working with me, you and your child will build skills and learn specific tools to manage these symptoms through a variety of techniques including mindfulness practices, cognitive-behavioral therapy, social thinking strategies, and/or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). At this time, I am offering in-person sessions and teletherapy (e.g., HIPPA-compliant video conferencing) in Maine, and teletherapy exclusively in ND, MA, and most other states through PsyPact.
I have 15 years of clinical experience helping people change difficult behavioral and relational patterns. Initially trained in trauma-focused treatment for children and teens, my practice later expanded to include adult clients and couples. I base my work on a blend of therapeutic models that highlight attachment theory, trauma recovery, neurobiology, and psychodynamic theory. I have received specialized training supporting members of families formed through adoption. I have also worked with many families establishing boundaries and balance after conflict, loss, infertility, divorce, and remarriage.
I have 15 years of clinical experience helping people change difficult behavioral and relational patterns. Initially trained in trauma-focused treatment for children and teens, my practice later expanded to include adult clients and couples. I base my work on a blend of therapeutic models that highlight attachment theory, trauma recovery, neurobiology, and psychodynamic theory. I have received specialized training supporting members of families formed through adoption. I have also worked with many families establishing boundaries and balance after conflict, loss, infertility, divorce, and remarriage.
My desire is for every client to feel truly heard, supported, and understood—because growth happens best in a safe, compassionate environment. One of the most rewarding parts of my work is exploring your experiences with you and supporting your journey toward healing, growth, stronger relationships, and lasting peace. I am an EMDR trained therapist who is passionate about using the most evidenced-based practices in order to bring the most effective tools to clients. I especially love EMDR for its holistic approach in engaging our entire system to promote healing quickly and effectively.
My desire is for every client to feel truly heard, supported, and understood—because growth happens best in a safe, compassionate environment. One of the most rewarding parts of my work is exploring your experiences with you and supporting your journey toward healing, growth, stronger relationships, and lasting peace. I am an EMDR trained therapist who is passionate about using the most evidenced-based practices in order to bring the most effective tools to clients. I especially love EMDR for its holistic approach in engaging our entire system to promote healing quickly and effectively.
I am a trauma focused, neurodiversity celebrating, complex attachment navigating, soft spot landing therapist. I welcome adults and small children with complex trauma, and specialize in foster care, adoption, and families navigating separation and divorce. I approach trauma work using an embodied approach with somatic (body) awareness, EMDR, trauma reprocessing/unburdening, play therapy and Theraplay models.
Additionally, I specialize in ADHD and behavioral strategies for children who communicate big emotions through big behaviors. My goal is to unburden and empower parents as they navigate challenging behaviors.
I am a trauma focused, neurodiversity celebrating, complex attachment navigating, soft spot landing therapist. I welcome adults and small children with complex trauma, and specialize in foster care, adoption, and families navigating separation and divorce. I approach trauma work using an embodied approach with somatic (body) awareness, EMDR, trauma reprocessing/unburdening, play therapy and Theraplay models.
Additionally, I specialize in ADHD and behavioral strategies for children who communicate big emotions through big behaviors. My goal is to unburden and empower parents as they navigate challenging behaviors.
Alex Sinsmyr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine who has been practicing since 2021. She holds a BA in Counseling Psychology from Delaware Valley University and a MSW from the University of New England. Alex was born and raised in the state of Maine which gives her an inside perspective of the needs of the people in her state/community. She is grounded in the biopsychosocial theory of practice, which means understanding that all facets of people are important when working and treating them.
Alex Sinsmyr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine who has been practicing since 2021. She holds a BA in Counseling Psychology from Delaware Valley University and a MSW from the University of New England. Alex was born and raised in the state of Maine which gives her an inside perspective of the needs of the people in her state/community. She is grounded in the biopsychosocial theory of practice, which means understanding that all facets of people are important when working and treating them.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children, teens, young adults, and parents using evidence-based and developmentally appropriate approaches. My ideal clients include children experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma-related symptoms, and parents who feel overwhelmed by their child’s big emotions or challenging behaviors. I also work with teens and young adults struggling with racing thoughts, negative self-talk, low mood, or life transitions. My ideal client wants to feel more in control, understood, and confident, and they’re looking for practical tools and support to help.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children, teens, young adults, and parents using evidence-based and developmentally appropriate approaches. My ideal clients include children experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma-related symptoms, and parents who feel overwhelmed by their child’s big emotions or challenging behaviors. I also work with teens and young adults struggling with racing thoughts, negative self-talk, low mood, or life transitions. My ideal client wants to feel more in control, understood, and confident, and they’re looking for practical tools and support to help.
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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.