Therapists for Toddlers in Fridley, MN
I am a Christian therapist who walks alongside individuals, children, teens, couples, and families seeking healing and a deeper connection with God. I support those facing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges, offering a safe, compassionate space to grow. Using evidence-based practices and, when invited, Scripture and prayer, I integrate clinical excellence with faith to support whole-person healing and lasting hope.
I am a Christian therapist who walks alongside individuals, children, teens, couples, and families seeking healing and a deeper connection with God. I support those facing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges, offering a safe, compassionate space to grow. Using evidence-based practices and, when invited, Scripture and prayer, I integrate clinical excellence with faith to support whole-person healing and lasting hope.
I'm currently full- but my Mindful Way colleagues may still have openings. Making the step to come to therapy is a hard one. I feel honored to provide a warm, safe, and compassionate space for you to share your story and truly be heard. I believe you are the expert on your relationships, health, emotions, and body. I work with Adults and children (ages 2-7). I welcome folks of all backgrounds (ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation) and strive to provide a safe, comfortable, culturally responsive environment that supports your healing journey.
I'm currently full- but my Mindful Way colleagues may still have openings. Making the step to come to therapy is a hard one. I feel honored to provide a warm, safe, and compassionate space for you to share your story and truly be heard. I believe you are the expert on your relationships, health, emotions, and body. I work with Adults and children (ages 2-7). I welcome folks of all backgrounds (ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation) and strive to provide a safe, comfortable, culturally responsive environment that supports your healing journey.
We all encounter hardships and struggles at various times in our lives. I deliver assessment and therapy services to those impacted by reproductive and perinatal mental health challenges, women's and maternal mental health struggles, and trauma. I value taking the time to develop a meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients. I will join you and your family to discover insight, acceptance, and balance. It is my sincere hope that during our work together you experience flexibility, warmth, and compassion in order to overcome obstacles that may interfere with the overall health and well-being of you and your family.
We all encounter hardships and struggles at various times in our lives. I deliver assessment and therapy services to those impacted by reproductive and perinatal mental health challenges, women's and maternal mental health struggles, and trauma. I value taking the time to develop a meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients. I will join you and your family to discover insight, acceptance, and balance. It is my sincere hope that during our work together you experience flexibility, warmth, and compassion in order to overcome obstacles that may interfere with the overall health and well-being of you and your family.
Ashwak Hassan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the twin cities. She has been providing psychotherapy, individual and family skills training to adults and children of all ages in day treatment and in-home settings since 2009. Ashwak has experience in DBT, play, relational, behavioral, developmental skills training, and psychotherapy for children on the Autism Spectrum and related conditions. For the past several years, Ashwak has dedicated her career to doing behavioral therapy with children on the autism spectrum and bringing awareness to the Somali community to better serve families that are impacted by Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Ashwak Hassan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the twin cities. She has been providing psychotherapy, individual and family skills training to adults and children of all ages in day treatment and in-home settings since 2009. Ashwak has experience in DBT, play, relational, behavioral, developmental skills training, and psychotherapy for children on the Autism Spectrum and related conditions. For the past several years, Ashwak has dedicated her career to doing behavioral therapy with children on the autism spectrum and bringing awareness to the Somali community to better serve families that are impacted by Neurodevelopmental disorders.
I help children, teens, adults, and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed build stronger emotional connections and a greater sense of safety in their relationships.
Life can feel hard when emotions run high, patterns feel stuck, or relationships leave you feeling unseen. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your relationship, or your family, therapy can be a place to feel understood, heard, and supported. I work with individuals, couples, and families to strengthen bonds, heal from past hurts, and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, stress, or conflict.
I help children, teens, adults, and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed build stronger emotional connections and a greater sense of safety in their relationships.
Life can feel hard when emotions run high, patterns feel stuck, or relationships leave you feeling unseen. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your relationship, or your family, therapy can be a place to feel understood, heard, and supported. I work with individuals, couples, and families to strengthen bonds, heal from past hurts, and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, stress, or conflict.
Are you stuck? Have you tried the traditional paths of medication and therapy and been unsatisfied with the outcome? Would you like to address the root cause and directly train your brain to become more efficient and effective? I am a registered nurse who worked in the hospital providing direct patient care for 20 years. I have witnessed the debilitating effect that dysregulated nervous systems have on patient's mental and physical well being. Traditional treatments of medication and therapy alone may not be sufficent for addressing brain dysregulation.
Are you stuck? Have you tried the traditional paths of medication and therapy and been unsatisfied with the outcome? Would you like to address the root cause and directly train your brain to become more efficient and effective? I am a registered nurse who worked in the hospital providing direct patient care for 20 years. I have witnessed the debilitating effect that dysregulated nervous systems have on patient's mental and physical well being. Traditional treatments of medication and therapy alone may not be sufficent for addressing brain dysregulation.
More Therapists Nearby
Specialized support for anxiety, trauma, relationships, reproductive mental health, emotional overwhelm, parenting stress, and more — in-person or online.
We provide therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families in the Twin Cities focused on addressing the root cause to support your long-term health and healing.
We are a multiculturally and LGBTQIA+ affirming practice.
Specialized support for anxiety, trauma, relationships, reproductive mental health, emotional overwhelm, parenting stress, and more — in-person or online.
We provide therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families in the Twin Cities focused on addressing the root cause to support your long-term health and healing.
We are a multiculturally and LGBTQIA+ affirming practice.
Therapy for adults and children offers a powerful way to build resilience, gain clarity, and create meaningful change. I provide compassionate support with creativity, mindfulness, and practical strategies in every session. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive space where you can explore both feelings and thoughts. In this process, you can develop new coping skills, strengthen relationships, and improve overall wellbeing.
Therapy for adults and children offers a powerful way to build resilience, gain clarity, and create meaningful change. I provide compassionate support with creativity, mindfulness, and practical strategies in every session. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive space where you can explore both feelings and thoughts. In this process, you can develop new coping skills, strengthen relationships, and improve overall wellbeing.
Welcome! I’m a clinical social worker specializing in work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I am accepting new clients and have immediate openings.
Whether you have a child with big feelings, a teen navigating life's challenges, are a parent wondering what happened to the sweet kid you used to know, a couple feeling disconnected, or an adult who feels out of answers, I'm here to walk alongside you.
In my office, we'll make room for laughter and growth, and have fun while tackling the hard stuff.
Welcome! I’m a clinical social worker specializing in work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I am accepting new clients and have immediate openings.
Whether you have a child with big feelings, a teen navigating life's challenges, are a parent wondering what happened to the sweet kid you used to know, a couple feeling disconnected, or an adult who feels out of answers, I'm here to walk alongside you.
In my office, we'll make room for laughter and growth, and have fun while tackling the hard stuff.
We all have unique backgrounds and experiences, and in difficult times we are often motivated to search for new solutions and new ways of managing the challenges in our life. Therapy can provide opportunities to discover your strengths and help you make positive life changes. My role as a therapist is to support you on your journey of self-discovery, to nurture and encourage healthy emotions and behaviors, foster your strengths and provide you with new approaches and resources.
We all have unique backgrounds and experiences, and in difficult times we are often motivated to search for new solutions and new ways of managing the challenges in our life. Therapy can provide opportunities to discover your strengths and help you make positive life changes. My role as a therapist is to support you on your journey of self-discovery, to nurture and encourage healthy emotions and behaviors, foster your strengths and provide you with new approaches and resources.
We all possess the strength and ability to learn what motivates us and what holds us back. Together I'd like to create a plan to aid in reducing the pain and suffering with whatever struggles you have in life and learn new ways to find happiness and inner-peace. My passion for guiding youth has always been at the forefront of my practice. It can be difficult as a parent or guardian and see your child struggle with depression, anxiety, anger or self-esteem. I want to support your child in a way to become a happy healthy adult.
We all possess the strength and ability to learn what motivates us and what holds us back. Together I'd like to create a plan to aid in reducing the pain and suffering with whatever struggles you have in life and learn new ways to find happiness and inner-peace. My passion for guiding youth has always been at the forefront of my practice. It can be difficult as a parent or guardian and see your child struggle with depression, anxiety, anger or self-esteem. I want to support your child in a way to become a happy healthy adult.
Mollie has experience supporting individuals through depression, anxiety, panic, emotional dysregulation, traumatic circumstances, life transitions, academic struggles, college & career decisions, grief, family conflict, divorce, peer relationships, and identity concerns. Mollie believes in approaching therapy with genuine care, concern, and unconditional positive regard.
Mollie has experience supporting individuals through depression, anxiety, panic, emotional dysregulation, traumatic circumstances, life transitions, academic struggles, college & career decisions, grief, family conflict, divorce, peer relationships, and identity concerns. Mollie believes in approaching therapy with genuine care, concern, and unconditional positive regard.
Working with children/youth who have social and emotional deficits is my passion. As a systems therapist I am committed to assisting each child/youth while also working with the family to handle difficulties that come with having a child with unique needs. My clients may have autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, or other mood/impulse control concerns which cause behavioral and relationship difficulties. Treatment plans are based on concepts of "Social Thinking" as well as behavioral and play-based interventions, CBT and Family Therapy approaches to maximize the learning and retention of skills across multiple settings.
Working with children/youth who have social and emotional deficits is my passion. As a systems therapist I am committed to assisting each child/youth while also working with the family to handle difficulties that come with having a child with unique needs. My clients may have autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, or other mood/impulse control concerns which cause behavioral and relationship difficulties. Treatment plans are based on concepts of "Social Thinking" as well as behavioral and play-based interventions, CBT and Family Therapy approaches to maximize the learning and retention of skills across multiple settings.
I work with children and adolescents navigating emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. I believe each child has an innate capacity for growth and healing when supported in a safe, accepting environment.
I work with children and adolescents navigating emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. I believe each child has an innate capacity for growth and healing when supported in a safe, accepting environment.
Are you struggling to find life balance? Is your daily routine overwhelming you with anxiety, or are you down, stuck in a rut, and feel like life is a mundane hamster wheel of going through the motions? Are you sad or have you lost hope? Do you have trouble accessing your inner potential and strength? We can help you get back on track and back to feeling like the best version of yourself. When we are refreshed and well, we thrive. We feel a sense of blissful energy and open acceptance. We should all Be Free to Be Well. At Serenity, we help you take care of your mental health so you can soar in all other areas of your life…
Are you struggling to find life balance? Is your daily routine overwhelming you with anxiety, or are you down, stuck in a rut, and feel like life is a mundane hamster wheel of going through the motions? Are you sad or have you lost hope? Do you have trouble accessing your inner potential and strength? We can help you get back on track and back to feeling like the best version of yourself. When we are refreshed and well, we thrive. We feel a sense of blissful energy and open acceptance. We should all Be Free to Be Well. At Serenity, we help you take care of your mental health so you can soar in all other areas of your life…
People come to therapy for many reasons. In the first few sessions, I want to get to know you--what you are struggling with, your hopes and fears for the future, what seems to be getting in the way, what strengths and assets you bring. Together, we arrive at a plan, identifying your goals, sources of distress, and how best to work toward symptom relief and greater satisfaction with life and relationships. My approach integrates several treatment modalities, including psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based therapies, life-span developmental approaches, attachment theory, family and couples therapy.
People come to therapy for many reasons. In the first few sessions, I want to get to know you--what you are struggling with, your hopes and fears for the future, what seems to be getting in the way, what strengths and assets you bring. Together, we arrive at a plan, identifying your goals, sources of distress, and how best to work toward symptom relief and greater satisfaction with life and relationships. My approach integrates several treatment modalities, including psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based therapies, life-span developmental approaches, attachment theory, family and couples therapy.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages including children, teens, and adults. I also specialize in working with folks in the LGBTQ community, and love to work with adults who are experiencing life transitions in their personal and professional lives. I bring in a variety of tools into the work, including building safety, skill building, and exploring relationship patterns. I prioritize creating a space where clients feel empowered to process at their own pace. I encourage open feedback, understanding that the therapeutic relationship is collaborative and dynamic.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages including children, teens, and adults. I also specialize in working with folks in the LGBTQ community, and love to work with adults who are experiencing life transitions in their personal and professional lives. I bring in a variety of tools into the work, including building safety, skill building, and exploring relationship patterns. I prioritize creating a space where clients feel empowered to process at their own pace. I encourage open feedback, understanding that the therapeutic relationship is collaborative and dynamic.
At The Creative Therapy Center we work side by side with you to provide you therapeutic support on your journey. We believe all individuals deserve to have their voice heard, which includes children. Therapeutic services are provided in a safe space to provide you the best experience.
At The Creative Therapy Center we work side by side with you to provide you therapeutic support on your journey. We believe all individuals deserve to have their voice heard, which includes children. Therapeutic services are provided in a safe space to provide you the best experience.
With over 20 years of experience in providing psychotherapy, I am adept at helping people of all ages (4 and up) handle depression, anxiety, stress, loss, relationship problems, and transitions. I am trained to utilize both cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches and create an approach that is unique to each individual. My goal is to provide a space where people feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Together, and in a non-judgmental manner, we will create a strengths-based approach to accomplishing your goals for therapy.
With over 20 years of experience in providing psychotherapy, I am adept at helping people of all ages (4 and up) handle depression, anxiety, stress, loss, relationship problems, and transitions. I am trained to utilize both cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches and create an approach that is unique to each individual. My goal is to provide a space where people feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Together, and in a non-judgmental manner, we will create a strengths-based approach to accomplishing your goals for therapy.
My professional experiences have taught me that my passion is working with children and families. I have a wealth of knowledge in infant and child mental health. Also, I work with children who have trauma histories and the families that care for them. I have experience assisting with adoption issues, family work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, coping with life change, and child and adolescent mental health issues. Working collaboratively with parents is also an essential part of my therapy practice.
My professional experiences have taught me that my passion is working with children and families. I have a wealth of knowledge in infant and child mental health. Also, I work with children who have trauma histories and the families that care for them. I have experience assisting with adoption issues, family work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, coping with life change, and child and adolescent mental health issues. Working collaboratively with parents is also an essential part of my therapy practice.
See more therapy options for Fridley
Nearby Toddlers Therapists Searches for Fridley
- Arden Hills
- Blaine
- Brooklyn Park
- Coon Rapids
- Golden Valley
- Maple Grove
- Minneapolis
- New Brighton
- Osseo
- Plymouth
- Roseville
- Shoreview
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.