Therapists for Toddlers in Murray County, MN
Hi, I’m Amy, a licensed therapist specializing in trauma recovery through EMDR and Play Therapy. With over 19 years of experience, I help children, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, PTSD, grief, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices.
I’m an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Consultant and a Registered Play Therapist, passionate about helping clients reconnect with their strengths and move toward healing.
Hi, I’m Amy, a licensed therapist specializing in trauma recovery through EMDR and Play Therapy. With over 19 years of experience, I help children, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, PTSD, grief, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices.
I’m an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Consultant and a Registered Play Therapist, passionate about helping clients reconnect with their strengths and move toward healing.
Southwest Child Therapy Center (Chelsea Trump)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, IMH-E®
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Big feelings and behaviors in little bodies can feel confusing and exhausting.
At Southwest Child Therapy Center, we specialize in helping young children—from infancy through age 10—and their families build strong, healthy relationships. We offer a compassionate, research-driven space where families grow together—so children feel secure, parents feel confident, and families thrive
Big feelings and behaviors in little bodies can feel confusing and exhausting.
At Southwest Child Therapy Center, we specialize in helping young children—from infancy through age 10—and their families build strong, healthy relationships. We offer a compassionate, research-driven space where families grow together—so children feel secure, parents feel confident, and families thrive
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I find it rewarding beyond words to be allowed to share in my patient's unique life experiences and witness their growth and transformation. It is an honor to be trusted with another person's inner world and to be able to build a therapeutic relationship that helps them recover from whatever difficulties that they are experiencing. I provide a therapeutic space in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere that deviates from the "going to the local mental health center" experience.
I find it rewarding beyond words to be allowed to share in my patient's unique life experiences and witness their growth and transformation. It is an honor to be trusted with another person's inner world and to be able to build a therapeutic relationship that helps them recover from whatever difficulties that they are experiencing. I provide a therapeutic space in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere that deviates from the "going to the local mental health center" experience.
Taryn received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, Eagan and her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Taryn has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, community, in-home, and school settings. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy services to all ages. She operates from a Relational focused philosophy that emphasizes building a relationship as the key foundation to successful therapy. Taryn utilizes an eclectic approach with clients and will choose the approach that best meets the client’s needs.
Taryn received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, Eagan and her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Taryn has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, community, in-home, and school settings. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy services to all ages. She operates from a Relational focused philosophy that emphasizes building a relationship as the key foundation to successful therapy. Taryn utilizes an eclectic approach with clients and will choose the approach that best meets the client’s needs.
I believe in providing a caring, supportive, and client-centered environment. I want to offer effective therapeutic interventions to help adults, families, and children manage their mental health symptoms, so they can live a more happy and healthier lifestyle, plus finding their inner peace of "Serenity" in their life. I work with children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and families. I provide individual, family, and group therapies. I have also worked with a number of diverse individuals and families with a wide range of mental health disorders.
I believe in providing a caring, supportive, and client-centered environment. I want to offer effective therapeutic interventions to help adults, families, and children manage their mental health symptoms, so they can live a more happy and healthier lifestyle, plus finding their inner peace of "Serenity" in their life. I work with children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and families. I provide individual, family, and group therapies. I have also worked with a number of diverse individuals and families with a wide range of mental health disorders.
At NorthStar Counseling Center, we understand everyone has internal and relationship struggles at times. We have a broad range of experience working with adolescents dealing with emotional or behavioral difficulties and with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, life cycle transitions, and trauma. We also provide counseling for relationship issues between parents and children, couples, families experiencing divorce, and blended families. Whatever challenges you or your loved ones might be facing, we're here to help you through them.
At NorthStar Counseling Center, we understand everyone has internal and relationship struggles at times. We have a broad range of experience working with adolescents dealing with emotional or behavioral difficulties and with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, life cycle transitions, and trauma. We also provide counseling for relationship issues between parents and children, couples, families experiencing divorce, and blended families. Whatever challenges you or your loved ones might be facing, we're here to help you through them.
I am a registered play therapist, nationally certified in ABC- attachment behavioral catch up for infants and currently in the process of nationally rostering for toddlers.
In my practice I love to emphasize a strength based and family systems approach with clients while incorporating experiential and playful techniques
I am a registered play therapist, nationally certified in ABC- attachment behavioral catch up for infants and currently in the process of nationally rostering for toddlers.
In my practice I love to emphasize a strength based and family systems approach with clients while incorporating experiential and playful techniques
Mending Roots Therapy is here to provide relief. Our compassionate counselors offer collaborative care, guiding clients through growth towards their goals. We welcome clients of all ages, backgrounds, and needs, and focus on individual's strengths with a listening ear. Each of our therapists has their own specialties, so please visit our website to learn more and start our intake process.
Mending Roots Therapy is here to provide relief. Our compassionate counselors offer collaborative care, guiding clients through growth towards their goals. We welcome clients of all ages, backgrounds, and needs, and focus on individual's strengths with a listening ear. Each of our therapists has their own specialties, so please visit our website to learn more and start our intake process.
Anxiety? Depression? Just sick and tired of being sick and tired? We get it. Life can be a pain in the .....well.... a pain. Sometimes we just have to let it all out. Our team of experienced therapists get it. Trauma? YEP! ADHD? YEP! Military and public service? YEP! Let us help. We can offer you an alternative, non- doctory, take of your shoes and be comfy, place to let it all start to heal. We work with children, adults, couples, and families. Let us help you, help yourself.
Anxiety? Depression? Just sick and tired of being sick and tired? We get it. Life can be a pain in the .....well.... a pain. Sometimes we just have to let it all out. Our team of experienced therapists get it. Trauma? YEP! ADHD? YEP! Military and public service? YEP! Let us help. We can offer you an alternative, non- doctory, take of your shoes and be comfy, place to let it all start to heal. We work with children, adults, couples, and families. Let us help you, help yourself.
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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.