Therapists for Toddlers in Richfield, MN
MN: In-person or online; AZ: Online ONLY. Life events can be stressful. There are moments when we all feel overwhelmed and need support. Therapy provides a safe space to work together in exploring solutions to challenging thoughts, feelings, and situations. Interventions are tailored to individual situations and client needs. This can include use of EMDR for trauma processing and challenging negative cognitions, CBT with a psychodynamic and humanistic approach, and play therapy with children.
MN: In-person or online; AZ: Online ONLY. Life events can be stressful. There are moments when we all feel overwhelmed and need support. Therapy provides a safe space to work together in exploring solutions to challenging thoughts, feelings, and situations. Interventions are tailored to individual situations and client needs. This can include use of EMDR for trauma processing and challenging negative cognitions, CBT with a psychodynamic and humanistic approach, and play therapy with children.
Are you concerned about your child or adolescent? Are they struggling with peer relationships, divorce, school difficulties, worry, sadness, or behavioral issues? Are you struggling with how to respond to and manage your child's behaviors and emotions? My gentle yet direct approach helps children identify feelings and challenges, to problem solve and find new, productive ways to cope. I collaborate with parents and families in a way that has a child feeling supported, understood and cared about. I truly enjoy being invited into a child's world, and helping them feel empowered and equipped to get through life's challenges.
Are you concerned about your child or adolescent? Are they struggling with peer relationships, divorce, school difficulties, worry, sadness, or behavioral issues? Are you struggling with how to respond to and manage your child's behaviors and emotions? My gentle yet direct approach helps children identify feelings and challenges, to problem solve and find new, productive ways to cope. I collaborate with parents and families in a way that has a child feeling supported, understood and cared about. I truly enjoy being invited into a child's world, and helping them feel empowered and equipped to get through life's challenges.
I believe that life can become overwhelming at times but that change is obtainable. I work in a collaborative format to help clients work towards improving daily life. I work with clients on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, marital discord, and child behavioral issues.
I believe that life can become overwhelming at times but that change is obtainable. I work in a collaborative format to help clients work towards improving daily life. I work with clients on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, marital discord, and child behavioral issues.
Witnessing people create meaningful changes in their lives has been my greatest privilege, as a therapist. Strong, loving relationships, healthy family bonds, vocational success, healing from wounds of trauma, and reconnecting to a joyful participation in life are some of the experiences I have been able to share with clients. I hold a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and bring my background in creative arts, trauma work, and rich life experience to help clients get past the barriers of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Witnessing people create meaningful changes in their lives has been my greatest privilege, as a therapist. Strong, loving relationships, healthy family bonds, vocational success, healing from wounds of trauma, and reconnecting to a joyful participation in life are some of the experiences I have been able to share with clients. I hold a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and bring my background in creative arts, trauma work, and rich life experience to help clients get past the barriers of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Difficulty with relationships, attachment, trauma, mood disorders or ADHD? You're not alone.
At the heart of my work is a deep passion for fostering connection, resilience, and hope. I leave no stone unturned when working to support you, or your family toward your goals. I specialize in all things attachment, because when people feel safe and supported, humans thrive, and their relationships thrive.
People describe me as warm and dedicated to supporting you.
Difficulty with relationships, attachment, trauma, mood disorders or ADHD? You're not alone.
At the heart of my work is a deep passion for fostering connection, resilience, and hope. I leave no stone unturned when working to support you, or your family toward your goals. I specialize in all things attachment, because when people feel safe and supported, humans thrive, and their relationships thrive.
People describe me as warm and dedicated to supporting you.
I serve adults, families, and children (ages 4-18) with a variety of challenges. I help men and women handle breakups or relationship difficulties, cope with being single, navigate dating, create healthy relationships, manage anger/ frustration, deal with depression, explore adoptee issues, and adapt to change or loss. I serve families with children who are pushing boundaries, fighting with or blaming others, worrying excessively, yelling/talking back, lacking appropriate social skills or have poor self-esteem. I also work with adoptive families who are concerned about their adopted child's "problem" behaviors, difficulties adjusting, or challenges in connecting with others.
I serve adults, families, and children (ages 4-18) with a variety of challenges. I help men and women handle breakups or relationship difficulties, cope with being single, navigate dating, create healthy relationships, manage anger/ frustration, deal with depression, explore adoptee issues, and adapt to change or loss. I serve families with children who are pushing boundaries, fighting with or blaming others, worrying excessively, yelling/talking back, lacking appropriate social skills or have poor self-esteem. I also work with adoptive families who are concerned about their adopted child's "problem" behaviors, difficulties adjusting, or challenges in connecting with others.
Starting therapy for the first time can feel intimidating. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and supported from the very first session. Therapy with me is collaborative and active—we work together to better understand what you’re experiencing and develop practical tools that help you make meaningful changes in your daily life. I specialize in treating OCD, including Pure-O, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Rumination and Metacognitive Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Starting therapy for the first time can feel intimidating. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and supported from the very first session. Therapy with me is collaborative and active—we work together to better understand what you’re experiencing and develop practical tools that help you make meaningful changes in your daily life. I specialize in treating OCD, including Pure-O, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Rumination and Metacognitive Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Brittany Clapshaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Is your child or adolescent struggling? Maybe a recent divorce, life transition, or addiction in the family has brought out some behaviors that are concerning to you. While I also work with couples, my primary focus is kids and teenagers that need some support or help working through a traumatic event. Often children show symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma differently than adults do, but noticing a behavioral change in your child and getting them support right away can make all the difference.
Is your child or adolescent struggling? Maybe a recent divorce, life transition, or addiction in the family has brought out some behaviors that are concerning to you. While I also work with couples, my primary focus is kids and teenagers that need some support or help working through a traumatic event. Often children show symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma differently than adults do, but noticing a behavioral change in your child and getting them support right away can make all the difference.
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It is my life's purpose to help people discover their potential and transform themselves in order to enjoy the fullest life possible. Together we will uncover and utilize your strengths to find solutions in a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental way. Providing my clients with a supportive, creative, and caring environment is essential to me. I value the connection I have with my clients, and I am grateful and passionate about my work. It is tremendously rewarding to witness and share in my client's growth, and transformation, and to watch them thrive.
It is my life's purpose to help people discover their potential and transform themselves in order to enjoy the fullest life possible. Together we will uncover and utilize your strengths to find solutions in a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental way. Providing my clients with a supportive, creative, and caring environment is essential to me. I value the connection I have with my clients, and I am grateful and passionate about my work. It is tremendously rewarding to witness and share in my client's growth, and transformation, and to watch them thrive.
I have over a quarter century of experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. My goals in therapy are: to listen with care and compassion, to help people understand the factors causing stress, and to equip people to make lasting changes. I have extensive experience in working with couples and families.
I have over a quarter century of experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. My goals in therapy are: to listen with care and compassion, to help people understand the factors causing stress, and to equip people to make lasting changes. I have extensive experience in working with couples and families.
Her passion is to walk alongside families experiencing a terminal or serious illness. Susan specializes in early childhood development and their mental health, individual life transitions, and family and couple issues. She has extensive training in DC: 0-5 diagnostic classification of mental health and development disorders of infancy and early childhood. She is a Registered Play Therapist and is certified in EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She is trained in Experiential Play Therapy, Theraplay (attachment-based intervention for caregivers and their children), and Sand Tray Therapy.Her passion is to wal
Her passion is to walk alongside families experiencing a terminal or serious illness. Susan specializes in early childhood development and their mental health, individual life transitions, and family and couple issues. She has extensive training in DC: 0-5 diagnostic classification of mental health and development disorders of infancy and early childhood. She is a Registered Play Therapist and is certified in EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She is trained in Experiential Play Therapy, Theraplay (attachment-based intervention for caregivers and their children), and Sand Tray Therapy.Her passion is to wal
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.
Whether your child is struggling with attention, learning differences, social-emotional difficulties, or a neurodevelopmental diagnosis, I’m here to walk alongside you—offering guidance, care, and clarity each step of the way. I'm a doctoral-level psychologist, and I am passionate about supporting children, teens, and families as they navigate life’s challenges. With advanced training in school psychology, developmental pediatrics, and neuropsychology, I specialize in working with children who have intellectual and neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and ADHD.
Whether your child is struggling with attention, learning differences, social-emotional difficulties, or a neurodevelopmental diagnosis, I’m here to walk alongside you—offering guidance, care, and clarity each step of the way. I'm a doctoral-level psychologist, and I am passionate about supporting children, teens, and families as they navigate life’s challenges. With advanced training in school psychology, developmental pediatrics, and neuropsychology, I specialize in working with children who have intellectual and neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and ADHD.
Our wellness center provides total care using multidisciplinary methods and techniques for the best personal health and wellness. We utilize research supported, traditional and progressive techniques including but not limited to; integrative and holistic medicine, mindfulness, reiki healing, natural therapies, mind body therapies, essential oils, medication management, vitamins and supplements. We embrace a 'prevention before intervention' mindset with our clients for a quality of life that exceeds all expectations.
Our wellness center provides total care using multidisciplinary methods and techniques for the best personal health and wellness. We utilize research supported, traditional and progressive techniques including but not limited to; integrative and holistic medicine, mindfulness, reiki healing, natural therapies, mind body therapies, essential oils, medication management, vitamins and supplements. We embrace a 'prevention before intervention' mindset with our clients for a quality of life that exceeds all expectations.
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.
My clinical work has primarily focused on outpatient mental health therapy for children ages 5-11. I have worked within both outpatient and school-based mental health settings supporting needs of clients. My clinical interests focus on supporting children and families through a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma and social challenges. I enjoy partnering with children and their families to hear their individual stories and work together to develop a plan for care that best suits them.
My clinical work has primarily focused on outpatient mental health therapy for children ages 5-11. I have worked within both outpatient and school-based mental health settings supporting needs of clients. My clinical interests focus on supporting children and families through a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma and social challenges. I enjoy partnering with children and their families to hear their individual stories and work together to develop a plan for care that best suits them.
I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults and their families covering a range of issues. I focus on working through and solving problems that are unique to each person's perspective. I feel it important to listen to each party's concerns and get to the root of the matter with assertive yet gentle guidance. My goal is to provide a safe emotional environment for children and adolescents dealing with complex issues so that they can express their concerns and develop ways of coping with their difficulties, successfully.
I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults and their families covering a range of issues. I focus on working through and solving problems that are unique to each person's perspective. I feel it important to listen to each party's concerns and get to the root of the matter with assertive yet gentle guidance. My goal is to provide a safe emotional environment for children and adolescents dealing with complex issues so that they can express their concerns and develop ways of coping with their difficulties, successfully.
I have over twenty years of experience as a psychotherapist treating children, individuals and families. I have been intensively trained as a child psychoanalytic psychotherapist, which has given me the basis to understand and to integrate diverse techniques during my practice for the assessment and treatment of people with different disorders. I greatly enjoy working with the Hispanic population and I have a clear understanding and respect of the cultural values and traditions of the community.
I have over twenty years of experience as a psychotherapist treating children, individuals and families. I have been intensively trained as a child psychoanalytic psychotherapist, which has given me the basis to understand and to integrate diverse techniques during my practice for the assessment and treatment of people with different disorders. I greatly enjoy working with the Hispanic population and I have a clear understanding and respect of the cultural values and traditions of the community.
Meghan completed her Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at St. Mary's University, and has been licensed through the state of Minnesota as a marriage and family therapist since 2011. She has also been working as a Registered Play Therapist since 2011. Meghan also completed a graduate certificate at the University of Minnesota in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. Meghan is also trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), both are evidence based therapies for children age 3-6 with behavioral concerns (PCIT) and birth-three with traumatic exposure (CPP).
Meghan completed her Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at St. Mary's University, and has been licensed through the state of Minnesota as a marriage and family therapist since 2011. She has also been working as a Registered Play Therapist since 2011. Meghan also completed a graduate certificate at the University of Minnesota in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. Meghan is also trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), both are evidence based therapies for children age 3-6 with behavioral concerns (PCIT) and birth-three with traumatic exposure (CPP).
We are a group of mental health clinicians committed to providing high quality and comprehensive care for adults, adolescents and children. Whether you arrange individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, meetings with a psychiatrist or pediatric psychiatrist to discuss medication options, or psychological testing to better understand the problem, our fully licensed and credentialed clinicians coordinate all of these services under one roof. When you visit a BHSI clinic, you can expect skilled, compassionate and collaborative care.
We are a group of mental health clinicians committed to providing high quality and comprehensive care for adults, adolescents and children. Whether you arrange individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, meetings with a psychiatrist or pediatric psychiatrist to discuss medication options, or psychological testing to better understand the problem, our fully licensed and credentialed clinicians coordinate all of these services under one roof. When you visit a BHSI clinic, you can expect skilled, compassionate and collaborative care.
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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.