Therapists for Toddlers in Saint Louis Park, MN
Julie graduated from The Adler Graduate School of Minnesota and The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Special Education Teacher, and Parent and Adult Educator. Her specialties include working with families with young children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with daily functioning or are striving for a more balanced, holistic, and fulfilling lifestyle. Through the use of multiple approaches, including CBT, solution-focused, humanistic, Adlerian, nutrition, and fitness counseling, she facilitates relational living within a systems approach.
Julie graduated from The Adler Graduate School of Minnesota and The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Special Education Teacher, and Parent and Adult Educator. Her specialties include working with families with young children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with daily functioning or are striving for a more balanced, holistic, and fulfilling lifestyle. Through the use of multiple approaches, including CBT, solution-focused, humanistic, Adlerian, nutrition, and fitness counseling, she facilitates relational living within a systems approach.
I specialize in helping children, teens, families, & adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, panic, ADHD, & relational challenges.
Perhaps your child or teen is feeling completely overwhelmed, closed off, or is having more challenging behaviors. Or maybe you yourself need a guide for working through trauma & attachment wounds, and/or managing ADHD, depression, panic, anxiety. You want a therapy space where you feel understood and where you can build confidence in yourself, your skills, & your relationships. If you want to feel more grounded & equipped to handle life’s ups and downs, I'm here to help!
I specialize in helping children, teens, families, & adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, panic, ADHD, & relational challenges.
Perhaps your child or teen is feeling completely overwhelmed, closed off, or is having more challenging behaviors. Or maybe you yourself need a guide for working through trauma & attachment wounds, and/or managing ADHD, depression, panic, anxiety. You want a therapy space where you feel understood and where you can build confidence in yourself, your skills, & your relationships. If you want to feel more grounded & equipped to handle life’s ups and downs, I'm here to help!
Watching children and young adults grow into their best, most authentic selves is my passion. Life’s transitions, whether in childhood, adolescence, or early adulthood, can be challenging. From developmental changes to peer struggles, anxiety, grief, and trauma, I’m here to provide the tools and support needed to navigate life with confidence.
If you're a parent feeling stuck and unsure how to best support your child right now, I'd love to team up with you to meet your child where they're at.
If you're a young adult (18-30) struggling with all the changes that come along with your twenties, I'd be honored to join your journey.
Watching children and young adults grow into their best, most authentic selves is my passion. Life’s transitions, whether in childhood, adolescence, or early adulthood, can be challenging. From developmental changes to peer struggles, anxiety, grief, and trauma, I’m here to provide the tools and support needed to navigate life with confidence.
If you're a parent feeling stuck and unsure how to best support your child right now, I'd love to team up with you to meet your child where they're at.
If you're a young adult (18-30) struggling with all the changes that come along with your twenties, I'd be honored to join your journey.
Marina Mitcheltree
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
If you are feeling stuck in your struggle with anxiety, depression, or traumatic experiences, consider EMDR therapy, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is an extensively researched therapy designed to help people recover from trauma and PTSD and is also highly effective for anxiety and depression treatment. I am trained in EMDR and offer this for both children and adults. If you'd like to take the next step in your healing journey, reach out today.
If you are feeling stuck in your struggle with anxiety, depression, or traumatic experiences, consider EMDR therapy, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is an extensively researched therapy designed to help people recover from trauma and PTSD and is also highly effective for anxiety and depression treatment. I am trained in EMDR and offer this for both children and adults. If you'd like to take the next step in your healing journey, reach out today.
Twin Cities Therapy and Counseling Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
We have immediate openings — In-Person and Telehealth Appointments.
You’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck—trying to balance relationships, work, family, and your own well-being. You may be struggling with depression, trauma, burnout, or navigating a major life change. You want support that meets you where you are and helps you feel grounded, connected, and in control.
We have immediate openings — In-Person and Telehealth Appointments.
You’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck—trying to balance relationships, work, family, and your own well-being. You may be struggling with depression, trauma, burnout, or navigating a major life change. You want support that meets you where you are and helps you feel grounded, connected, and in control.
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.
Melissa’s clinical work focuses on utilizing and building on children’s, teen’s and family’s strengths, instilling hope, and working collaboratively to develop treatment goals and create positive change. Her clinical work includes taking a developmental and systemic perspective that incorporates psychoeducation, play therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, and EMDR. Her specialties/areas of interest include; Adjustment, anxiety, ADHD, Depression, trauma, grief, loss, ASD, sensory integration difficulties, gender nonconforming, parent guidance, and family change/transitions.
Melissa’s clinical work focuses on utilizing and building on children’s, teen’s and family’s strengths, instilling hope, and working collaboratively to develop treatment goals and create positive change. Her clinical work includes taking a developmental and systemic perspective that incorporates psychoeducation, play therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, and EMDR. Her specialties/areas of interest include; Adjustment, anxiety, ADHD, Depression, trauma, grief, loss, ASD, sensory integration difficulties, gender nonconforming, parent guidance, and family change/transitions.
Joy. It’s what we’re all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach we will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive. We are dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults find their courage and their calm, helping parents find the most effective parenting strategies, and helping families interact with more empathy and compassion.
Joy. It’s what we’re all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach we will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive. We are dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults find their courage and their calm, helping parents find the most effective parenting strategies, and helping families interact with more empathy and compassion.
I help children, teens, young adults, and families make sense of complex medical, neurological, emotional, and family-system concerns so they can move forward with more clarity, function, connection, and hope. I often work with families navigating anxiety, OCD, chronic illness, chronic pain, Functional Neurological Disorder, pediatric oncology, POTS/dysautonomia, EDS/hypermobility, medical trauma, and rare or uncertain medical conditions.
I help children, teens, young adults, and families make sense of complex medical, neurological, emotional, and family-system concerns so they can move forward with more clarity, function, connection, and hope. I often work with families navigating anxiety, OCD, chronic illness, chronic pain, Functional Neurological Disorder, pediatric oncology, POTS/dysautonomia, EDS/hypermobility, medical trauma, and rare or uncertain medical conditions.
I specialize in working with couples and families experiencing relationship issues, parenting challenges, and family conflict. I often work with parents that are struggling to support their kids while also prioritizing their own relationship with each other. I also work with families and children navigating change and trauma including blending families, separation, and divorce. Additionally, I offer premarital counseling.
I specialize in working with couples and families experiencing relationship issues, parenting challenges, and family conflict. I often work with parents that are struggling to support their kids while also prioritizing their own relationship with each other. I also work with families and children navigating change and trauma including blending families, separation, and divorce. Additionally, I offer premarital counseling.
Joy. It's what we're all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, I am here for you.
I am devoted to delivering the finest of care so that you experience the best outcomes. It is my priority to offer expert psychotherapy grounded in evidence-based strategies while attending to the unique needs of the individual.
Through a relational and compassionate approach I will help you uncover strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills and insight allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive.
Joy. It's what we're all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, I am here for you.
I am devoted to delivering the finest of care so that you experience the best outcomes. It is my priority to offer expert psychotherapy grounded in evidence-based strategies while attending to the unique needs of the individual.
Through a relational and compassionate approach I will help you uncover strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills and insight allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive.
If you or a loved one are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the future, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it all by yourself. Whether you’re an adult seeking to process past experiences, a teen navigating the ups and downs of adolescence, or a parent concerned about your child, I’m here to help. My approach is grounded in warmth, empathy, and respect for your unique story.
If you or a loved one are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the future, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it all by yourself. Whether you’re an adult seeking to process past experiences, a teen navigating the ups and downs of adolescence, or a parent concerned about your child, I’m here to help. My approach is grounded in warmth, empathy, and respect for your unique story.
Hello, I'm Dr. Sally Beck, a faith-based therapist offering hope to Couples who are suffering loss of connection to those they love. Couples can regain trust and intimacy through renewed connection. Anchor specializes in trauma and abuse; trained in EMDR, a helpful tool in lessening anxiety due to PTSD. Play therapy and EMDR are effecive techniques addressing anxiety in children suffering from divorce, sexual abuse, or attachment. In fact, play therapy is such a valuable tool in assisting children in their healing that we have four rooms dedicated to play therapy in Anchor Counseling Clinic in Jordan, MN.
Hello, I'm Dr. Sally Beck, a faith-based therapist offering hope to Couples who are suffering loss of connection to those they love. Couples can regain trust and intimacy through renewed connection. Anchor specializes in trauma and abuse; trained in EMDR, a helpful tool in lessening anxiety due to PTSD. Play therapy and EMDR are effecive techniques addressing anxiety in children suffering from divorce, sexual abuse, or attachment. In fact, play therapy is such a valuable tool in assisting children in their healing that we have four rooms dedicated to play therapy in Anchor Counseling Clinic in Jordan, MN.
In-Person sessions and Virtual sessions available. Lyndsie Standerwick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist. She has over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, adolescents, women, and families. Lyndsie is passionate about walking alongside clients and families as they find what they need within themselves to live life more fully. Lyndsie aims to listen to clients without judgement and to provide feedback and support honestly.
In-Person sessions and Virtual sessions available. Lyndsie Standerwick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist. She has over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, adolescents, women, and families. Lyndsie is passionate about walking alongside clients and families as they find what they need within themselves to live life more fully. Lyndsie aims to listen to clients without judgement and to provide feedback and support honestly.
I've been a psychotherapist for over 40 years. What I have found is the most powerfull tool is the relationships I develop with my clients which are often deeply meaningful, based on understanding the depth of the person, often extending to the inclusion of spiritual experience. I am a fully trained marriage and family therapist, and I have graduated from the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute as a certified Psychoanalyst. The American Psychoanalytic Institute has awarded me the status of a Training and Supervising Analyst, the highest level of certification awarded. I want to help people find their own sense of truth.
I've been a psychotherapist for over 40 years. What I have found is the most powerfull tool is the relationships I develop with my clients which are often deeply meaningful, based on understanding the depth of the person, often extending to the inclusion of spiritual experience. I am a fully trained marriage and family therapist, and I have graduated from the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute as a certified Psychoanalyst. The American Psychoanalytic Institute has awarded me the status of a Training and Supervising Analyst, the highest level of certification awarded. I want to help people find their own sense of truth.
I help children and teens navigate big emotions and life’s challenges, including anxiety, behavioral concerns, low self-esteem, and stress related to school, family, or peers. I focus on building a trusting, supportive relationship where young people feel heard and empowered to develop healthier ways to manage their emotions.
I help children and teens navigate big emotions and life’s challenges, including anxiety, behavioral concerns, low self-esteem, and stress related to school, family, or peers. I focus on building a trusting, supportive relationship where young people feel heard and empowered to develop healthier ways to manage their emotions.
The therapists at Emerge Therapy can help you understand and transform long-standing patterns that no longer serve you well. This includes being curious about early and current relationships, exploring unacceptable or difficult emotions, and increasing awareness of the relationship between mind and body. We have a holistic perspective on mental health and seek lasting change through in-depth and integrative work.
The therapists at Emerge Therapy can help you understand and transform long-standing patterns that no longer serve you well. This includes being curious about early and current relationships, exploring unacceptable or difficult emotions, and increasing awareness of the relationship between mind and body. We have a holistic perspective on mental health and seek lasting change through in-depth and integrative work.
Immediate openings available. Life can be challenging, and in those difficult moments, it’s easy to feel alone — but you don’t have to be. Have you or your child ever felt anxious, overwhelmed, sad, hopeless, or angry? Do you often wonder where these feelings originate? Is it hard to focus or stay present? Are you concerned about changes you're noticing in your child? Or maybe you need someone to talk to who will truly listen.
If any of this resonates with you, I’m here to help. I offer a safe, supportive space where you and your child can explore these emotions and begin to heal.
Immediate openings available. Life can be challenging, and in those difficult moments, it’s easy to feel alone — but you don’t have to be. Have you or your child ever felt anxious, overwhelmed, sad, hopeless, or angry? Do you often wonder where these feelings originate? Is it hard to focus or stay present? Are you concerned about changes you're noticing in your child? Or maybe you need someone to talk to who will truly listen.
If any of this resonates with you, I’m here to help. I offer a safe, supportive space where you and your child can explore these emotions and begin to heal.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults in family, couple, group and individual configurations. As a Clinical Social Worker, I worked in Psychiatric hospitals, Residential and Partial Hospitalisation Programs, and now in my office-in person and virtual. My clientele is diverse and spans the diagnostic spectrum. My extensive education background has taught me to weave in psycho-education to my otherwise eclectic practice. I bring a seasoned, creative, and personable approach to my clients that helps foster self awareness, self acceptance, and personal growth.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults in family, couple, group and individual configurations. As a Clinical Social Worker, I worked in Psychiatric hospitals, Residential and Partial Hospitalisation Programs, and now in my office-in person and virtual. My clientele is diverse and spans the diagnostic spectrum. My extensive education background has taught me to weave in psycho-education to my otherwise eclectic practice. I bring a seasoned, creative, and personable approach to my clients that helps foster self awareness, self acceptance, and personal growth.
I support children and teens with big emotions and behaviors to help improve the family’s daily life. I enjoy finding strengths in every child and family and hope to help parents enjoy being around their kids to sustain warm relationships. I do this from a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance and have been described as “friendly but firm” by my clients, an approach that often helps children work toward goals, and know that they are cared for and appreciated.
I support children and teens with big emotions and behaviors to help improve the family’s daily life. I enjoy finding strengths in every child and family and hope to help parents enjoy being around their kids to sustain warm relationships. I do this from a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance and have been described as “friendly but firm” by my clients, an approach that often helps children work toward goals, and know that they are cared for and appreciated.
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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.