Therapists for Toddlers in Bernalillo, NM
It takes courage and strength to reach out and seek a new perspective, and sharing our stories of personal trauma can lead to improved sense of well-being. The simple act of doing so can empower you to take the next step toward change and healing for you and your loved ones. An immediate sense of change is possible by merely taking the first step toward a new, healing relationship. I collaborate with my clients in a non-judgmental and respectful manner, working to accomplish their goals.
It takes courage and strength to reach out and seek a new perspective, and sharing our stories of personal trauma can lead to improved sense of well-being. The simple act of doing so can empower you to take the next step toward change and healing for you and your loved ones. An immediate sense of change is possible by merely taking the first step toward a new, healing relationship. I collaborate with my clients in a non-judgmental and respectful manner, working to accomplish their goals.
At Ellie Mental Health, we know the “ideal client” doesn’t truly exist—because everyone’s story is unique. Our ideal client is simply someone willing to show up as they are: imperfect, curious, and ready to explore healing. Whether you’re navigating life changes, seeking growth, or just trying to make it through the day, you belong here. We meet you with compassion, humor, and authenticity—because real people deserve real support.
At Ellie Mental Health, we know the “ideal client” doesn’t truly exist—because everyone’s story is unique. Our ideal client is simply someone willing to show up as they are: imperfect, curious, and ready to explore healing. Whether you’re navigating life changes, seeking growth, or just trying to make it through the day, you belong here. We meet you with compassion, humor, and authenticity—because real people deserve real support.
Accepting clients of any age who are struggling to move through experiences that have negatively impacted them in any way. Clients who are willing to work will be met with unmatched support. We have developed a practice at Trauma Treatment Center where we work to be trauma focused for any age range and any level of trauma. We want to help our clients live their best lives by moving through negative experiences and finding strength in the process.
Accepting clients of any age who are struggling to move through experiences that have negatively impacted them in any way. Clients who are willing to work will be met with unmatched support. We have developed a practice at Trauma Treatment Center where we work to be trauma focused for any age range and any level of trauma. We want to help our clients live their best lives by moving through negative experiences and finding strength in the process.
I have been serving New Mexico children, adolescents, couples, adults, and families for over 13 years in a variety of settings such as schools, outpatient therapy, and with multidisciplinary teams. I am here to assist you with purposeful living, healing, and personalized treatment.
I have been serving New Mexico children, adolescents, couples, adults, and families for over 13 years in a variety of settings such as schools, outpatient therapy, and with multidisciplinary teams. I am here to assist you with purposeful living, healing, and personalized treatment.
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Adults, children, adolescents, and couples: Going through a major transition? Working through a difficult time? I am an optimistic therapist that can help you. Need a different perspective? Need to brainstorm? Need to problem solve? I am a practical therapist that will help you with working through life transitions. I will facilitate a process that will help you explore, evaluate, and move through the situation you are in. I utilize many modalities of treatment during which I focus on the here and now. I can help you explore what is going on and what is the best course to help.
Adults, children, adolescents, and couples: Going through a major transition? Working through a difficult time? I am an optimistic therapist that can help you. Need a different perspective? Need to brainstorm? Need to problem solve? I am a practical therapist that will help you with working through life transitions. I will facilitate a process that will help you explore, evaluate, and move through the situation you are in. I utilize many modalities of treatment during which I focus on the here and now. I can help you explore what is going on and what is the best course to help.
We offer integrative depth psychotherapy and counseling for a wide range of concerns and challenges, aiming to heal the root of the problem for lasting change - not just a quick fix.
We are also very grateful to offer psychological assessment from a Collaborative-Therapeutic frame, and Equine Therapy services for those who feel they may benefit.
We offer integrative depth psychotherapy and counseling for a wide range of concerns and challenges, aiming to heal the root of the problem for lasting change - not just a quick fix.
We are also very grateful to offer psychological assessment from a Collaborative-Therapeutic frame, and Equine Therapy services for those who feel they may benefit.
Currently accepting new clients! My practice is focused on children ages 3-12 and their parents who are seeking support with co-regulation. I enjoy working closely with caregivers who are interested in building skills while also reflecting on their life experiences. I find art, play, and other creative forms of expression helpful to use in this space together. I also work with teens and adults who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, stress, and peer relationships. I believe therapy is a collaborative experience which allows us to discover and implement methods of healing that extend beyond our sessions.
Currently accepting new clients! My practice is focused on children ages 3-12 and their parents who are seeking support with co-regulation. I enjoy working closely with caregivers who are interested in building skills while also reflecting on their life experiences. I find art, play, and other creative forms of expression helpful to use in this space together. I also work with teens and adults who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, stress, and peer relationships. I believe therapy is a collaborative experience which allows us to discover and implement methods of healing that extend beyond our sessions.
Do you or your partner, or your child/teen feel stuck in emotional or relational patterns that are hard to shift on your own? I work with children, teens, individuals, and couples navigating emotional overwhelm, grief, and relationship challenges. I also work with those impacted by trauma, shame, conditioning, and attachment wounds that show up as disconnection, communication struggles, or difficulty feeling emotionally safe in relationships. Across all ages, I help clients build emotional safety, self-understanding, and healthier ways of relating and connecting.
Do you or your partner, or your child/teen feel stuck in emotional or relational patterns that are hard to shift on your own? I work with children, teens, individuals, and couples navigating emotional overwhelm, grief, and relationship challenges. I also work with those impacted by trauma, shame, conditioning, and attachment wounds that show up as disconnection, communication struggles, or difficulty feeling emotionally safe in relationships. Across all ages, I help clients build emotional safety, self-understanding, and healthier ways of relating and connecting.
My approach is warm and present. I trust in your judgment in the therapeutic process, and view each individual as the expert in their own life. I’ve worked in the mental health field in Northern New Mexican communities for a decade.
My approach is trauma informed, strengths based, and includes EMDR, family systems therapy, somatic mindfulness, narrative therapy, and techniques from Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry approach. I use humor when it fits. I believe our relationships with nature, community, spirituality, and creativity can be primary parts of the healing process.
My approach is warm and present. I trust in your judgment in the therapeutic process, and view each individual as the expert in their own life. I’ve worked in the mental health field in Northern New Mexican communities for a decade.
My approach is trauma informed, strengths based, and includes EMDR, family systems therapy, somatic mindfulness, narrative therapy, and techniques from Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry approach. I use humor when it fits. I believe our relationships with nature, community, spirituality, and creativity can be primary parts of the healing process.
Marissa is the Founder of Mindset Therapy and Wellness, an organization dedicated to mental health and wellness. Marissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Marissa is here to meet you wherever you are on your journey and to provide you with a safe environment. Marissa is dedicated about assisting each individual she works with in unearthing and constructing their narratives and mindsets, which she does with insight and humor. She is well-known for her approachable, open, and nonjudgmental personality. Marissa strives to assist each individual in reclaiming their own self.
Marissa is the Founder of Mindset Therapy and Wellness, an organization dedicated to mental health and wellness. Marissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Marissa is here to meet you wherever you are on your journey and to provide you with a safe environment. Marissa is dedicated about assisting each individual she works with in unearthing and constructing their narratives and mindsets, which she does with insight and humor. She is well-known for her approachable, open, and nonjudgmental personality. Marissa strives to assist each individual in reclaiming their own self.
As a licensed clinical mental health counselor, I am dedicated to helping children and adults across New Mexico with their mental health challenges. I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health from New Mexico State University. I am bilingual in both English and Spanish and am committed to serving a diverse range of clients in our community. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where clients can find the tools and guidance they need.
As a licensed clinical mental health counselor, I am dedicated to helping children and adults across New Mexico with their mental health challenges. I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health from New Mexico State University. I am bilingual in both English and Spanish and am committed to serving a diverse range of clients in our community. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where clients can find the tools and guidance they need.
Are you feeling lost in a pattern with yourself or others that despite your best efforts, you have not found relief or resolution? Are you a parent who has felt disconnect from your child or teen? Relationships are complicated and dynamic, and my approach to therapy is to build an emotionally safe and nurturing relationship for you to reconnect to yourself and expand your relational skills as a support to repair and rebuild with the people most important to you. I am a person-centered therapist with a focus on attachment, trauma processing, development, and resilience skill building.
Are you feeling lost in a pattern with yourself or others that despite your best efforts, you have not found relief or resolution? Are you a parent who has felt disconnect from your child or teen? Relationships are complicated and dynamic, and my approach to therapy is to build an emotionally safe and nurturing relationship for you to reconnect to yourself and expand your relational skills as a support to repair and rebuild with the people most important to you. I am a person-centered therapist with a focus on attachment, trauma processing, development, and resilience skill building.
As a counselor, I’m passionate about helping people grow into the best version of themselves. Whether you’re a teen facing the pressures of growing up, a parent navigating complex family dynamics, first responder or family member of one, or someone struggling with anxiety, addiction, or autism-related challenges—I’m here to support you.
As a counselor, I’m passionate about helping people grow into the best version of themselves. Whether you’re a teen facing the pressures of growing up, a parent navigating complex family dynamics, first responder or family member of one, or someone struggling with anxiety, addiction, or autism-related challenges—I’m here to support you.
I work with children, teens, young adults and parents who have experienced past trauma, difficulty in relationships, behavioral and conduct issues, self-harm, suicidal ideation and other difficult life transitions. I would be honored to accompany you on your therapy journey and believe therapy should be a collaborative process that empowers you or your child during the healing process. At this time, play therapy services are offered at our Buckley office only. Clients in New Mexico are virtual and self pay only at this time.
I work with children, teens, young adults and parents who have experienced past trauma, difficulty in relationships, behavioral and conduct issues, self-harm, suicidal ideation and other difficult life transitions. I would be honored to accompany you on your therapy journey and believe therapy should be a collaborative process that empowers you or your child during the healing process. At this time, play therapy services are offered at our Buckley office only. Clients in New Mexico are virtual and self pay only at this time.
Welcome! I am a Queer therapist who offers therapeutic services for youth and families living in New Mexico, with an emphasis on serving communities in Rural Areas, Reservations, and Border Towns.
I support families coping with disabilities (including ADHD and autism). I provide services in English and Spanish (español).
Welcome! I am a Queer therapist who offers therapeutic services for youth and families living in New Mexico, with an emphasis on serving communities in Rural Areas, Reservations, and Border Towns.
I support families coping with disabilities (including ADHD and autism). I provide services in English and Spanish (español).
At Gia Family Counseling, I am certified and specialize in perinatal mental health and provide support and guidance surrounding pregnancy, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum health, and the transition to parenthood. I also provide counseling for general stress, anxiety, depressed mood, family and relationship issues, life transitions, cultural identity issues, parenting/co-parenting, infant mental health, and attachment/bonding.
At Gia Family Counseling, I am certified and specialize in perinatal mental health and provide support and guidance surrounding pregnancy, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum health, and the transition to parenthood. I also provide counseling for general stress, anxiety, depressed mood, family and relationship issues, life transitions, cultural identity issues, parenting/co-parenting, infant mental health, and attachment/bonding.
Are you tired of scrolling through profiles and feeling like you’re picking a Netflix show instead of a therapist? Life can occasionally feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it by yourself. I am convinced that, regardless of our past experiences or the uncertainties of the future, we have the strength to navigate life’s challenges. My focus is on guiding clients to connect with their true selves while addressing issues like intergenerational trauma, perfectionism, family dynamics, and major life changes such as divorce. I am actively completing advanced training in sex therapy and offer support to individuals and couples.
Are you tired of scrolling through profiles and feeling like you’re picking a Netflix show instead of a therapist? Life can occasionally feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it by yourself. I am convinced that, regardless of our past experiences or the uncertainties of the future, we have the strength to navigate life’s challenges. My focus is on guiding clients to connect with their true selves while addressing issues like intergenerational trauma, perfectionism, family dynamics, and major life changes such as divorce. I am actively completing advanced training in sex therapy and offer support to individuals and couples.
Friends and family aren't always the best place to turn when life gets difficult. That's where we come in. No matter what might be going on in your life, call us and we'll connect you to a caring mental health provider. Or if you'd prefer, fill out our Client Contact Form on our website, and one of our staff will contact you by the end of the next business day.
Friends and family aren't always the best place to turn when life gets difficult. That's where we come in. No matter what might be going on in your life, call us and we'll connect you to a caring mental health provider. Or if you'd prefer, fill out our Client Contact Form on our website, and one of our staff will contact you by the end of the next business day.
We specialize in trauma for all ages. Toddlers to the elderly can be seen at our clinic. Our clinicians are trained in play therapy, EMDR, Infant Mental Health, Theraplay, COS, CBT and many other modalities.
We specialize in trauma for all ages. Toddlers to the elderly can be seen at our clinic. Our clinicians are trained in play therapy, EMDR, Infant Mental Health, Theraplay, COS, CBT and many other modalities.
Accepting new clients. I have been working with families experiencing different obstacels in their lives since 2017. I enjoy working with adults, children, tweens, and teens. The world is full of stressful situations and life's up and downs, during these moments we could all use some help and guideance in learning how to cope in a healthy, positive manner. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an endorsement in Infant Mental Health, Certified Case Manager, and Certified in Trauma Therapy. Lets work together to make life as enjoyable as you can.
Accepting new clients. I have been working with families experiencing different obstacels in their lives since 2017. I enjoy working with adults, children, tweens, and teens. The world is full of stressful situations and life's up and downs, during these moments we could all use some help and guideance in learning how to cope in a healthy, positive manner. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an endorsement in Infant Mental Health, Certified Case Manager, and Certified in Trauma Therapy. Lets work together to make life as enjoyable as you can.
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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.