Therapists for Toddlers in Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Cydney V. Quinn, PhD conducts virtual and in-person neuropsychological, psychological, and academic evaluations. Accepts UPMC, Highmark (BCBS), Aetna, United, and self-pay clients. Typical waitlist is approximately 1-2 months.
Dr. Cydney V. Quinn, PhD conducts virtual and in-person neuropsychological, psychological, and academic evaluations. Accepts UPMC, Highmark (BCBS), Aetna, United, and self-pay clients. Typical waitlist is approximately 1-2 months.
Hi, I'm Leah - your no judgment, trauma informed therapist. I work with the heavy, messy challenges life sometimes brings: trauma, burnout, anxiety, depression, parenting battles, and navigating life changes. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe positive mental health is the cornerstone to feeling fulfilled and living our best life. Seeking help requires bravery and vulnerability, so congratulations on taking that step! I have 10 years of social work experience but have spent the past five years focused on providing mental health treatment to promote the welfare and well-being of individuals of all ages and families.
Hi, I'm Leah - your no judgment, trauma informed therapist. I work with the heavy, messy challenges life sometimes brings: trauma, burnout, anxiety, depression, parenting battles, and navigating life changes. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe positive mental health is the cornerstone to feeling fulfilled and living our best life. Seeking help requires bravery and vulnerability, so congratulations on taking that step! I have 10 years of social work experience but have spent the past five years focused on providing mental health treatment to promote the welfare and well-being of individuals of all ages and families.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor at Ellie Mental Health, dedicated to providing compassionate trauma-informed therapy to individuals of all ages. My holistic approach considers each client’s emotional and behavioral concerns in the broader context of their life experiences. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma histories, emotional regulation issues, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges. Using evidence-based therapies, I guide clients in developing practical skills to navigate their lives with confidence and resilience.
I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor at Ellie Mental Health, dedicated to providing compassionate trauma-informed therapy to individuals of all ages. My holistic approach considers each client’s emotional and behavioral concerns in the broader context of their life experiences. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma histories, emotional regulation issues, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges. Using evidence-based therapies, I guide clients in developing practical skills to navigate their lives with confidence and resilience.
I work with children and teens in the Pittsburgh area who are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, or emotions that feel hard to manage in daily life. At home, parents often describe feeling stuck in the same difficult moments, even after trying different strategies, and unsure how to move forward.
In sessions, I help children slow down and notice what they’re feeling in those moments. We focus on building more manageable ways to respond that fit their age and abilities. I also help parents understand what’s underneath these moments so they can feel more confident and less reactive at home.
I work with children and teens in the Pittsburgh area who are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, or emotions that feel hard to manage in daily life. At home, parents often describe feeling stuck in the same difficult moments, even after trying different strategies, and unsure how to move forward.
In sessions, I help children slow down and notice what they’re feeling in those moments. We focus on building more manageable ways to respond that fit their age and abilities. I also help parents understand what’s underneath these moments so they can feel more confident and less reactive at home.
I am passionate about working with kids, young adults, and older adults (ages 2–28 and 60+) navigating life transitions, emotional regulation, and identity exploration. My work is grounded in honoring your intersecting identities and lived experiences. Using a systems-centered lens, I explore how your relationships, environments, and personal history shape who you are — and who you're becoming. I will meet you where you are to offer a space to share your story and grow with you. I also collaborate with schools, teachers, and caregivers to manage stress, burnout, and the emotional weight of supporting others with care and intention.
I am passionate about working with kids, young adults, and older adults (ages 2–28 and 60+) navigating life transitions, emotional regulation, and identity exploration. My work is grounded in honoring your intersecting identities and lived experiences. Using a systems-centered lens, I explore how your relationships, environments, and personal history shape who you are — and who you're becoming. I will meet you where you are to offer a space to share your story and grow with you. I also collaborate with schools, teachers, and caregivers to manage stress, burnout, and the emotional weight of supporting others with care and intention.
Callie is a graduate of Washington & Jefferson College, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. Callie has extensive experience in various therapies for children and adults with special needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, and intellectual disabilities. Callie has working experience with mood and behavioral disorders in individuals of all ages as well.
Callie is a graduate of Washington & Jefferson College, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. Callie has extensive experience in various therapies for children and adults with special needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, and intellectual disabilities. Callie has working experience with mood and behavioral disorders in individuals of all ages as well.
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to search for a therapist. It can be overwhelming selecting a therapist and I appreciate you taking the first steps to do so. I am a passionate mental health clinician seeking motivated clients who are looking for change. I have four years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in the community mental health setting including Wrap-around services and Family-Focused mental health. It is inspiring and motivating to see clients change and become the best versions of themselves.
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to search for a therapist. It can be overwhelming selecting a therapist and I appreciate you taking the first steps to do so. I am a passionate mental health clinician seeking motivated clients who are looking for change. I have four years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in the community mental health setting including Wrap-around services and Family-Focused mental health. It is inspiring and motivating to see clients change and become the best versions of themselves.
I have years of experience working with adults, children, couples and seniors. Clients with symptoms of anxiety and depression are a large part of my practice. From prior hospital work, I have knowledge regarding the impact of physical illness on mental health. I see clients both in person and virtually.
I have years of experience working with adults, children, couples and seniors. Clients with symptoms of anxiety and depression are a large part of my practice. From prior hospital work, I have knowledge regarding the impact of physical illness on mental health. I see clients both in person and virtually.
If you’re feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or stuck in difficult patterns, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate these challenges by yourself.
I work with individuals across all ages — from children to seniors — providing support for those dealing with bipolar disorder, BPD, burnout, and other mental health concerns. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or a loved one, my goal is to provide care that is thoughtful, validating, and focused on meaningful change.
If you’re feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or stuck in difficult patterns, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate these challenges by yourself.
I work with individuals across all ages — from children to seniors — providing support for those dealing with bipolar disorder, BPD, burnout, and other mental health concerns. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or a loved one, my goal is to provide care that is thoughtful, validating, and focused on meaningful change.
Yisroel is a clinician at Cardigan Psychological, LLC. He has had extensive training in providing child and adolescent individual therapy, structural family therapy, and school and home-based interventions. His experience includes working in therapeutic and educational settings with children and adolescents struggling with a variety of difficulties including behavioral disorders, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and many other mental health concerns.
Yisroel is a clinician at Cardigan Psychological, LLC. He has had extensive training in providing child and adolescent individual therapy, structural family therapy, and school and home-based interventions. His experience includes working in therapeutic and educational settings with children and adolescents struggling with a variety of difficulties including behavioral disorders, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and many other mental health concerns.
Dr. Waggy Zeleke is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Zeleke specializes in working with diverse populations dealing with relationship issues, depression, trauma, anxiety, autism, adoption, parenting, and other mental health disorders. As a provider of evidence-based, culturally responsive individual, family, and group psychotherapy, Dr. Zeleke also offers individual, group, and organizational consulting. Feel free to call now to schedule an appointment or visit www.ubuntucounseling.com to explore Dr. Zeleke's service.
Dr. Waggy Zeleke is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Zeleke specializes in working with diverse populations dealing with relationship issues, depression, trauma, anxiety, autism, adoption, parenting, and other mental health disorders. As a provider of evidence-based, culturally responsive individual, family, and group psychotherapy, Dr. Zeleke also offers individual, group, and organizational consulting. Feel free to call now to schedule an appointment or visit www.ubuntucounseling.com to explore Dr. Zeleke's service.
***NOW PROVIDING TELE-THERAPY***, as we navigate our mental health and keep ourselves, our families, and our communities healthy. Tele-therapy is simple and easy to use, and I will guide you through it. As a parent and therapist, I understand the challenges facing women today as they navigate the many obligations and demands in their lives. My practice focuses on women's issues including depression, anxiety, pregnancy/postpartum issues, poor prenatal diagnosis, balancing work and family life, role identity, trauma, and family and partner conflict.
***NOW PROVIDING TELE-THERAPY***, as we navigate our mental health and keep ourselves, our families, and our communities healthy. Tele-therapy is simple and easy to use, and I will guide you through it. As a parent and therapist, I understand the challenges facing women today as they navigate the many obligations and demands in their lives. My practice focuses on women's issues including depression, anxiety, pregnancy/postpartum issues, poor prenatal diagnosis, balancing work and family life, role identity, trauma, and family and partner conflict.
She has treated a range of clients such as toddlers, school-age children, teenagers, children in foster care, adoptees, college-age students, and adults in counseling settings.
While working with young children, Erika uses a child-centered approach with Trauma Focused Play Therapy. This method allows children who do not have the vocabulary to share through words to process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in an age-appropriate way- such as through play and art. These skills cross over in working with adult clients as well
She has treated a range of clients such as toddlers, school-age children, teenagers, children in foster care, adoptees, college-age students, and adults in counseling settings.
While working with young children, Erika uses a child-centered approach with Trauma Focused Play Therapy. This method allows children who do not have the vocabulary to share through words to process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in an age-appropriate way- such as through play and art. These skills cross over in working with adult clients as well
**Currently on leave. Please contact via website to be placed on the wait list/schedule upon return ** I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in work with children and their families. I am trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy, an evidence-based therapy for young children between 2.5-7 exhibiting behavioral challenges such as aggression, negative attention-seeking behaviors, low self-esteem, and defiance. Many parents who enroll in PCIT express feelings of stress, frustration, and are overwhelmed by attempts to manage their child's behavior while maintaining a positive relationship.
**Currently on leave. Please contact via website to be placed on the wait list/schedule upon return ** I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in work with children and their families. I am trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy, an evidence-based therapy for young children between 2.5-7 exhibiting behavioral challenges such as aggression, negative attention-seeking behaviors, low self-esteem, and defiance. Many parents who enroll in PCIT express feelings of stress, frustration, and are overwhelmed by attempts to manage their child's behavior while maintaining a positive relationship.
In the words of Mr. Rogers, “Play is really the work of childhood." I see kids who have prenatal, preverbal, or early childhood trauma; attachment and behavioral issues; or struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and anger. I will work with you to create a flexible treatment plan tailored to your child's individual needs, using techniques like prescriptive play therapy, filial therapy, expressive arts, sandtray, geek therapy, and attachment-based activities to directly address and heal the impact of stress on the body and brain. I help identify the reasons for children’s behavior and healthier ways to meet those needs.
In the words of Mr. Rogers, “Play is really the work of childhood." I see kids who have prenatal, preverbal, or early childhood trauma; attachment and behavioral issues; or struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and anger. I will work with you to create a flexible treatment plan tailored to your child's individual needs, using techniques like prescriptive play therapy, filial therapy, expressive arts, sandtray, geek therapy, and attachment-based activities to directly address and heal the impact of stress on the body and brain. I help identify the reasons for children’s behavior and healthier ways to meet those needs.
I am currently accepting new clients! I help people focus on their self-awareness, acceptance, and accountability. I assist them to identify the changes they want to make and positive ways to do so. I listen to a person’s story and how they let it define them. I help people rewrite their own narrative, discarding actions or feelings others have placed on them. I help people work through emotions surrounding their own behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs.
I am currently accepting new clients! I help people focus on their self-awareness, acceptance, and accountability. I assist them to identify the changes they want to make and positive ways to do so. I listen to a person’s story and how they let it define them. I help people rewrite their own narrative, discarding actions or feelings others have placed on them. I help people work through emotions surrounding their own behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs.
I believe everyone can make positive changes in their life and therapy is a safe, supportive experience to help navigate through the change process. I provide treatment that is tailored to your needs and is focused on promoting your unique strengths while also addressing any barriers to progress. Whether dealing with a major life crisis or just wanting to improve the overall quality of your life or relationships, my focus is on helping you find the skills and strength to make meaningful change. Emphasizing individual goals and personal autonomy, I create a therapeutic environment that is positive, open-minded and non-judgmental.
I believe everyone can make positive changes in their life and therapy is a safe, supportive experience to help navigate through the change process. I provide treatment that is tailored to your needs and is focused on promoting your unique strengths while also addressing any barriers to progress. Whether dealing with a major life crisis or just wanting to improve the overall quality of your life or relationships, my focus is on helping you find the skills and strength to make meaningful change. Emphasizing individual goals and personal autonomy, I create a therapeutic environment that is positive, open-minded and non-judgmental.
Cristina Panaccione and Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Our practice is a small, down to earth setting. We strive to make our clients feel at home and connected with supportive, caring staff. We come from many walks of life and a wide range of experience. We will tailor our treatment methods to best suit your needs so that you can get out of our office and back into the life you were meant to lead! Our office is open 7 days a week with morning, afternoon and evening hours to best suit your needs.
Our practice is a small, down to earth setting. We strive to make our clients feel at home and connected with supportive, caring staff. We come from many walks of life and a wide range of experience. We will tailor our treatment methods to best suit your needs so that you can get out of our office and back into the life you were meant to lead! Our office is open 7 days a week with morning, afternoon and evening hours to best suit your needs.
If you’re looking for a therapist, you're ready for something in your life to change. Are you tired of trying to figure things out on your own? Are you struggling with your important relationships? Do the people you usually turn to for guidance no longer seem to know how to help? Whatever brought you to this point, your regular ways of making yourself feel better are no longer enough to restore your peace of mind. You don’t need to deal with all of that alone.
If you’re looking for a therapist, you're ready for something in your life to change. Are you tired of trying to figure things out on your own? Are you struggling with your important relationships? Do the people you usually turn to for guidance no longer seem to know how to help? Whatever brought you to this point, your regular ways of making yourself feel better are no longer enough to restore your peace of mind. You don’t need to deal with all of that alone.
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- Sewickley
- Shadyside
- Squirrel Hill
- Wexford
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.