Toddler Therapists in Tennessee

I work with children and families to target their clinical concerns in the treatment of of selective mutism, anxiety, disruptive behavior and other behavioral concerns in children and adolescents. Parent training is at the core of my work as you are with your child the most, it is vital that you feel skilled to support your child at home outside of the treatment room. We work with teachers, family, and community when appropriate to treatment to take treatment goals out of the therapy room.

Navigating parenting and the challenges that come with it can be overwhelming, nerve-racking, and sometimes frustrating, especially if you have concerns regarding your child's development. You are not the only person who feels that way! Psychological evaluation can often be the first step in helping your child. Finding the root of the problem and taking appropriate steps can be a game changer for the well-being of your child, as well as yourself.

You’re seeing the warning signs that something is off with your child. It’s heartbreaking to watch them suffer with persistent sadness, extreme irritability and violent outbursts. What about the excessive worry, changes in mood and constant complaints of having a stomachache? Your family has been through so much lately, and the intense wave of transition has changed the dynamic in the home. Your child has a hard time communicating what they are feeling and might not even know what’s really bothering them. While everyone struggles to keep up with the changes, communication and connection have all but disappeared in the chaos.

Zephyr Care specializes in neurodiversity-affirming assessments for autism, ADHD, and mental health for adults and children. We have immediate openings for appointments and can see people in TN and most other states. We specialize in high masking autism and understand the unique presentations of autistic women/girls as well as profiles like pathological demand avoidance (PDA). Our evaluations are comprehensive and consider all possible mental health diagnoses - this is what sets our evaluations apart from others who offer psychological testing testing!

I'm a bilingual English/Spanish therapist that serves individuals, couples and families of all ages dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other issues related to day to day life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience working with a wide range of clients. I have extensive training working with children and teenagers and have worked with families in the Greater Memphis Area for over 10 years. I have a unique insight that allows clients to best express their needs and work towards their individual goals.

As a therapist with a passion for attachment, child development and family support, I understand the importance of early interventions and nurturing connections within the family. My child-centered, play-based approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of your family. Whether you're experiencing challenges related to behavior, emotional regulation, parent-child interactions or trauma, I'm here to provide guidance and support every step of the way.

Through the therapeutic relationship, I provide a safe and inviting place to be vulnerable, to process life adjustments, and to begin learning healthy coping skills. I have 10 years of experience engaging in counseling relationships with children, adolescents, and adults in the Chattanooga area. I believe that change begins in the context of an authentic relationship and that every unique story deserves to be heard. Drawing from family systems, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, I provide evidence-based therapy for both individuals and families.

I provide individualized support tailored to my clients' unique stories. I use expressive arts therapy and dance/movement therapy techniques in addition to client-centered talk therapy to engage with clients as we process in both the verbal and non-verbal realms. The body and mind are interconnected and the body can be used as a map guiding explorations of the self, as well as a metaphor to express emotions which can be difficult to convey in words alone. Through a therapeutic relationship, I provide empathic support and playful intervention.

As the parent of a child on the Autism spectrum, experienced teacher, as well as a behavior analyst, I am able to look at cases from different vantage points. I understand the difficulties both parents and teachers face in coping with behavior issues in their respective environments. In addition, I have worked with both adults and children who have displayed a vast array of interfering behaviors for 20 years. Therefore, I have considerable experience in reducing these types of behaviors and increasing desirable behaviors. Each client is given specialized attention, and plans to change behavior are tailor-designed for each one.

Giving you a voice when you can't find the words is my goal as a therapist. I enjoy working with my patients to find the right form of treatment catered to their needs, but my passion is working with children, adolescents, and individuals. Whether your needs include anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, coping skills, depression, or suicidal ideations, I would love to work with you to ensure that you have the proper tools to handle whatever life may throw at you.

Hey mama, did you pause long enough to look up from the monotony of laundry and dirty dishes, and realize that you didn't recognize yourself in the mirror. Maybe your endless responsibilities made you put yourself on the backburner. Do you even remember what you like to do for yourself anymore? You have beautiful, tiny people that rely on you to survive and they have sucked any energy you happened to store up from your interrupted night of sleep. Maybe you lay your head down at night and struggle to see the purpose of your life besides the title, caregiver. Your mind is mush, your body feels foreign, and your feelings are heavy.

Is your child acting out and you aren't sure how to help? Is your teen becoming distant and moody, leaving you feeling it is nearly impossible to see eye to eye? Do you desperately want to put an end to harmful family patterns, sparing your children from hardships you have faced? Your child is your whole world, and when they aren’t happy, neither are you. It’s normal to want to fix everything for them, and also to have no idea how to. You may feel as if you have tried everything without success, feeling as if there is little hope that life will get better. You desperately need something to work so you can see your child happy again.

"I'm TIRED." I hear this all the time from my clients and/or their parents. Life has gotten so busy that we are flying from one thing to another without a chance to catch our breath. Maybe you are tired of fighting with your child to get them to behave. Maybe you are tired of losing track of things and time. Maybe you are tired of wondering if you made the right choice or if you'll ever be good enough. Maybe you are tired of being haunted by trauma. Maybe you are tired of taking care of everyone else without a break for yourself. Or maybe you're just plain tired. I get it! And there's good news: therapy can help.

Have you lost your sense of purpose and feel like it is impossible to find it again? Do you find it impossible to trust others even though you yearn for a deeper connection with your loved ones? Have you noticed a big change in your child’s behavior and emotions and are unsure how to help? Are you just tired of being tired? There is hope, and you don’t have to go through this alone. I have experience working with a wide variety of populations, and I would love to help you start your healing journey.

Personal life experiences have inspired me to help others. I have developed a deeper understanding and empathy for others that experience difficult times. I have experience working with clients that have experienced significant loss and trauma. Physical health and mental health problems, often, develop when an individual experiences high level of stress. Depression and other mental health problems may occur when individuals and families experience multiple issues. Some issues may include separation, divorce, and loss of a loved one.

I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming assessments for autism, ADHD and mental health for children and adults. Clients often come to me seeking testing for the first time or as a second opinion after feeling misunderstood by other clinicians. My goal is to understand more about your unique lived experience and neurodivergence, get you the right diagnosis, and help you get connected with the resources that you need.

I believe therapy is a safe place for self-exploration and building awareness of what may be holding you back from achieving your best self and putting you on the path to a more fulfilling life. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you have tried it in the past, I am committed to working together to navigate through your needs and meet your goals. It can be helpful to have someone's full, unbiased attention to support you in your journey to create healing through positive, long lasting change.

Kayla Castelow is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2018. She obtained her Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Lipscomb University and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University. Kayla enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan and is passionate about offering play therapy and expressive art therapy intervention techniques to children. When working with children, it is her goal to not only provide therapy to the child, but also to help parents develop skills to improve their family circumstances.