Toddler Therapists in Higganum, CT

Kristen is a licensed masters social worker, working with a diverse population of clients. Kristen enjoys working with teenagers, young adults and adults. She has a passion to work with mothers during their perinatal journey (pregnant and post pregnancy). Kristen incorporates bringing the whole family into sessions when appropriate. She feels it’s important to bring in the support systems that we lean in on times of need, particularly the hardships faced in motherhood. Life is beautiful, but messy and hard. Kristen can help during the messy and hard times when life feels overwhelming and extra support is needed.

Warm greetings, I am happy that you have found your way here and I am looking forward to helping. It is important for you to know that my approach to therapy is solution focused and strength based. I am a highly experienced therapist with over 40 years of clinical treatment experience. My main interests and expertise as a therapist center around Individual therapy, Couples Therapy, Parenting and Substance Abuse. During my long and rewarding career I have worked as a primary therapist with individual adults, families, children, couples and groups and as a parenting coach. I thoroughly enjoy my work and look forward to helping you.

DaJavon Davis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with a variety of age groups from diverse environments. He has worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in various settings including outpatient, residential treatment facilities, and in-home services. DaJavon strongly believes that therapy is a way to help people explore and develop new ways to experience life. DaJavon is client focused and believes in working collaboratively with clients.

I look forward to working with and helping people of all ages. Individuals and families can expect the use of reflective practice, mindfulness and humor. Many individuals are dealing with stressful situations with life's ever present changes. I offer assistance in goal setting and follow through. For young children and their families I use a Child-Parent Psychotherapeutic approach and can combine this with trauma work. Perinatal families can expect a deep understanding of the stages of becoming a parent and struggling.

Are you fighting or arguing and feeling hopeless afterwards? Do you have a sexless marriage? Wishing you had more frequent sex? Wanting better communication skills, more intimacy and a better sex life? Are you stressed and frustrated with the state of your relationship? Stuck parenting and needing help rebuilding desire? It can be overwhelming without help. I help distant couples rebuild their sex life, talk about sex and intimacy in a confident and comfortable way, and overcome anger, betrayal, secret keeping, and infidelity. I would love to help you and your partner create a playful, passionate, erotic, and meaningful marriage.

As a therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals and couples through three significant life transitions: wedding planning stressors, perinatal mental health, and early childhood development. For couples facing the pressures of wedding planning, I provide targeted support to navigate the challenges with grace and resilience. From managing family conflicts to coping with pre-wedding jitters, my goal is to help couples focus on their love and commitment amidst the chaos of planning.

I am a licensed psychologist. I have been practicing psychology for 40 years and have been in private practice for 30 years. The vast majority of my training during the course of my career has been in the area of behavioral assessment, behavioral interventions and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I take a directive and problem solving approach to counseling. I offer the following services: cognitive and behavior therapy for children, adolescents and adults, psychological evaluations, evaluation of autism, interventions and treatment for anxiety, and depression. Behavioral intervention for sleep and insomnia.

Difficult times are an opportunity for change; change is hard and a real investment...in you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with couples trying to strengthen, salvage, or make a decision about a relationship. I offer family therapy with a specialty in child/adolescent emotional and behavioral issues and parent coaching designed with you to realistically meet your family's needs. I also work with individuals seeking change, coping with transition, and seeking to come to terms with present/past trauma, on going struggles, and the hope for change. With hope, readiness to work, and the right therapist, it will happen!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist. I specialize in trauma-informed care for children (especially ages birth-6 years old) and adults. My background includes working with children and adults who have experienced various forms of trauma, such as abuse, neglect, loss, and disrupted attachments, as well as supporting children on the autism spectrum. Our outward behaviors and physical manifestations are representative of what we are feeling and thinking. In order to understand the whole person and effect change, I believe it is important to address the underlying reasons for behaviors.

Hello! My name is Ladylanis Grullon, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut. I am a bilingual clinician in Spanish. I have a master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Saint Joseph. I have counseling experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, and conduct. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and families.

Are you seeking skills to reduce suffering and increase meaning and vitality? I typically partner with children and/or adults honoring the unique respect and compassion you may need at this moment in time.I have over twenty years of experience working with children and families as both a Social Worker and Classroom Teacher. I strive to create a space where you can feel supported as you reflect on how the past impacts your present, your deeper hopes and search for meaning.

In my practice I offer expert assessment, in-depth understanding and ongoing, practical guidance to parents of children from infancy through adolescence. I am an extensively trained and experienced child psychologist, with degrees from Columbia, Harvard and Boston Universities. I have an exceptional understanding of my discipline and a broad range of treatment options at my disposal. I feel strongly that treatment and guidance should be carefully matched to the needs of the individual child and family.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, who specializes in Trauma, Anxiety, and Behavioral Health. My client will be someone who is ready to take on the therapeutic journey. As the passenger, my goal is to help individuals to navigate through past trauma and experiences in order to develop healthy coping mechanisms.

I believe everyone can benefit from talking to someone. We intuitively seek support when faced with a stressful time or transition. Sometimes we feel stuck or think we should handle things on our own. You do not have to face a difficult time alone. I can assist you in transforming this time into an opportunity to learn something new about yourself, reveal your strengths and consider alternative perspectives. My job is to help you put your thoughts and feelings into words. I welcome the chance to partner with you on your journey,

Identifying and expressing our emotions or feelings can be challenging at times. Children utilize forms of play to express and communicate their feelings. It is my passion to help children and adolescents find their voice, communicate their feelings and build relationships with others. As a professional counselor, I am given the opportunity to help children and families come together despite the challenges that arise.

Depressed? Anxious? Mood Dysregulation? Behavior Difficulties? Need limited Case Management? Need someone to coordinate with other providers? Over the past 25+ years, I realize that I am skill based. Practicing strategies and techniques almost guarantees the client will successfully manage their life despite what is happening around them, their behavioral health issues or personal challenges. My 10 years of active duty military services strengthens my ability to work with military spouses and their families. I have 18 years working with children and their families.

I view behavior and mental health as a paradigm of observation, and perception. I stress importance of values and beliefs and how they influence actions, reactions and feelings. My goal as a professional is to provide positive energy and space for my clients to communicate honestly and safely. I not only advocate for my client’s mental health, but I look at them as a whole and try my best to help in other areas of their life including housing, employment, and education. I admit ignorance and constantly learn and grow as an intellect and professional in the mental health field. Let's restart and rebuild together.

My experience includes working with groups, individuals, children and families. I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds embracing all ethnicities and populations. I currently work within various therapy settings providing different therapeutic interventions to help clients heal from past pain, support them in the present, and navigate them to a brighter future. My previous experience includes working within the child welfare system and working with individuals and their families who have been impacted by substance abuse. I utilize a person-centered approach and trauma-informed approach to help others meet their goals.

Is your family struggling to connect? Do you feel like the older your children get, the more difficult it is to communicate? Has your family experienced domestic violence or substance abuse? You want a harmonious home with shared experiences that foster close relationships. Maybe you feel lost and unsure of what to do. Family therapy can help your family connect through effective communication, boundary setting, and trauma healing.