Toddler Therapists in Houston, TX
Hello! I am so glad you are here. Are you looking for support with navigating life after a loss, life transitions, building coping skills, relationship challenges, or are you living with anxiety, depression, or symptoms as a result of trauma? We could be a great match! I am currently accepting new clients! Together, we can navigate these challenges, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey! I am under the supervision of Alice Payne Heath LPC-S, RPT-S, and Laura Cintron Escobar LCP-S.
Hello! I am so glad you are here. Are you looking for support with navigating life after a loss, life transitions, building coping skills, relationship challenges, or are you living with anxiety, depression, or symptoms as a result of trauma? We could be a great match! I am currently accepting new clients! Together, we can navigate these challenges, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey! I am under the supervision of Alice Payne Heath LPC-S, RPT-S, and Laura Cintron Escobar LCP-S.
Many people come to therapy because they’re doing their best to manage life, yet still feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why things feel so hard. You might find yourself questioning whether you’re doing enough, or wondering why the strategies you’ve tried don’t seem to be helping. I work with parents who care deeply about their children and feel uncertain about how to support them, adolescents who feel worn down by emotional, academic, or social pressures, and young adults who feel overwhelmed by the pace and expectations of life or by previous trauma. If any of this resonates, you’re not alone.
Many people come to therapy because they’re doing their best to manage life, yet still feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why things feel so hard. You might find yourself questioning whether you’re doing enough, or wondering why the strategies you’ve tried don’t seem to be helping. I work with parents who care deeply about their children and feel uncertain about how to support them, adolescents who feel worn down by emotional, academic, or social pressures, and young adults who feel overwhelmed by the pace and expectations of life or by previous trauma. If any of this resonates, you’re not alone.
Maybe you've just experienced one of the hardest moments of your life. Or perhaps you find yourself saying, "others have it worse, my problems aren't as bad," yet you continue to find yourself suffering in silence. Maybe you've built your life around the premise that others needs/desires/feelings are more important than your own and you've muted yourself in order to show up for everyone else. Perhaps today you'll consider putting yourself first. Now is the time to take the necessary steps to face the parts of yourself you've stored away for too long. It's time to walk into a new season of your life that focuses on you.
Maybe you've just experienced one of the hardest moments of your life. Or perhaps you find yourself saying, "others have it worse, my problems aren't as bad," yet you continue to find yourself suffering in silence. Maybe you've built your life around the premise that others needs/desires/feelings are more important than your own and you've muted yourself in order to show up for everyone else. Perhaps today you'll consider putting yourself first. Now is the time to take the necessary steps to face the parts of yourself you've stored away for too long. It's time to walk into a new season of your life that focuses on you.
I’m Lorena, a counselor based in Houston, offering both in-person sessions and online therapy across Texas. I help individuals and families find their footing through anxiety, major life changes, parenting challenges, and complicated family dynamics. My approach is empathetic but straightforward.
I’m Lorena, a counselor based in Houston, offering both in-person sessions and online therapy across Texas. I help individuals and families find their footing through anxiety, major life changes, parenting challenges, and complicated family dynamics. My approach is empathetic but straightforward.
You may have found yourself in a cycle of anxiety, avoidance, and negative thinking. The ways in which we allow fear to dictate our next steps can be extremely limiting! Sometimes, it's our kids' anxiety and fears that are holding our family back. Communication difficulties with our partners or children about anxiety create stress in our most important and treasured relationships. There isn’t a one-way-fits-all best way to parent, live, or achieve success... But, with the right support you can learn new skills to transform your family and change your life. At Houston Anxiety and Wellness Center we put you and your family first.
You may have found yourself in a cycle of anxiety, avoidance, and negative thinking. The ways in which we allow fear to dictate our next steps can be extremely limiting! Sometimes, it's our kids' anxiety and fears that are holding our family back. Communication difficulties with our partners or children about anxiety create stress in our most important and treasured relationships. There isn’t a one-way-fits-all best way to parent, live, or achieve success... But, with the right support you can learn new skills to transform your family and change your life. At Houston Anxiety and Wellness Center we put you and your family first.
Lenda Martinez is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Houston Downtown in 2012. She graduated with her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University in 2016. Her experience includes providing individual therapy to all ages, group therapy for adolescent girls along with couples therapy.
Lenda Martinez is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Houston Downtown in 2012. She graduated with her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University in 2016. Her experience includes providing individual therapy to all ages, group therapy for adolescent girls along with couples therapy.
Hi, I’m Laura—a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in play therapy and counseling for children and teens. My work is rooted in the power of safe, supportive relationships and informed by current research on child and adolescent development. In the therapy room, I bring warmth, presence, and attunement, creating a space where kids and teens can explore their experiences in ways that feel natural, engaging, and respectful of who they are.
Hi, I’m Laura—a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in play therapy and counseling for children and teens. My work is rooted in the power of safe, supportive relationships and informed by current research on child and adolescent development. In the therapy room, I bring warmth, presence, and attunement, creating a space where kids and teens can explore their experiences in ways that feel natural, engaging, and respectful of who they are.
Hello, it is always a great idea to work on you! Let's work on those inner emotions to get to a better place in life. I've been a mental health counselor in private practice for over a decade. I have passionately worked with clients with many concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, family concerns, foster care, adoption, grief, abuse, work life balance, life transitions, loneliness etc etc. I continue to work with each age group. I look forward to working with you.
Hello, it is always a great idea to work on you! Let's work on those inner emotions to get to a better place in life. I've been a mental health counselor in private practice for over a decade. I have passionately worked with clients with many concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, family concerns, foster care, adoption, grief, abuse, work life balance, life transitions, loneliness etc etc. I continue to work with each age group. I look forward to working with you.
Dr. Ashley Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC-S, NCC, LCDC
Houston, TX 77058
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and approved supervisor licensed by the state of TX. I received a BA in Psychology from the University of St. Thomas, MS in Counseling from the University of Houston - Clear Lake, and a MPhil and PhD in Developmental Psychology from Walden University and I see clients at my private practice in the Webster/Clear Lake area. I have a passion for helping others navigate their way through life’s ups and downs and helping them build the skills needed to cope with the issues that are causing problems for them. We will work together to make the changes you are wanting to see in your life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and approved supervisor licensed by the state of TX. I received a BA in Psychology from the University of St. Thomas, MS in Counseling from the University of Houston - Clear Lake, and a MPhil and PhD in Developmental Psychology from Walden University and I see clients at my private practice in the Webster/Clear Lake area. I have a passion for helping others navigate their way through life’s ups and downs and helping them build the skills needed to cope with the issues that are causing problems for them. We will work together to make the changes you are wanting to see in your life.
Are you concerned that your child/teen is stressed and just not themselves? Have you tried to solve the problems in your family on your own and realized you and your child need more support? Want your teen to be more confident and connected? I'm passionate about working with children and teens through the tough stuff of their lives -anxiety, depression, friendship/relational skills, emotional dysregulation, difficult family dynamics, perfectionism, and gender identity concerns. I'm confident that together we can work to help equip you and your child/teen with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges.
Are you concerned that your child/teen is stressed and just not themselves? Have you tried to solve the problems in your family on your own and realized you and your child need more support? Want your teen to be more confident and connected? I'm passionate about working with children and teens through the tough stuff of their lives -anxiety, depression, friendship/relational skills, emotional dysregulation, difficult family dynamics, perfectionism, and gender identity concerns. I'm confident that together we can work to help equip you and your child/teen with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges.
We struggle to know where we fit in - at work, at home, in our social circles. Sometimes you wonder if you're really being understood or feel like an outsider in a group of people. Most of us barely make it out alive and are left buried in anxiety about being good enough, our children being bad kids, our friends and family not understanding us, and exasperation as we try to keep the whole family together while navigating the world of judgment.
We struggle to know where we fit in - at work, at home, in our social circles. Sometimes you wonder if you're really being understood or feel like an outsider in a group of people. Most of us barely make it out alive and are left buried in anxiety about being good enough, our children being bad kids, our friends and family not understanding us, and exasperation as we try to keep the whole family together while navigating the world of judgment.
Difficult memories, trauma and similar stressors can erode our sense of safety and stability. One may be left feeling numb, isolated, empty, misunderstood or unable to connect, or as if a mask is always on. One may feel always on alert or feel guilt for not “getting over it.” My message is: you are not alone! Whether a vehicle collision or relationship challenges, big secrets or hurricane, trauma and distressing events can impact our ability to cope. When you feel overwhelmed & vulnerable and your support systems don’t feel like enough, seeking outside help is the courageous next step.
Difficult memories, trauma and similar stressors can erode our sense of safety and stability. One may be left feeling numb, isolated, empty, misunderstood or unable to connect, or as if a mask is always on. One may feel always on alert or feel guilt for not “getting over it.” My message is: you are not alone! Whether a vehicle collision or relationship challenges, big secrets or hurricane, trauma and distressing events can impact our ability to cope. When you feel overwhelmed & vulnerable and your support systems don’t feel like enough, seeking outside help is the courageous next step.
Do you feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or easily irritable? Are you navigating infertility, pregnancy, or postpartum stress, or feeling exhausted by the demands of parenting or raising multiples? I also work with children and teens who struggle with anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, and coping skills. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child, I provide a warm, collaborative space to reduce stress, process difficult emotions, and feel more supported in daily life.
Do you feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or easily irritable? Are you navigating infertility, pregnancy, or postpartum stress, or feeling exhausted by the demands of parenting or raising multiples? I also work with children and teens who struggle with anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, and coping skills. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child, I provide a warm, collaborative space to reduce stress, process difficult emotions, and feel more supported in daily life.
Mr. William Lindsey helps individuals across Texas access compassionate, evidence-driven mental health care tailored to their stage of life and unique challenges. He supports children, adolescents, teens, and adults through a warm, structured approach that emphasizes safety, collaboration, and meaningful progress. At LifeStance Health, he works closely with patients seeking support for anxiety, trauma-related conditions, and addiction recovery, drawing on more than a decade of clinical experience to guide care.
Mr. William Lindsey helps individuals across Texas access compassionate, evidence-driven mental health care tailored to their stage of life and unique challenges. He supports children, adolescents, teens, and adults through a warm, structured approach that emphasizes safety, collaboration, and meaningful progress. At LifeStance Health, he works closely with patients seeking support for anxiety, trauma-related conditions, and addiction recovery, drawing on more than a decade of clinical experience to guide care.
I serve clients of all ages, with a special focus on adolescents who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. If you or your child are navigating depression, social pressures, or eating disorders and the complex emotions that come with them, I offer safe, judgment-free individual and group therapy where you can express yourself, feel understood, and rebuild. I use a neuroscience-based framework that is supportive, creative, and empowering. My goal is for my clients to heal and thrive in their life.
I serve clients of all ages, with a special focus on adolescents who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. If you or your child are navigating depression, social pressures, or eating disorders and the complex emotions that come with them, I offer safe, judgment-free individual and group therapy where you can express yourself, feel understood, and rebuild. I use a neuroscience-based framework that is supportive, creative, and empowering. My goal is for my clients to heal and thrive in their life.
I'm a bilingual, bicultural therapist (English/Spanish), supervised by Toni Caldwell, LPC, who meets clients with curiosity and compassion. I work with kids, teens, and adults with a focus on trauma, anxiety, grief, and relationship challenges.
I'm a bilingual, bicultural therapist (English/Spanish), supervised by Toni Caldwell, LPC, who meets clients with curiosity and compassion. I work with kids, teens, and adults with a focus on trauma, anxiety, grief, and relationship challenges.
My ideal client is a child, teen, or adult struggling with anxiety, depression, impulse control, or low self-esteem. They need a safe, supportive space to express themselves and build coping skills. Their goal is to feel confident, connected, and understood- at home, in school, and with peers. They want to thrive emotionally and socially, and their caregivers want guidance and tools to support them. Together, we work toward resilience, connection and growth.
My ideal client is a child, teen, or adult struggling with anxiety, depression, impulse control, or low self-esteem. They need a safe, supportive space to express themselves and build coping skills. Their goal is to feel confident, connected, and understood- at home, in school, and with peers. They want to thrive emotionally and socially, and their caregivers want guidance and tools to support them. Together, we work toward resilience, connection and growth.
Individuals were not designed to go through the challenges of life alone. Renewing Hope and Children's Hope Counseling is dedicated to helping you navigate these challenges and find paths to new places of HOPE and PEACE. RHC offers individual therapy for children and adults as well as couples counseling, assessments, and medication management.
Individuals were not designed to go through the challenges of life alone. Renewing Hope and Children's Hope Counseling is dedicated to helping you navigate these challenges and find paths to new places of HOPE and PEACE. RHC offers individual therapy for children and adults as well as couples counseling, assessments, and medication management.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe the counseling journey is a joint effort between the client and counselor. The objective for my clients during this journey is to create a partnership where they feel safe, free to speak their minds, and introduce them to a process void of judgment focused on overall well-being and mutual respect.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe the counseling journey is a joint effort between the client and counselor. The objective for my clients during this journey is to create a partnership where they feel safe, free to speak their minds, and introduce them to a process void of judgment focused on overall well-being and mutual respect.
My clients typically find themselves stuck in transition, wanting to get to know themselves more deeply and ready to explore what is coming next on their horizon. I enjoy working with people who may be seeking self-reflection and a brave space where they can reconnect with their personal story and 'spark' for guidance on their journey. I also offer play therapy for children ages 3-10. Play therapy sessions provide an opportunity for kiddos and their adults to learn and engage in co-regulation skills, creative integration of lived experiences, improved self-esteem, as well as developing more empowering coping practices.
My clients typically find themselves stuck in transition, wanting to get to know themselves more deeply and ready to explore what is coming next on their horizon. I enjoy working with people who may be seeking self-reflection and a brave space where they can reconnect with their personal story and 'spark' for guidance on their journey. I also offer play therapy for children ages 3-10. Play therapy sessions provide an opportunity for kiddos and their adults to learn and engage in co-regulation skills, creative integration of lived experiences, improved self-esteem, as well as developing more empowering coping practices.
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Toddler Therapists
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.