Toddler Therapists in Lubbock County, TX
I believe that counseling is first and foremost a relationship. As any good relationship is based on trust, so effective counseling is also based on trust. Trust develops when people feel accepted and supported no matter what their circumstances, and when they know the other has their best interests at heart. Honest communication is essential to the therapeutic relationship. For clients this means not withholding information that is difficult to discuss. For the counselor, this means giving honest feedback.
I believe that counseling is first and foremost a relationship. As any good relationship is based on trust, so effective counseling is also based on trust. Trust develops when people feel accepted and supported no matter what their circumstances, and when they know the other has their best interests at heart. Honest communication is essential to the therapeutic relationship. For clients this means not withholding information that is difficult to discuss. For the counselor, this means giving honest feedback.
At Flatland Counseling & Consulting, we offer high-quality counseling services to the West Texas region and beyond. Our clinicians use a strength-based and client-centered approach i n therapy. This method emphasizes focus on the strengths and abilities clients have. We meet clients where they are and help guide them in building skills, abilities, knowledge, awareness, and insight into themselves.
At Flatland Counseling & Consulting, we offer high-quality counseling services to the West Texas region and beyond. Our clinicians use a strength-based and client-centered approach i n therapy. This method emphasizes focus on the strengths and abilities clients have. We meet clients where they are and help guide them in building skills, abilities, knowledge, awareness, and insight into themselves.
Everyone has challenges in life, and reaching out when you need help is a sign of strength, not weakness. My passion in counseling is to help empower you to overcome obstacles in your life, process trauma, and learn to move forward with your goals without the restraint of past hurt or fear. I have experience in crisis intervention and outpatient therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and aging populations. I believe therapy is a great way to invest in yourself and improve your future.
I would describe my therapeutic style as supportive and educational. I love to empower clients with the "why" behind the treatment.
Everyone has challenges in life, and reaching out when you need help is a sign of strength, not weakness. My passion in counseling is to help empower you to overcome obstacles in your life, process trauma, and learn to move forward with your goals without the restraint of past hurt or fear. I have experience in crisis intervention and outpatient therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and aging populations. I believe therapy is a great way to invest in yourself and improve your future.
I would describe my therapeutic style as supportive and educational. I love to empower clients with the "why" behind the treatment.
Hello! Is your child or teen struggling with ADHD, anxiety, sadness, bullying, grief, trauma or experiencing a challenging transition? If you answered yes, I would love to help you and your child! With my years of experience working with children, I believe I can help your child find joy and peace again.
I am now offering EMDR, a wonderful modality for trauma, anxiety, and depression, for adults and teens. Let me help you heal from the inside out!
Hello! Is your child or teen struggling with ADHD, anxiety, sadness, bullying, grief, trauma or experiencing a challenging transition? If you answered yes, I would love to help you and your child! With my years of experience working with children, I believe I can help your child find joy and peace again.
I am now offering EMDR, a wonderful modality for trauma, anxiety, and depression, for adults and teens. Let me help you heal from the inside out!
Now offering Executive Functioning Evaluations for ADHD and Autism! I am EMDR trained and offer Special Education Advocacy! How we talk to ourselves is a direct reflection of how we feel about the world around us. These thoughts can come from others or internally. Changing our thoughts and patterns is difficult, but necessary. Traumas, stressors, anxiety, and depression are all factors. Each person has a unique experience in life. Becoming the best version of ourselves is the goal. Working through life's stressors is necessary for healing and growth.
Now offering Executive Functioning Evaluations for ADHD and Autism! I am EMDR trained and offer Special Education Advocacy! How we talk to ourselves is a direct reflection of how we feel about the world around us. These thoughts can come from others or internally. Changing our thoughts and patterns is difficult, but necessary. Traumas, stressors, anxiety, and depression are all factors. Each person has a unique experience in life. Becoming the best version of ourselves is the goal. Working through life's stressors is necessary for healing and growth.
Current daytime and evening availability! Phoenix Arise is a group counseling office owned by Dr. Nicole Black, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, RPT in Lubbock, TX. When creating Phoenix Arise, she envisioned a counseling office that would be focused on treating clients through a trauma informed lens. Phoenix Arise has 13 therapists who offer counseling to a wide range of populations with various modalities such as EMDR, DBT, solution focused therapy, talk therapy, and more. What makes our counselors unique is the underlying focus and emphasis on trauma recovery.
Current daytime and evening availability! Phoenix Arise is a group counseling office owned by Dr. Nicole Black, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, RPT in Lubbock, TX. When creating Phoenix Arise, she envisioned a counseling office that would be focused on treating clients through a trauma informed lens. Phoenix Arise has 13 therapists who offer counseling to a wide range of populations with various modalities such as EMDR, DBT, solution focused therapy, talk therapy, and more. What makes our counselors unique is the underlying focus and emphasis on trauma recovery.
Afternoon and evenings sessions available. I enjoy working in community mental health, supporting individuals facing severe mental illnesses, as well as guiding high school and college students in personal and professional growth. I specializes in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), combining these methods with a person-centered approach to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore and grow. Ages 4+.
Afternoon and evenings sessions available. I enjoy working in community mental health, supporting individuals facing severe mental illnesses, as well as guiding high school and college students in personal and professional growth. I specializes in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), combining these methods with a person-centered approach to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore and grow. Ages 4+.
Heartsong: The expression of a person's inner essence, underlying identity, and reason for existence. Being a kid in today’s world can be overwhelming, stressful, and confusing at times. Sometimes life circumstances or traumatic situations happen that cause these big feelings for kids. I would like to offer a safe space for kids to explore these things. My hope through the counseling process is that kids will feel safe enough to grow by learning new techniques and strategies, heal from hurtful or traumatic experiences, and of course have some fun while we are at it by using play, laughter, and games.
Heartsong: The expression of a person's inner essence, underlying identity, and reason for existence. Being a kid in today’s world can be overwhelming, stressful, and confusing at times. Sometimes life circumstances or traumatic situations happen that cause these big feelings for kids. I would like to offer a safe space for kids to explore these things. My hope through the counseling process is that kids will feel safe enough to grow by learning new techniques and strategies, heal from hurtful or traumatic experiences, and of course have some fun while we are at it by using play, laughter, and games.
Robert Brown Fortney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MDiv, LPC
2 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79410
Waitlist for new clients
After twenty years of practice, I continue to find that people are best served by a counselor who is emotionally and psychologically available to them in a time of need. I have enjoyed strong effectiveness working with depression, relationship conflict, grief, and anger management. I work with couples, older adults, teens, and children. These experiences have inspired me to incorporate multiple approaches that fit the personalities, interests and needs that people bring to my practice.
After twenty years of practice, I continue to find that people are best served by a counselor who is emotionally and psychologically available to them in a time of need. I have enjoyed strong effectiveness working with depression, relationship conflict, grief, and anger management. I work with couples, older adults, teens, and children. These experiences have inspired me to incorporate multiple approaches that fit the personalities, interests and needs that people bring to my practice.
I believe that through counseling we can find value in ourselves, our adverse experiences, our mistakes, and even in the thoughts and feelings that can be difficult to share. We all reach a point in our life where we need change. I believe that in finding the value in all things and through self-discovery, we can promote change and begin to step into the life we wish to live.
I believe that through counseling we can find value in ourselves, our adverse experiences, our mistakes, and even in the thoughts and feelings that can be difficult to share. We all reach a point in our life where we need change. I believe that in finding the value in all things and through self-discovery, we can promote change and begin to step into the life we wish to live.
Sometimes our lives can feel like an untamed wilderness, we get lost in uncharted territories of anxiety, depression, conflict or feeling “stuck” with our partner, feelings of low self-worth, trauma, and so many others. As your therapist, I am committed to braving that wilderness with you as we explore new pathways together to discover your best life possible! Making the decision to try therapy and reaching out to a total stranger to share your most vulnerable self can be very intimidating and scary; I commend your bravery in getting this far. You have the first step towards inner peace and freedom!
Sometimes our lives can feel like an untamed wilderness, we get lost in uncharted territories of anxiety, depression, conflict or feeling “stuck” with our partner, feelings of low self-worth, trauma, and so many others. As your therapist, I am committed to braving that wilderness with you as we explore new pathways together to discover your best life possible! Making the decision to try therapy and reaching out to a total stranger to share your most vulnerable self can be very intimidating and scary; I commend your bravery in getting this far. You have the first step towards inner peace and freedom!
Hi there! I am so glad you stopped by! As a relationally trained therapist, I work with individuals and families by focusing on the full context of their lives. I especially enjoy working with children and teenagers and have a passion for helping clients heal from trauma. I approach therapy with empathy and believe in the transformative power of building strong therapeutic connections based on trust and compassion. As a therapist, I advocate for social justice by dismantling oppressive structures and amplifying marginalized voices. I welcome clients of all backgrounds and identities!
Hi there! I am so glad you stopped by! As a relationally trained therapist, I work with individuals and families by focusing on the full context of their lives. I especially enjoy working with children and teenagers and have a passion for helping clients heal from trauma. I approach therapy with empathy and believe in the transformative power of building strong therapeutic connections based on trust and compassion. As a therapist, I advocate for social justice by dismantling oppressive structures and amplifying marginalized voices. I welcome clients of all backgrounds and identities!
Rachel Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
Waitlist for new clients
The purpose of Christian Counseling is to create a safe, compassionate, authentic and caring environment where the clinician acts as a guide in helping the clients to make empowered decisions about their individual and professional lives. I strive to assist individuals in recognizing the strengths they already have and find creative ways to utilize these gifts in overcoming currents issues that prevent them from feeling fully empowered. I hope to allow an individual to grow personally to provide support and guidance in the client journey.
The purpose of Christian Counseling is to create a safe, compassionate, authentic and caring environment where the clinician acts as a guide in helping the clients to make empowered decisions about their individual and professional lives. I strive to assist individuals in recognizing the strengths they already have and find creative ways to utilize these gifts in overcoming currents issues that prevent them from feeling fully empowered. I hope to allow an individual to grow personally to provide support and guidance in the client journey.
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.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not like yourself? You don’t have to go through it alone—I’m here to help. I know that life can be messy, unpredictable, and really tough at times, but I also believe that healing is possible with the right support. My approach is down-to-earth, trauma-informed, and tailored to YOU. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and I want to meet you where you’re at—whether that means deep healing, learning new coping strategies, or just having a space to vent.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not like yourself? You don’t have to go through it alone—I’m here to help. I know that life can be messy, unpredictable, and really tough at times, but I also believe that healing is possible with the right support. My approach is down-to-earth, trauma-informed, and tailored to YOU. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and I want to meet you where you’re at—whether that means deep healing, learning new coping strategies, or just having a space to vent.
Now accepting LPC-Associates for supervision
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who may be experiencing things that are difficult to cope with. My goal is to help people identify and talk about their feelings, work through problems, and learn new ways to cope. I often use various techniques, and I try to match my style of therapy to my client’s personality. Therapy is not always easy, so it is my goal to form a trusting relationship with my client by building on their interests and skills during our sessions.
Now accepting LPC-Associates for supervision
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who may be experiencing things that are difficult to cope with. My goal is to help people identify and talk about their feelings, work through problems, and learn new ways to cope. I often use various techniques, and I try to match my style of therapy to my client’s personality. Therapy is not always easy, so it is my goal to form a trusting relationship with my client by building on their interests and skills during our sessions.
We are a group of therapists in Lubbock, Texas with a goal of providing high-quality, empathetic care to anyone who needs it. It is difficult to know when to get help, and we want to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you have been to therapy in the past, or you are completely new to it, we want to provide a safe place for you. Regardless of your race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, we will offer a safe place for you to come and receive care and support.
We are a group of therapists in Lubbock, Texas with a goal of providing high-quality, empathetic care to anyone who needs it. It is difficult to know when to get help, and we want to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you have been to therapy in the past, or you are completely new to it, we want to provide a safe place for you. Regardless of your race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, we will offer a safe place for you to come and receive care and support.
Do you struggle with anxiety, trauma/PTSD symptoms, or relationship issues that keep you from enjoying life? Do you feel hopeless, exhausted, overwhelmed or disconnected by just going through the motions every day? Now more than ever people are struggling to overcome trauma. This is affecting their happiness, family, and friends. Not addressing these difficulties can lead to missing out on the joy that life has to offer.
Do you struggle with anxiety, trauma/PTSD symptoms, or relationship issues that keep you from enjoying life? Do you feel hopeless, exhausted, overwhelmed or disconnected by just going through the motions every day? Now more than ever people are struggling to overcome trauma. This is affecting their happiness, family, and friends. Not addressing these difficulties can lead to missing out on the joy that life has to offer.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I have a masters degree in counselor education. I have over 15 years experience working with traumatized children and their families. My passion is working with children and adults to help them learn positive coping skills, manage emotions and have healing. I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental and confidential environment while meeting you where you are emotionally and mentally.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I have a masters degree in counselor education. I have over 15 years experience working with traumatized children and their families. My passion is working with children and adults to help them learn positive coping skills, manage emotions and have healing. I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental and confidential environment while meeting you where you are emotionally and mentally.
My primary focus is in working with young children - (RPT - registered play therapist). I also offer adult individual, pre marriage (SYMBIS certified), marriage, couples, and family counseling. I believe that every human being was created to thrive and fulfill specific purposes throughout his or her lifetime. These can be achieved through developing natural strengths and influencing others as a result of a growth mindset.
My primary focus is in working with young children - (RPT - registered play therapist). I also offer adult individual, pre marriage (SYMBIS certified), marriage, couples, and family counseling. I believe that every human being was created to thrive and fulfill specific purposes throughout his or her lifetime. These can be achieved through developing natural strengths and influencing others as a result of a growth mindset.
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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.