Therapists for Toddlers in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Don’t Go It Alone: Discover the Best Version of You
My mission is to support you in becoming your best self and to help you find greater fulfillment and joy in life. Through self-reflection, therapeutic techniques, and meaningful insight, I’ll walk alongside you on your journey toward self-love, purpose, and inner peace.
You deserve happiness, regardless of your past or present circumstances. Together, we’ll do the work, and you’ll experience the growth and transformation that comes with it. I’m honored to be part of this journey with you, and I look forward to helping you step into the life you deserve.
Don’t Go It Alone: Discover the Best Version of You
My mission is to support you in becoming your best self and to help you find greater fulfillment and joy in life. Through self-reflection, therapeutic techniques, and meaningful insight, I’ll walk alongside you on your journey toward self-love, purpose, and inner peace.
You deserve happiness, regardless of your past or present circumstances. Together, we’ll do the work, and you’ll experience the growth and transformation that comes with it. I’m honored to be part of this journey with you, and I look forward to helping you step into the life you deserve.
I specialize in inclusive, trauma-informed care for children, adolescents, & young adults. In our sessions, we will address challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, family conflict, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. I use a variety of treatment approaches in my therapeutic practice to include: Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Strengths-based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I specialize in inclusive, trauma-informed care for children, adolescents, & young adults. In our sessions, we will address challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, family conflict, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. I use a variety of treatment approaches in my therapeutic practice to include: Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Strengths-based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
An awareness of our inner state of being and how to connect with the stillness is an important part of our journey to wellness and well-being. I offer this to all of my clients. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25+ years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families in residential treatment, outpatient behavioral health and hospice care. I have also worked with adults providing individual, couples therapy, and hospice care. For 10 years, I worked with military families in the D.C. area addressing issues around military life, deployment, resilience, and mental health.
An awareness of our inner state of being and how to connect with the stillness is an important part of our journey to wellness and well-being. I offer this to all of my clients. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25+ years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families in residential treatment, outpatient behavioral health and hospice care. I have also worked with adults providing individual, couples therapy, and hospice care. For 10 years, I worked with military families in the D.C. area addressing issues around military life, deployment, resilience, and mental health.
Therapy can serve as a comforting space for individuals to begin the healing process and make positive changes for a more fulfilling life. My passion is working with young people, couples and families by helping them grow and find their strengths. Being a mother of three, with over 15 years of educating preschool through high school age children, including those with special needs and behavioral difficulties I can understand many of the issues that bring families to counseling. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment for LGBTQ+ teens, individuals and couples to explore their emotional and psychological needs. EMDR trained.
Therapy can serve as a comforting space for individuals to begin the healing process and make positive changes for a more fulfilling life. My passion is working with young people, couples and families by helping them grow and find their strengths. Being a mother of three, with over 15 years of educating preschool through high school age children, including those with special needs and behavioral difficulties I can understand many of the issues that bring families to counseling. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment for LGBTQ+ teens, individuals and couples to explore their emotional and psychological needs. EMDR trained.
My mission is to work with your child to achieve their full potential. I design plans that incorporate the natural environment to develop life skills and unlock your child’s tremendous potential. My approach is rooted in science and driven by daily insight from interacting with your child. As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum and a professional, I have had extensive experience working with children with special needs and training parents. I understand the challenges that your family faces. I believe that parent involvement plays a crucial role in the intervention and I want to give the best support to continue the work.
My mission is to work with your child to achieve their full potential. I design plans that incorporate the natural environment to develop life skills and unlock your child’s tremendous potential. My approach is rooted in science and driven by daily insight from interacting with your child. As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum and a professional, I have had extensive experience working with children with special needs and training parents. I understand the challenges that your family faces. I believe that parent involvement plays a crucial role in the intervention and I want to give the best support to continue the work.
Were you called "too sensitive" growing up—and you're exhausted from carrying so much? You might be a healer, caregiver, teacher, high achiever, or therapist yourself. You hold it together on the outside but feel burnt out or disconnected inside. You might pressure yourself, feeling like you "should" feel better. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people (HSPs) who are ready to heal trauma, regulate your nervous system, and feel more grounded, clear, and emotionally free. I help you feel safe enough to reconnect with your younger self and offer tools to shift unhelpful thoughts or patterns.
Were you called "too sensitive" growing up—and you're exhausted from carrying so much? You might be a healer, caregiver, teacher, high achiever, or therapist yourself. You hold it together on the outside but feel burnt out or disconnected inside. You might pressure yourself, feeling like you "should" feel better. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people (HSPs) who are ready to heal trauma, regulate your nervous system, and feel more grounded, clear, and emotionally free. I help you feel safe enough to reconnect with your younger self and offer tools to shift unhelpful thoughts or patterns.
Do you find yourself struggling to understand or help with your child or teen's emotions or behaviors? Do you sometimes feel like what you’re doing is not enough? Children and teens are developing at a rapid and different pace than adults are. They have different ways of understanding their own world, expressing and managing emotions, and interacting with others. While at times, guardians may feel stuck, the child or teen may feel the same way, yet struggle to process and understand how they’re feeling. Without proper coping tools, support, and warmth, they may find themselves struggling further. This is where I can help.
Do you find yourself struggling to understand or help with your child or teen's emotions or behaviors? Do you sometimes feel like what you’re doing is not enough? Children and teens are developing at a rapid and different pace than adults are. They have different ways of understanding their own world, expressing and managing emotions, and interacting with others. While at times, guardians may feel stuck, the child or teen may feel the same way, yet struggle to process and understand how they’re feeling. Without proper coping tools, support, and warmth, they may find themselves struggling further. This is where I can help.
Moving Forward, PLC founded in 2007; specializes in helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and the family system collectively to work through and move forward. Our skilled clinicians with over 100 years of experience will help you or you and your family to move past one's anxiety, depression, adjustment issues from separation/divorce or grief, social skill challenges, past trauma, addictions, obsessive compulsive issues, disruptive behaviors and attention issues. All therapy is done using evidence based practice. Dr. Cole is also a Clinical Supervision and Professor at George Mason University.
Moving Forward, PLC founded in 2007; specializes in helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and the family system collectively to work through and move forward. Our skilled clinicians with over 100 years of experience will help you or you and your family to move past one's anxiety, depression, adjustment issues from separation/divorce or grief, social skill challenges, past trauma, addictions, obsessive compulsive issues, disruptive behaviors and attention issues. All therapy is done using evidence based practice. Dr. Cole is also a Clinical Supervision and Professor at George Mason University.
We, at Alexandria Place Therapy, value authentic and genuine connection with our clients and their families. We believe this connection is the groundwork for all work we do with clients. Alexandria Place Therapy offers therapeutic services in Old Town Alexandria. Our clinicians have spent their careers working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma and loss. Collectively, we bring over thirty years of experience to our work and aim to offer help in vulnerable times. Our experience and specialized training afford us the opportunity to tailor treatment to meet your unique needs.
We, at Alexandria Place Therapy, value authentic and genuine connection with our clients and their families. We believe this connection is the groundwork for all work we do with clients. Alexandria Place Therapy offers therapeutic services in Old Town Alexandria. Our clinicians have spent their careers working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma and loss. Collectively, we bring over thirty years of experience to our work and aim to offer help in vulnerable times. Our experience and specialized training afford us the opportunity to tailor treatment to meet your unique needs.
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. How do you know if therapy might help your child or teen? Maybe mornings are a battle, or school calls you too often. Your child or teen is struggling with meltdowns, sleep, or friendships. They might avoid social situations or feel overwhelmed in groups. As a parent, you’re trying everything, but nothing seems to work long-term. If this sounds familiar, therapy might be right for you. I seek to facilitate development of clients, young and old, by providing a deep understanding of clients, communicating empathy, and providing conditions for insight and action.
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. How do you know if therapy might help your child or teen? Maybe mornings are a battle, or school calls you too often. Your child or teen is struggling with meltdowns, sleep, or friendships. They might avoid social situations or feel overwhelmed in groups. As a parent, you’re trying everything, but nothing seems to work long-term. If this sounds familiar, therapy might be right for you. I seek to facilitate development of clients, young and old, by providing a deep understanding of clients, communicating empathy, and providing conditions for insight and action.
I am Kelly Clemente, a Resident in Counseling with eight years of experience in the mental health field. I am deeply passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families as they face unique challenges and work toward living more fulfilling lives. My specializations include working with special needs children, youth struggling with addiction, pregnant teens, birth mothers, individuals with eating disorders, grieving widows, survivors of sexual trauma, and victims of domestic violence.
I am Kelly Clemente, a Resident in Counseling with eight years of experience in the mental health field. I am deeply passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families as they face unique challenges and work toward living more fulfilling lives. My specializations include working with special needs children, youth struggling with addiction, pregnant teens, birth mothers, individuals with eating disorders, grieving widows, survivors of sexual trauma, and victims of domestic violence.
I meet my clients in their desire for change and strive to understand their experience of the world. I work to support my clients by forming a trust-based relationship to create a healing environment where compassion and kindness become healing agents. I utilize a variety of expressive modalities meeting the needs of my clients. I believe in the power of people's inner strengths and resources and work to explore these with my clients while empowering them in reaching their goals for change.
I meet my clients in their desire for change and strive to understand their experience of the world. I work to support my clients by forming a trust-based relationship to create a healing environment where compassion and kindness become healing agents. I utilize a variety of expressive modalities meeting the needs of my clients. I believe in the power of people's inner strengths and resources and work to explore these with my clients while empowering them in reaching their goals for change.
I provide therapy and clinical supervision in Alexandria, Virginia. I am currently taking both new clients and new clinical supervisees. I want therapy to be an enjoyable experience. I want people to look forward to their sessions and it's also important to me that my client's feel like we are working together in a collaboration. My assistant's name is Donna, she helps me with scheduling and answering my phone.
I provide therapy and clinical supervision in Alexandria, Virginia. I am currently taking both new clients and new clinical supervisees. I want therapy to be an enjoyable experience. I want people to look forward to their sessions and it's also important to me that my client's feel like we are working together in a collaboration. My assistant's name is Donna, she helps me with scheduling and answering my phone.
Don't miss out on having the life you really want. Stop just surviving or slugging through, hoping that one day you get around to feeling good. Fast-forward to your future of having relationship happiness, career success, well-being, wealth, inner peace, etc.. We don’t just help you manage anxiety, depression, and stress, we empower you to build lasting happiness. Yes, I'm saying we can support you in getting the amazing life you deserve. We haven't met yet, but you're worth it.
Don't miss out on having the life you really want. Stop just surviving or slugging through, hoping that one day you get around to feeling good. Fast-forward to your future of having relationship happiness, career success, well-being, wealth, inner peace, etc.. We don’t just help you manage anxiety, depression, and stress, we empower you to build lasting happiness. Yes, I'm saying we can support you in getting the amazing life you deserve. We haven't met yet, but you're worth it.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, providing in person and virtual options. I am licensed in Virginia and Maryland, providing virtual only sessions in these locations. My clinical experience has been working with children adolescents, and young adults, providing individual, family, and play therapy. I also have extensive experience and specialized training in working with young children. My clinical focus with clients supports my belief that by fostering healthy social and emotional development and strengthening relationships, clients can and will begin to experience positive change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, providing in person and virtual options. I am licensed in Virginia and Maryland, providing virtual only sessions in these locations. My clinical experience has been working with children adolescents, and young adults, providing individual, family, and play therapy. I also have extensive experience and specialized training in working with young children. My clinical focus with clients supports my belief that by fostering healthy social and emotional development and strengthening relationships, clients can and will begin to experience positive change.
The Family Therapy Center of Old Town
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN MSN, LMFT, PMHCNS, PMHNP
Serves Area
At the Family Therapy Center of Old Town we provide mental health services to Individuals and families of all ages. Like the family physician, we will be there as needed when mental health issues arise within families and individuals. Using an integrative bio-psycho-social approach, we provide a comprehensive assessment, evaluation and individualized treatment plan for each client. We work together with each client to implement a treatment plan using the tools that will be most affective in reaching their goals.Together, we help our clients get "unstuck" and move forward to a healthy life balance.
At the Family Therapy Center of Old Town we provide mental health services to Individuals and families of all ages. Like the family physician, we will be there as needed when mental health issues arise within families and individuals. Using an integrative bio-psycho-social approach, we provide a comprehensive assessment, evaluation and individualized treatment plan for each client. We work together with each client to implement a treatment plan using the tools that will be most affective in reaching their goals.Together, we help our clients get "unstuck" and move forward to a healthy life balance.
Creating Pathways for families to heal.
Creating Pathways for families to heal.
My passion is working with children and their families to foster a happy childhood. I believe that all children are capable of wonderful and amazing things. I also believe in the importance of environments and relationships that enable children to blossom and grow.
My passion is working with children and their families to foster a happy childhood. I believe that all children are capable of wonderful and amazing things. I also believe in the importance of environments and relationships that enable children to blossom and grow.
My overall goal is to ensure that I create a welcoming atmosphere that promotes growth and healing.
My overall goal is to ensure that I create a welcoming atmosphere that promotes growth and healing.
As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to watch your child struggle with big emotions, challenging behaviors, or difficulties at school. You may feel unsure how to best support them, or wish you had more clarity about what’s driving their struggles. You want answers, tools, and hope for a brighter path forward. Whether your child is facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or school-related challenges like navigating IEPs and learning needs, you don’t have to face this alone. Together, we can navigate these challenges and help your child feel more confident, connected, and capable.
As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to watch your child struggle with big emotions, challenging behaviors, or difficulties at school. You may feel unsure how to best support them, or wish you had more clarity about what’s driving their struggles. You want answers, tools, and hope for a brighter path forward. Whether your child is facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or school-related challenges like navigating IEPs and learning needs, you don’t have to face this alone. Together, we can navigate these challenges and help your child feel more confident, connected, and capable.
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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.