Community Resources
We have our built-in support at LEDS, but it can also be helpful to know what is available for children and families in our community. Check out the list below for local and virtual therapists, family resources, parenting support, and helpful PDFs.
We're always looking to boost our community and web of support! If you have any recommendations of resources to add to this list please email Kelsey at kelsey@littleexplorersdiscoveryschool.com.
Child and Family Therapy
Shenandoah Art Therapy
https://www.shenarttherapy.com/
Maria Tricarico specifically focuses on play and art therapy under 5, but all therapists there are wonderful.
Skyline Family Therapy
https://skylinefamilytherapy.com/
Christine, Jem, Stacia, and Katelyn all have experience working with children. There are locations in Crozet and Charlottesville.
Tessa Cramer LPC
https://www.charlottesvillecounselingcollective.com/tessa-cramer
Charlottesville Center for Play Therapy
Jessica Moutenot-Small
https://www.jessicamsmall.com/
Child-centered Play Therapy, Parent-Child Play Therapy, and Nature-based Family Therapy
Virginia Family Therapy
https://virginiafamilytherapy.com/
Extensive list of practitioners specializing in supporting children, adolescents, parents, and families.
Riverbend Counseling Group
https://www.riverbendcounseling.net/copy-of-riverbend-counseling-group
Lindy Swimm - Integrative Child-Parent approach and expressive arts interventions for children
Local Resources
Charlottesville Albemarle Coalition for Healthy Youth
Collaborative group of people and agencies educating, supporting, and advocating for the health of all young people.
ReadyKids
https://readykidscville.org/counseling/inside-out/
Counseling, family support, and early learning opportunities focused on kids ages 2-18 in the central Virginia region.
Region Ten
https://regionten.org/service-type/children-family/
Local agency with resources to aid and support mental health, substance use, and/or developmental delays.
Online Parenting Resources
Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/resources/
Articles and resources for supporting children struggling with mental health, behavioral, or learning challenges.
Zero to Three
Articles and blog posts centered around the importance of early intervention to help build strong emotional foundations for life.
Big Life Journal
https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog
Great blog posts about techniques and language to use with kids to encourage resilience, gratitude, self esteem, and more. They also offer printables with activities for specific age groups that are science-based to help your child thrive.
Janet Lansbury
https://www.janetlansbury.com/
Parenting support stemming from compassion, trust, and acceptance.
Aha! Parenting
Resources for relationship-based parenting.
Center for Youth Wellness
https://centerforyouthwellness.org/
Improving the health of children and adolescents exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Sesame Street in Communities
https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/learning-through-art/
Resources, strategies, and support for communities and families.
Their art videos are supportive examples of incorporating art into your child's daily life, as well as how to engage with your child and their artwork.
Helpful PDFs
List of Mindfulness Activities for Kids
Stay at Home Care Package - ideas for life with kids during the pandemic
https://www.counselinginschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Stay-At-Home-Care-Package-.pdf
Tips for Self-Care During a Pandemic