Small Steps Child Counseling, LLC

Small Steps Child Counseling, LLC Let's Take Small Steps Small Steps works with children from birth to 18 years of age with numerous child counseling styles.

Our Approach

Small Steps Child Counseling, LLC provides our youngest members of society and their families with specialized clinical mental health care. Our approach focuses on helping children develop healthy neurological and psychological functioning as well as healthy relationships and resiliency. So much of the latest research on the brain has proven that healthy attachment and early mental health intervention can impact a person’s life in almost every way: relationships with others, life decisions, physical health, academic functioning and future family dynamics. Small Steps is motivated to reach younger children at a time of life when neurological and psychological functioning is the most impressionable and relationships between caregivers and children can be enhanced to have the most powerful impact on the mental and physical health of that child. Our approach serves not only children, but their parents and caregivers as well:

For young children in unhealthy situations, we provide a range of mental health counseling styles to help children succeed and move on to become healthy, full functioning adults. For parents and caregivers we inform and empower through psycho-education, training, listening and recognizing strengths. Small Steps works to help parents succeed in relationship with their children. Contact Us

Small Steps is a provider for almost every health insurance in the state of New Mexico. For more information, please send a message through Facebook, call 505-933-4639, or e-mail courtney@smallstepschildcounseling.net. Company Overview:

Small Steps works with children from birth to 18 years of age in the areas of including but not limited to:
• Infant Mental Health and Development Therapy
• Play Therapy and Attachment Therapy
• Art Therapy
• Dance and Movement Therapy
• Parenting Support and Education and Home Visiting

Each of these modalities focuses on helping children develop healthy neurological and psychological functioning as well as healthy relationships and resiliency. For more information, please visit our website at www.smallstepschildcounseling.com.

03/28/2026

We are so excited to announce that after several years of deep consideration, planning, and hard work, Tinkertown Museum is now an officially recognized 501c3. Please join us to celebrate the future of Ross Ward’s artist-built environment. We look forward to seeing you!

03/28/2026

Leaving your child when they’re anxious can feel overwhelming—for both of you.
But with the right support, separation anxiety can gently ease over time.

Here are 5 simple, connection-based steps to help your child feel safer when you say goodbye.

If this is something you’re navigating right now, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong.

To SAVE, click on the image, tap the three dots, and choose Save.

For deeper support, including scripts, visuals, and step-by-step guidance, explore the Managing Big Feelings Toolkit—link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

03/28/2026

New Mexico residents can visit the ABQ BioPark for half the price this Saturday (March 28) as part of a Community Day event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will focus on reptile conservation and feature a new mural unveiling by a local artist, reptile training sessions, animal care talks, and educational discovery stations. Teachers who show a school ID can also receive an educator appreciation gift and classroom resources. 🐍🦎

03/28/2026

Join us at the Balloon Museum for STEAM based learning Wednesdays 9:30am and 11am for FREE storytime in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language followed by arts and crafts.

April's theme is Earth Science.

April 1 - Why We Have Spring
Learn about why we have seasons and what causes the changes that Spring brings?

April 8 - The Nature of Wind
Read and learn about the cause and effect of wind!

April 15 - The Water Cycle
Join us as we learn about clouds, rain, and the water cycle!

April 22 - Earth Day
Come learn about the importance of taking care of our planet!

April 29 - Trees and Plants
Learn why trees are called the “lungs” of our Earth.

Thank you PNC for your support.

03/28/2026

Join for a variety of grief support groups in April. There's many to choose from and a new Substance Loss group starts on April 1! Register on the website. Email greeves@heartlightcenter.org for more information.

03/27/2026
Meet the team at Small Steps!
03/26/2026

Meet the team at Small Steps!

03/26/2026

Sometimes when a child is overwhelmed, their body just needs help finding calm again.

One simple way to do this is through a Heart Hug.

When a child rests their head on a trusted adult’s chest, they can hear the steady rhythm of that heartbeat. As they stay close and breathe slowly, their nervous system begins to settle and their own heartbeat gradually syncs with the adult’s.

It’s a gentle reminder to their body that they are safe.

In this post, I’m sharing a simple calming strategy that helps children regulate through connection rather than control.

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03/26/2026

** This group is intended for parents and guardians only**

PEACE: Parent Education about Autism and Caregiver Empowerment

The PEACE Program consists of four informational sessions.

What is ASD? is the first session, and its focus is on providing information about the symptoms and diagnostic criteria of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Interventions is the second session, and its focus is on teaching about the types of evidence-based interventions in educational and medical settings.

Supportive Strategies is the third session, with a focus on describing evidence-based strategies to help with behavior, sensory, and communication needs.

Next Steps is the fourth and final session, with a focus on outlining resources available across the lifespan to help support individuals with ASD.

These VIRTUAL sessions will be held every Wednesday in April 2026 as follows:

o Wednesday April 1, 2026 9:00-10:30am - What is Autism
o Wednesday April 8, 2026 9:00-10:30am - Interventions in Autism
o Wednesday April 15, 2026 9:00-10:30am - Strategies
o Wednesday April 22, 2026 9:00-10:30am - Next Steps

Registration link: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0033-0021-1118f5fd8968470db9253af63d5e4f8d

Questions? Contact Sylvia Acosta, PhD at syacosta@salud.unm.edu or 505-272-1852.

Address

1101 Medical Arts Avenue NE, Building 3
Albuquerque, NM
87102

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

5059334639

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Our Approach Small Steps Child Counseling, LLC provides our youngest members of society and their families with specialized clinical mental health care. Small Steps works with children from birth to 18 years of age with numerous child counseling styles. Our approach focuses on helping children develop healthy neurological and psychological functioning as well as healthy relationships and resiliency. So much of the latest research on the brain has proven that healthy attachment and early mental health intervention can impact a person’s life in almost every way: relationships with others, life decisions, physical health, academic functioning and future family dynamics. Small Steps is motivated to reach younger children at a time of life when neurological and psychological functioning is the most impressionable and relationships between caregivers and children can be enhanced to have the most powerful impact on the mental and physical health of that child. Our approach serves not only children, but their parents and caregivers as well: For young children in unhealthy situations, we provide a range of mental health counseling styles to help children succeed and move on to become healthy, full functioning adults. For parents and caregivers we inform and empower through psycho-education, training, listening and recognizing strengths. Small Steps works to help parents succeed in relationship with their children. Contact Us Small Steps is a provider for almost every health insurance in the state of New Mexico. For more information, please send a message through Facebook, call 505-933-4639, or e-mail julie@smallstepschildcounseling.net. Company Overview: Small Steps works with children from birth to 18 years of age in the areas of including but not limited to: • Infant Mental Health and Development Therapy • Play Therapy and Attachment Therapy • Art Therapy • Dance and Movement Therapy • Parenting Support and Education and Home Visiting Each of these modalities focuses on helping children develop healthy neurological and psychological functioning as well as healthy relationships and resiliency. For more information, please visit our website at www.smallstepschildcounseling.com.