Being responsible for children comes with a great deal of pressure and countless challenges. Parents who are struggling may seek counseling to help them work through their issues.
Available Treatment Options
Therapy serves as a safe space for parents to open up about their concerns regarding their parenting skills and their children. A counselor may address unhelpful thoughts with parents and work on cognitive techniques that expand how the parent thinks about themselves.
If specific behavioral issues leave parents concerned about their child, a therapist or counseling professional specializing in children may teach the parents disciplinary skills and communication techniques or suggest activities that the family can engage in.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Parenting
I am a licensed clinical social worker with Your Health Concierge, Inc (YHC), an outpatient wellness clinic providing psycho-therapeutic services to achieve positive change and growth. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work in 1994, and have worked over the years in various settings, to include outpatient mental health clinics (where I provided individual and family therapy to adults and...
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families and am passionate about helping clients reach their goals. Special areas of interest include trauma, life transitions, relationship conflict, premarital counseling, and couples contemplating separation or divorce. I have found that a genuine and compassionate therapeutic style can assist clients in finding courage within themselves to...
I am a compassionate and intuitive therapist who believes that each individual is unique. I use a collaborative and holistic approach, tailored to your needs. My goal is to provide a safe and empathic environment in which to support you in reaching your healing goals so that you may live a more fulfilling and authentic life. I have a masters in Clinical Social Work from New York University, and...
We are wired for connection; we need it to survive, but more importantly, we need it to thrive. To experience ourselves in connection when perhaps we have disconnected, as a way to survive our hurts or traumas, is an important part of healing. Working with a therapist is one great way to do this. I see therapy as a collaborative process that relies on trust and authenticity to foster insight an...
Erika is excited to join the Thriveworks team as a therapist. She has been providing therapy and mental health services professionally since 2011, and in the Northern Virginia region since 2013. Through her years of experience, she has developed a passion for helping those who find themselves stuck in the throes of depression and anxiety, and medications are only partially treating the illness....
Specializing in couples and adult individual therapy. At times we might find ourselves feeling stuck and even crippled by past events. Recognizing that the past is actually present in every moment of our lives can help us move through these roadblocks into a flourishing future. Facing painful experiences with mindful and proven therapies can help us turn vicious cycles into virtuous ones, and...
Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed? Are you having a hard time managing responsibilities and relationships? Is your preteen/teen having some behavioral issues? You are not alone and you don't have to suffer in silence. I am a seasoned therapist with experience treating all ages. My focus is working with adolescents, adults/families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, work/life balance,...
Not currently accepting new clients. We often think of childhood as a time of simplicity, joy, curiosity, and play. Yet for many, it is a time of stress, trauma, anxiety, and/or anger. Impulsivity, attention difficulties, learning delays, anxiety, and aggression often impede success at school, disrupt family relationships, and hinder friendships. My goal, as a play therapist, is to assist your...
Considering Therapy???? I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of professional experience providing guidance and support to help individual’s resolve issues that are causing discomfort in their life. If you are having issues or difficulties coping with life, relationships, employment, career direction, stress, emotions, self-esteem, grief and loss or other life circumstances...
Need an open caring counselor? I serve a wide range challenges and I want to help you accomplish your goals. I especially enjoy working with both the LGBTQ+ and Deaf communities. I do therapy both in spoken English and in ASL. I believe people come to therapy in search of coping and self care skills to help themselves create a life worth living as they see fit. I am a direct therapist in that I...
Therapy is a unique experience aimed at helping clients understand their emotions as well as learning that our symptoms are telling us something. It is the collaborative relationship between therapist and client that allows each client to explore not only their symptoms but understand ones self, while obtaining valuable tools to deal with emotions, conflict, and interpersonal communication. In ...
As a licensed therapist, I help create a safe space for each person to learn, grow and heal. In addition to motivating clients towards positive changes, I offer holistic and culturally diverse psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families. Together, we will create a customized plan to empower and assist you in reaching your wellness goals. I have a passion for the healthy well-bei...
Children and adolescents in today's ever changing world faces a tremendous amount of pressure and stress. This can lead to emotional distress, behavioral changes at home and at school, and social challenges. I provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents and emerging adults experiencing emotional and behavioral distress to help them build effective skills in order to navigate ...
I understand the challenges and anxiety we are all currently experiencing. I believe that psychotherapy is an invaluable journey to identifying personal strengths, greater self-awareness, examining recurring issues, leading to living a more satisfying life. My training and experiences shape a unique perspective in working with clients. I focus on couples counseling, individuals, older adults...
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I admire those seeking positive change and personal growth in their lives. It is a privilege to provide support and guidance to people working to better themselves and to connect to others in such a meaningful way. Counseling is a collaborative process in which a strong therapeutic relationship is vital to successful client outcomes. I am strengths...
