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 passionate about working with teens through older adults who feel that life is unmanageable and they feel out of step with the world. Often these are individuals with a trauma history, who are struggling with intense emotions or relationships they can’t manage. Feeling "out of step" can lead to feelings of self judgment and isolation. When invited into that space of struggle I will seek to...
All of us at some point need support and understanding when dealing with the challenges of life. I have over 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families to improve their relationships, and communication skills. I also enjoy working with pre-school and kindergarten age. With young children I use proven techniques such as play therapy, sand tray, and puppet pla...
Maybe you're going through a difficult life transition, recent stressor or have been experiencing what feels like too much anxiety or too little enjoyment in your life. Perhaps you're wondering if things will always be like this or if it's possible to feel better. Therapy can be a safe place to explore any of these issues along with many others. With a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy...
Psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to establish a healing relationship in which you can become aware of your strengths and challenges in a safe space in order to recognize the changes you want to make in your life and appreciate the qualities that are worth holding onto. Quite simply, it is a process of taking ownership of your own life. To help you do so, I provide a respectful,...
Specializes in Military families, couples therapy and those suffering from grief, anxiety, depression and substance abuse. I have worked with the military population for over 10 years and specialize is couples therapy and individuals dealing with anxiety, grief and depression. If you are having difficulty with your marriage or dealing with your family. I would love to help. Those that have serv...
My approach is solution focused, culturally sensitive, and compassionate. Together, we will work on centering on the present moment, explore lessons from the past, and regain a sense of control and confidence at your own pace. I focus on thinking patterns, emotional balance, behavioral change, and skill development. I use coaching, and problem solving techniques. I also work with a health &...
I work to help my clients in achieving clarity of their strengths and limitations as they attempt to make sense of their internal struggles and their social environments. Through the use of eclectic approaches, I aim to provide a nurturing environment for my clients and families to explore their vulnerabilities and to heal from unresolved emotions. Aside from the role of a clinician, I also ass...
Chronic stress, anxiety, and depression are all too common in today's high-paced, high-stress lifestyle. We often find ourselves distracted & disconnected in our work and relationships. We react instead of act. We are impulsive & make decisions on a whim. These ways of relating to each other & our environment tend to increase our stress and often exacerbate the physical, mental and emotional...
I love relationships, connection, and the feeling you get when you are able to truly connect with others. This passion has driven me to found a practice where I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families on relationship issues. If you are struggling in your marriage, wanting more emotional connection, or finding yourself constantly arguing with loved ones, I can help. I am a...
Hurting, sad, confused, broken trust, feeling lost? Not feeling okay? Hope, peace, and healing in the midst of your pain can be found through a calm and compassionate experience in therapy. Find HOPE here for your life and struggles with anger, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or other problems we face from time to time. Working on my own hurts including loss and attachment issues, I...
Weekend appointments available! Are you struggling with shame, vulnerability and the feeling of 'never being good enough'? Do you feel disengaged from life, your loved ones, and sick of watching moments pass you by? Have you spent all your time making sure you never fall, and as a result never learned how to get back up? Maybe you're known as "the perfectionist", "the cynic", "the know-it-all",...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Therapy can help you overcome life challenges, gain confidence and heal. I incorporate different treatment models and approaches to best fit your personal needs. We will work together to understand your goals, uncover your strengths and successfully overcome your obstacles. I will help you gain insight to your current and past relationships to help you change repeating...
Michele Forde graduated Cum Laude from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work In June 2011, after gaining much experience in the field, she returned to her alma mater where she earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work. Michele possesses 13 years of professional experience in the provision of community-based Social Work interventions to the most vulnerable, difficul...
Sometimes when you feel broken, you need the help of another to rebuild. But where do you start when you’re seeking a therapist who is empathetic and experienced, supportive and compassionate? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years experience, I promise I am here to offer you a hand, not a judgment. Over nearly two decades, I have worked with individuals, couples and families...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for joining with others in their subjective experiences to make desired changes in their lives. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in navigating life transitions, severe behavioral and conduct issues, homelessness, depression, anxiety, gender identity, sexual identity, trauma, and relationship strain. ...
