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 have 42 years of experience in private practice and have dealt with a multiplicity of problems that arise from people just being human and trying navigate life's many challenges . I have been trained in all the specialty areas of therapy and issues listed below. Short term solution focused as well as longer-termed, in-depth therapy are also available to you in my practice. My philosophy is th...
Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, grief or depression? Is your child or teen acting-out, isolating, or experiencing problems at school? Do you feel that you have little control over your emotions or situation? Reducing stress, peer conflict and anger in children, teens and adults is my focus. Together we will identify the negative thoughts that create adverse feelings that result in...
Many of my clients grew up in homes where family didn’t take good enough care of them. Oftentimes, they felt overlooked and alone. They didn’t feel safe enough to be themselves. They learned to pay close attention to others’ moods and proceed accordingly. They had to grow up fast and learned to be independent early on. Nowadays, many of my clients struggle in their relationships. They commonly...
I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship with clients is an important first step and is vital for clients to be successful. My approach to therapy is client-centered, holistic and strengths-based and I partner with clients to support them in recognizing their own self-worth and overcoming challenges. I welcome clients of all ages from different cultural and religious background...
I love to help my clients achieve their goals. To instill hope that good things are possible and that change can produce positive effects in our lives is the cornerstone of my therapeutic philosophy. I have worked in the field of social work for 30 years. I have worked with people experiencing many different types of issues and challenges in their lives. I incorporate the DBT model of Mindfulne...
I believe it’s a privilege to be part of a process that helps clients identify strategies that can lead to a more fulfilling life and uncover a greater sense of freedom and agency. I believe that therapy must involve exploring and integrating clients’ cultural context and identities in understanding their lived experiences and addressing their concerns. I have extensive experience working...
Today you are a step closer to resolving the issue that has you seeking help. It is my goal to honor the fact that you already have taken a gigantic risk just to call me and ask for help. Be assured that your call will be handled in a confidential, supportive, emotionally safe manner. We will identify the issues bringing you to therapy, and clarify the cause. My style is warm, nurturing, but...
***NOW OFFERING TELEHEALTH*** Suffering, while valuable, doesn’t have to define you or your story. If you’re wanting to move beyond old hurts, or feeling stuck despite desiring change, together we can re-author your story to include healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and being. In addition to my office in Brookside, KCMO, I am also offering sessions via Telehealth for those who do not wish to...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern, supervised by Lindsay Ballinger, LPC-S, in the state of Texas. I received my B.S in Clinical/Applied Psychology and my M.S in Clinical/Applied Psychology from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Throughout my career, I have had experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality...
Dealing with trauma and past hurts, struggling with work, relationships or addiction, managing depression & anxiety or to better understand one's gender identity or sexuality - it isn't easy to address any of these things. I see therapy as a safe, judgement-free, shame-free and confidential space, where you are free to vent, confide, cry, discuss, imagine, find strength and be empowered. Most...
The therapy I provide is transparent, warm, compassionate, and organized to help. I have over 10+ years of clinical experience and worked in multiple settings over these years. Whether you have panic attacks, obsessions, or your partner is not giving you what you need, I offer the support and ears that you need to help process your emotions and thoughts. I am a therapist who not only will valid...
The most important relationship in life is the one you have with yourself. It determines how you navigate your life and your relationships with others. Self-love helps you to move forward, while lack of self-love may keep you repeating behaviors and patterns that result in feelings of guilt and shame and questioning your purpose in life. If you are struggling with unresolved or unaddressed issu...
I provide therapy to teens and adults for anxiety, depression, and trauma. Stress, low self-worth, impulsive behaviors, and past wounds can hold us back from living the life we want. I use a holistic approach combining traditional talk therapy with skill building to help clients create lasting change. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful, evidenc...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and have worked helping others for over twenty years. I also received my Doctorate in Diversity Studies in 2006 which has given me a unique approach to counseling. I love working with people and enjoy the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of each person I meet through my practice. I use a collaborative approach and believe that the dialogue we...
Hello, I am an LMSW licensed through the State of Michigan and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor through the Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals. I work out of the Great Lakes Psychology Group South Gate office and am currently accepting new clients. I have almost ten years of experience in providing outpatient therapy and have provided therapy to children,...
