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
Do you have hope that it can get better? It can! While creating a safe place, therapy can help you learn to practice taking care of yourself. You are important and you deserve to be happy, healthy, and have hope in life. Through empowerment, encouragement, and education we can help to ease some of your burden. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker specializing in behavioral health....
**Inpatient detox services & Hybrid Intensive Outpatient Program available (In person or virtual) ** I feel passionate about the human spirit and our ability to heal ourselves. People are resilient and might not have the ability to remove their mountain although they do have the ability to climb it. I have been in practice for over 11 years helping others climb their mountain. I work with...
**** I am currently unable to take any new clients.****My view of psychotherapy is to teach the client skills for coping with emotions and how to identify the thinking that leads to feelings and behaviors that may be unhealthy and/or self-defeating. This often leads to a significant reduction in feelings of distress, better relationships, and resolutions of specific problems. Psychotherapy...
I believe that therapy should be driven by the individual. I work to empower individuals to create the change they want to see in their lives, promote healing, and strengthen relationships. I believe the most important indicator of success is a trusting and supportive relationship with the therapist. I know that finding a therapist that meets your needs can be overwhelming. I am happy to provid...
Each one of our journey's are our own, impacted by our personal experiences and our environment. When you make a choice to seek counseling, you are giving yourself permission to create your experiences from a fresh perspective. This choice can happen throughout your life: during times of transition , crisis, or a desire for personal growth. As a counselor, I consider it a privelege to join with...
Are you looking for a Wellness, Relationship, or Personal Life Coach? Look no further! Let's get real in a space without judgement or comparison to create long-term sustainable changes in your life. We can discover the answers you need in order to move forward with purpose and clarity. I am a Certified Life Coach that inspires to help you reclaim your joy, maximize your potential, find directio...
ALOHA, I am a semi-retired Chief Psychologist formerly at Headquarters of the State of California DSH (Dept of State Hospitals a California Health & Human Services Agency) – formerly known as the Dept of Mental Health (DMH). DSH is the nation’s largest inpatient mental health hospital system. I have also been engaged for 25+ years in private practice since the early 1990’s providing VA EVALS & ...
Psychotherapy is a process of collaboration, discovery, acceptance, and change. Together, we will explore the many factors impacting your life and your experiences. We will make space for you to listen inward and reflect. You will be encouraged to clarify your values and set clear and achievable goals. Along the way, I will offer feedback, encouragement, and support. We will observe your curren...
Dr. Sharp conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for all ages. Evaluation services include testing for learning disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental evaluations, other psychological & cognitive (IQ) concerns; diagnostic clarification, adoption cases, foster care services, & more. We also offer psychological testing for independent educational evaluations (IEE...
When you are struggling or feeling something is just not right, it can be hard to figure out next steps. Stress, depression, and anxiety can interfere with relationships, school, work, and sense of belonging. For those who feel they have unhealthy or unwanted thoughts, feelings or habits, therapy can be a place to explore and create a path forward. Sometimes you just need a space to be open and...
I work with men and teens to build grit, purpose and direction. My clients expect tangible results in creating more successful ways of dealing with pain, relationship difficulties and building and achieving their goals. This is what therapeutic work can deliver. I provide an empathetic space for my clients to express themselves and grow. I am straight to the point and will try to find way to wo...
I enjoy seeing the relief and joy return to my client's lives again once they learn new ways to cope and manage life. Therapy works quickly when one is ready to change. I can really motivate and inspire new ways to live using multiple techniques to create immediate and lasting change. We all want a high quality of life, yet have limited amounts of time. Changes can occur even coming to counseli...
Scrolling through the Psychology Today profiles and feeling overwhelmed about finding the right therapist? I get it. Choosing the right therapist is hard! You might be telling yourself that you are broken, lazy, and unlovable. I understand those shame voices all too well, and I know how they can impact the way we view the world. Despite the challenges, I want to congratulate you on taking the...
I specialize in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other primary anxiety disorders. I also specialize in providing CBT for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), stress, depression, and body dysmorphia, as well as Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g.,...
Dr. Webster is a psychologist with extensive clinical training and experience in the evidence-based treatment of anxiety (GAD, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety), mood (depression, adjustment to life stressors), obsessive-compulsive spectrum, impulse control and emotion regulation disorders serving children, adolescents, adults and families in community and hospital-based setting...
