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
Environment is everything, and understanding a client's environment contributes greatly to the work we can do together. As a clinician, it is my goal to provide a safe, comforting and encouraging environment for personal growth. I work on a strengths based model to highlight the various systems in a clients life and work to address the needs and concerns of that individual.The journey of...
I am a licensed mental health practitioner in private practice and work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I engage in counseling with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with a variety of concerns including the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues, attachment/behavioral issues, grief/loss, parenting, and family/marital conflict. I...
My focus is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental, validating, and safe place for you be yourself and share your innermost thoughts and feelings. I will meet you “where you are” and work collaboratively with you to improve your well being. Are you having relationship difficulties? Overwhelmed with stress and anxiety? Coping with grief/loss? Adjusting to life changes? Feeling out of control...
When working with my clients, I choose to use an approach that is respectful, non-blaming, and collaborative. We all have stories about our lives, relationships, desires, beliefs, and strugles. Often times the problem latches onto these stories and creates negative effects in the past, present, and future. By gaining some distance from the problem, we can begin to explore, create, heal and...
We all have hardships in our lives that at times feel insurmountable. I believe in each of our abilities to meet these obstacles, learn from them and turn them into some of our greatest opportunities for growth. As we work together in an authentic, safe and nurturing environment, my hope is that you will gain insight, tools, strength and self compassion that will help you and your relationships...
***NO LONGER TAKING NEW CLIENTS AS OF 8/12/2020*** I believe everyone has the inner resources to heal and grow to their fullest potential. With a supportive, empathetic and fully present guide, that healing can be accessed and challenges can be overcome, often in a short span of time. If you are motivated, now would be the time to get help. For the past 11 years, I’ve been working with children...
I provide a warm, inclusive, collaborative, and supportive environment. I work with clients to address a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use struggles, difficulties in relationships, loss, and balancing work-life demands, among other issues. Integrating multiple models of care based on a patient's need, I utilize aspects of behavioral approaches (CBT, DBT,...
"When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine." Supporting others through difficult times has been a life-long passion of mine. I am a welcoming and enthusiastic therapist with the ability to help youth manage their behavior and emotional state in a moment of crisis or through major life transitions. I have a unique ability to see the strengths in each individual I meet. I am known for bei...
When problems come up in our lives, they often make up us feel alone. It’s not that we can’t handle the problems, but sometimes it just feels overwhelming. Often, we feel like the problems are not going away or that everybody else is living a better life; however, I can assure you that you’re not alone. If you feel it’s time to speak with someone about issues that have come up in your life, I...
Are you stressed and overwhelmed with work, school, daily tasks, or relationships? Have you been trying to overcome a past issue or loss? Has depression and anxiety been something you have struggled with? As a Marriage and Family Therapist I provide a safe, calming, and judgment free space to assist you in navigating through life’s obstacles. I believe our past and present relationships with...
***Specializing in Couples Counseling*** Most of my clients are couples seeking relief from relationship distress. This might include emotional disconnection, unresolved conflict, parenting stress, blending families, infidelity, contemplating divorce, living with mental and chronic illness, and other issues. Many of my clients are individuals seeking healthier relationships and create change in...
It takes courage to reach out and I am here to support and empower you. I want to help clients feel more affirmed, heard, and I want to provide a safe and open space to discuss issues. I hope client's leave feeling more encouraged, motivated, and relieved to take on life's issues. I work with a diverse range of clients from younger kids, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I work with client...
Hello! I know sometimes the most difficult part of beginning the counseling process is finding a caring and compassionate counselor with whom you can connect. Look no further. Stressors such as financial worries, family, relationship, or work concerns, and chronic pain or illness are just a few struggles that may change behavior and mood. I strive to create a warm, helpful, non-judgmental...
Is it hard just to function and get through the day? Ready for a change? Most of my practice is based on the use of Rapid Resolution Therapy brain-based techniques as it is gentle, fun and quick; relieving unwanted symptoms in as little as 1-3 sessions. I am also certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and a Prepare and Enrich Facilitator as well as trained in traditional therapeutic...
( English | español ) Full at this time - currently referring to Michelle Alvarez: https://drmichellealvarez.com/ Life changes don't just happen because we want them to. The kind of clients I like to work with are ready to take an active role in making their life what they want it to be. I like to work with people who are struggling with their identities, and are ready to develop a better...
