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
As we move through life we have many challenges that can make us question who we are, our purpose, how to move forward. Life changes, life traumas, interpersonal conflicts can add stress, increase anxiety and depression, trigger memories. How do we move through these moments? How do we work on conquering future moments? I can help you navigate through life's tribulations to find balance and sen...
*All services are being offered by Telehealth video* I am a licensed psychologist who is board certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. I have great passion for helping children, teens & their families struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, behavior problems, body focused repetitive behaviors, mood disorders, OCD, PANS/PANDAS, selective mutism & trauma. I view each...
I work from a person-centered approach, which means that I want to understand what your goals and challenges are, and then work with you to find ways to create meaning in the everyday. I utilize aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, feminist therapy, strengths based practices, and others in order to meet you where you are at this moment in your life. I have a specialty in...
Many women experience life changes, whether expected or unexpected, that result in feelings of restlessness, confusion and anxiety. Perhaps you feel stuck, consumed by negative thoughts or concerns, unable to complete goals and/or are looking for a change within yourself. Often we find ourselves at crossroads struggling for clarity or ways to find joy. Let me help you find a path of hope and...
Life happens! And honestly, it’s not always rainbows and butterflies. Or maybe tacos and Netflix are more your style. Either way, life can get messy, confusing and often times, unmanageable. Add on pain, trauma, and hardship and you may begin to lose hope for change all together. The spectrum of difficulties that families experience is LARGE and I can tell you that no two families go through th...
Hello, I'm Heather. I like to focus with people of a variety of backgrounds whom have different needs. I often work with individuals, couples and families with complex concerns ranging from learning about yourself to addressing the challenges that hinder you from being able to live the life you desire. Trauma and attachment are common concerns that I see that impact many areas of life. Sometime...
Studies prove that unaddressed childhood trauma can negatively impact an individual’s ability to function in life as an adult. Children often develop distortions about their value and uniqueness. Processing this now may save you and your child a lot of heartache later. My compassionate approach to therapy is holistic, meaning that I take into consideration how different life events and people...
Are you feeling stuck, confused, overwhelmed, or discouraged? These feelings can prevent you from moving on and accomplishing your goals. Events from your past and present can affect your ability to cope and to concentrate on the present and future that you want for yourself. Talking to a trusted, objective therapist can help you sort this out and learn skills to cope and move on to the life yo...
I can assist the person/family in finding ways to address personal impairments that impact growth and vitality. I provide a structural and evidence base practice approach dealing with anxiety, depression, and family/couple issues. I’m looking forward to meeting you. Thanks...
Finding a trusted therapist you connect with is one of the most important parts of your healing journey. Sometimes it’s overwhelming grief that brings us to counseling. At other times it’s a general malaise or undefined unhappiness. At times our sorrow or trauma is so dark we can barely breathe. Other times, we know there’s more to life, yet we are allowing it to pass us by. We don’t know how t...
Wrestling with life's issues can be challenging - especially when trying to do it alone. It can be overwhelming and/or painful attempting to navigate through the questions and uncertainties that sometimes come up. In 20+ years working with diverse populations in the helping professions, in all the stories I've heard, what typically stands out is the need to know and understand self, the things...
I am a licensed clinician with 30 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings. I have experience helping with an assortment of counseling topics, including depression, trauma, loss, anxiety and children’s behavior problems. I am a trained trauma clinician, and enjoy working with clients of all ages. I believe therapy begins in the creation of a safe space to talk about yourself, your...
Humans are pack animals. We depend on our relationships to survive. So, when we are deprived of the love and care of supportive relationships, we find ways to meet these needs in their absence. These strategies help us minimize our pain allowing us to survive childhood and navigate adulthood. Now you are finding that these survival strategies are becoming problems of their own. Do you struggle...
All the self help books in the world won't help if you don't know how to apply what you have learned. If you want me to tell you it's going to be ok, I can do that, but I would rather you know how to handle life when it's not ok. I am a solution focused therapist and my goal is to help you find the best quality of life, knowing in the end that most people are searching for love, peace, and...
**Please leave the name of your insurance provider (if applicable) when you contact me so I can best serve you in our initial consultation! Thank you!** I work with individuals, couples, families and minors affected by a wide variety of concerns, including trauma, addiction, grief and loss, anxiety, relationship issues, and communication struggles. I understand the importance of establishing a...
