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
Being your True Self with honor and dignity can be challenging with the stresses of society. I have a compassionate listening presence and will help you to identify your specific goals in treatment. I assess and treat individuals of all ages including children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in conditions of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, anger management, substance use, and ma...
For many people, psychotherapy is a powerful resource for growth. Our emotions can be complicated and may feel confusing or even overwhelming when trying to tackle them alone. I am an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in private practice in Falls Church and Fairfax, Virginia. I create a safe, non-pathologizing, trusting environment for you to examine the feelings you ten...
Supporting you as you turn the page into the next chapter of your life. Our story, like any other story has highs and lows. Unfortunately sometimes we get stuck in the lows and we have a hard time finding our way out. I will meet you where you are in your story and we will work together to find and utilize your strengths to empower you to make positive changes to begin to change the next page o...
If human beings are hard wired to be in relationships, then why are they so difficult sometimes? Especially now, when all the world is being asked to stay at home, we can find ourselves going through conflict and stress with loved ones. Struggling to find ways to cope and communicate may lead to endless arguments or feelings of hopelessness. You don’t have to be alone in the struggle. I work wi...
Relationships are complicated, parenting is hard and life is messy. Understanding these truths has given me the desire to help people who are struggling. No matter how overwhelming or insignificant you think the problem is, developing a counseling relationship can be beneficial. I will journey with you as you develop goals, coping strategies and communication skills. I honor that families are...
At Larch Counseling, we help hurting adolescents, overwhelmed parents, disconnected couples, and everyone in-between find hope that things can be different in their lives. That life can be lived without a constant feeling of frustration, pain, sadness or being misunderstood. A life that is full of connection and lacks conflict. Once this hope is realized, we work with you to achieve this health...
Everyone deserves to lead a life of fulfillment. Each one of us has the capacity to experience genuine happiness, but oftentimes the pressure from relationships, school, social media, career, and daily responsibilities obstruct our sense of peace. My desire is to assist you in discovering your inner power and resiliency to conquer life’s challenges. I strive to provide a warm & nonjudgmental sp...
I have a safe compassionate healing environment with you in mind. With 18 years experience, I provide a sacred place to privately and confidentially explore whatever you may need to. I will help you overcome the bonds that hold you back from your goals and from fully enjoying life. I believe in an inherently miraculous and powerful inner self. With cutting edge counseling services that keep you...
As a licensed clinical social worker, my goal is to provide support and comfort throughout the therapeutic process. I recognize that it can be difficult and painful to address an issue, and always seek to listen non-judgmentally to each person's story. I utilize a holistic approach to therapy, including several evidence based techniques that I am trained in, and work in collaboration with both ...
When we are going through a life challenging experience, we may feel overwhelmed, alone, misunderstood, confused, or unsure on what to do. But know that with the right support, we be can be empowered to better handle difficult situations. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, problems in a relationship, a mental health disorder, family conflict, or any other tough personal event, know that the...
Dr. Gabriel has over 30 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, families and adolescents. She provides comprehensive evaluations and works with clients in traditional as well as alternative therapy modalities. Dr. Gabriel is trained to perform QEEG and uses brain mapping to understand and treat symptoms of depression, trauma, executive function and other...
I believe, without reservation, from personal experiences years of practice and teaching, that any one can be empowered to face challenges of life. Empowered individuals are resilient and able to bounce back from adversities. My main focus is to empower you and your loved ones to overcome challenges holistically. As a professor for 8 years, I have trained and supervised hundreds of graduate...
**Currently not accepting new clients** If you identify as a young woman, you know firsthand the demands of work, school, relationships, family, and extracurriculars. You look around and it seems that everyone else is navigating life with ease yet you feel like you are spinning your wheels trying to be the best student, employee, partner, mom, aunt, and daughter you can be and...you're exhauste...
