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
Our clients are people who struggle with everything from depression to being Empty Nesters. Some are having marriage problems or recently got a divorce. There are those who have been caring for a love one for a long time and are overwhelmed by the responsibilities. Regardless of the struggles, each of our clients want help. They want the pain and suffering to go away. Gateway 2 Counseling is on...
Having experienced my own childhood trauma,I really enjoy working with those who may suffer from their own attachment and developmental issues. These issues often lie under our anxiety and depression,marital stress. I also work with individuals suffering current or old complicated loss.This is the work of my life! I treat my clients with respect,work to earn their trust by really listening to...
People seek my professional help for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, something in their lives is just not right. They may wish to make specific changes or to understand themselves better. They may struggle with their relationships, have difficulties in their jobs or studies, and/or old traumas continue to negatively affect their present. Also, sometimes they just don’t know what to do with the...
There may be times in your life when you feel as if you are surviving life instead of enjoying it. Now may be one of those moments. Survival is an instinct that drives many human behaviors and is completely acceptable. Moving beyond survival requires support. Life can be challenging at times and seeking help with those challenges can be intimidating. If you are seeking emotional wellness,...
***NOT CURRENTLY TAKING ANY NEW CLIENTS- waitlist available***** Deciding to start therapy can be a daunting process. I provide a supportive, engaging and safe therapeutic environment to explore the problems keeping you from feeling your best self. I believe therapy should be a collaborative, solution-focused process that provides you clarity, insight into unresolved emotional wounds and sympto...
You will have a safe place to express your thoughts and concerns no matter your struggles, hesitations, or fears. I am here to help you! As a National Board Certified and Licensed Professional counselor with a doctorate in psychology, I have helped those experiencing challenges in their lives. I believe we all have the capacity to overcome these challenges. I am also a Certified Anxiety Treatme...
As of 12/20, limited daytime availability. My therapy dogs and I are here to help with challenges in life. We can help you deal with life transitions, stressful situations, relationships, school and work stress, sadness, self esteem, anxiety, and other challenges. As a former college athlete, I have learned the many ways that sports and other areas in life can help us learn about ourselves. I h...
I have been practicing for over 20 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in a variety of settings including hospitals, out patient mental health clinics, school-based counseling, and most recently a group private practice. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Many people struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, unexpected crisis, tragedy and...
Finding a therapist is hard. To make it easier, I offer: Quick and easy scheduling, a free phone consultation, evening and weekend appointments, video/phone counseling and accessibility though phone, text or email. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, depression, emotional regulation issues, addiction, life transitions and stress management concerns. My experience outside of my...
It takes courage to discover personal insight, to address current challenges, and/or to heal past wounds. And, we arrive to therapy for various reasons. Sometimes, we come as individuals, sometimes as a couple or a family. Together, we address your goals so that you can gain a better understanding of what may need to transform in order to live your best life-- whether it's a life transition, su...
I believe joys and struggles in life stem from relationships. The relationship may be with yourself as you seek to establish your identity, values, and goals. Your relationship with others, such as your parents, spouse, children, co-workers, or friends, may need to be developed, redefined, clarified, or understood. Trauma, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem are a few of the things that ca...
Welcome! I am so glad that you are looking for positive support in your life! I am an affirmative psychotherapist working with individuals and couples helping them become the best version of themselves. Psychotherapy is talk therapy. The individuals I work with identify with different sexuality and gender identity. Individuals may experience anxiety or other issues around sexuality and intimacy...
Do you feel disconnected from yourself, family and friends; the world? Has your story become lost in the loudness of “getting it done”? Is it hard for you to make sense of it all? If this is you, I may be able to help. My goal is to walk with you as you reconnect to your world. We can do this by teaching you skills to restore your voice and build authentic relationships. I am passionate about...
You might be feeling stuck, wanting more out of life, but don’t know how to get started. Maybe you can't even imagine having the energy to figure out how to get started. You feel like you are on autopilot, going through the motions of life, just trying to get from day to day. When you think about the future, maybe that's when the anxiety hits. Everyone else seems to have to have it all figured ...
I am a Marriage, Family Therapist Associate who helps individuals, couples, families and youth deepen and grow in their relationships to self and others to thrive emotionally, physically and mentally. I have specialized and work with anxiety, depression, EMDR, internet addiction, relationships, dream work, body image, mindfulness and improving self-esteem. l design a therapy program to meet you...
