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
I have experience working with children, teens, families, and adults in a broad range of therapeutic contexts. I have engaged with clients in outpatient therapy, wilderness behavioral programs, hospitals, shelters, and residential treatment centers. I utilize a variety of approaches to support my clients in living lives aligned with their goals and values. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therap...
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Our lives today are busy and often overwhelming. Struggling with mental health symptoms complicates the process of managing our daily routines and responsibilities, and frequently people struggle in silence, due to fears of being judged. Mental health issues do not have to keep people from achieving their personal goals and living their best lives. Just as people with substance use struggles sp...
Transitional experiences are a part of life. Often we are able to fully embrace, celebrate, grieve and pass through these with ease. However if you find yourself in a struggle or notice your child struggling, if joy is missing from moments that should be joyful, if fear inhibits your desired growth or if your child and family seem to be unraveling, if your teen is always angry, or can't find...
Christina N. Garcia, LPC, has an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. She has experience working with children ages 2+, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She believes therapy must be tailored to each unique individual and she not only respects, but embraces diversity. With warmth and authenticity, she strives to provide safe, nonjudgmental an...
We are a small group practice in Dover, NH offering psychotherapy services. Our experienced therapists can help support you in making the changes you want in your life. We believe in a person-centered, strength-based approach to helping our clients, built on a foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship. Our therapists' wide range of experiences and specialties often enables us to find a wa...
I focus on helping clients discover core strengths and achieve greater self-awareness. I believe that when negative patterns are identified, clients can begin the process of uncovering root causes of dissatisfaction. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, clients can learn new tools and make conscious choices to create healthy relationships and improve overall well-being. I look holistically...
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Do you have a child that is feeling anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Not sure where to turn? Life can be exciting, challenging, and sometimes scary. I would love to work with your child to find the positives in life, listening to each unique situation with compassion, understanding, and without judgement. Together we will create a plan to help him/her/them move forward and enjoy the moments. I a...
While everyone struggles sometimes not everyone struggles the same way. To help meet you were you are in your journey I use a variety of approaches. I believe in helping you find your inner strength through strength based approaches, increasing your awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions through Mindfulness based interventions and other cognitive behavioral approaches. I also believ...
I believe that even in the most difficult times, there are opportunities to learn about your inner self and develop new perspective that can lead to finding joy and fulfillment in life. I have extensive experience working with adults of all ages who struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety and past trauma. Personal experience with being a caregiver and supporting someone with a chronic...
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Welcome to my page! It takes great courage to take these steps and I am honored that you stopped here on your journey. Day to day activities can be more than challenging these days. Society tells us that we need to be able to be all and do all without breaking a sweat. Often times we are juggling so many things, we can lose ourselves in the life shuffle and become consumed by who we are for...
I am a licensed psychologist, receiving my doctoral degree in School Psychology from Rutgers University. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have a passion for providing clients with evidence-based treatments and have focused on treating mental health and behavioral difficulties throughout the lifespan. I believe in my client’s ability to...
Bienvenido a mi pagina. Welcome to my Psychology Today profile. It is always my goal and intent to approach every session from a compassionate and empathetic place. I believe that everyone is worthy and capable of finding peace, balance, and healing, it is my passion to help people find their way. I strive to help people identify their strengths, values and goals, and work to build achievable...
