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
Life isn’t going the way you expected. You’re overwhelmed and unhappy, not the person you were before. Most days you dread getting out of bed in the morning. You have so much on your plate and none of it seems to get done. Your children need you, your husband needs you, and you’ve lost yourself in the day to day grind of life. You’re wondering if things will always be like this, and if you’ll...
The mission of Healing Pathways Center is to assist individuals and families in meeting life's challenges. Through the process of engagement, relationship building and mindful practices, we tap into the heart of the matter. Whether depression, anxiety, autism, life transitions, behavioral or parenting concerns, pain issues and loss of a loved one our goal is to empower individuals towards heali...
I consider my role as a psychologist to be one of great privilege. As I journey with others through the issues that have brought them to therapy, I often feel invited into sacred spaces, filled with suffering, pain, confusion, or one’s deepest longings of the heart. It is in these sacred spaces that there is also opportunity for change, for hope, for healing. My hope is that through the process...
Are you feeling frustrated as a parent and looking to better understand and help your child? Maybe your family is going through some life changes and it feels overwhelming and stressful. Or you’re working on some personal life goals and just feeling a little stuck right now....There are a variety of life experiences that can add stress and make our days harder. I help individuals connect and bu...
My ideal client is any individual or couple that is ready to actively do the work to adjust and rearrange their personal habits in order to more productively move forward in their lives. No matter the issue, counseling is built on the idea that the client is in charge of the progress by dictating the amount of energy and effort they put into the process. Showing someone possible paths is useles...
Addiction, relationship problems, and other mental health can be difficult to deal with on your own. Getting help from a professional is often stigmatized and considered a sign of weakness. We believe asking for help is courageous and life changing. Taking that first step is the first step into a healthier and happier you Diverse Minds Counseling understands that carving out an hour from your w...
Everyone has hard times in life and realizing that you need help during those hard times is a big step. I approach counseling as a process to help you get through a difficult season, and learn some strategies that can help you as you move forward. I enjoy working with children, adults, couples and families because when you are going through a difficult time it doesn't effect just you. My desire...
My particular areas of expertise include women’s and adolescent health, perinatal mental health, pregnancy and postpartum struggles, fertility issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, identity development and sexual orientation, relationship challenges, and adjustment to significant life changes. Working collaboratively with my clients, I draw from a variety of clinical perspectives and provide a s...
Are you feeling anxious or stuck? Are you seeking a safe place to process your feelings and learn new strategies to manage your emotions in this season? Or you are you looking to understand patterns, relational themes and unresolved issues in your history? Do you want to discover how your life experiences have imprinted on your heart and soul, and how you can break free from old patterns? Do yo...
I believe counseling is useful to help people achieve their life goals, regardless of their age or situation. Everyone has a unique purpose in life and it's a privilege to work alongside people in their journey's. I specialize in treating victims of sexual, physical, emotional and psychological abuse, trauma related disorders, depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders (ADHD and ODD), family...
Whether you are seeking healthier and more fulfilling relationships, clarity on why you may be struggling, or space to explore how you got where you are, therapy offers a unique opportunity for growth and self-reflection. I work with individuals, families, and couples who are seeking to honor their past as it influences the present and who want to find a way forward together. My approach to...
Do you feel "stuck"? Are you tired of struggling with, or worse yet, avoiding things that have bothered you for a while? Are there things in your life you cannot seem to get past? Are you ready to be your best you? Is your relationship not where it once was, or where you would like it to be now? We work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that span from ther...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by obsessive, unwanted thoughts and anxiety? Maybe you're experiencing concerns about harm, a past event, contamination, or being with the wrong partner. Do you feel trapped in a cycle of repetitive mental rehearsing, checking, cleaning, reassurance-seeking, or avoidance behaviors in an attempt to get relief? OCD is a frequently misunderstood disorder that can presen...
I have worked with individuals in a variety of settings since 2010. I also have worked with families in diverse cultural backgrounds such as military families, minority groups, immigrants and refugees. Most of my work focuses on helping clients find their strengths and use them to manage life stressors, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, trauma, and acculturation. I use strengths-based...
As a psychotherapist, I work with clients to validate their struggles, help them understand past patterns and motivations, derive new insights, and ultimately lead to commitment-driven change. I believe all people understand their needs and wants inherently, and therapy can serve as the conduit to better understand and elicit the best approach for each individual, allowing them to advocate for ...
