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
In a world of social media, where we are connected more than ever before, life can feel so very isolating. We are overwhelmed with superficial connections, what's lacking is deeper, meaningful ones. My clients may not realize their full potential, but are ready to explore what makes them unique, and learn the skills to improve their quality of life. Most of us, at some point, will struggle with...
Lauren practices an integrative approach that uses evidenced based practices that are tailored to her client’s concerns some of which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. One of Lauren’s goal as a therapist is to help create a safe atmosphere where client’s feel heard and are able to collaborate with their therapist on strategies to help reach his/her goals for counseling. Lauren has experienc...
Bernadette's mission in treatment is to create a genuine and safe atmosphere for her client to tackle any of the challenges they are facing in life. One of the biggest predictors for clients in successfully reaching their therapeutic goals is the client-therapist relationship, so trust and communication are her priorities. At times she may challenge her clients, but at the same time, she will g...
Are you feeling emotionally disconnected from your partner or a loved one? Is your child struggling with emotional or school-related issues? Are you feeling more anxious or depressed? I’m here to help and provide support as you further explore and heal from these challenges. Having a degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, I approach cases from a systemic perspective as I believe we are all...
I view my clients as the drivers in their therapy, and I am a passenger. While I may be holding the GPS, it is ultimately the client who makes the decisions related to their life. I may give a few nudges along the way, but I don't force or push anyone to go in a direction he or she isn't willing to go. We will go at a pace the client is comfortable with. I help clients to process and grieve the...
Everyone think's you're ok, but when you look in the mirror you see a person that's one feather from it all falling apart. You despise who you've become, or maybe you’re lying next to a person you hardly know anymore. You find your family twirling into chaos as your children go down a path that leads only to destruction. You can make things better. You can grow into the person you’ve always wan...
There are many challenges effecting children and families today. This can make it difficult at times managing, life's stresses and complications. I have 32 years experience working and helping children and families, I have worked with the Department of Children and Families, and various school settings in the area. I have been working with individuals who are in unhealthy relationships and want...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 10 years of direct clinical expertise treating children/adolescents, adults and couples. I am licensed to treat clients in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, New York and Pennsylvania. I have a particular passion for helping clients overcome anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and stress. During our sessions, I am...
I help individuals and couples who experience anxiety and depression reduce symptoms by improving upon current strengths and coping skills to build insight into symptoms experienced. My specialty areas include anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, communication issues, and work-life balance. I offer openness and collaboration to those I work with and believe that a collaborative effort has a direct...
Hello! My name is Moriah Reedy, a Clinical Social Worker. I understand that life can be complicated. There are times you may feel alone due to relationship/family issues, personal life stressors, childhood trauma, or other life struggles. I want you to know that you are not alone, and I'd love to hear from you! I work with children, families, and adults with compassion and curiosity. I utilize...
Hello! My name is Emily Gilbert, Owner and Clinician at Meridian Counseling Center. I value the opportunity to help clients move forward in their journey towards hope, joy, and quality of life by removing barriers in accessing treatment. My approach to therapy is collaborative, meaning we walk through the process together and at your pace. There are also qualified contract therapists with advan...
Sometimes, while minding our own business, life happens. We find ourselves stuck, befuddled, or running on fumes. How do we get our second wind, focus, move forward? You ever hear that 'doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results means you are crazy'? How about, 'two heads are better than one'? Well whatever may have you dragging just a bit-- let's put our heads together ...
***Limited openings available for in person/outdoors therapy. Call or Email now for a free phone consultation.*** How we grew up, our experiences (or even the lack of them), our successes and failures, the people who raised us, the times we felt loved (and the times we haven't), are all part of who we are, how we view the world, our triggers, our needs, our dreams and aspirations. It’s part of ...
Sometimes life just sucks and when it happens we can feel alone, misunderstood, and stuck. It's easy to feel embarrassed by the circumstances we find ourselves in which make it even more difficult to reach out and ask for help. Kudos to you for starting out on this journey! I believe people are the expert of their own lives and the role of a therapist is to help them use this expertise to overc...
Are you ready to put yourself first? Making sure that everyone else is taken care of takes a toll, especially when you've been at it for so long. Finding yourself and making meaning of your life in this ever-changing environment can increase your anxiety, depression and habits that don't help. Now is the time for you to listen to that inner voice to get the support that you need, whether you're...
