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
Arista Dechant, LMHC, was born and raised in Kansas, where she attended Fort Hays State University. She graduated in 2011 with a master’s degree (MA) in counseling and earned a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Ms. Dechant has treated both youth and adults experiencing complex mood, behavioral challenges, including depression, anxiety, eating, and personality disorders. In addition, she ...
One of the greatest honors I have in life is to walk with those who are struggling with emotional pain and trauma. I have dedicated my life to helping others, advocating through systems, and empowering individuals to build confidence in order to create positive change. If you or your children are struggling with trauma, overwhelming stress, parenting, grief and loss, or other matters that are...
No matter the magnitude of your struggles, my intention is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you until the burden feels less heavy. I have a true passion for helping others feel validated, accepted, and supported on their journey to mental wellness. While bringing a peaceful and positive presence to sessions, I convey a style that is warm, non-judgmental, and interactive. My goal is ...
I understand that life can be challenging at times. It takes courage to reach out for help. My counseling journey began in the field of social work in Pennsylvania. Experiences in child welfare, perinatal and maternal health, medical social work, midwifery, sexual trauma, grief/loss, inpatient psychiatric care and hospice shaped my current journey. I have worked in various settings in the...
Welcome! My name is Krishna Desai, and I am a licensed psychologist (LP) and licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP). I work with children as young as ten, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds. While my primary area of specialty includes the use of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), I also...
Welcome! Glad you are here! I provide individual counseling, specializing in women's issues. I work with young adults, 18 years and older. During this stressful time many people are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, loss and more. I get it, I have some of these feelings too. Living in an uncertain world only adds to our stress and anxiety. It can be overwhelming! However, I ca...
Matthew Lindberg, MA LPCC is a licensed professional clinical counselor since 2009 who specializes in working with ages 12 and up who are experiencing anxiety, depression, substance misuse, PTSD, grief. Specializes with working with other healthcare providers. For example fellow mental health professionals. He utilizes mindfulness and EMDR in his work with individuals, couples, and families....
Do you ever find yourself feeling "less than" or comparing yourself to others? These experiences happen to all of us throughout the lifespan. However, there are times when these thoughts and comparisons can feel so burdensome, that it becomes difficult to keep up with our daily lives. Sometimes, these feelings just happen for no apparent reason and sometimes there are life transitions that are...
Kasia Hoskins, MA, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a broad range of experience having worked both in community mental health settings as well as private practice. Kasia graduated in 2008 from Antioch University, Seattle, with a specialization in a child, couples, and family therapy. She has been licensed in her field since 2012. Kasia is passionate about assisting clients ...
The process of therapy begins with establishing a relationship of trust. My goal is to provide a safe place for you to explore your needs, emotions and issues be they relationships, depression, anxiety or other issues. The decision to seek out counseling is a positive one, a step in the right direction. It is a decision to make a change in your life, explore solutions and work towards resolutio...
***My practice is presently full. Feel free to email me scheduling needs and type of insurance for my waiting list.***Life can present challenges that can become overwhelming and cause emotional unrest. As a result, our relationships, functioning level and emotional well being can be significantly affected. In part, this is what it means to be human, engaged in life that is often complex and...
Unfortunately, I am not accepting new clients at this time!! I enjoy working with adolescents, and find that using a non-shame based approach, like Internal Family Systems, is a useful modality in addressing self-harming, acting out, and school refusal behaviors. I also work with equestrians who have suffered a trauma, injury or loss that may be impacting their relationship with their 4 legged...
My mission is to offer valid therapy models to challenge perceptions and behaviors that lead to bad choices. My goal is for Veterans and families to learn tools that enhance the quality of life for self and family. I can identifying with Veterans and respective families, the frustration and challenges faced in reconnecting with family and society upon return from deployments, and the need for V...
Life is hard, and it's even harder when you're trying to get through it alone. We often lack understanding of our emotions and aren't taught how to deal with them properly when they do show up leaving us or those around us hurt or confused. I've been working in the mental health field near 10 years and have focused on the areas of in-patient substance use, crisis counseling, and relational issu...
You've read the self-help blogs and you have so many books on your amazon list, but the worry and critical voice is still screaming at you, "YOU ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH!" You tell yourself terrible things and shame takes hold. You are worried that things will get worse if you get still and quiet to really look at yourself. Many nights you think that your life is not what you signed up for- your...
