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 am a Resident in Counseling and National Certified Counselor who is working on becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of VA. I am a dedicated/passionate professional who believes in the healing power of connection, change, and individual empowerment. My approach is based in theories that encourage personal exploration of ourselves, our experiences, and how we relate to others...
Compassion and supportive listening is often missing when going through difficult circumstances. People sometimes feel alone and don't know where to turn. I consider it a privilege to offer a safe place for those facing adversity to explore their strengths and areas of needed growth. Understanding that exploring ones thoughts and feelings can bring a sense of vulnerability. I strive to create a...
( English | 中文 ) Therapy is an opportunity. It is an invitation to start healing. We discover various aspects of ourselves, looking into issues from new perspectives, increase self-awareness, and the potential to promote a better quality of life. I am professional, respectful and warm to every person I treat. Together, we create treatment goals that settled in your needs and best result. Also...
Are you an adult interested in making changes in your life and may be: Feeling stuck in your career, relationships, and/or with your sense of self; Feeling disconnected; Wanting to have more of a sense of your values and purpose in life; Feeling satisfied in your life and wanting to process ways to keep feeling fulfilled; Having experienced trauma and wanting to interrupt the negative impact of...
Finding your why. Coping when situations feel overwhelming. Seeking your way out of darkness. Discovering your best self through self-exploration, self-awareness and self-talk; This is what I strive to help with as you start this journey. By reading this page, you have already taken the first step. I would be thrilled to continue this journey with you. My areas of interest include anxiety,...
I believe that relationships determine a lot about how we interact with the world - in both helpful and less helpful ways. Our behaviors, attitudes, thoughts, feelings, and relationship styles are reinforced over time by our experiences, families, partners, environments, and culture. Psychotherapy can help when stress, trauma, life transitions, or difficult relationships call for new ways of...
With over 20 years of experience, I create a safe environment to be heard, accepted and challenged for true growth and happiness. My passion is working with families, along with parents struggling with daily parenting and those with relationship issues. With a strong background in treating those with addictive behaviors, such as substance use, disordered eating, gaming, and relationship...
During these times of transitions we offer TeleHealth services through online interactions. Breathe, you are not alone. Sometimes you just need someone to hear you. I'm here to listen and assist you with the issues you are experiencing. I have a passion for helping people learn to cope with and overcome the issues that are hindering their lives. In my experience with children, teens, and adults...
Why is life so hard? The anxiety. The sadness. Feeling overwhelmed and stuck. You know the kind of life you want, but you can't seem to get there. Life seems to come easily to your friends and family. They are well meaning and try to help, but you end up feeling more isolated and alone. How did you get here and what can be done to have a life filled with more peace, happiness and connection? Th...
Therapy can feel like a scary step to take. One of the first priorities I focus on is working with that fear, that uncomfortable feeling--It Gets Better. Establishing that trust and rapport is essential in the immediate stage of therapy so that the work ahead does not feel like work but instead like a new found strength that comes from within. I begin my therapeutic process with the...
There are four lines from “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley; “It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” It is my belief that we can determine the direction of our lives. I have worked with kids, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, oppositional defiance, and many other...
We are all on a journey of growth and change. Are you feeling as though you need to change to create balance in your life? Reaching out for help takes courage and resilience. In my practice I strive to create a genuine, safe, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with clients based in trust, empowerment, and compassion. My approach is holistic, incorporating mind and body to gain the tools to...
Hi, my name is Candice Smith and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor serving individuals in East Valley including Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach to understanding who you are and what you would like to achieve. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the trust, respect, and alliance that is created between client and...
Welcome! We all experience some form of stress in our lives, difficult emotions, or painful life circumstances. These may be caused by a variety of things, including natural or unexpected life transitions, loss, work stress, or relationship struggles. It can be difficult to navigate these challenging experiences and the emotions that come with them. You may find yourself “stuck” and in need of...
I have had the opportunity in my practice to work with children as young as 3 years old and adults as young as 93. By working with all genders, ages, parents and couples I am always pushed to stretch myself by continued education and rising up to challenges that patients may bring to the table. My understanding of counseling comes from many different theoretical orientations and decades of...
