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
When life throws “one-thing-after-another” at you the struggle wears on us. Our relationships suffer, conflicts can occur, communication may shut down, and we become more isolated and feel alone. When this happens, you become overwhelmed, anxious, depressed and mentally-emotionally paralyzed at times. The constant stress makes it hard to stay motivated and focus on what’s important. You questio...
Kathi helps individuals and couples emerge through struggle to healing, freedom and positive growth. Her approaches are rooted in depth psychology, appreciating the impact of early experiences and relationships. She helps clients see and emerge from unhelpful patterns of thinking and relating - leading to enduring freedom, not short-term solutions. She walks with those experiencing troubled...
I specialize in working with young adults (18-30 years old) seeking support with life, struggles with substances, mental health, relationships, and identity. I am very happy to work with people of all ages on any of these issues as well. I treat each person as the expert on their own life and I serve as a resource to help unravel the complex issues that may have you feeling stuck, hopeless or...
Not all therapy is talk therapy. Art Psychotherapy is using creative techniques to better understand emotions and behaviors. I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who offers traditional talk therapy and art therapy. My philosophy and therapeutic approach embraces the creative process. I believe that the human spirit is inspired and healed by nature. This approach can be transformativ...
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and have nine years of experience working in a variety of settings with children, adolescents and adults. I earned a Master of Science Degree in Social Work with a specialization in children and family services from Columbia University in New York and began my career working in a residential treatment center with adolescent...
I have worked in mental health since 2006. I have worked in several different settings and with several different populations. I enjoy working with kids, teens, adults, families, and elderly. I enjoy helping clients work through their struggles, through teaching coping skills, mindfulness, reducing symptoms, and improving overall functioning. I work hard at helping normalize issues and helping...
Mental Health Matters. I have a mailing address in San Bernardino, CA. I am located in Victorville, CA. or by telephone/Online Video. I provide the tools you need to manage life at home, school, work and have healthy relationships with those in your life. I accept cash payments and Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) insurance. Ask about sliding fees cash pay for those with financial...
I provide telehealth psychotherapy. As a social worker, I am highly attuned to the daily social, institutional, and communal injustices that impact people of different minority statuses. My counseling philosophy is grounded in trauma-informed practices, meaning I value collaboration, empowerment, and emotional and physical safety above all else. Through counseling, clients will gain a richer...
After pastoring for 7 yrs and working on the mission field for 5 yrs, I found myself in a mental and spiritual crisis confounded by a crippling addiction. By God’s Grace, through wise counselors and taking healthy steps, I found healing. My calling now is to walk together with those who seek freedom, faith, and hope that can be found in Jesus and his blue print for the abundant life. My passion...
Are you contemplating motherhood or have had a history of loss. We often receive messages from society that life's major transitions and experiences are supposed to be a certain way. My goal is to support and empower you during this process. I am here to walk along with you as you navigate through your journey. My focus is in women's mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period. In...
I am a Licensed Independent Level Social Worker (LISW). I have been involved in the human service field for 28 years and have been providing therapy services for 18 years. I have a varied background with experience in corrections, in-home family therapy, mental health emergency evaluations and community mental health. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, domestic violence victi...
It takes a great deal of courage to begin therapy, and thus I strive to create a space in which individuals feel truly seen, heard, and deeply understood. I believe that people are intrinsically resilient, and I will work with you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself so that you can make meaningful changes in your life. Together, we will work toward navigating difficult transitions,...
I believe everyone is seeking meaning in life. We desire a story in which we experience love, acceptance, joy, and fulfillment. Many of us get stuck somewhere along the way due to complicated circumstances, situations, and relationships. We do the best we can to survive when we were meant to thrive. A typical client for me is someone who desires to make a change and live a more fulfilling life....
Why do you want me as your counselor? Because I believe what human intuition teaches us - that when you feel connected, heard, and valued then you find the strength to live your fullest life and make the changes necessary to achieve your goals. I am the luckiest counselor in the world because I get to wake up each day and do what I was born to do - to connect with people. This helps my clients ...
I provide an effective approach to counseling that is based on helping you in your specific circumstances. I understand that life is full of different seasons. Perhaps you’re feeling anxious or sad. Maybe you’re feeling unsure about the future of a relationship. Maybe you have experienced a loss. Or maybe you feel like there is something more that you ought to be doing in life. Whatever your ne...