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 believe that it is necessary to interact with clients as feeling, thinking, and embodied beings; therapy must address each person holistically and relationally in all aspects: emotional, cognitive, and behavioral. Therapy can help us make sense of our selves, our world, our relationships, our personal stories and the paths we take - other words, how to live life as our best, fulfilling selves...
There are times in life when it is difficult to believe that we will ever reach our dreams, hopes, goals, or have the future for which we had hoped. We may be feeling stuck, lonely, and unable to develop or access our wisdom and strengths. Too often, challenging life situations or decisions made in the past tend to have a lasting effect on our lives. I believe that everyone has the capacity to...
Dr. Newland is a licensed psychologist who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis in child, adolescent and family services. She is credentialed with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. She is an active member of the American Psychological Association, the Society for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Kentucky Psychological Association and the...
Chelsea McConaha is a licensed clinical social worker with training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Asbury University and practices with an emphasis on the strengths-based and client-centered therapy approaches. She has experience in outpatient, office-based and community mental health fields with...
Rebecca Wright is a licensed clinical social worker who earned her master's degree in social work from the University of Kentucky. She has experience working with adults, adolescents and children. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient facilities providing individual and group therapy....
Have you experienced problems related to mental health, substance use, or interpersonal relationships and want to feel more in control of your overall wellness? Are you a teen or the parents of a child/teen who is looking for someone who can provide guidance, challenging, and support while working to be the healthiest version of yourself? I can provide a space for you to develop healthy strateg...
Mia Perry is a licensed clinical social worker who obtained her bachelor’s degree at The Ohio State University and master’s degree in social work at the University of Kentucky. She has worked with children, adolescents and adults in schools and in a range of outpatient settings. She is a board member of the Kentucky Society for Clinical Social Work. She uses a variety of treatment modalities,...
Tamera Fenton is a licensed professional clinical counselor, national certified counselor and registered play therapist. She received her master's degree in human services and counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. She has experience working with clients ages 2 to 75 in private practice, comprehensive care centers and therapeutic foster care. Her treatment specialty areas include attention...
*Mon/Tues/Thur daytime openings* Whether adolescent or adult, many of us have gone through times in our lives when we have experienced confusion and doubt about ourselves, our relationships, the world, and our place in it. This distress can lead to symptoms of anxiety and depression among other mental health disorders which take us farther from our intended and hoped for destination: a useful a...
I believe in an integrative approach to counseling; focusing on bio-psycho-social and strengths-based models while seeking to understand clients through a trauma-sensitive lens. I value each client's journey and work to develop a relationship based upon trust and connection. I am a certified perinatal mental health provider who is passionate about serving mothers experiencing perinatal mood and...
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, TELETHERAPY IS AVAILABLE, DAY AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE** I have been working in the counseling field for over 15 years. My experience includes working with children in a group home in Chicago, to after school programs in the Detroit metro area, to working with adults in Denver. I've worked with a wide range of mental health issues including but not limited to...
When we're anxious, we tend to feel physical symptoms (like our hearts beating faster) or experience lots of worries about many things. But the biggest problem with anxiety is that it GETS IN THE WAY of a full life! It holds us back. It paralyzes us. It makes us second-guess ourselves. It prevents us from forming relationships. I became a cognitive behavioral therapist so that I could help peop...
Jeff enjoys working with children, adults, couples and families. He also has a special interest in working with soldiers, military families and veterans. Jeff uses Play Therapy with children ages 3-10 years old. Mr. Klein helps clients set goals that are the most meaningful to them. He helps people overcome blocks to their growth and development, and bring balance and enhanced well being into...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science Degree in Education from Duquesne University. For the past fifteen years, I have worked in multiple settings ranging from private practice, schools, residential treatment programs and non-profit agencies. I am passionate about empowering individuals and families to overcome personal obstacles and improve their interpersonal...
Clearwater Counseling and Consulting, PLLC, was founded by Elizabeth Kovacs, LCSW, in 2019 as a place of support for adults coping with the stress of caregiving, parenting, chronic illness, and family tension. Located on the shores of Lake Norman, Clearwater Counseling seeks to be a place of comfort and affirmation where teenagers, adults, and senior citizens can find solutions and healthy copi...
