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 licensed clinical social worker who has been in the mental health field for over 24 years. Before starting in private practice 2005, I worked in community mental health centers, schools, group homes, and inpatient units in medical and psychiatric hospitals. In my private practice, I provide psychotherapy for adults, children, and families with a wide range of problems, including anxiety...
With more than 20 years experience working with children, families, individuals with intellectual disability, and adults, my approach to therapy is integrative and wellness-oriented. I focus on the unique needs and strengths of each individual while utilizing mindfulness-based, trauma-focused, cognitive-behavioral, expressive, play and somatic approaches to psychotherapy. I also specialize in...
Adulting can sometimes be overwhelming. The demands of work, family, relationships, and parenting can feel like too much with no where to turn. I am here to help you find new ways to cope with the stressful demands, improve relationships so they are more satisfying, become more effective parents, and learn ways to reduce the harmful effects of daily stress on your life. Make an appointment toda...
Life transitions can be scary and difficult to navigate alone. Using proven and effective means, I work with heterosexual couples, same sex couples, and couples in ethical non-monogamous relationships to navigate the sometimes-murky waters of life transitions that may feel difficult to navigate alone. I specialize in Trauma, ineffective communication styles, affairs, parenting differences and/o...
Hello, I'm so glad that you have taken on this journey of introspection, growth, and healing. I'm Patricia Alvarado and I have been in the helping profession for over nine years, working with children/teens, adults, and providing parent coaching using evidence-based practices. I explore things from a multicultural lens that allows me to understand your individual needs through active listening,...
Adults and teenagers may struggle at times to express their thoughts and feelings in a healthy way, whereas children often "don't know how" to talk about their thoughts and feelings. I provide a safe avenue in which each can learn skills to carry them through life barriers and internal conflicts. I strive to bring experience, expertise, genuineness, and action to the counseling process in order...
Dr. Jaclyn Shlisky is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with an office in Syosset, New York. Dr. Shlisky promotes an enriching, supportive and motivating therapeutic approach where her clients can learn adaptive strategies to manage challenges and work towards attaining self fulfillment in their lives. She holds a Doctorate degree in Psychology from St. John's University. She is also a current...
I believe that therapy is most effective when it is empathic, collaborative, non-judgemental and non-pathologizing. I am deeply interested in the uniqueness of each human being who comes to me. By talking together in ways which nurture curiosity, compassion and insight we will look at what troubles you, what brings you hope, and which patterns of thinking/feeling/being you are engaging in that ...
Sometimes we change because we see the light-Sometimes it is because we feel the heat. You may be feeling powerless, stuck or confused. Change is possible. Are you excited to feel free and engaged in your life? Are you trying to move through a period of pain and confusion and have lost a sense of direction or confidence in the ability to move forward? I can help you change how you think, feel a...
It's time to live life with intention. No more sitting on the sidelines of your journey lamenting that whatever will be, will be. Understandably, we can’t control everything that happens in our lives, but we can be proactive in understanding our responses to life’s challenges. Seeking mental wellness encourages increased self-compassion and stronger relational bonds. Mental health therapy is an...
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, mood disorders, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some assistance from a licensed professional to help cope with many of life's challenges. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I aim to help support individuals, couples and families on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. My goal is to...
I understand how hard it can be to open up to an unfamiliar person & the leap of faith involved in seeking out change. We're all faced with uncertainties and questions, and it often helps to talk about it with someone who really listens and sincerely cares. My goal is to support you through any difficulties or changes, provide you with the necessary tools to ensure you become the best possible...
Therapy is a deeply personal process and I consider it a privilege to be invited to be a part of your journey in healing and improving your life and relationships. I see therapy as a collaborative process in which I support you in identifying your goals for therapy and assist you in achieving those goals. I work with individuals, couples and young adults. I am physically located in Seattle, but...
As a Marriage and Family Therapist my speciality is working with African American and minority women, teen girls, couples and blended families. If you are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space for healing to begin Focus Therapy Clinic is the place. Working through a questionable time in your life as a women? Battling to understand your feelings and thoughts of self doubt as a teen? Or...
Are you struggling with motivation or overwhelmed to face each day? Do your children disrespect or not follow through on your expectations? Do the stressors of just life get to you? I am her to help. I provide a nonjudgmental/hopeful environment when you come into my office. I have provided mental health services for the last eleven years to children and adolescents who are struggling with trau...
