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 have experience working with a diverse group of individuals ranging in age from early childhood to late adulthood to treat a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Conduct Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, PTSD, Family Conflict, Marital Discord, Premarital Counseling, and Substance Abuse/Dependence. I am skilled in the following...
Things might happen around you, and things might happen to you. But the only things that matter are the things that happen in you. -Eric Butterworth Together, we will get to the root issues of your suffering and work to break cycles that cause it. Using mostly techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, you will discover skills, insights, and information that can change the way you perceive a...
I am a Resident in Counseling approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling working towards Licensure. I am currently under the supervision of Marla Peyser, LPC. I am also a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I have worked in outpatient, hospital, and college settings with teens, young adults, and adults. I have worked with individuals experiencing substance use, abuse struggles, trauma, stres...
I know the idea of therapy can seem overwhelming or frightening at first, but you should take pride in exploring your first step. I can help ease those fears and we can work together to address whatever may be getting in your way to living a happier, more fulfilled life. Everyone needs help at times, whether it requires addressing past issues or more current problems, and therapy enables you to...
My name is Dr. Z. I am an African-American Clinical Psychologist in New York, with a background in School Psychology. I specialize in EMPOWERMENT PSYCHOLOGY. In this spirit, I can meet your needs by providing psychotherapy, EMPOWERMENT coaching, and psychological evaluations. I can evaluate and provide therapeutic support for your children (ages 4 to 21 years), particularly those from minority...
In a comfortable and supportive environment, Eileen offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each clients's individual needs to help problem solve, gain insight, awareness and attain personal growth. Over 30 years of experience, Eileen has studied and integrated different treatment modalities to help clients create an environment for change and to create a more fulfilling life. Eileen...
( English | español ) Hello,my name is Jeanette Rodriguez and I am an LCSW in Illinois. I have over 20 years of experience counseling individual, couples, and groups. I am bilingual and embrace Spanish as my native language. My degree is specialized in Psychology and I have been trained in a number of treatment modalities including CBT, MI, SFBT, and DBT. My training has allowed me the opportun...
Do you wish to live a life of undreamed of happiness? Everyone possesses the innate ability to live consciously. We are able to develop the willingness to experience both ultimate joy and the indelible pain that comes from growth. I am passionate about empowering courageous women to create improved lives for themselves and their children. I am deeply committed to assist in the enrichment of lif...
We’ve all been there...that feeling of uncertainty looms when you sit at your computer and need to type a cover letter. We take the “easy” way out and just state facts in a polite manner so our cover letter shows professionalism, yet, says NOTHING about ourselves and how we can benefit from and contribute to the prospective employer. Cover letters are similar to college admissions essays; if...
In my 30 years of experience, I have worked with people presenting concerns ranging from life crisis to significant mental health symptoms. I have experience with populations across the life span and conduct therapy with individuals, couples, and families. My approach is Transtheoretical: meaning I understand a problem from many perspectives and offer interventions which best fit each individua...
Life can often present many challenges that can result in struggles with anxiety, depression, conflict in relationships, painful life experiences and/or unhealthy habits. I understand the vulnerability that comes with seeking therapeutic services and look forward towards using therapy to help individuals seeking ways to improve and grow emotionally by providing a safe and nurturing environment...
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up the next day. We all experience various challenges throughout life and may find ourselves having difficulty managing them. I believe in providing a safe, trusting environment where people can explore and express their emotions and behaviors. Everybody needs somebody to talk to and through the therapeutic relationship, I strive to hel...
We live in a culture that sometimes stigmatizes our decisions to seek counseling — it’s as if our drive to reduce our suffering is, somehow, a sign of weakness. May I suggest that the exact opposite is true? Not only is it heroic to stop distracting and running away from ourselves, but a genuine act of love and self-respect. May our work together be a framework from which all concerned, myself...
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in New York and Connecticut. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families struggling with a variety of emotional, behavioral and relational challenges. I utilize an integrated therapeutic approach to treat the specific needs of the individuals I am working with. Using both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques, I help my clients improv...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MSW and LCSW), Susan has worked with women and their families around issues of pregnancy, birth and parenting since 1987. Susan counsels individuals and couples on many issues. She has in-depth experience in the areas of women and children's health including pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting issues as well as pediatric health concerns -- illness,...
