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
You're in the prime of your life right? So why does it feel like you're falling behind the pack? You're constantly being told how lucky you should feel to be in the job you have or in this perfect looking relationship but inside you feel like it's all a lie. You're left wondering if your feelings are even valid. They are! I'm here to help you sort through all the conflicting thoughts in your he...
I work with couples with challenging relationship issues (including infidelity). I work with teenagers and their families (including various "addictions" drug/alc, computer/video games, social media, pornography). I work with people who have been sexually and physically abused. I work with people experiencing grief and loss. I work with couples and individuals who are conflict avoidant and prov...
Are you having increased anxiety or depression during the COVID-19 season? Are particular relationships proving to be difficult? Are you looking for something to change? I believe in deep goodness and healing that occurs when we share our brokenness with one another to grieve the past, accept the present, and voice hope for the future. We will spend time making sense of your past and how it...
I am a licensed professional counselor and clinical substance abuse counselor. My practice focuses on helping individuals find inner strengths in order to overcome current challenges. I practice from the belief that each person has the capacity to work through life challenges, and through the counseling process they discover abilities and strengths that will foster personal growth. I enjoy work...
***Now accepting a LIMITED number of weeknight and weekend appointments*** "Why can't things be simple?" "How do I get through this?" "This is not what I imagined it would be like.".... Have any of these thoughts ever crossed your mind? Life can be hectic and stressful to the point where happiness seems almost impossible. Maybe it's a child or a teenager that is going through a tough phase and ...
Life is full of dilemmas, hard decisions and messy relationships. You deserve the time and attention it takes to resolve life’s conundrums on your terms and make the decisions that are right for you. I work with children (5+ years) and adults facing a myriad of life’s issues to find healing, resolution and their better selves. I am trained in play therapy, trauma-focused therapies, and cognitiv...
I am a licensed social worker with over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families. In addition to office-based settings, I have worked in intensive in-home treatment and as a school counselor. Many years of my career were spent as a clinical consultant for a research-based, family-focused treatment model, Multisystemic Therapy (MST). Through my work, I have gained...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or a painful difficult past that is affecting your life now? I have extensive training in a wide range of treatment modalities because every client is unique and I strive to offer an individual approach in treating each client. My treatment approaches are based on a combination of...
If you are struggling, stuck, or want a listening ear, I consider it an honor to learn from your story and walk with you through life's difficulties. I am trained and have experience working with children to older adults, and I especially love to work with relational issues. I will incorporate a thorough assessment of what is going on with the use of research-proven interventions to help. Most ...
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We all need a little help sometimes dealing with the stressful situations we find ourselves in. Counseling can help us gain perspective about ourselves, our situation, and give us the tools we need to not just survive, but thrive through life's challenges. I enjoy working with people struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, family or relationship issues, and schoo...
I'm a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and I'm licensed by NYS to practice. I hold a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling. My approach to therapy is person-centered. My belief is that you are the experts of your own lives. You don't have problems, but problem situations. My focus is on the client to achieve new insights, gain greater independence and new possibilities. I am...
There are times in our lives when we need someone to help us navigate through difficult journeys such as grief and loss, or a circumstance in our lives which we cannot face alone. Perhaps anxiety is rearing its head, or there's a sense of being alone at a time where we need help. I believe it's always better to have someone to walk through these difficult journeys with us. I specialize in worki...
It is integral for me to create an environment for you where you are encouraged and feel empowered to make positive changes in your life as you work towards your treatment goals. I will work to assure you that I am providing you with comprehensive and quality services for you and/or your family. Life is complicated and don't we know it! Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are...
If you or your child are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, chronic illness, self -esteem issues, trauma, or are going through a big life or career transition, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might feel hesitant to seek out help and support for what you are experiencing, but when you do, know that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a...
I believe in the power of connection. Psychologist and researcher Brene Brown says, “A deep sense of love and belonging is an irresistible need of all people. We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, to be loved, and to belong. When those needs are not met, we don’t function as we were meant to. We break. We fall apart. We numb. We ache. We hurt others. We ge...
