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 work with individuals, couples, and families to assess and improve things that are interfering with your quality of life. My therapeutic approach incorporates mind and body wellness, focused on recognizing and reducing stressors while improving relationships, boundary-setting, and self-care. Therapy can occur seated in my Winchester Center office or walking on several nearby trails. I also...
"If you change nothing, then nothing will change." Sometimes we get stuck doing the same thing over and over, expecting things to be different or improve in some way. When they don't change, it leaves us tired, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Ruts can be unhealthy patterns we place ourselves in whether it be careers or relationships. If you are ready to express your thoughts and feelings and make...
Therapy can help you heal, grow and connect more deeply to yourself and others. In order to live a rich and meaningful life, we must accept and experience a wide range of emotions. Many of us, for a variety of reasons, get stuck in our pain, which leads to suffering, in big and small ways. Therapy can't eradicate all pain (that would be unrealistic), but it can help you work through it and crea...
I specialize in adolescents and young adults, as well as children ages 0-5. My ideal client age group is early adolescences, age 12 to 15, but I am experienced in working with children of all ages. I also specialize in treating trauma, addiction and attachment issues in both children and adults. I’ve worked with addiction & trauma for 20+ years, primarily with adolescents & young adults. I am...
As a trauma informed therapist, I help individuals heal from disconnection, lack of intimacy and relational pain from infidelity. Intimate betrayal is one of the most devastating and disorienting events that can happen to an unsuspecting partner. The betrayed partner is left questioning fundamental beliefs and wrestling with the very existence of truth, love and relationship history. As a betra...
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your thoughts or emotions? Do you ever find yourself so focused on the past or the future that you are missing out on the here and now? With over 17 years of clinical experience, I have been fortunate enough to accompany many individuals on their journey of growth and healing. If you are ready to take control of your thoughts and feelings and be a more active...
I work with clients to help unlock their potential and achieve their goals. Change is one of the hardest things to do, and I am here to help facilitate that. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families as well as run groups using a variety of therapeutic approaches that include: cognitive-behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, family-systems...
Children, adolescents, young adults, and their families may require psychoeducational evaluation for many different reasons. Is your child struggling in school and you're wondering why? Does your child require testing for private school admission? Does your adolescent or young adult require an evaluation for accommodations on SAT, ACT, GRE, or other standardized testing? My goal with every clie...
I'm Dr. Irit Bar-Netzer, a licensed psychologist in Los Angeles, here to guide you through life's most challenging times. I specialize in infant/parents, teens, and family therapy. I truly care about your well-being and deliver all my patients effective counseling and psychological services catered to each individual's needs. My psychological services work to understand your multi-faceted...
As a therapist, I am dedicated to helping children, adults and families find healing and to achieve goals in a safe environment. I respect diversity in multicultural norms, individual diferrences and social perspectives. Because I believe in the uniqueness of the person and the experiences that they bring, I will individualize your treatment plan according to your distinct needs. It is my...
Living life means dealing with challenging times. The good thing is that you don't have to face these challenging times alone. Everyone can use a supportive ear from time to time. Together we can cultivate a better tomorrow utilizing skills and techniques learned through therapy. Managing emotions is a skill just like learning to read or knowing how to do math. You just have to start by taking ...
As a psychotherapist I offer a nonjudgemental space in which you and I will listen and make room for the reasons that have motivated you to seek help. Working in the present, and looking towards the past when it emerges, we will uncover the reasons underlying your current struggles. As your self awareness expands it helps to loosen the grip of old patterns and engrained ways of relating to...
I am an experienced licensed therapist that works with clients from ages 7 and up. I have extensive experience in working with adolescents, adults, and families with assisting clients in relieving symptoms caused by mental health issues and stress. I dedicate myself to identifying and addressing the root of the issue in a familiar non-pressure and non-shameful manner. I am able to relate with t...
Are you feeling stuck, unsatisfied in life? Do you feel like each day is a fight because you are overrun by sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, and anger? Regardless of your circumstances, please know that you have come to the right person. My name is Dr. David Jaffe and I am a licensed clinical psychologist that has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I can help you to cope wit...
I am a licensed psychologist with over ten years of experience working collaboratively with individuals, couples and families as they've navigated difficult life passages. I've worked in numerous settings: an inpatient psychiatric unit, outpatient counseling center, hospice, integrated primary care, mobile therapy (patient homes & schools) as well as in transitional housing for those fleeing...
