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
Natalia van Rikxoort, MSW, ACC is a social worker, certified life coach, and the founder of Lotus Life Coaching Services in Orange County, California. In addition to providing general life coaching, she specializes in ADD/ADHD and family coaching for adults, youth, and families impacted by ADD/ADHD, LD, and other executive function-related challenges including time management, prioritization,...
I know this is hard. You've likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. But I am so glad you found us and have taken the courageous step of being here. I'm confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, or confidence, it is important that you know y...
I am the founder of the Igniting Change movement and therapy clinic. This movement is about helping the world to understand and overcome the potentially harmful impact of compulsive pornography use in a non-shaming way. Humans are biologically wired to find the greatest happiness and fulfillment through physical and emotional bonding with each other. This natural wiring can be manipulated and...
I work to help people find greater meaning, clarity and purpose - especially at important crossroads of change. Our view of self can be altered through past trauma, divorce, relocation, loss, illness, and new opportunities for growth can be embraced. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and past trauma can lower motivation and activate old ways that no longer serve you today. I collaborate with you...
When you’re finding yourself stuck, it can be challenging to see all the possibilities we have in our lives. Whether you’re experiencing difficulties in your relationships, parenting, excessive stress, regulating emotions, we can work together to find greater balance. I have a special focus helping with anxiety, depression, adult children of alcoholics/addicts or parents who were emotionally...
**In response to the current Coronavirus pandemic, I am scheduling only Telehealth Sessions (Either Video Chat or Phone) going forward. My priority is not only your mental health, but physical health and safety. I acknowledge that social distancing is key to preventing further spread of the virus, but mental health struggles do not disappear during times like these, which is why I am providing...
I believe that all people are capable of healing from past trauma and making changes to improve their lives. I feel fortunate to be able to help people through these processes. I work hard to earn my clients' trust by offering them authenticity, understanding, and unconditional positive regard. I have been in the mental health field for 16 years and I have been practicing therapy in Missoula fo...
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 15+ years of experience and I have practices in Danville and Walnut Creek. I’m a general family practitioner meaning I work with children, teens and adults, however I specialize in teen/adolescent counseling and marriage counseling. Throughout the different areas of the field that I work in, I explore the role of one’s identity and what their...
I specialize in solution-focused therapy. Through the lens of Person-centered psychology, I collaborate with clients to identify what would make the most difference in the area that they want to work on. Each counseling session is directive and intentional in moving clients toward accomplishing their goals for therapy. I work mainly within the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework, with system...
*****Not accepting new clients due to upcoming maternity leave October-December 2020/January 2021. Feel free to reach out in mid December to check in**** I am here to support and guide individuals and families in creating positive changes and building upon their strengths. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them make a connection between the way their history, thoughts, emotions, an...
There have been numerous times in my life where I have needed to count on someone. Family and friends are a necessary and appreciated support for all of us however, someone outside of our personal relationships is often desirable and more effective. In those moments, I am thankful that counselors exist and I don’t have to go it alone. Similarly, times arise in our role as parents where our...
My name is Aimee Volkman, and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC). I believe each individual is unique, and views the world through an individualistic lens- given their experiences. I feel everyone deserves the opportunity to be heard. It takes a lot of courage to take a step towards enhancing ones well-being. Often, people feel lost and overwhelmed in their past and current...
I recently moved to Rexburg and enjoy being in the outdoors, exploring new places and playing sports. I have been married for over 10 years and have 4 children. I love helping people learn and grow. I am a marriage and family therapist who works with couples, families, and individuals where addiction has disrupted their lives. I specialize in pornography addiction, sex addiction, and families w...
Establishing yourself, and your identity, is a lifelong process. You are not alone when you face questions including: Who am I? What is my purpose? Who do I want in my life? What do I stand for? Why am I here? When we consider these questions, along with countless others branching from these, you might find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or frustrated. Attempting to navigate this...
When depression, anxiety and stress feel overwhelming, I offer a safe place for clients to explore whatever issues they are confronting. Together we work to remove obstacles, find emotional clarity and meaning, and open the door to lasting change. I believe therapy to be a partnership where we build trust, become curious and collaborate on how best to remove blocks and old patterns, and acquire...
