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
*NOW OFFERING IN OFFICE & ONLINE SESSIONS* When someone asks you how you’re doing, do you just say “fine” and change the subject? Do you feel like you need to smile and keep up appearances even with the people you love? If you suffer from depression, anxiety or you feel like you need to work hard to fit in and please the people around you, counseling may help. Counseling can bring you from a...
( English | español ) I primarily work with individuals and couples who want to strengthen their relationship, rebuild trust in their relationship, or gain the clarity they need to make decisions about the future of their relationship. I also work with individuals who feel stuck and limited to furthering their own personal growth. I help couples actively listen to each other's core needs and gu...
"Maybe today is the day you take the next step to address any of the challenges you are facing." My greatest passion is to help individuals overcome any barriers in life that would prevent them from experiencing or from having a fulfilling life. I help clients, who include adolescents, families, and couples uncover strengths and learn new skills to take on any challenges in life. Given individu...
I'm here to give you tools and resources to help you live better. As a licensed therapist, my job is to provide 2 services: Help you resolve an immediate problem, e.g., a relationship break-up or a life transition - such as becoming an expat. The second service - sometimes the more important service - is to help you learn how, what to do and why this challenge was presented to you. My job is to...
If you are struggling in life, chances are you have a diagnosis which is termed a psychiatric disorder- but diagnoses only define the negative aspects of who you are! In fact, most "disorders" have a wealth of amazingly positive traits also associated with them. Together, you and I will work to uncover your superpowers- those positive traits that diagnoses don't cover, and which make you amazin...
**NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I am a compassionate and open-minded therapist, bringing a friendly, easy-going, down-to-earth style that leaves room for both serious discussion and humor. Believing that the client-therapist relationship is a critical component for healing, growth, and change to take place, I strive to create a non-judgmental and supportive environment where clients fee...
Do you find yourself feeling anxious and overloaded? Do you strive to find balance but there are too many things to juggle? Does everything feel chaotic or do you snap at the slightest things? Do you appear like you have it together but on the inside you are struggling to nurture, to understand, and to accept yourself? Do you wonder whether you are good enough? Do you feel sadness, guilt, and...
I began my journey on Riker's Island as in an addiction's counselor internship in the first therapeutic community within prison walls. I evolved throughout my journey to became who I am today. I am a psychologist, counselor, therapist, educator, presenter, and trainer all wrapped up with gratitude, empathy, and positive unconditional regard for all humanity. I have worked in the addiction field...
"What resist persists!" Are you tired of going it alone? Are you tired of carrying the same baggage around? Perhaps you have seen a few therapists before. Together we can create and keep that change you desire. Help, support and guidance is available! Are you concerned about your TEEN? Parenting today can be overwhelming and challenging as a result of modern pressures, demands, and influences,...
I am a licensed mental health and alcohol and drug counselor that has been working with adults, teens and children for over twenty years. I have experience working with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, abuse/trauma, addiction, relationships, and sexuality. I believe the most important aspect to finding a therapist is the connection you experience during that first sessi...
Amber is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her background includes working with and treating ADHD, oppositional defiant, anxiety and stress, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. Amber is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and utilizes a combination of cognitive behavioral, play, and...
I focus on working with children and adolescents who are struggling with life transitions, traumatic experiences, family issues, behavior problems and/or mental health symptoms and who believe, as I do, that change is possible. I have many years of experience treating substance use issues and have specialized training in working with young children and providing play therapy, which has been pro...
Touchstone Counseling is currently collaborating with Missouri State University's Counseling and Clinical Psychology Graduate Students. Our Counseling Department Students have completed required course work, and a full practicum requiring direct client hours in their downtown clinic. Students have experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, family issues, etc. Our...
Each person brings with them a different story and unique perspective, which gives me the opportunity to meet them where they are at in their current situation. I frequently work with people around life transitions, anxiety, depression, gender and sexuality, acute and chronic trauma issues, self empowerment, parenting and grief and loss. The therapeutic relationship is important with all client...
I believe we all possess a natural wisdom and an ability to heal, and at times we need support in getting in touch with those abilities. I work with clients to facilitate a deeper awareness into challenges and strengths, in an individualized way. I work with adults, adolescents, children, and families with particular interests in trauma/PTSD, substance use, family relationships, parenting and a...
