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 enjoy helping people understand their relationships, how they show up with people, how to connect with others, and how to handle conflict. I enjoy the sacred work of walking with those who have been through trauma, who have been hurt, or who need help grieving the loss of someone or something. I also enjoy helping men understand their emotions, their needs, and how to communicate and value th...
Bessel van der Kolk Said, "Traumatized people chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies: The past is alive in the form of gnawing interior discomfort. Their bodies are constantly bombarded by visceral warning signs, and, in an attempt to control these processes, they often become expert at ignoring their gut feelings and in numbing awareness of what is played out inside. They learn to hide fr...
Small private practice, brief therapy approach, focusing on counseling and mental health services to older adolescents, adults and/or couples. My approach is strengths-based, solution oriented with a strong focus on personal/interpersonal skills and mindfulness. The nature of my practice allows for working with motivated, high performing individuals [or couples] struggling with life management...
I believe in working with my clients in a collaborative way to identify intervention areas and to develop the therapeutic roadmap. I specialize in helping you navigate life transitions such as puberty, graduations (high school, college, trade school), diagnoses and changes within relationships (marriage, children, divorce, sexuality and loss of partner). I also work with people struggling with...
My goal is to provide a supportive environment for you to be able to explore and make sense of your current situation. I have experience working with individuals related to grief and loss, relationship issues, addiction and trauma. I also work with clients who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, postpartum related issues, or struggling to manage the everyday stress in their life. If you ar...
My focus is to assist my clients with identifying purpose and passion in their lives. Sobriety can be a challenging road to walk however having a purpose in your life and additional motivation to grow and change can help to become the best version of yourself. After many years of struggling with my own personal addiction and successfully sustaining sobriety I became a believer in reinventing yo...
What stands between you and a greater enjoyment of life? Are you in the midst of a challenging time and yearn for additional support? Are you awake at night worrying about your child? Do you dream about having more harmony in your family life? I love working with individuals, children and families to help them find their own unique solutions so that they can enjoy life to the fullest. My role a...
Dear potential client: I am so glad you are taking the very difficult step to seek counseling! You are welcomed, accepted, valued, and respected in my office. It is a safe space where you can receive compassionate care. My technique involves companioning with clients to help them identify strengths, discover solutions, and emotionally heal. I use an integrated, holistic approach that tailors...
I have 15 years of experience as an LCSW-C supporting, educating and holding emotional space for teens and their families. I have post graduate training with a Certification in Child and Adolescent Therapy, a Certification in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and am a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional. I am also trained as an ADHD Coach with teens and young adults. I work colaboratively w...
Not accepting clients at this time. Is your child struggling in school, having a difficult time making friends, or has just experienced a life altering event? As a therapist that uses play, I believe that children use play to express themselves and explore the world around them. Often times, children have so little control over what happens to them. Play can allow them to regain a sense of powe...
In Between the Lines Therapy in Northern Liberties works with individuals, couples, and families. Our team has extensive training in systemic therapy where the client is given tools to use in their everyday lives. We see clients in various stages of lives including children struggling with anxiety, couples exploring ways to improve communication before marriage, couples wanting to navigate a to...
We all experience difficult emotions throughout the course of our lives. Pain, of all kinds, is a part of the human experience. Significant problems arise when pain turns into suffering. I believe by changing the way we view ourselves and view the world, we can alleviate suffering. My goal in therapy is to create a space for you to explore new ways of experiencing life's most difficult emotions...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and I have over 5 years of experience working with adults with anxiety, depression, PSTD, and other life stressors ranging from coping with chronic illness to going through relationship issues. My approach to counseling is to guide and to help you determine the best approach for improving your well-being. I tend to use person-centered,...
Life can be overwhelming, it can make you feel helpless or create anguish for you and your relationships. You may find your mind racing with "what if" and a sense of anxiety or foreboding. Other times, something so significant or shocking happens that it completely changes how you view the world. You may struggle to communicate or understand your emotions. And it may not stop there, disruptions...
The decision to find a therapist for your child or adolescent is fraught with anxiety. Parents are taking a risk in choosing to share their children and their vulnerabilities with me. In my work I have the utmost respect for this decision and appreciate how challenging it is. So often you worry about what you did wrong or feel powerless to help. You may feel like you've tried everything or that...
