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
We all need help at one time or another. Feeling connected and supported is important for positive emotional health and growth. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in clinical and educational settings. For the past 30 years, I have been a psychotherapist, board-certified art therapist, counselor, learning specialist and educator at many agencies and school...
Has traditional talk therapy not felt like "enough"? Do you find it difficult to put words together to describe your experiences? Have you found yourself stuck in patterns, situations, or relationships that don't quite make sense but continue to play out in your life? Or you may be concerned about the functioning of an important young person in your life. If you are curious about accessing your...
With a compassionate and sensitive approach to the individuals journey in life, we make it a priority to fully understand the nature of our clients concerns and experiences. Our hope is that our clients feel completely heard and develop a sense of trust in the therapy process....
Our ideal client loves dogs, has a sense of humor, and is ready for change. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or extreme stress. These symptoms could be related to addiction in your family, isolation from your community, or lack of support during a major change in your life. We're here to support you. What can you expect with animal-assisted therapy (AAT)? Benji is a sweet-tempered...
I'm a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and former military spouse of over 20 years. I’m licensed in Maryland, South Carolina, and Georgia, with a background in interdisciplinary care, specializing in an integrative therapeutic approach. I have experience working with a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD, mood disorders, substance use, relationship...
I have 18 years of experience in delivering mental health services. I have a passion to work with people who are undergoing major changes in their lives. Divorce is hard, losing a parent due to change in custody, and adjusting to a new blended family can introduce stress on anyone. I have a laid back, nonjudgmental approach when it comes to discussing challenges that arise in our lives. I have ...
I believe in the pursuit of a lifelong journey of growth for myself and my clients. For over 35 years I have been helping children, adolescents, families and individuals address and work through their issues by identifying, exploring and creating new and healthier belief systems founded on acceptance and mindfulness. I specialize in treating attachment issues in children and adolescents as well...
For 14 years, I have experience working with children, adolescents, and families specializing in behavioral challenges, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, and school issues in multiple environments such as schools, individual, and family therapy. As a former teacher, I have experience navigating the educational system especially with regards to individualized educational plans (IEP)...
Cultivating Hope Counseling Services was opened because therapy is one of the greatest healing spaces in which individuals, couples and families are able to experience and see their own resiliency. It is a place in which, with a bit of hope and support any individual can cultivate the life they want. I mainly practice through Collaborative Therapy but will use what fits best for my clients. If ...
My passion is to assist children, adolescents, teenagers, and young adults overcome their barriers to social success. I have experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, developmental disorders, and others in individual, family, and group settings. My aim is to provide a safe environment for individuals to practice social skills and explore their difficulties and...
*Currently full and placing on wait list. Doing both telehealth and in person. I believe everyone has the ability to be free from their own misery and to be their true selves. My role as your therapist will be to facilitate change in areas you want to see improvement by providing a safe and friendly environment where you feel completely free to be you. The real raw version of yourself without t...
Are you or your children or teens ready to make a change? Through short-term, problem-focused therapy, I can help your family with challenging behaviors (e.g., temper tantrums) or social and emotional issues (e.g, anxiety) within only a few months. With a warm and collaborative approach, I will address your problems and teach you and your child skills to practice in your daily life. I offer wee...
We all have different perspectives about situations that have occurred in our lives. Many people are suffering with emotional pain due to a variety of circumstances. If you feel hopeless, that things will never change or anxious about the future, and have the willingness & courage to face self defeating behaviors such as addiction, racing thoughts, relationship issues; or have mistaken beliefs...
I provide assistance to individuals who are looking to proactively and constructively manage life challenges and stressors, along with supporting them emotionally along their journey. I believe that developing an emotionally strong intellect and psyche is the basis to having a happy, well-adjusted life. Having a mind-set of empowerment is the focus of my counseling and I believe it is important...
*Currently accepting new clients* I have worked with a variety of clients ranging in age from 4 to adult. I specialize in children and adolescent work as well as college age students. I have worked with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, school issues, to name a few. I believe in the importance of involving family members when appropriate and maintaini...
