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
Working with children, adolescents, and families is my true passion! I strive to empower my clients to strengthen peer and family relationships, discover underlying factors causing disruption, learn and utilize coping skills, and improve everyday living in their home and school environments. My background includes a Masters in both School and Clinical Counseling, and I utilize a variety of...
Therapy is most effective when it is customized to meet the needs of the individual and incorporates flexibility, authenticity, and a touch of humor. This occurs within a therapeutic relationship where there is trust, openness, and warmth. I believe in the inherent resilience of people and view therapy as an opportunity to build on the strengths we naturally posses. My therapeutic style is...
I specialize in the diagnostic assessment of developmental, social, emotional, and learning concerns in children from toddlerhood through adolescence. I also work individually with children and adolescents as well as with caregivers who are looking for advice or who wish to consult on an area of concern. In addition to weekdays, I offer evaluations one Saturday per month for families who need m...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing in the mental health field for 5 years. I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults and will work closely with you to achieve your therapeutic goals. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma, OCD, grief, and stressor...
The ideal clients are somebody that are motivated to change important aspects of their lives. Usually, the clients look for help during certain situation in their lives that they do not find a satisfactory solution by themselves or in their immediate environment. The issues vary: lost of a loved ones, move out from the parent's house, emotional disease, anxiety disorder, marriage crisis, fears,...
Sometimes people come to a point in their life when they feel stuck. After trying to solve their challenges on their own, they come to realize they could use some help. You may have arrived at a place in your life where additional support overcoming an obstacle would be helpful. You may sense the need for a safe place to heal or grow. Counseling is a place where you can be authentic, acknowledg...
An ideal client is an individual struggling after a series of inopportune life circumstances. They need someone to both offer validation and support and give them tools to successfully navigate life again. I have 15 years of individual and group counseling experience. I use Cognitive Behavioral and Client centered treatment modalities for anxiety, depression, panic, Bipolar, ADHD, OCD, eating...
Do you have difficult relationships? Do you put everyone's needs before your own? Do you wonder why do don't get as good as you give? Do you suffer from overwhelm? Do you experience a lack of motivation? Do you ruminate over the little things? Do you have trouble sleeping because you can't stop your thoughts? Do you feel frequently tired? If you have answered "yes" to any or all of these...
Do you find yourself wondering why you can't seem to get a grip on this "new normal"? Perhaps you were struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or substance abuse before the world turned upside down, and now you're just trying to hold on. Plus, our relationships are both more strained and more important than ever, but it's hard to turn to them when they are struggling too. This pandemic and...
Sometimes all it takes is for someone to listen. It’s ok to ask for help. At times, children may struggle with overcoming life’s obstacles. It’s during these times, your child may find that they are having a hard time academically, socially, emotionally, in interpersonal relationships, behaviorally, and with developing/maintaining a positive self-esteem. I specialize in assisting children and...
You've been caught up in relationship patterns that leave you feeling drained, confused, and stuck. You're starting to believe there may be something wrong with you, that you're with the wrong person, or that relationships are too painful and difficult. You feel anxious, worried, confused, and sometimes downright trapped. To make matters worse, the world feels so chaotic and unsafe at the momen...
Humans goal is normality. We want, desire, and need to feel normal. Yet, simultaneously we desire to be unique, special, and individualistic. I believe it is necessary to think of humans as puzzle pieces in order to fulfill both. While the pieces share the same geographical space as well as have the same manufacturer, they are unique and serve varying purposes. Do you belong at the top but are...
We are all under pressure as we navigate the crises of this time. Whether you or your child are working through conflictual relationships, painful past experiences, work/school stress, or problematic behaviors, our societal context can amplify these difficulties. In understanding how our histories and present circumstances affect us, we cultivate empathy for ourselves and those around us. Thera...
It is my goal to make you feel welcomed and comfortable as you begin the therapy process. I can offer treatment for a variety of needs including: autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, adjustment disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, disruptive behavior disorders, family issues, intellectual disabilities, intimacy issues, mood disorders, parenting needs, school/workplace stress, and trauma...
My approach is humanistic. I work individuals and executives who want to take their team to the next level. I think everyone does the best with the tools they have. I think everyone is able to create peace and joy in their lives. And people get stuck. We are humans, after all. My aim with my clients is to be a compassionate mirror for the exploration of life and its intricacies. We see ourselve...
