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
At Ascend Counseling, PLLC we believe that all people deserve a place to come as they are. As seasoned therapists, we provide a safe, collaborative experience for our clients combining empathy with professional excellence to guide the therapeutic process. Many therapeutic practices simply help you manage your symptoms and/or survive the next crisis. But at Ascend Counseling, PLLC, we believe th...
Finding the right therapist for yourself or your teenager can be a difficult task. While a strong therapeutic relationship is important for anyone seeking therapy, it’s particularly important that teens feel comfortable and in control in therapy. I value building strong therapeutic relationships with young people and their parents, and use the power of these relationships to develop motivation ...
Bilingual, Culturally Sensitive, Trauma-informed, Relational Psychotherapy. I believe that engaging in therapy is an act of courage because change is by definition radical. An important goal of therapy is to connect to your authentic/creative self as a way to make meaning in times of suffering. Together we will explore your personal, family, cultural, and political history to understand the way...
( English | 中文 ) 你好！When you are depressed or anxious, you feel like life is passing you by and you are powerless to grab it, not to mention be on top of and enjoy it. My passion is to help people deal with their emotional pain caused by various kinds of issues, including family of origin, interpersonal problems, low self-esteem, loss of loved ones, trauma, life transitions and etc. In gen...
I am a clinical psychologist with expertise in providing psychotherapy to children, teens, young adults, and parents. I have experience treating anxiety, phobias, selective mutism, OCD, school refusal, depression, ADHD, parent-child conflict, adjustment issues and behavioral issues. I utilize a primarily cognitive behavioral approach to therapy and integrate family systems and mindfulness-based...
I am a NY State licensed psychologist who has expertise in evidenced-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness based techniques. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, adults, couples, and families struggling with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, impulsivity, chronic...
Clients I work with are often not very willing to open up about themselves and are at times uninterested in therapy. Some would like to change but do not want to have to talk with someone to accomplish change, others have tried before and never been able to form a good relationship with a therapist. My clients often have a high resting level of anger and likely have had issues in life with ange...
Helaina Roisman, LICSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps individuals to navigate challenging life circumstances and relationships while maintaining a sense of balance and confidence. Taking a holistic solution-focused and collaborative approach, she helps individuals understand the root causes of their stress, anxiety and/or depression. Helaina understands that every person who see...
Are you looking for someone to listen to you when it feels like no one else will? Therapy is a wonderful and safe place to discuss life’s problems, seek closure, and work through diagnoses, no matter what they may be. I hold the notion that all people are inherently good and should be given unconditional positive regard in a therapy setting. Through a collaborative relationship built on mutual...
Welcome! Are you struggling with your food, weight or body image? Are your relationships strained? I believe that transformation is possible. Even the toughest problems can be improved as we explore challenges in the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship. I believe that in order to make and sustain meaningful changes, we need a non-judgmental environment where one feels understood. My goa...
Are you trying to do it all and find yourself feeling overwhelmed, depressed, burnt out or depleted? Maybe you are experiencing conflict in your relationships, or worry and anxiety about the future. Maybe you are just feeling stuck, that your life isn't where you want it to be. My goal as a therapist is to create a warm, welcoming, safe space in which you can explore the areas you feel stuck....
Are you tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stressed? Want better ways of coping? Are you having trouble connecting with others? Are you part of the LGBTQIAP+ community? Interested in developing a deeper understanding of who you are, how you work, and how to make things work better in your life? If so, I can help. Our work together will be a collaborative process that focuses on figuring ...
I offer a very personalized approach to counseling. I believe in the power of a person's story and how that story has brought them to where they are at presently. I work from an integrated person-centered approach. One size/technique does NOT fit all in counseling. Moreover, I'm a believer in the therapeutic relationship being the key ingredient to effective therapy. I work with issues such as:...
If you're feeling overwhelmed with worry, anxious and on-edge, or helpless and sad—you're having a normal response to extraordinary circumstances. Life has thrown us all for a loop, and your nervous system is likely on high alert. Right now, many of us feel uncertain and stressed—and this lack of feeling safe can cause your mental health to suffer. Whatever you're experiencing, you need a safe...
Our lives and relationships are demanding, always evolving, and certainly difficult. Feelings can be tough to describe at times- let alone endure and move through. Yet struggling does not mean we are weak, inadequate, nor damaged. Everyone faces hard times, and in these times, we may just need some extra help! I would love to join you in your process of healing, exploration & growth as the...
