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
As a licensed graduate professional counselor (LGPC) in DC and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland (LCPC), Chevon Mathews is dedicated to enhancing lives through the many facets of mental health. Chevon believes that being informed, perseverance, social supports and preparation are the most important aspects in achievement. Chevon has been in the helping profession for over 5...
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I began my career, as a Bachelor’s level provider, while my family was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. I worked for a military contract under UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior. On completion of my MSW, I rejoined the FOCUS team at Camp Lejeune, NC as a Resiliency Trainer for military families & couples. We relocated to Beaufort, SC, and I joined the Military & Family Life...
Despite an often chaotic and painful world, I believe each of us desires, and is capable of, a fulfilling, connected and healthy life. A collaborative and respectful therapeutic relationship can be one way to make the changes needed to find healing, increase feelings of joy, and your sense of connection and belonging. I understand the challenges a person faces when seeking positive, professiona...
My ideal clients are youth and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, and behavior problems. I enjoy helping individuals and families get to the root of a problem and persevere through life's challenges. I offer individual and family therapy from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Additionally, my training has allowed me to work with individuals from various backgrounds and develop...
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Life is a journey that sometimes requires a moment of reflection of where we have been in order to concentrate on where we might allow life to lead us next. Meeting with a therapist enables individuals and families the opportunities to inquire as to why patterns exist and encourages one to ask the question - is this working for me? Is there room for growth? Am I uncomfortable enough with the...
The best approach to mental well-being is simple: consistent, incremental change coupled with healthy thoughts leads to a more satisfying life. Changing the way we act affects the way we feel and the way we view ourselves. When working with me, you are guided towards intentional living and healthy thought processes. You are given a blueprint to follow that takes the guesswork out of change. You...
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At Overcomers, we know that many of us are often faced with struggles and hardships and finding help can be difficult. However, we aim to provide you with the care, compassion and professional tools to make you an overcomer, in any area of your life. We are passionate about people and we believe that ANYONE can be an overcomer if they are willing to pursue after it. And the first step in your...
Are you struggling to cope with life transitions, low self esteem, or simply to manage the stresses of daily life? Do you feel like you just can't shake feelings of depression and anxiety? Are you pregnant or a new mother struggling to manage your mood and adjust to the demands of your new role? Do you have doubts about yourself and your abilities to make the changes that you want in your life?...
I believe that people, unlike objects, can make choices. Those choices are often limited by a lack of knowledge, ability, and how connected we feel to other people. When we increase knowledge about our thoughts, our emotions, our motivations, how other people think, relationship principles, and all true principles we increase our choice options. When we increase our ability to cope with distres...
