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
My heart breaks every time I see couples who are stuck and running out of hope. "What's going on?" "The world says we're supposed to be okay being alone, but I feel miserable and alone." "What happened to us?" "How did we get here?" "We were never supposed to be those ‘other couples’." Relationships can become painful and unsettling. And disappointing. The good news is relationship injuries can...
Is your child suffering from anxiety, depression or are they acting out and you don't know how to help? Parenting is hard enough as it is, but it can be very overwhelming as a parent when it seems the services your child needs are not available. I am here to help! My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and welcoming environment filled with mutual trust and respect. I utilize an eclectic...
Trauma can be defined as manifestations in both mind and body, stemming from either an isolated painful experience or a recurring theme of pain over the course of one’s life. Through this lens, I utilize an integrated whole-person and trauma-focused therapeutic approach in effort to create space for healing from the adverse life experiences that often interfere with our daily lives. As an...
Everyone has struggles or hurdles presented in their lives that sometimes will require an objective opinion. I work collaboratively with people to look at issues from a different perspective. Reaching out to someone for the first time takes tremendous strength of character and courage. I am passionate about this work and it is an honor and pleasure to work with clients who are invested in makin...
It takes courage to seek therapy. As an experienced Mental Health Professional I will support and guide you in this important process. Productive therapy is grounded in a relationship of trust and respect. I create an atmosphere of acceptance and safety to cultivate a positive therapeutic experience. With 30 years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker and therapist, I draw from psycho dynam...
Dr. Krecko is a licensed clinical psychologist (PsyD) who works with individuals of all ages, as well as with families and couples. Her primary focuses of treatment include anxiety and depressive disorders, behavioral and emotional regulation skills, relationship distress, parent training, and identity issues. She also has experience working with individuals with mood disorders,...
TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS, I have a profound passion to help clients with life events, transitions, challenges, and their personal growth. I provide a safe environment, positive support, and guidance to help you reach your goals. My practice style is an integrative mix of person-centered, solution focused, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior, and attachment based therapy. The developme...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. I work with my clients to identify areas of their life that are causing suffering, collaboratively identifying effective ways to manage and reduce emotional pain. I balance both warmth and validation with evidence-based behavioral change strategies. My areas of clinical...
You are not broken and the circumstances of your life hold potential for great healing, no matter how confusing they may seem. I support people who are looking to grow, heal and actualize in the process of deepening self-awareness and coming to terms with their current place in life. Often with this awareness-based work comes a decrease in experiences of depression, anxiety, isolation and...
Seeking therapy is a form of wisdom and self-love. It allows you to connect within yourself so you can grow, accept and find peace. Therapy should be hopeful and positive. It should help you move forward from feeling “stuck”. I hope to empower you and your story and to assist you in forming positive self-talk. At times our thoughts can be negative and can create inner discord. I want to help...
Our subconscious mind holds the memories and perceptions of every experience from childhood to adulthood. And as we continue our journey, the unresolved past continues to negatively affect our bodies, influence our thoughts, behaviors and everyday life on an unconscious level. We may not understand why we feel or react as we do to certain situations or why the same patterns show up every time a...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and the owner of Empowered Wellness Counseling, LLC. Through internships, education, and work experience, I have over ten years’ experience working in therapeutic settings, including hospitals, boarding schools, and community mental health. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and also hold a National Certified Counselor (NCC)...
No matter what you're going through, you’re not alone. You can let go of guilt, shame, and negative patterns of thinking and move toward healthier ways of thinking and being. You can improve and deepen your relationships with yourself and others. I will help you understand yourself in new ways and develop clarity around what you truly want for your life, so that you can live as authentically an...
Are you tired of going around that same mountain over and over? Let me help you find the way out. While therapy can feel like a scary place, I strive to make your therapy encounter a safe, collaborative, encouraging, and even a thriving experience. I am certified in trauma focused cognitive/behavioral therapy, and trained in grief assessment, EMDR therapy, as a SYMBIS facilitator and a chemical...
I have always been drawn to stories: the stories that shape our lives, give us meaning, and guide the ways in which we relate to ourselves and others. I work with individuals who are struggling to understand their own stories as they navigate complicated family, romantic, peer, and work relationships; manage anxiety and depression; cope with past and present trauma; examine identity and sense o...
