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
You want to love parenting but lately it feels like survival. Stomach aches and tears at daycare dropoff. Another negative report sent home from the teacher. An “easy” child suddenly morphs into an angry and withdrawn tween. Tantrums, power struggles, and an overall sense of being overwhelmed seem to fill your home. You do what you can to pretend everything is under control, that is until the...
Carin Ives-Clark is a licensed professional clinical counselor. She earned her bachelor’s degree in special education from the University of Cincinnati and her master’s degree in counseling from Xavier University. Her experience includes working with a diverse population of children, adolescents and families in school-based treatment settings. She provides individual and family therapy for ment...
I value the complexity and depth of the human existence, and I work to meet people where they are presently on their journeys. As such, I place emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as a foundational component of change and growth. My approach to therapy involves cultivating safety through honoring individual’s values and experiences. This paves the way for the promotion of resilience and...
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, struggling with internal thoughts and judgments or stuck in your anxiety, depression or relationship patterns, these challenges are often difficult to navigate on your own. I follow a solution focused and cognitive-behavioral orientation to therapy, which focuses on how thoughts affect the way people feel and act. My approach is supportive,...
I am a postdoctoral fellow at Upside Therapy who enjoys and has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I value a holistic, collaborative approach that takes into consideration every aspect of the client’s life (e.g., medical history, religion/spirituality, psycho-social stressors, family dynamics). I utilize evidenced-based treatments that include parent behavioral managemen...
Are you feeling unhappy or lost and not sure what’s missing? Does it seem like you’ve tried everything but it’s still not better? And is it getting harder to ignore these feelings? I specialize in helping people work through these issues using an integrative approach tailored specifically to each person. Through individual, couple’s, or family therapy, we can work together to explore your past ...
“Accepting new clients for virtual appointments.” People are going through difficult times now, no matter what their situation is. One of the hardest things to do is to seek help from another person, let alone, a stranger. To many people, reaching out seems weak because we “should” be able to handle problems independently. I challenge this notion. Because it is difficult to seek help, one is...
Seeking help? Good for you.. and remember, there is nothing “wrong with you”. Like many, you have been faced with challenges that have overwhelmed your available resources. Each person has the capacity to function in a healthy way. I believe that emotional responses, especially stress, occur on a spectrum that can range from healthy to dysfunctional. My goal is to create an environment in which...
Hello! I am Kari Draeger MS, LPC, NCC. I love to work with children and teens in helping them to become more successful, and gain confidence. I believe it is important to help children and teens to be able to talk about tough emotions and feelings in a safe, empowering environment. I work with children 10 years old and older. I have over 14 years of experience working with children and parents....
There are so many reasons you may be interested in therapy. You may find yourself in a season where you want deeper connection, or just have a feeling something needs to change. You may be in a relationship that seems stuck in a distressing pattern of conflict and are looking for hope. You may notice yourself reacting, escaping, or coasting through life. You are not alone. One of the most...
I approach clients with a collaborative, strengths-based focus and direct style informed by my training and experience working with individuals and families in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I help people identify stuck patterns and appreciate areas of personal resilience. We will work together to find insight, new learning and successful strategies to help you move in your desir...
Just when you think you finally got it right, something comes up. You find yourself living in a roller coaster, juggling too many things at hand. When you almost reach the finish line, everything seems to fall apart. You are overwhelmed, agitated, on edge, and constantly asking yourself “what’s happening to me?” You feel physically and emotionally drained. You are stretched into different...
I am passionate about my love for Jesus and for people who are hurting. Each of us have faced difficulties, but we can be Overcomers! I believe every person is valuable and has worth. I welcome people of any faith or without any type of religious beliefs. Sometimes life and the situations we encounter seem impossible, but I am here to tell you that you can make it to the other side. I would be...
Do you want to do and feel better? I work with those who are ready to work towards their goals be it at home, school, work, community, and/or in their relationships. Many want to feel better about themselves, be aware of their unique strengths, and utilize their strengths to help them deal with their weaknesses. They also want to improve their relationships are ready to look within themselves a...
Providing telehealth appointments and accepting new clients for evenings and Saturday appointments. Tammy L. Williams LCPC. is committed to providing each client with the optimal level of Mental Health treatment and personalized attention. My goal is to assist the client on the journey to spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical wellness. I believe in providing services to meet the individual...
