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
Peter Courlas received his master’s degree in psychiatric social work from the University of Louisville and his bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and education from the University of Cincinnati. He also holds a master’s degree in health administration and planning from the University of Cincinnati. A board certified diplomate in clinical social work, he has worked in private practice, inpatient...
I am passionate about helping my clients create positive change in their lives. In my career, I have helped women from all walks of life who struggle with depression, anxiety, symptoms related to traumatic experiences, self-esteem issues and biologically based mental illness. Even though their stories and lived experiences varied, each sought support because they wanted to feel better, decrease...
Have you been feeling overwhelmed or have you lost motivation? Have you been through trauma or even thought about taking your own life? You may have tried to find your own ways to cope and have just run out of ideas. Reaching out for counseling can be challenging, and I get that. Maybe you are skeptical that counseling is the right place for you. I believe that everyone is capable of changing...
As a young girl, I wanted to be a teacher. I got my teaching certificate and then a degree in counseling and guidance. Increasingly, the field of psychology captured my attention. My training focused on children and families which led to working with couples. In my work with children, I developed expertise in the areas of trauma and pediatric illnesses and led to trauma with adults and to work ...
There are no ideal clients. I believe they are all interesting and they are all human beings; each with their own imperfections. I have learned to listen to them carefully and help them set their own goals. Many have daily life problems such as a depression caused by loss. Others caused by stress. Some have anger issues related to the childhood experiences, others related to frustration. Some c...
Empowering children, adults and families to overcome obstacles that hinder them from living their best life motivates me. Helping others understand the possibility of change, benefits of personal growth and becoming their best self is evidenced throughout my nonjudgmental, strengths based approach to counseling. Since therapy is an individual process, I utilize a combination of evidenced based...
I love to work with women, men, and other adults of all ages who want to benefit from counseling. I also work with pre-teens/adolescents to help them develop into the people they want to become. (Spirituality can be incorporated into therapy as desired; individuals of all faith backgrounds welcome and people of no religious affiliation as well!) In addition to psychotherapy, I provide...
Are you, your partner, or your teen skeptical about therapy services? Are you longing for change, but feel hesitant about opening up to a stranger? Do you have heavy, personal trauma and feel like no one could possibly understand? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I am the therapist for you. I am here to provide a refreshing, non judgmental space to bring partners, friends, or...
People often face challenges that can hinder their ability to lead fulfilling, healthy, and authentic lifestyles. Karen’s goal is to support clients in a safe and therapeutic environment, while exploring current challenges in a manner that builds insight, clarity, and ultimately, positive changes. Karen has experience working with clients who present with a wide variety of concerns including, b...
I love helping people! I love witnessing the transformation and seeing the sparkle in their eyes return or intensify. Life is an experience that is full of unplanned, unexpected events that can be difficult to deal with- but it is all surmountable! I truly believe that once we are able to clear away some of the ego, our inner voice/higher self can be heard and that is when incredible shifts in...
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful agent of change and that healing begins only in a place that is truly safe for self-exploration. I work with my patients to help them come to know themselves more deeply in order to reduce emotional distress, improve relationships, and gain insight into their current struggles. I use an integrated psychodynamic approach to help my patien...
Great struggle in our most meaningful relationships can quickly become the new normal when we experience adversity. No one is immune to this reality. Relationships are healthy when we as individuals are healthy, and this is why I will work with you to achieve a healthy way of being. Clear communication is challenging, and I help couple's create a stronger bond with one another as they begin to...
***My practice is currently full. Please contact me if you wish to be placed on my waitlist***Life can present difficult feelings and experiences that become overwhelming. Therapy can be a way to manage these complicated feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety or just a general feeling of “stuckness”. I believe that everyone has the ability to unlock their potential and move forward. I create a...
What I like most about counseling is having the opportunity to meet and work with people of all ages and backgrounds and to be with them during some of their most challenging times in life. I feel honored to be able to help and support my clients, so they can move forward and have the quality of life they want and deserve. Some areas of my expertise and training include: Anxiety, Depression,...
