Compassionate and evidence-based therapy for parents

We offer compassionate individual therapy for parents who are overwhelmed from the demands of parenting who want to regain a sense of calm, confidence and fulfillment.

We help parents who are currently experiencing:

Stressful family life that feels overwhelming and exhausting where it’s difficult to prioritize their own well-being.

Anxiety and/or depression which can feel like endlessly worrying, feeling hopeless while feeling guilt over knowing their emotional state influences family life.

Relationship issues with their partner, or co-parent that can manifest in longer-running negative patterns without resolve.

Parent-Child relationship issues that strain bonding and closeness with your children. You want to look at the family dynamics more closely and understand your role.

Parenting and being a family is complex and full of ups and downs.

We support parents and families in navigating the complexities of parenting to create respectful and supportive family environments to work through their challenges.

  • Improve parenting by learning positive parenting practices

  • Family therapy is available for families addressing challenges like divorce, trauma, substance abuse.

  • Address relationship conflicts between parents in couples counseling.

  • Psycho-education programs offer information and resources to better understand your child’s developmental needs, mental health challenges and effective parenting strategies.

Schedule a call and we will be happy to help you determine if our therapy will be right for you.

FAQ

  • To support parents in navigating the complexities of parenting, therapeutic approaches like (1) Parent Management Training (PMT), a behaviorally-based therapy that equips parents with strategies to manage their child's behavior effectively, is available. This approach includes techniques such as positive reinforcement, setting clear expectations, and implementing consistent consequences are emphasized to promote positive parenting practices. (2) Family Therapy is another approach to working with the entire family to address relational dynamics, communication patterns, and unresolved conflicts. Particularly beneficial for families facing challenges like divorce, trauma, or substance abuse, family therapy promotes cohesion and understanding within the family system.

    (3) Parents may also benefit from couples therapy when experiencing relationship difficulties or conflicts to address communication issues and strengthen their partnership. By enhancing the couple's relationship, the entire family benefits from improved dynamics and support. (4) Lastly, psychoeducation programs offer parents information and resources to better understand their child's developmental needs, mental health challenges, and effective parenting strategies. Covering topics such as child development and communication skills, psychoeducation empowers parents to make informed decisions about their parenting approach.

  • Information will be gathered from the client, and the practice will match you with a therapist who is an expert in working with parents. The practice may consider the therapist's specialization, experience, therapeutic approach, and availability. Counselors specializing in working with parents typically have training and experience in family therapy, parenting interventions, child development, and related areas. They may hold certifications or advanced degrees in family therapy or have completed specialized training programs focused on working with parents and families.

  • You can expect a collaborative and supportive process aimed at addressing your concerns and enhancing your parenting skills. Together with the clinician, you will establish clear and achievable goals for therapy. These goals may include improving parent-child communication, managing challenging behaviors, reducing stress, or strengthening family relationships. Then the clinician will identify the best therapeutic techniques and approaches to address your concerns and goals. These may include cognitive-behavioral techniques, family systems therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, psychoeducation, and skill-building exercises. You and your therapist will monitor your progress toward your goals throughout the therapy process. Adjustments to the treatment plan may be made to ensure that therapy remains effective and aligned with your evolving needs.