Parenting Therapists in Edmonton, AB
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Julie Marie DeRose
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, BEd, MC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5T
Feeling exhausted, burned out, and frustrated with life's ups and downs? Not knowing who you can talk to about these challenges? Whether it is from parenting, work, school, life, or a combination of them all, I know how hard it can be when things just feel like they keep piling up with no end in sight. Juggling multiple roles and feeling like you have no time for yourself is a battle many of us are facing. Both my personal and professional experiences give me the tools to help clients facing these struggles and I would love to connect and see how I can be a support to you, your family member, or family during these stressful times.
Feeling exhausted, burned out, and frustrated with life's ups and downs? Not knowing who you can talk to about these challenges? Whether it is from parenting, work, school, life, or a combination of them all, I know how hard it can be when things just feel like they keep piling up with no end in sight. Juggling multiple roles and feeling like you have no time for yourself is a battle many of us are facing. Both my personal and professional experiences give me the tools to help clients facing these struggles and I would love to connect and see how I can be a support to you, your family member, or family during these stressful times.
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Anusha Lalani
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA, BSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
I'm a Registered Provisional Psychologist, and I have experience and a special interest in working with preschool and school-aged children (ages 4-18). I believe that children learn self-regulation, problem-solving skills, and resiliency as they experience safe and secure attachments. I have received additional training/certification in Therapeutic Play Skills, Circle of Security Parenting, Introductory Theraplay & MIM, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Compassionate Inquiry– Dr. Gabor Mate, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), & Somatic experiencing skills (PESI).
I'm a Registered Provisional Psychologist, and I have experience and a special interest in working with preschool and school-aged children (ages 4-18). I believe that children learn self-regulation, problem-solving skills, and resiliency as they experience safe and secure attachments. I have received additional training/certification in Therapeutic Play Skills, Circle of Security Parenting, Introductory Theraplay & MIM, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Compassionate Inquiry– Dr. Gabor Mate, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), & Somatic experiencing skills (PESI).
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Parenting requires so much from us and it can bring up many emotions when our children struggle. I specialize in parent counselling & coaching. I support and empower parents to feel more confident, attuned and skilled in their parenting journey. Parent counselling can help with issues such as anxiety, temper tantrums, aggression, defiance, sibling issues, adoption, conflict, power struggles and many more issues. We will work together to understand your child's emotional world, how to support your child in successfully regulating their emotions, enhance your connection with your child and implement evidence based strategies.
Parenting requires so much from us and it can bring up many emotions when our children struggle. I specialize in parent counselling & coaching. I support and empower parents to feel more confident, attuned and skilled in their parenting journey. Parent counselling can help with issues such as anxiety, temper tantrums, aggression, defiance, sibling issues, adoption, conflict, power struggles and many more issues. We will work together to understand your child's emotional world, how to support your child in successfully regulating their emotions, enhance your connection with your child and implement evidence based strategies.
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Other areas include Gottman Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), specialized treatment for severe picky eating/ ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), and social skills groups for children.
We offer a range of psychology services to support children, parents, and families as a whole. Our approach supports the family and empowers parents as agents of change. We provide quality, evidence-based assessments and intervention informed by our background and experience in child development. We work together, with your family, to find solutions that fit and lead to long-lasting impact. We specialize in Autism assessment for children ages 2 and older.
Other areas include Gottman Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), specialized treatment for severe picky eating/ ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), and social skills groups for children.
We offer a range of psychology services to support children, parents, and families as a whole. Our approach supports the family and empowers parents as agents of change. We provide quality, evidence-based assessments and intervention informed by our background and experience in child development. We work together, with your family, to find solutions that fit and lead to long-lasting impact. We specialize in Autism assessment for children ages 2 and older.
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Some of the modalities I use include emotion focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, Circle of Security parenting, and Gottman method.
I am a Registered Psychologist, founder, and Clinical Director of Honour Health, a client centered, collaborative, trauma-informed, and holistic clinic. I believe it is a privilege to work alongside of you as you embark on your healing journey, and that my role is to help you find your inner resiliency, tools. and strength to work through struggles and achieve wellness by offering support, validation, strategies, and a new perspective. I work from a holistic and trauma informed approach that looks through the lens of attachment theory. My way of viewing wellness and healing tends to be spiritual, artful, and somatic.
Some of the modalities I use include emotion focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, Circle of Security parenting, and Gottman method.
I am a Registered Psychologist, founder, and Clinical Director of Honour Health, a client centered, collaborative, trauma-informed, and holistic clinic. I believe it is a privilege to work alongside of you as you embark on your healing journey, and that my role is to help you find your inner resiliency, tools. and strength to work through struggles and achieve wellness by offering support, validation, strategies, and a new perspective. I work from a holistic and trauma informed approach that looks through the lens of attachment theory. My way of viewing wellness and healing tends to be spiritual, artful, and somatic.
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Are you a parent of a neurodiverse child seeking support? Do you feel frustrated by cultural shock, adapting to a new reality, or navigating family or workplace turmoil? Are depression, anxiety, mood swings, or anger challenges on your plate? Is your child struggling socially or academically? Are you? Do you crave being heard, accepted, and supported? Are you ready to maximize your strengths while learning to accommodate the areas of need? Would you like to master the dance of interpersonal communication using your emotions as a compass in navigating your relationships? Will you explore your past and present to design your future?
Are you a parent of a neurodiverse child seeking support? Do you feel frustrated by cultural shock, adapting to a new reality, or navigating family or workplace turmoil? Are depression, anxiety, mood swings, or anger challenges on your plate? Is your child struggling socially or academically? Are you? Do you crave being heard, accepted, and supported? Are you ready to maximize your strengths while learning to accommodate the areas of need? Would you like to master the dance of interpersonal communication using your emotions as a compass in navigating your relationships? Will you explore your past and present to design your future?
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I am a Registered Psychologist and a Registered Play Therapist with over 10 years of education and clinical experience in clinical, school, and community settings. I offer counselling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in both English and Cantonese. When I work with children, I firmly believe that family is one of the most important factors in their development. By supporting both you and your child, it will help address your child's needs. My areas of specialty include play therapy, parenting, anxiety, depression, bullying and parental separation.
I am a Registered Psychologist and a Registered Play Therapist with over 10 years of education and clinical experience in clinical, school, and community settings. I offer counselling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in both English and Cantonese. When I work with children, I firmly believe that family is one of the most important factors in their development. By supporting both you and your child, it will help address your child's needs. My areas of specialty include play therapy, parenting, anxiety, depression, bullying and parental separation.
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Simone Moniz
Psychologist, BA, MC, RPsych, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6H
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Registered Psychologist and have been supporting children, teens and adults in a few positions over 15 years. With this experience, I have grown a love of supporting clients that have experienced perinatal grief and mood disorders and parenting struggles/transitions, in addition to other concerns such as grief, relationship issues, and depression, anxiety and stress. My clients can expect empathy with a dose of practicality, humour and honesty. My passion is attachment-focused parenting. I understand that parenting is the most important/difficult job out there, it is my honour to help.
I am a Registered Psychologist and have been supporting children, teens and adults in a few positions over 15 years. With this experience, I have grown a love of supporting clients that have experienced perinatal grief and mood disorders and parenting struggles/transitions, in addition to other concerns such as grief, relationship issues, and depression, anxiety and stress. My clients can expect empathy with a dose of practicality, humour and honesty. My passion is attachment-focused parenting. I understand that parenting is the most important/difficult job out there, it is my honour to help.
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I offer support in behaviour management and parenting . I believe there is always a solution. I have training in Circle of Security (COS) attachment based parenting. COS provides an in depth look at parenting and relationship issues. I also have Incredible Years training which is helpful to offer basic behaviour strategies.
I offer support in behaviour management and parenting . I believe there is always a solution. I have training in Circle of Security (COS) attachment based parenting. COS provides an in depth look at parenting and relationship issues. I also have Incredible Years training which is helpful to offer basic behaviour strategies.
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She has completed both EMDR Basic Training and EMDR Parent, Child & Attachment Specialist Intensive Certificate Program.
Connie has a vast amount of experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, and parents in both non-profit organizations and private practice settings. She has a great interest in helping children and their families to reflect on their own abilities and strengths, to help them cope well with life’s challenges, and to promote resilience. With Connie’s personal experiences, she demonstrates compassion to help women who are going through infertility and miscarriage problems. Connie also establishes multicultural competence skills through working with clients from a range of ages and diverse backgrounds.
She has completed both EMDR Basic Training and EMDR Parent, Child & Attachment Specialist Intensive Certificate Program.
Connie has a vast amount of experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, and parents in both non-profit organizations and private practice settings. She has a great interest in helping children and their families to reflect on their own abilities and strengths, to help them cope well with life’s challenges, and to promote resilience. With Connie’s personal experiences, she demonstrates compassion to help women who are going through infertility and miscarriage problems. Connie also establishes multicultural competence skills through working with clients from a range of ages and diverse backgrounds.
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Malisa Morris
Registered Social Worker, BSW , MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5J
Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one or a relationship? Maybe you doubt yourself or struggle with overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Are you losing sleep or withdrawing? Do you feel disconnected, empty or stuck? If you are struggling with grief, loss, stress, parenting, or pregnancy, I am here to listen without judgment. It is possible to move through your experience and feel a sense of relief from being heard and validated. You can discover inner strength and insight to find healing in your own way. I specialize in helping youth, adults, and elders reconnect with themselves and build healthy relationships after loss.
Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one or a relationship? Maybe you doubt yourself or struggle with overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Are you losing sleep or withdrawing? Do you feel disconnected, empty or stuck? If you are struggling with grief, loss, stress, parenting, or pregnancy, I am here to listen without judgment. It is possible to move through your experience and feel a sense of relief from being heard and validated. You can discover inner strength and insight to find healing in your own way. I specialize in helping youth, adults, and elders reconnect with themselves and build healthy relationships after loss.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Edmonton, AB T5Z
My practice approach incorporates different modalities to work with clients struggling through anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, marital stress, parent-teen relationship stress among others.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes and we feel that there is no way out because there are stressors everywhere we turn. It can feel like there is no way out of the overwhelming stressors we face, but I am here to let you know that it does not have to be so. Let us walk alongside in your journey of healing and mental wellness. As a registered social worker, I believe that you the client are the expert in your own life, and I am simply here to work in collaboration with you to reach your full potential. As Brene Brown says, "Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change".
My practice approach incorporates different modalities to work with clients struggling through anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, marital stress, parent-teen relationship stress among others.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes and we feel that there is no way out because there are stressors everywhere we turn. It can feel like there is no way out of the overwhelming stressors we face, but I am here to let you know that it does not have to be so. Let us walk alongside in your journey of healing and mental wellness. As a registered social worker, I believe that you the client are the expert in your own life, and I am simply here to work in collaboration with you to reach your full potential. As Brene Brown says, "Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change".
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It's possible to get to the space where you can: express your needs to your partner or parent and be heard; feel deeply that your trauma was not your fault; trust your intuition; and show self compassion even though the systems you live in work actively against it.
Are you a little different? Queer or Trans? ADHDer? Autistic spouse? Survivor of Religious Trauma? Maybe you have a specific set of unique personalities in your family. Maybe you have a bunch of labels but what you really want to talk about is being lonely. Maybe you've never found someone who really acknowledged that thinking your way through your problems doesn't work. Your problems don't fit in a neat little category, and you don't have a nice little summary of who you are, where you came from, and what is ailing you. Guess what? That's exactly how therapy starts: with the best pieces of you all tangled up with fear and shame.
It's possible to get to the space where you can: express your needs to your partner or parent and be heard; feel deeply that your trauma was not your fault; trust your intuition; and show self compassion even though the systems you live in work actively against it.
Are you a little different? Queer or Trans? ADHDer? Autistic spouse? Survivor of Religious Trauma? Maybe you have a specific set of unique personalities in your family. Maybe you have a bunch of labels but what you really want to talk about is being lonely. Maybe you've never found someone who really acknowledged that thinking your way through your problems doesn't work. Your problems don't fit in a neat little category, and you don't have a nice little summary of who you are, where you came from, and what is ailing you. Guess what? That's exactly how therapy starts: with the best pieces of you all tangled up with fear and shame.
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Hello, and welcome. Life comes with many challenges. At times, we are able to manage these challenges on our own and sometimes we need some help. I am here to help with issues such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting, stress and burnout, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, effective communication, life transitions (such as children leaving home or moving into retirement) and adjustment issues (such as losing a job or the breakdown of a relationship). I also offer skills training in parenting, discipline, mindfulness, communication, cognitive modification and emotional management.
Hello, and welcome. Life comes with many challenges. At times, we are able to manage these challenges on our own and sometimes we need some help. I am here to help with issues such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting, stress and burnout, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, effective communication, life transitions (such as children leaving home or moving into retirement) and adjustment issues (such as losing a job or the breakdown of a relationship). I also offer skills training in parenting, discipline, mindfulness, communication, cognitive modification and emotional management.
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Lois McCormack
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW, BSc
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
I'm an experienced parent coach and couple therapist. I love to help parents understand their children's behaviours from the inside out and get them back in the driver's seat! To accomplish this, I have found Dr. Gordon Neufeld's attachment and developmental approach to be most effective. With my couples, I use a research backed model called EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy). EFT pays particular attention to those interactions where couples get stuck, those moments where the signals get scrambled. It provides a road map to identify the negative pattern, de-escalate emotional reactivity and re-establish the connection.
I'm an experienced parent coach and couple therapist. I love to help parents understand their children's behaviours from the inside out and get them back in the driver's seat! To accomplish this, I have found Dr. Gordon Neufeld's attachment and developmental approach to be most effective. With my couples, I use a research backed model called EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy). EFT pays particular attention to those interactions where couples get stuck, those moments where the signals get scrambled. It provides a road map to identify the negative pattern, de-escalate emotional reactivity and re-establish the connection.
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Chelsea Smyth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6G (Online Only)
Whether you are at the preconception stage, or already parenting, we are here to help you.
My name is Chelsea Smyth and I am the founder of Village Therapy. The pressure and expectations on mothers are at an all-time high, yet the traditional support system of the village no longer exists. I founded Village Therapy to help women navigate motherhood and to help them in building their village, so that they can shift from surviving to thriving. Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, or have experienced infertility or pregnancy loss, I want to help you on your journey to feeling well again. Village Therapy makes accessing counselling easy, by offering all of our sessions by telephone or live video chat.
Whether you are at the preconception stage, or already parenting, we are here to help you.
My name is Chelsea Smyth and I am the founder of Village Therapy. The pressure and expectations on mothers are at an all-time high, yet the traditional support system of the village no longer exists. I founded Village Therapy to help women navigate motherhood and to help them in building their village, so that they can shift from surviving to thriving. Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, or have experienced infertility or pregnancy loss, I want to help you on your journey to feeling well again. Village Therapy makes accessing counselling easy, by offering all of our sessions by telephone or live video chat.
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I have experience with ADHD, anxiety, attachment issues, depression, elimination issues, emotional regulation, grief and loss, hair pulling, parental separation/divorce, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), parent-child conflict, parenting skills, self-esteem, self-harm, stress management, trauma, and other issues.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I am a certified play therapist and supervisor (CPT-S) through the Canadian Association of Play Therapy (CAPT). I take an integrative, client-centered approach to therapy, which also incorporates modalities such as sandtray, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, sensorimotor psychotherapy, narrative therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, Theraplay, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), family systems, and others.
I have experience with ADHD, anxiety, attachment issues, depression, elimination issues, emotional regulation, grief and loss, hair pulling, parental separation/divorce, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), parent-child conflict, parenting skills, self-esteem, self-harm, stress management, trauma, and other issues.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I am a certified play therapist and supervisor (CPT-S) through the Canadian Association of Play Therapy (CAPT). I take an integrative, client-centered approach to therapy, which also incorporates modalities such as sandtray, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, sensorimotor psychotherapy, narrative therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, Theraplay, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), family systems, and others.
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WJW Counselling and Mediation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, qMed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5A
I also work collaboratively with professionals and organizations like Alberta Justice to provide family support, guidance and assessments for parent planning.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with chronic stress and emotionally drained from the issues and conflicts in your life? I can help you navigate and cope with whatever challenges you're facing. My results-oriented approach helps clients move through the counselling and mediation process efficiently, without the need for long-term, ongoing therapy. I specialize in couples counselling, separation and divorce mediation, family mediation, and parent coordination. With over 25 years of experience in conflict resolution, I have developed an approach that helps clients resolve issues quickly and efficiently to move forward and enjoy life fully.
I also work collaboratively with professionals and organizations like Alberta Justice to provide family support, guidance and assessments for parent planning.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with chronic stress and emotionally drained from the issues and conflicts in your life? I can help you navigate and cope with whatever challenges you're facing. My results-oriented approach helps clients move through the counselling and mediation process efficiently, without the need for long-term, ongoing therapy. I specialize in couples counselling, separation and divorce mediation, family mediation, and parent coordination. With over 25 years of experience in conflict resolution, I have developed an approach that helps clients resolve issues quickly and efficiently to move forward and enjoy life fully.
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I offer therapy to children, youth, adults and families who wish to make changes in their life and are seeking treatment related to: depression; anxiety; childhood behaviour issues; parent-child conflict; self-esteem; relationship issues (ie.
I believe all individuals come to therapy with their own unique perspectives, values, beliefs, and coping abilities. I use these experiences as well as current research in the field to draw from approaches that best match each client’s needs, strengths and goals for therapy. My therapeutic approaches include; play and art therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered and family-systems.
I offer therapy to children, youth, adults and families who wish to make changes in their life and are seeking treatment related to: depression; anxiety; childhood behaviour issues; parent-child conflict; self-esteem; relationship issues (ie.
I believe all individuals come to therapy with their own unique perspectives, values, beliefs, and coping abilities. I use these experiences as well as current research in the field to draw from approaches that best match each client’s needs, strengths and goals for therapy. My therapeutic approaches include; play and art therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered and family-systems.
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I have three children of my own and know the trials of being a parent and supporting children with big feelings.
I am honoured to support people in finding their path to healing. I believe that we have our own capacity to move through difficult times and know that taking this step can be pretty tricky. My approach is gentle and fairly eclectic, I tend to use the modality that best suits the clients needs with an attachment based lens. I tend to focus on play therapy and emotion focused therapies with children as well as utilize some dyad work. With adults I tend to use EMDR, trauma processing, solution focused therapy, person centred and emotion focussed therapy modalities. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to ensure I am the right fit.
I have three children of my own and know the trials of being a parent and supporting children with big feelings.
I am honoured to support people in finding their path to healing. I believe that we have our own capacity to move through difficult times and know that taking this step can be pretty tricky. My approach is gentle and fairly eclectic, I tend to use the modality that best suits the clients needs with an attachment based lens. I tend to focus on play therapy and emotion focused therapies with children as well as utilize some dyad work. With adults I tend to use EMDR, trauma processing, solution focused therapy, person centred and emotion focussed therapy modalities. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to ensure I am the right fit.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.