Parenting Therapists in Toronto, ON
Elise Cosentino
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP-Qual
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4E
I'm genuinely thrilled that you're embarking on this brave journey towards seeking mental health support. Therapy offers a profound opportunity to navigate the complexities of life that often leave us feeling bewildered, isolated, stifled, and hesitant. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a focus on grief, coping skills, and parenting, I adopt an integrative approach to establish attainable goals and tailor strategies to support your journey. My aim is to offer a compassionate and empathetic presence, accompanying clients as they navigate the path towards wellness and self-discovery.
I'm genuinely thrilled that you're embarking on this brave journey towards seeking mental health support. Therapy offers a profound opportunity to navigate the complexities of life that often leave us feeling bewildered, isolated, stifled, and hesitant. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a focus on grief, coping skills, and parenting, I adopt an integrative approach to establish attainable goals and tailor strategies to support your journey. My aim is to offer a compassionate and empathetic presence, accompanying clients as they navigate the path towards wellness and self-discovery.
Em Iannucci
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6K (Online Only)
I have spent the previous three years working in the community-based child and youth mental health sector. I support young people and their families navigate challenges related to emotions, behaviour and family conflict. I have experience working with queer, Trans and neurodiverse folks and families. I offer therapy for children and teen individually (ages 6 to18), family therapy and parent coaching. I primarily operate using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy.
I have spent the previous three years working in the community-based child and youth mental health sector. I support young people and their families navigate challenges related to emotions, behaviour and family conflict. I have experience working with queer, Trans and neurodiverse folks and families. I offer therapy for children and teen individually (ages 6 to18), family therapy and parent coaching. I primarily operate using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy.
Kate McDermott
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6P (Online Only)
Kate has experience supporting individuals, couples and groups to improve communication and resolve conflict, increase intimacy, create deeper understanding, navigate separation, divorce and co-parenting, explore and maintain consensual non-monogamy, repair breaches of trust, and improve confidence and competence of parents at any stage of parenthood.
Kate McDermott primarily works with relationships and families on communication, connection, and collective growth. She strives to create a therapeutic space that is warm, genuine, curious and encouraging. She is here to listen, help you reflect, teach new skills and at times, gently challenge you. Kate believes that small changes can have large impacts on our relational systems. She aims to balance client needs to feel heard, understood and validated with a desire to see and feel change in therapy. Her hope is that you take away a new thought, shift in perspective or strategy to try from each session.
Kate has experience supporting individuals, couples and groups to improve communication and resolve conflict, increase intimacy, create deeper understanding, navigate separation, divorce and co-parenting, explore and maintain consensual non-monogamy, repair breaches of trust, and improve confidence and competence of parents at any stage of parenthood.
Kate McDermott primarily works with relationships and families on communication, connection, and collective growth. She strives to create a therapeutic space that is warm, genuine, curious and encouraging. She is here to listen, help you reflect, teach new skills and at times, gently challenge you. Kate believes that small changes can have large impacts on our relational systems. She aims to balance client needs to feel heard, understood and validated with a desire to see and feel change in therapy. Her hope is that you take away a new thought, shift in perspective or strategy to try from each session.
I am also a parent.
I am a registered psychotherapist who has a particular interest in attachment and family therapy. I work with young people and their parents, adults and their parents, siblings of all ages, and individuals. The goal of family work is to help family members work through barriers in their relationships and ideally to reconnect and find safety together. In individual therapy I think systemically and help folks make connections between their mental health struggles and the world around them. I work with clients with depression, anxiety, experiences of trauma and the many other challenges that can cause distress.
I am also a parent.
I am a registered psychotherapist who has a particular interest in attachment and family therapy. I work with young people and their parents, adults and their parents, siblings of all ages, and individuals. The goal of family work is to help family members work through barriers in their relationships and ideally to reconnect and find safety together. In individual therapy I think systemically and help folks make connections between their mental health struggles and the world around them. I work with clients with depression, anxiety, experiences of trauma and the many other challenges that can cause distress.
Life, parenting, and all the things in between are tough.
In the fast-paced world we live in today, many of us are struggling to keep up. Feeling overwhelmed and disconnected has become an unfortunate norm. Depression, anxiety, relationship issues abound as we struggle to find a way through it all. It is vital to find the space and time to reconnect with ourselves, our families and the world around us. Therapy can help us to find our way back. My work is to help you to reconnect to yourself and those around you. I work with families, children, couples and individuals to build and repair connections.
Life, parenting, and all the things in between are tough.
In the fast-paced world we live in today, many of us are struggling to keep up. Feeling overwhelmed and disconnected has become an unfortunate norm. Depression, anxiety, relationship issues abound as we struggle to find a way through it all. It is vital to find the space and time to reconnect with ourselves, our families and the world around us. Therapy can help us to find our way back. My work is to help you to reconnect to yourself and those around you. I work with families, children, couples and individuals to build and repair connections.
Cristina Magriñá
Psychological Associate, MA, C, Psych, Assoc
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5N
Are you an adult experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, or depression? Or are you worried about your child or your teenager going through a difficult time? Whether you are seeking help for yourself as an adult or a parent or for your young one, it is never too late to make a positive change. In my practice, I enjoy working with clients of all ages and strategically adapting to their individual needs. Some of these range from academic challenges that may require a formal psychoeducational assessment to relationship difficulties, emotional or behavioural dysregulation, or mood and anxiety symptomatology.
Are you an adult experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, or depression? Or are you worried about your child or your teenager going through a difficult time? Whether you are seeking help for yourself as an adult or a parent or for your young one, it is never too late to make a positive change. In my practice, I enjoy working with clients of all ages and strategically adapting to their individual needs. Some of these range from academic challenges that may require a formal psychoeducational assessment to relationship difficulties, emotional or behavioural dysregulation, or mood and anxiety symptomatology.
I have over 20 years experience providing counselling to individuals and families engaging with a wide range of issues and concerns. I have experience with parenting and relationship issues, mid-life transitions such as menopause and career changes, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, and addictions. My counselling practice is firmly rooted in a feminist anti-racist anti-oppressive framework. I consider the impacts of the social determinants of health on mental well-being and my practice emphasizes client choice, self-determination, and harm reduction.
I have over 20 years experience providing counselling to individuals and families engaging with a wide range of issues and concerns. I have experience with parenting and relationship issues, mid-life transitions such as menopause and career changes, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, and addictions. My counselling practice is firmly rooted in a feminist anti-racist anti-oppressive framework. I consider the impacts of the social determinants of health on mental well-being and my practice emphasizes client choice, self-determination, and harm reduction.
My practice seems to attract people who are seeking support in navigating: mood concerns, eating disorders, body image struggles, perfectionism, parenting concerns, and family conflict.
Hi, my name is Martha and I am so pleased you have found my page. I have had the privilege of providing therapeutic support to youth, adults, parents, and families for over 25 years. And, throughout this time, I have come to recognize the invaluable importance of a warm, transparent working relationship with my clients. In my experience, we can make our way through any issue as long as there is a foundation of trust and security between us.
My practice seems to attract people who are seeking support in navigating: mood concerns, eating disorders, body image struggles, perfectionism, parenting concerns, and family conflict.
Hi, my name is Martha and I am so pleased you have found my page. I have had the privilege of providing therapeutic support to youth, adults, parents, and families for over 25 years. And, throughout this time, I have come to recognize the invaluable importance of a warm, transparent working relationship with my clients. In my experience, we can make our way through any issue as long as there is a foundation of trust and security between us.
Parenting is hard; the lived experience of a child/youth can be hard too. Sometimes, understanding each others' perspectives can be challenging. My aim is to bridge this gap and help families work together, rather than against each other. Thinking about how you can enhance your family's overall mental health? Consider how therapy can support your family in moving towards positive change. A non-judgmental and outside perspective can help your family really listen to each other, consider differing perspectives in a new way, and offer unique strategies to direct you towards your goals.
Parenting is hard; the lived experience of a child/youth can be hard too. Sometimes, understanding each others' perspectives can be challenging. My aim is to bridge this gap and help families work together, rather than against each other. Thinking about how you can enhance your family's overall mental health? Consider how therapy can support your family in moving towards positive change. A non-judgmental and outside perspective can help your family really listen to each other, consider differing perspectives in a new way, and offer unique strategies to direct you towards your goals.
I also specialize in the treatment of anxiety in children, difficulty with transition, behavioural issues, special needs/different abilities, parent-child relationships, adoption and separation issues as well as life transition issues and Youth athletes high performance while preserving life balance.
I am dedicated to the emotional well being of youth, children and their families and to help them find the equilibrium that respects everyone's needs, temperament, developmental stage and aspirations. I use a wide range of approaches tailored to the child and family such as play therapy, art therapy, narrative and solution focused approaches, mindfulness, parent-child attachment and positive behavioural support strategies.
I also specialize in the treatment of anxiety in children, difficulty with transition, behavioural issues, special needs/different abilities, parent-child relationships, adoption and separation issues as well as life transition issues and Youth athletes high performance while preserving life balance.
I am dedicated to the emotional well being of youth, children and their families and to help them find the equilibrium that respects everyone's needs, temperament, developmental stage and aspirations. I use a wide range of approaches tailored to the child and family such as play therapy, art therapy, narrative and solution focused approaches, mindfulness, parent-child attachment and positive behavioural support strategies.
Dr. Julia Sen Private Practice
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M3C (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
However, I am offering various group transformation programs for parenting, fertility, and inner child healing.
I am a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with over twenty years of experience. I compassionately work with individuals, couples, and groups on their journey to healing. I believe that psychotherapy is based on providing a warm, safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable expressing their emotions and needs. I have created various programs to creatively unlock our innate wisdom and navigate life with greater ease and flow. With a special interest in parenting, fertility, and inner child work, I believe our journey is to awaken the possibility in each of us.
However, I am offering various group transformation programs for parenting, fertility, and inner child healing.
I am a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with over twenty years of experience. I compassionately work with individuals, couples, and groups on their journey to healing. I believe that psychotherapy is based on providing a warm, safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable expressing their emotions and needs. I have created various programs to creatively unlock our innate wisdom and navigate life with greater ease and flow. With a special interest in parenting, fertility, and inner child work, I believe our journey is to awaken the possibility in each of us.
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As a mom of 3 and survivor of postpartum depression, clients come to me looking for a therapist who is familiar with the unique challenges of parenting, because therapy should be a place where you feel seen and understood.
Psychotherapy for moms, from someone who's been there...The transition into motherhood can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and so vulnerable. This isn’t what you expected. Motherhood is supposed to come naturally, but nothing about this feels easy. Everything has changed - your body, your relationships, your identity. You may feel sad, worried, or angry. You love your child(ren), but you miss your old life (and you feel guilty it). You've reached a breaking point. You want to feel calm, confident, and joyful as a mother. You're ready to feel whole again. You are worthy of this, and I can help you get there!
As a mom of 3 and survivor of postpartum depression, clients come to me looking for a therapist who is familiar with the unique challenges of parenting, because therapy should be a place where you feel seen and understood.
Psychotherapy for moms, from someone who's been there...The transition into motherhood can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and so vulnerable. This isn’t what you expected. Motherhood is supposed to come naturally, but nothing about this feels easy. Everything has changed - your body, your relationships, your identity. You may feel sad, worried, or angry. You love your child(ren), but you miss your old life (and you feel guilty it). You've reached a breaking point. You want to feel calm, confident, and joyful as a mother. You're ready to feel whole again. You are worthy of this, and I can help you get there!
Kate Burtis
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, BScN, BA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6J
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Registered Nurse here to support you in finding and making the changes you want in your life. Some common concerns I work with relate to health trauma, mood, anxiety, life-transitions (parenting, career changes, aging), addictions, and self-worth. Some people aren’t exactly sure what their concerns are and want help figuring them out: I’m here for that too. I draw from a mix of therapeutic theories and techniques to help you get curious about yourself and find an approach that works best for you.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Registered Nurse here to support you in finding and making the changes you want in your life. Some common concerns I work with relate to health trauma, mood, anxiety, life-transitions (parenting, career changes, aging), addictions, and self-worth. Some people aren’t exactly sure what their concerns are and want help figuring them out: I’m here for that too. I draw from a mix of therapeutic theories and techniques to help you get curious about yourself and find an approach that works best for you.
I have experience with many issues including, anxiety, depression, parenting, relationship issues and trauma.
I would like to invite you into a non-judgmental, nurturing, and anti-oppressive space, where we can work together to address the challenges in your life. Sometimes life can bring hardship and unexpected events, which can produce negative feelings and emotions. Some of these challenges require less support to process and work through, while others may take longer and require more frequent support to overcome. As your therapist, my goal is to understand you, your needs, and guide you to cope with or overcome the difficulties interfering with your everyday life.
I have experience with many issues including, anxiety, depression, parenting, relationship issues and trauma.
I would like to invite you into a non-judgmental, nurturing, and anti-oppressive space, where we can work together to address the challenges in your life. Sometimes life can bring hardship and unexpected events, which can produce negative feelings and emotions. Some of these challenges require less support to process and work through, while others may take longer and require more frequent support to overcome. As your therapist, my goal is to understand you, your needs, and guide you to cope with or overcome the difficulties interfering with your everyday life.
Her services include individual psychotherapy, parent counselling, clinical consultations and flexible family therapy.
Bethany has experience working with individuals who have struggled with unexpected setbacks or challenges associated with relationship changes, family changes, loss and grief. Additionally, she has experience supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental traits/ diagnoses, such as ASD, ADHD, learning exceptionalities Gifted and LD. Bethany has experience supporting people with more complex emotional and behavioural difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, histories of developmental trauma, and those with diagnoses of mood and personality disorders, PTSD, and Complex PTSD.
Her services include individual psychotherapy, parent counselling, clinical consultations and flexible family therapy.
Bethany has experience working with individuals who have struggled with unexpected setbacks or challenges associated with relationship changes, family changes, loss and grief. Additionally, she has experience supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental traits/ diagnoses, such as ASD, ADHD, learning exceptionalities Gifted and LD. Bethany has experience supporting people with more complex emotional and behavioural difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, histories of developmental trauma, and those with diagnoses of mood and personality disorders, PTSD, and Complex PTSD.
I also provide Parenting Coaching to help improve parent-child relationships.
Does your teen have trouble dealing with their emotions? Do you wish that they talked to you more about what goes on in their lives? Perhaps you are a young adult with anxiety or depression. Does making life decisions around school, work, or relationships feel unmanageable at times? Teens and young adults have so much to deal with these days. Everyday stresses can include school, family, and friendships as well as issues around identity, seeking independence, and making important life choices. The added pressures of technology and social media can make it even more challenging to come of age today.
I also provide Parenting Coaching to help improve parent-child relationships.
Does your teen have trouble dealing with their emotions? Do you wish that they talked to you more about what goes on in their lives? Perhaps you are a young adult with anxiety or depression. Does making life decisions around school, work, or relationships feel unmanageable at times? Teens and young adults have so much to deal with these days. Everyday stresses can include school, family, and friendships as well as issues around identity, seeking independence, and making important life choices. The added pressures of technology and social media can make it even more challenging to come of age today.
I provide individual and parent therapy for children and adolescents with a wide variety of presenting concerns. Therapy may involve individual, parent or family sessions depending on the needs and goals of clients. My areas of expertise include child temperament (emotionally sensitive or rigid), emotion regulation (includes self harm), parent-child attachment, family dynamics, parenting challenges, coping with stressful life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.
I provide individual and parent therapy for children and adolescents with a wide variety of presenting concerns. Therapy may involve individual, parent or family sessions depending on the needs and goals of clients. My areas of expertise include child temperament (emotionally sensitive or rigid), emotion regulation (includes self harm), parent-child attachment, family dynamics, parenting challenges, coping with stressful life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.
My clinical work focuses on issues such as anxiety, depression, parent/child conflict, bullying issues, and assisting children through parental separation and family breakdown.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and former school counsellor who has worked with children and adolescents for over 20 years. I believe empathy, warmth, and understanding are vital to creating a strong alliance with my clients. I am passionate about helping adolescents develop strong resiliency, coping and social skills, and the ability to successfully navigate through life's challenges including anxiety, depression, peer, parent, and school-related issues. My therapeutic approach (CBT, Mindfulness, EFFT, DBT, Family Therapy) varies depending on my clients' needs.
My clinical work focuses on issues such as anxiety, depression, parent/child conflict, bullying issues, and assisting children through parental separation and family breakdown.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and former school counsellor who has worked with children and adolescents for over 20 years. I believe empathy, warmth, and understanding are vital to creating a strong alliance with my clients. I am passionate about helping adolescents develop strong resiliency, coping and social skills, and the ability to successfully navigate through life's challenges including anxiety, depression, peer, parent, and school-related issues. My therapeutic approach (CBT, Mindfulness, EFFT, DBT, Family Therapy) varies depending on my clients' needs.
These areas include, but are not limited to anxiety, emotion regulation, mood & self-esteem, anger management, selective mutism, identity & self-discovery, life-adjustments, trauma, separation & divorce, parenting, postpartum depression/anxiety, and grief & loss.
Hey you! I’m Dorothy - thank you for being here. I’m a social worker & psychotherapist who specializes in supportive work with children, youth and families. I guide humans to be gentle and curious with themselves, their stories, and their environments, so that they can practice new ways of being that are in alignment with their hopes and dreams. Sometimes, systemic oppression (i.e. racism, cisheteropatriarchy, colonialism, capitalism) can affect how we reach our goals. My practice is dedicated to exploring the ways in which supportive relationships can not only support our healing, but create more social justice around us.
These areas include, but are not limited to anxiety, emotion regulation, mood & self-esteem, anger management, selective mutism, identity & self-discovery, life-adjustments, trauma, separation & divorce, parenting, postpartum depression/anxiety, and grief & loss.
Hey you! I’m Dorothy - thank you for being here. I’m a social worker & psychotherapist who specializes in supportive work with children, youth and families. I guide humans to be gentle and curious with themselves, their stories, and their environments, so that they can practice new ways of being that are in alignment with their hopes and dreams. Sometimes, systemic oppression (i.e. racism, cisheteropatriarchy, colonialism, capitalism) can affect how we reach our goals. My practice is dedicated to exploring the ways in which supportive relationships can not only support our healing, but create more social justice around us.
Have you been struggling with infertility, or questioning whether or not you would like to become a parent? Maybe you have suffered losses in the process of trying to start a family. You might be be a new parent struggling with hormonal shifts, lack of sleep, challenges with feeding, wondering how to divide household labour between you and your partner and navigating new dynamics in your relationship. Have you have been managing mood challenges or are you simply exhausted and need to chat with someone who gets it?
Have you been struggling with infertility, or questioning whether or not you would like to become a parent? Maybe you have suffered losses in the process of trying to start a family. You might be be a new parent struggling with hormonal shifts, lack of sleep, challenges with feeding, wondering how to divide household labour between you and your partner and navigating new dynamics in your relationship. Have you have been managing mood challenges or are you simply exhausted and need to chat with someone who gets it?
Fertility Postpartum The Well Parents Centre
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P
The Well Parents Centre is an innovative prenatal and postpartum mental health centre located in Toronto, with virtual services available across Ontario. We offer confidential, professional care with empathy and compassion. We work with clients through the stages of trying to conceive, coping with grief and loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss), coping with infertility and fertility treatment including IVF, pregnancy and postpartum mental health, the early years of parenting, and beyond.
The Well Parents Centre is an innovative prenatal and postpartum mental health centre located in Toronto, with virtual services available across Ontario. We offer confidential, professional care with empathy and compassion. We work with clients through the stages of trying to conceive, coping with grief and loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss), coping with infertility and fertility treatment including IVF, pregnancy and postpartum mental health, the early years of parenting, and beyond.
How to find hope? If you are feeling overwhelmed, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again. Are you and/or your child having struggling, having difficulty regulating emotions? Perhaps you are worried about how your child is coping with changes. In parenting, there are many challenges involved in guiding little people towards becoming adults and life can force families to face events that impact children's ability to function successfully within their daily environments.
How to find hope? If you are feeling overwhelmed, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again. Are you and/or your child having struggling, having difficulty regulating emotions? Perhaps you are worried about how your child is coping with changes. In parenting, there are many challenges involved in guiding little people towards becoming adults and life can force families to face events that impact children's ability to function successfully within their daily environments.
I offer mental health supports to families, children, and adolescents through individual and family therapy, and parent counselling and consultations.
I have been working for 20 years in children, adolescent, and family mental health as a registered social worker and Child, Youth and Family Therapist, facilitator, and consultant. I specialize in children’s and family therapy, with particular expertise in helping families and youth with complex mental health needs that impact their ability to manage at home, in school, or both. My goal is to improve the overall functioning of families and each family member, instil hope for a brighter future, and foster resiliency. I create a safe and supportive space, and help you/your family navigate these challenges and to develop/use skills.
I offer mental health supports to families, children, and adolescents through individual and family therapy, and parent counselling and consultations.
I have been working for 20 years in children, adolescent, and family mental health as a registered social worker and Child, Youth and Family Therapist, facilitator, and consultant. I specialize in children’s and family therapy, with particular expertise in helping families and youth with complex mental health needs that impact their ability to manage at home, in school, or both. My goal is to improve the overall functioning of families and each family member, instil hope for a brighter future, and foster resiliency. I create a safe and supportive space, and help you/your family navigate these challenges and to develop/use skills.
Parenting young and school-aged children comes with its own unique challenges and incredible rewards. Whether you're preparing for the changes brought by pregnancy, adapting to the demands of the perinatal and postpartum phases, or navigating the complexities of parenting school-aged children, I’m here to support you. Let's collaborate to address concerns related to pregnancy, process birth experiences and trauma, strengthen relationships, and provide guidance in parenting young children from pregnancy to playground years. With over 15 years of counselling experience, I am dedicated to helping families not just survive, but thrive.
Parenting young and school-aged children comes with its own unique challenges and incredible rewards. Whether you're preparing for the changes brought by pregnancy, adapting to the demands of the perinatal and postpartum phases, or navigating the complexities of parenting school-aged children, I’m here to support you. Let's collaborate to address concerns related to pregnancy, process birth experiences and trauma, strengthen relationships, and provide guidance in parenting young children from pregnancy to playground years. With over 15 years of counselling experience, I am dedicated to helping families not just survive, but thrive.
Toronto Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, AccFM
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5M
Joanna Seidel has been counselling individuals, families and children and has helped couples re-connect for over a decade. She is a Child and Family Therapist and specializes in separation and divorce. She has worked with families and children, helping them manage the often difficult, stressful and emotional process of separation and divorce. With Joanna's guidance, families learn strategies to cope with this challenge. Joanna provides counselling to address a wide range of needs: Separation and Divorce, Marriage Counselling, Parenting Conflict Resolution, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Grief and Loss, Work-related Stressors, Domestic Violence, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse.
Joanna Seidel has been counselling individuals, families and children and has helped couples re-connect for over a decade. She is a Child and Family Therapist and specializes in separation and divorce. She has worked with families and children, helping them manage the often difficult, stressful and emotional process of separation and divorce. With Joanna's guidance, families learn strategies to cope with this challenge. Joanna provides counselling to address a wide range of needs: Separation and Divorce, Marriage Counselling, Parenting Conflict Resolution, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Grief and Loss, Work-related Stressors, Domestic Violence, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse.
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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.