Are you tired of waiting to start your family, and envisioning what life might be like as a Solo Mom by Choice? Are you waiting or trying to adopt or conceive a child on your own? Are you seeking support and connection as a Solo Mom by Choice? I am offering groups and seminars, both online as well as in-office, to build a circle of women who are thinking about, exploring, and living solo motherhood by choice. Please call for details about this exciting new series!
Hosted by Leena Batra
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Round Rock, TX 78664
You crave balance and joy in your career and your family. You worry about whether you are "doing it right," this balancing act of motherhood, relationships, and career growth. Expectations of yourself and others sometimes create unbearable stress and pressure.
Through use of guided exploration, art and music, this group will process the experiences of separating from and staying connected with our adult children.
Hosted by Leena Batra
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Round Rock, TX 78664
You crave balance and joy in your career and your family. You worry about whether you are "doing it right," this balancing act of motherhood, relationships, and career growth. Expectations of yourself and others sometimes create unbearable stress and pressure.
I am certified as a Perinatal Mental Health provider and have extensive personal and professional experience working with postpartum mental health issues. The group is meant to create a safe space for Moms to share and support each other through the joys and struggles of being a new parent. Cost is $25 per person. Minimum of 4 participants, maximum of 10.
Hosted by Rachel Rainey Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Round Rock, TX 78681
I understand that going to therapy can be scary and daunting. I create an atmosphere for my clients that is authentic, supportive, and non-judgmental. My goal is for my clients to feel heard, validated, but respectfully challenged when they need to be. I have experience working with people who have or are experiencing trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, attachment issues, perinatal (pre and postpartum) mental health, depression, anxiety, among others.
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Bringing a new human into the world can be a rollercoaster of an experience. In this group, we will come together to listen to each other, process all the feelings, and be in community. This therapy group will be focused on processing the daily joys and struggles of new parenthood with others who can listen and empathize with the life change you are experiencing. Topics that may be explored include: boundaries, relationships, intimacy, identity as a new Mom, parenting, self-care, mindfulness, and compassion.
Hosted by Jen Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
I am passionate about helping others enhance connections in their lives and live more authentically. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma by utilizing deep listening, collaboration, mindfulness, vulnerability, and building trust. I offer support around pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum issues, parenting, divorce, men’s issues, career goals, and intergenerational trauma. Currently, I offer two therapy groups: a group for New Moms (babies welcome!) and a Men's Processing Group.
This group will provide support to foster, adoptive, and kinship parents and exploration of the core issues in adoption and permanency, as covered in the book, "The Seven Core Issues Workbook for Parents of Traumatized Children and Teens." Any parents of children and teens who have experienced trauma are welcome. This is a 6 week group, $40 per session. Must commit to pay for all 6 sessions. SEPT 5 - OVERVIEW OF 7 CORE ISSUES, LOSS; SEPT 12 - REJECTION; SEPT 19 - SHAME AND GUILT; SEPT 26 - GRIEF; OCT 3 - IDENTITY, INTIMACY; OCT 10 - MASTERY AND CONTROL
Hosted by Keri Moran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
Adults: I also work with adults facing challenges with trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting, life transitions, and stress.
Children & Teens: Sometimes children go through a tough time or feel overwhelmed, and it has an impact on the whole family. Parents may feel frustrated or confused about how to help their children. They may feel that nothing will change. I partner with children, teens, and parents who are struggling with challenging behavior, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, and other concerns that are creating a disruption in relationships. I love helping children build coping skills in order to manage what they are going through. I help parents strengthen their relationship with their child and build on their existing parenting strategies.
Hosted by Audry Steele
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
Hosted by Rachael Cayton Barden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
Does your middle-schooler have trouble turning in homework? Do they opt for screen time in lieu of school work, extra-curriculars or chores? Ever wondered if your child is neuro-divergent or has your middle-schooler been diagnosed with ADHD or ASD? Middle-school is a difficult time for both student and parent. It can be a time when developmental challenges are highlighted and frustration in the household is magnified. This group explores strategies and allows you to ask questions and share experiences in a confidential, compassionate, and judgement-free setting.
Hosted by Brendan Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78750
Are you the parent of a teen or young adult experiencing challenges with school and life transitions? Are you a teen or young adult struggling to achieve your goals or enhance your personal relationships? Overcoming obstacles to growth often requires self-exploration and changing the way we see ourselves.
Beginning and Advanced Parenting classes, Prenting Teens with Love & Logic
Hosted by Lisa Wellons Rothfus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
I am also trained in handeling parent child contact problems.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families on issues such as divorce, collaborative divorce, writing parenting plans for Pro- Se divorces, co- parenting issues before and after divorce or a court appointed parent coordinator, reunification therapy and coaching parents going through parent child contact problems, and working though parenting issues with adolescents. I work to help coach famiies through all stages of divorce.
Parenting in isolation is awful! This group brings parents together to support one another, while experientially learning the concepts related to Daniel Siegel's book titled, Parenting from the Inside Out. Group members will safely explore their own family histories, with the purpose of strengthening parenting skills and lessening parenting-related stress. Experiential mindfulness practices to reduce stress and build awareness will also be explored.
Hosted by Rachael Cayton Barden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78757
I have experience helping people manage stress, build self compassion, examine addiction patterns, cope with family member addiction, address developmental trauma, brave parenting challenges, and change the way they approach and interact within relationships.
To others, you seem to have it all together, but the pain of your past and future colliding keeps you up at night. Past injuries have a continual hold on you and influence your most important relationships. Acting in line with your heart does not seem possible when you're caught in these patterns. You are stuck, but things can change. Loving yourself and appreciating each moment is an attainable goal, and one that I can help you reach. Through our conversations, you will gain a better understanding of yourself and your beginnings and start to feel more peace within your life and relationships.
Group for parents of children with ADHD. Guided group sessions by an LPC and Developmental Psychologist. Offering a space to learn more about parenting children with ADHD and connecting with other parents experiencing similar challenges in an inclusive therapeutic space.
Hosted by Dr. Shaden Powell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Park, TX 78613
Hi! I'm Dr. Shaden Powell, therapist, developmental psychologist and ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider, devoted to assisting children, parents and adults on their life journeys. My approach is rooted in developmental psychology and research, providing a solid foundation for our work together. In our sessions, inclusivity and diversity are paramount, ensuring an environment where all experiences are valued and respected. With compassion as my guiding force, I am here to support and empower you. www.cedarparktherapistinsight.com
This group is for parents that are currently expecting or have infant children. We will use scientific research to increase our understanding of pregnancy and infancy and how that can inform parenting. This group include educational pieces as well as a space to process the emotions and challenges experienced throughout this period of development for both parents and children.
Hosted by Dr. Shaden Powell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Park, TX 78613
Hi! I'm Dr. Shaden Powell, therapist, developmental psychologist and ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider, devoted to assisting children, parents and adults on their life journeys. My approach is rooted in developmental psychology and research, providing a solid foundation for our work together. In our sessions, inclusivity and diversity are paramount, ensuring an environment where all experiences are valued and respected. With compassion as my guiding force, I am here to support and empower you. www.cedarparktherapistinsight.com
Are your children leaving the wonderful nest that you spent their lifetime building? Are you feeling lost, lonely, or purposeless? It is now time to focus on YOU! Join Britt, an LPC Associate, for this 5-week group to rediscover your identity & purpose and navigate this next, exciting stage of your life. In a safe environment with other moms, we will cover topics like: renegotiating a new relationship with your adult child, rediscovering your passions and desires, reintegrating yourself back into the world.
Hosted by Britt Ward
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Park, TX 78613
I am currently an LPC-Associate in the state of Texas under the supervision of Sarah Arnold, LPC-S. I am now accepting new clients in person in the Austin, TX area or virtually. My specialty is helping adult individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress with coping strategies and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I work with the client to observe and acknowledge past beliefs and motivations and then work to rewrite that hindering narrative. I also see couples seeking relationship healing and connection through identifying hurtful patterns to rebuild trust and intimacy.
If your child is questioning their gender or identifies as transgender, this group is for you! This is a safe and inclusive group for parents to talk about their experience of raising a child who is questioning their gender and/or identifies as trans. Talk openly with other parents about fears, worries, grief, celebrations, joy, and the mix of emotions that come from parenting and the unique experience of parenting a trans teen. There is a Teen Gender Exploration group that happens simultaneously. Contact us for more information about both groups!
Hosted by Austin Counseling and Trauma Specialists
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Park, TX 78613
At Austin Counseling and Trauma Specialists, our skilled counselors work with many different populations and needs! Our greatest areas of experience include trauma, crisis, sexual abuse/assault, EMDR, grief and loss, LGBTQ+, gender identity, Military, First Responders, and most general counseling needs as well. If you are looking to heal, grow and/or make a change, counseling is a great way to do that; to find or restore balance, peace, calm, well-being, and overall happiness. We believe in the power of healthy therapeutic relationships and are dedicated to helping you reach your counseling goals. We are here when you are ready!
Parenting teenagers is hard! Come learn skills on parenting skills including: winning cooperation, responsibility and discipline, communication skills, building courage, and redirecting misbehavior. Our parenting class will run June 7th to July 26th for the 8 week class. We will also offer 4 extra classes at the end that specializing in substances, violence, and sexuality. Virtual option will become available with enough interest. If you feel that you would benefit from support in parenting your teen, don't hesitate to reach out for support!
Hosted by Jennifer Hodges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Park, TX 78613
Hi! I'm Jennifer. It can be difficult to reach out for help and even harder to find a therapist you are really able to connect with. I'm so glad you are taking a chance! I am passionate about helping clients reach their goals, improve their lives, and overcome hangups that keep them from moving forward. I specialize in treating family of origin, grief, trauma, depression disorders, and anxiety disorders. I love working with teens and adults!
Parenting through the lens of Developmental Psychology process group. A group for parents interested in growing their knowledge of what is happening with their children developmentally and parenting that would enhance the growth of both child and parent. This is a space to learn, process the emotions, adjustments, challenges, strengths, and much more that go into every stage of parenting.
Hosted by Dr. Shaden Powell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Park, TX 78613
Hi! I'm Dr. Shaden Powell, therapist, developmental psychologist and ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider, devoted to assisting children, parents and adults on their life journeys. My approach is rooted in developmental psychology and research, providing a solid foundation for our work together. In our sessions, inclusivity and diversity are paramount, ensuring an environment where all experiences are valued and respected. With compassion as my guiding force, I am here to support and empower you. www.cedarparktherapistinsight.com
UnPerfect Parenting classes for parents of adolescents are your bridge from feeling distanced by your teen's challenging behavior to discovering a confidence in parenting. Classes meet ONLINE every Wednesday from 7 pm to 8 pm. This is an open class consisting of 6 sessions. The class costs $50/week or $250 if you register for all 6 sessions. Call now to learn more!
Hosted by Chad Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Park, TX 78613
At the 2510 Collective, we know that sometimes life can be a lot. Sometimes our mind powers through and we are none the worse for wear. Other times, the brain gets stuck on sad or scared or angry. We want to let go and move on, but the restless nights and tiring days seem to last forever. All too often, the problems seep into relationships with the ones you love the most. During these phases of life, counseling can be the rope that you can use to pull yourself free – to get unstuck. Unstuck means you feel in control of your emotions, your body, and your thoughts. Unstuck means you feel confident and safe in your relationships.
Cultivate skills and resources to help you connect with joy, meaning, and your inner strength in parenting—and to become an effective self-advocate when you need help! Using mindfulness, inner listening, and real talk, we will help you integrate your whole self—as a parent, partner, individual.
Hosted by Jill Hokanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
Hi! I am honored that you would consider entrusting me with your story. People usually come to me when they are feeling exhausted, unsure, or fed up with how things are going in their lives and hoping for relief and renewal. I help people practice searching inside themselves to make sense of their feelings, heal their inner child, discover what they need and want, create better boundaries, and gain confidence to go after their biggest goals.
I lead a group (via Zoom) for parents with teens/young adults who are neuro-divergent, atypical and/or have a mental illness. The group provides emotional support and advice given in a non-judgmental atmosphere. I am a therapist, but also a parent who has (and still is!) going through these same issues. The group is safe, helpful and confidential in an environment where you can vent, commiserate, and share with other parents who are going through similar issues.
Hosted by Esther H Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
I provide a safe, trusting environment for my clients to open up and share their experiences without feeling judged or shamed. I take a warm, client-centered approach to psychotherapy, based on the work of Carl Rogers. I believe that one of the most valuable aspect of therapy is for the therapist to have unconditional positive regard toward the client. As my client, I will think the best of you, and truly believe that you are capable of great things. I am positive, non-judgmental and compassionate, and when you enter my office it will be a safe environment for you to be vulnerable and be yourself.
How to Talk to Your Child About Sex, Love and Dating is a workshop designed to help parents meet the needs of the age and stage of each child appropriately. Most of us figured "it" out on the fly, but just like driving a car, we wouldn't let our children drive without driver's education! This topic is the foundation of all healthy relationships. Come get answers to the tough questions in an inviting and comfortable environment. You will leave with clear steps and actual scripts on how to talk to your child about one of the most important topics for their future.
Hosted by Cindy Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
I support people as they go through some of life's tougher times. I do not "fix" anyone. I help people remember the truth about their worth and value and guide them as they practice living from that truth whether it's for the first time or not. When we get afraid and empty, it is almost impossible to remember this by ourselves, and we need an experienced, knowledgable and loving ally to shine the light for us through the dark and confusing times.
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Parenting Support Groups
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.