Parenting Therapists in 75248

I work with adults over twenty-one. This includes individuals, couples, and families. Within those groups, I accept both long-term and short-term clients. My areas of specialty are depression/anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, geriatric issues, spirituality, and life transitions.

Book with me now by clicking on my website. We all have times when we feel "stuck" and unsure of how to move forward. Whether it is in our relationships with friends, partners, or children, sometimes we just need someone to walk with us on our journey. I strive to cultivate a safe, accepting, and authentic environment, meeting the client where they are. I have more than two decades of experience working with individuals and families seeking support on issues related to anxiety, depression, parenting, dating relationships, women's issues, trauma, grief, bullying, and peer relationships.

Are you too busy to try to piece parenting tips together from social media and nothing seems to work? Do you want change NOW? Are you feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed or frustrated? Do you feel out of control? I help parents with: toddler tantrums; bonding after adoption; blended families; divorce; adolescent/teen self-esteem, anger, and self-harming; sibling conflict; grief; ADHD; OCD and other behavioral problems. I'm Elizabeth and I specialize in parent coaching of children and adolescents. If you are looking for a therapist who can help you grow your skills as a parent - I am here for you.

I believe that we are all unique and have the power and ability to make effective change in our lives. It is with this empathetic and non-judgmental approach that I assist clients to discover their own solutions for therapeutic healing.

My specialty is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I primarily work with teens, young adults, and families. I manage a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, school difficulties, ADD/ADHD, social difficulties, self-harm, suicidal ideation, addiction, and parent-child conflict I also work with the family system on integrating effective and practical tools into their daily lives.

Looking for a therapist for your child or adolescent can be daunting. Every child's situation and needs are different. I provide a warm, energetic, compassionate atmosphere to help make my clients and their families feel at ease. Whether that means talking while playing ping pong or talking via telehealth. I believe that when a child is in their element, they are more likely to be receptive to the therapeutic process. This is why our office has several play and activity rooms. I also believe that communication with parents is the key to success, so I communicate frequently with parents via email or with parent meetings.

My ideal client is open to change and teachable as well as resourceful.

Whether you are at the dinner table with your family, sitting next to your partner on the couch, or in an office full of coworkers, feeling unnoticed and unheard is a painful experience. Our relationships should be a source of empowerment, safety, and comfort. Not a source of chronic anxiety, stress, and grief. Whether it is the relationship you have with yourself, your spouse, partner, child, parent, or co-parent you are looking to heal and improve, with some fine tuning, we can build upon the skills and strengths you already have to create more meaningful and positive interactions in your everyday life and relationships.

Are you experiencing sadness or anxiety that is keeping you from having a fulfilling life? Are you having difficulties within your relationships or finding it hard to be authentic with others? If so, therapy is a place where you can address these struggles. I believe it is important that you trust me in order for you to benefit from therapy. As a result, I will work hard to create a safe environment where you feel comfortable. I will also work to develop a supportive environment while also challenging you to make changes.

We all have a core need to be seen, heard, and valued. The journey of integration and healing can be complicated and non-linear, and I am here to partner with you on that path to wholeness. Uncovering your authentic self takes courage and requires the healing of childhood wounds, trauma, and societal pressures. I offer professional expertise in learning how to re-parent yourself, set healthy boundaries, and integrate wellness into your life as you reach your goals. I believe you are capable of tapping into resiliency and manifesting the life that you want through the therapeutic process.

I am passionate about helping people break old patterns and live within their own integrity. I counsel through the lens of neuroscience of attachment and relationships. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship based on trust, compassion, and safety. By combining EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and interpersonal neurobiology, I offer services to help you achieve progress. Feeling trapped in repetitive relationship cycles? Doubting yourself and feeling responsible for everything? If you're feeling held back, trauma-informed care can guide you toward healing and progress in a safe, supportive environment.

Getting help to untangle and navigate through this time is the first step. I can help you have better relationships within your family and with others. Finding your authentic self and expressing your needs brings benefits to your life in so many ways. Parenting, communicating with a significant other, and dealing with stress, anxiety or depression can be challenging. Together we can work to reduce or eliminate problematic patterns of behavior preventing you from living the life you desire.

I began my professional counseling experience in 1999. I have worked previously as a professional counselor with juvenile incarcerated youth, incarcerated adults, psychiatric patients, as an elementary and secondary school counselor. Prior to my work as a professional counselor, I worked as a special education teacher and coach. I have experience working with young children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, families, and groups. I have worked with a diverse clientele on a number of concerns, with specializations in the following areas: anger management, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, pre-marital, parenting, divorce, domestic violence, social skills, etc.

In celebration of each individual's strengths and unique qualities, I offer an individualized approach that is customized to the needs of each client. I believe that with support, guidance, compassion, and understanding people have the ability to not only find solutions to their challenges, but the strength to make positive changes. I am passionate about working with children, teens, adults, and families and offer play therapy, activity therapy, expressive arts, and/or traditional talk therapy. I practice from a neurodiversity affirming lens where we focus on empowerment and appreciating everyone's unique differences.

Life can be stressful, but with support, compassion, and some laughter along the way, the possibilities are limitless. I believe that it truly takes a "village" in working toward emotional wellness, and counseling is one of those gifts we are given. I have a passion for assisting individuals in finding purpose at the core of their existence. I enjoy working collaboratively alongside my clients in order to create a space for self-exploration and healing.

Shavana has tremendous experience working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, familial concerns, depression, relationship/premarital concerns, sexual abuse, domestic violence, teen violence, emotional disturbance, stress, self-esteem, parenting issues, divorce, women’s issues, multi-cultural barriers, and communication. She has over a decade of experience in the mental health industry. She works with a variety of populations ranging from adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with relationship concerns. As a trained therapist in Europe, South America and the United states I am comfortable working with individuals in both Spanish and English. My approach is informed by my eclectic experiences. Specifically, I see treatment as a co-created process, drawing from state of the art interventions and individual needs. Within the therapeutic relationship, I empower clients to gain insight and make lasting change.

***Specializing in Couples Counseling*** Most of my clients are couples seeking relief from relationship distress. This might include emotional disconnection, unresolved conflict, parenting stress, blending families, infidelity, contemplating divorce, living with mental and chronic illness, and other issues. Many of my clients are also individuals seeking healthier relationships and create change in their lives by taking ownership of their own growth areas; many work to incorporate healthy boundaries, assertiveness, healing from shame, and discovering untapped strengths. Families come for support with parenting and other issues.

I understand that deciding to see a Psychologist is stressful and a big first step toward feeling better. I believe the benefit you receive from therapy is directly related to your feeling of comfort and connection with your therapist. I have a warm sense of humor and use compassion and sensitivity to quickly understand your situation. I incorporate a Cognitive-Behavioral approach in therapy and focus on the therapeutic relationship, warmth and genuine understanding. As a wife, professional, and mom to two teens, two dogs and two guinea pigs, I know life can be hectic! My goal is to help you wade through the chaos to find the calm.