Parenting Therapists in Camarillo, CA

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Alicia Vilanova
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93011
My strength lies in addressing individual needs, family dynamics, parenting complexities, and teen concerns.
With over a decade and a half of expertise, I provide therapeutic services that are not only effective but also demystify the process. Specializing in an array of issues such as anger management, self-esteem struggles, divorce, trauma, addictions, and family therapy, my approach is solution-focused and designed to facilitate positive changes often noticeable within the initial sessions.
My strength lies in addressing individual needs, family dynamics, parenting complexities, and teen concerns.
With over a decade and a half of expertise, I provide therapeutic services that are not only effective but also demystify the process. Specializing in an array of issues such as anger management, self-esteem struggles, divorce, trauma, addictions, and family therapy, my approach is solution-focused and designed to facilitate positive changes often noticeable within the initial sessions.
(805) 421-4721 View (805) 421-4721
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Meghan Corzo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Meghan Corzo. I am licensed in the state of California as a Marriage & Family Therapist. My pledge is to offer clients a warm and supportive environment, where each person is listened to free of judgment; and that our work together fosters hope and healing. Areas of special interest include Phase of life anxiety (marriage, divorce, relationships, empty nest), EAP counseling/career-related issues), intimacy issues, parenting, adoption, and substance use/addiction counseling.
Hello, my name is Meghan Corzo. I am licensed in the state of California as a Marriage & Family Therapist. My pledge is to offer clients a warm and supportive environment, where each person is listened to free of judgment; and that our work together fosters hope and healing. Areas of special interest include Phase of life anxiety (marriage, divorce, relationships, empty nest), EAP counseling/career-related issues), intimacy issues, parenting, adoption, and substance use/addiction counseling.
(951) 783-3771 View (951) 783-3771
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James K Borgeson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
If you’re reading this you are likely considering speaking with a therapist and exploring current or past areas of your life that are of concern to you. Common areas or concern include relationship problems, exposure to traumatic events, difficult life transitions, parent child conflict, child behavior, school or self esteem issues, as well as many others. Navigating these challenges can be difficult. At times they may even leave you with feelings of depression, anxiety, even hopelessness. By reaching out to a therapist you are reaching out for support and guidance to restore hope and good health for you and your loved ones.
If you’re reading this you are likely considering speaking with a therapist and exploring current or past areas of your life that are of concern to you. Common areas or concern include relationship problems, exposure to traumatic events, difficult life transitions, parent child conflict, child behavior, school or self esteem issues, as well as many others. Navigating these challenges can be difficult. At times they may even leave you with feelings of depression, anxiety, even hopelessness. By reaching out to a therapist you are reaching out for support and guidance to restore hope and good health for you and your loved ones.
(805) 272-7683 View (805) 272-7683
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Allisa M Giannini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010  (Online Only)
I am trained in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), PCIT ( Parent Child Interactive Therapy), and other parenting methods to help my clients increase attachment, decrease behavioral issues, improve communication, and increase family harmony.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with 15 yrs working with women, children and families. I work with new mothers or pregnant women who are struggling with changes in mood and functioning due to their changing bodies and hormones. I also work with school age children, young adults and women. I have a background in child development and enjoy working with little ones and their families to increase attachment, decrease behavioral issues and promote healthy development. I welcome parents to work with me around parenting concerns, life transitions, relationship difficulties and identity. Individual or family sessions available.
I am trained in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), PCIT ( Parent Child Interactive Therapy), and other parenting methods to help my clients increase attachment, decrease behavioral issues, improve communication, and increase family harmony.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with 15 yrs working with women, children and families. I work with new mothers or pregnant women who are struggling with changes in mood and functioning due to their changing bodies and hormones. I also work with school age children, young adults and women. I have a background in child development and enjoy working with little ones and their families to increase attachment, decrease behavioral issues and promote healthy development. I welcome parents to work with me around parenting concerns, life transitions, relationship difficulties and identity. Individual or family sessions available.
(805) 706-8940 View (805) 706-8940
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Jennifer Mundy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
Jennifer has her Credential in Parent Education and has taught Parenting for 15 years.
Jennifer has worked with young children and their families for over 20 years. As a Marriage and Family Therapist Jennifer works with children who have experienced trauma as well as children who have other behavioral challenges. Jennifer teaches children and parents new skills to help process thoughts and feelings related to traumatic life events, manage and resolve distressing thoughts, feelings and behaviors and enhance safety, growth, parenting skills and family communication.
Jennifer has her Credential in Parent Education and has taught Parenting for 15 years.
Jennifer has worked with young children and their families for over 20 years. As a Marriage and Family Therapist Jennifer works with children who have experienced trauma as well as children who have other behavioral challenges. Jennifer teaches children and parents new skills to help process thoughts and feelings related to traumatic life events, manage and resolve distressing thoughts, feelings and behaviors and enhance safety, growth, parenting skills and family communication.
(805) 360-5773 View (805) 360-5773
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Dr. Susan Sharma
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
Waitlist for new clients
Congratulations in taking the first big steps towards building an improved life. What you are doing takes courage and honesty. Have you envisioned how your life will be different after a successful course of therapy? Therapy is often most successful when you know what you want at the finish line. Let's hone those ideas and put them into action. I'm eager to assist adults and teens who need help with stress, depression, anxiety, relational problems, life transitions, self esteem, and parenting issues.
Congratulations in taking the first big steps towards building an improved life. What you are doing takes courage and honesty. Have you envisioned how your life will be different after a successful course of therapy? Therapy is often most successful when you know what you want at the finish line. Let's hone those ideas and put them into action. I'm eager to assist adults and teens who need help with stress, depression, anxiety, relational problems, life transitions, self esteem, and parenting issues.
(805) 386-9885 View (805) 386-9885
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Joy Thornhill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93012
I use evidence-based techniques including Parent and Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child Therapy, Family Therapy, trauma-informed therapy and/or play therapy, somatic-based therapy, and art therapy to uncover, heal, and provide a new way of relating to one another.
Are you finding yourself frustrated from having yet another disagreement with your spouse or children about the challenges in your relationship? Or perhaps you look around at your family and feel sad that you aren’t connecting the way you used to. Maybe you have children who can be moody, anxious, or seem depressed and you don’t know why or how it came to be this way. You would like support and some extra tools in your toolbox to handle the family stress and are in dire need of some relief.
I use evidence-based techniques including Parent and Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child Therapy, Family Therapy, trauma-informed therapy and/or play therapy, somatic-based therapy, and art therapy to uncover, heal, and provide a new way of relating to one another.
Are you finding yourself frustrated from having yet another disagreement with your spouse or children about the challenges in your relationship? Or perhaps you look around at your family and feel sad that you aren’t connecting the way you used to. Maybe you have children who can be moody, anxious, or seem depressed and you don’t know why or how it came to be this way. You would like support and some extra tools in your toolbox to handle the family stress and are in dire need of some relief.
(805) 429-4562 View (805) 429-4562
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Teva Johnstone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
Waitlist for new clients
I help people experiencing depression, burnout, parental overwhelm and internet addiction. I specialize in compulsive use of social media, parenting more "intense" children and stress. Many of my clients feel stuck in a cycle of distraction and avoidance and spiral into anxiety and shame. I offer compassionate processing of your story and help you grow in self-understanding. Increasing awareness of self-sabotaging patterns can provide opportunity to pause and correct course. I assist with concrete tools for recovery from tech addiction, hustle culture and over- parenting so you can experience peace and greater life satisfaction.
I help people experiencing depression, burnout, parental overwhelm and internet addiction. I specialize in compulsive use of social media, parenting more "intense" children and stress. Many of my clients feel stuck in a cycle of distraction and avoidance and spiral into anxiety and shame. I offer compassionate processing of your story and help you grow in self-understanding. Increasing awareness of self-sabotaging patterns can provide opportunity to pause and correct course. I assist with concrete tools for recovery from tech addiction, hustle culture and over- parenting so you can experience peace and greater life satisfaction.
(805) 567-7605 View (805) 567-7605
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Dena Marshall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
My 20 years of experience working with individuals, families, couples and children enables me to offer effective outpatient psychological care. My specialty is Court Involved Therapy, services include court ordered or recommended family, child and/or individual therapy, reunification and co- parenting counseling. Additionally, I treat several mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and adjusting to life transitions. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
My 20 years of experience working with individuals, families, couples and children enables me to offer effective outpatient psychological care. My specialty is Court Involved Therapy, services include court ordered or recommended family, child and/or individual therapy, reunification and co- parenting counseling. Additionally, I treat several mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and adjusting to life transitions. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
(805) 608-4196 View (805) 608-4196
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Tina Paxton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, parenting/co- parenting, adoption, divorce, domestic violence, work issues, and life transitions.
My name is Tina Paxton. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have been providing therapy for the last 12 years in the State of California. I provide Problem-Solving Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal therapy, and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, divorce/separation, child custody/co- parenting, life transitions, peri-natal/post-partum depression, new parents, parenting issues, ADHD, and work issues.
I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, parenting/co- parenting, adoption, divorce, domestic violence, work issues, and life transitions.
My name is Tina Paxton. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have been providing therapy for the last 12 years in the State of California. I provide Problem-Solving Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal therapy, and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, divorce/separation, child custody/co- parenting, life transitions, peri-natal/post-partum depression, new parents, parenting issues, ADHD, and work issues.
(805) 973-0299 View (805) 973-0299
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Anna Selena Cho
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93012
Cho focuses on emotion-focused parenting, blended families, anxiety, depression, self esteem, sexuality and identity, bicultural and multicultural issues.
Dr. Anna Selena Cho, was born in Los Angeles and has personal experience living bi-culturally. Dr. Cho was traditionally trained in visual arts in her early developmental years and eventually obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Southern California, M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy at Phillips Graduate University, and her Doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Cho has developed programs with organizations wanting to further expand their learning standards towards socio-emotional integration.
Cho focuses on emotion-focused parenting, blended families, anxiety, depression, self esteem, sexuality and identity, bicultural and multicultural issues.
Dr. Anna Selena Cho, was born in Los Angeles and has personal experience living bi-culturally. Dr. Cho was traditionally trained in visual arts in her early developmental years and eventually obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Southern California, M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy at Phillips Graduate University, and her Doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Cho has developed programs with organizations wanting to further expand their learning standards towards socio-emotional integration.
(310) 340-2835 View (310) 340-2835
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Dr. Tracy Bennett
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
I'm also a Screen Safety Parenting Expert & CEO of GetKidsInternetSafe, teach at CSUCI, and author of Screen Time in the Mean Time: A Parenting Guide.
When life gets complicated you may need a safe, confidential space to figure things out with an experienced, nonjudgmental expert you trust. I've had a successful practice for over 25 yrs. Because each client and situation is unique, I've learned what it takes to help clients thrive. Using goal-oriented psychotherapy, I offer a prescriptive combination of strategies based on preference. By gaining insight into emotional and behavioral responses and applying best-fit coping skills, my clients get the relief they need to not just move through the challenges, but beyond them.
I'm also a Screen Safety Parenting Expert & CEO of GetKidsInternetSafe, teach at CSUCI, and author of Screen Time in the Mean Time: A Parenting Guide.
When life gets complicated you may need a safe, confidential space to figure things out with an experienced, nonjudgmental expert you trust. I've had a successful practice for over 25 yrs. Because each client and situation is unique, I've learned what it takes to help clients thrive. Using goal-oriented psychotherapy, I offer a prescriptive combination of strategies based on preference. By gaining insight into emotional and behavioral responses and applying best-fit coping skills, my clients get the relief they need to not just move through the challenges, but beyond them.
(805) 413-4674 View (805) 413-4674
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Arlene Gallan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
In particular, those with childhood sexual abuse, mood disorders, anxiety, parenting, and chronic pain and more.
The work of healing the soul is what attracted me to the profession of psychology and I feel it cannot be done if there is judgment or a lack of empathy. A therapeutic relationship that is built on trust, openness and exploration is one that will heal the wounds of the past.I offer an opportunity to create that relationship and to learn how it feels to trust, share and grow. I was born in the northeast but lived in Los Angeles suburbs for 25 years before relocating to NC. I am licensed in both states. I am applying to insurances in CA, but I will take payments from patients for them to get reimbursements.
In particular, those with childhood sexual abuse, mood disorders, anxiety, parenting, and chronic pain and more.
The work of healing the soul is what attracted me to the profession of psychology and I feel it cannot be done if there is judgment or a lack of empathy. A therapeutic relationship that is built on trust, openness and exploration is one that will heal the wounds of the past.I offer an opportunity to create that relationship and to learn how it feels to trust, share and grow. I was born in the northeast but lived in Los Angeles suburbs for 25 years before relocating to NC. I am licensed in both states. I am applying to insurances in CA, but I will take payments from patients for them to get reimbursements.
(805) 429-8081 View (805) 429-8081
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Camille Black
Marriage & Family Therapist, DBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010  (Online Only)
Thus, I feel well qualified in treating those with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, maternal mental health, parenting, and relationship issues.
Welcome! I am dedicated to empowering you by first and foremost showing you unconditional support. Once this relationship of trust is formed, we can work toward healing old wounds and discovering your inherent self-worth. I enjoy working with adults throughout the life cycle. Therapy can be difficult at times as we will explore the issues that are preventing you from living life to its full potential. My goal is to help you identify and remove obstacles so you can successfully move through life’s many transitions.
Thus, I feel well qualified in treating those with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, maternal mental health, parenting, and relationship issues.
Welcome! I am dedicated to empowering you by first and foremost showing you unconditional support. Once this relationship of trust is formed, we can work toward healing old wounds and discovering your inherent self-worth. I enjoy working with adults throughout the life cycle. Therapy can be difficult at times as we will explore the issues that are preventing you from living life to its full potential. My goal is to help you identify and remove obstacles so you can successfully move through life’s many transitions.
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Andrea Wells
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93012  (Online Only)
I enjoy creating a safe space in which to help people navigate difficult situations in their lives such as; life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, and various mental health issues which are negatively impacting their everyday life.
am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I grew up on the East Coast and received my masters degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. I have 5 years of clinical experience. I am married and have raised three children, two of which are still teenagers. I have experience working with all ages-children, adolescents, adults and families. My previous clinical work was with children, adults and families many of whom had been effected by past trauma. It included individual, family, group therapy and crisis intervention.
I enjoy creating a safe space in which to help people navigate difficult situations in their lives such as; life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, and various mental health issues which are negatively impacting their everyday life.
am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I grew up on the East Coast and received my masters degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. I have 5 years of clinical experience. I am married and have raised three children, two of which are still teenagers. I have experience working with all ages-children, adolescents, adults and families. My previous clinical work was with children, adults and families many of whom had been effected by past trauma. It included individual, family, group therapy and crisis intervention.
(805) 303-5768 View (805) 303-5768
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Thomas Devereux Carver
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
Learn To Manage Anxiety and Depression, Develop Communication Skills With Your Partner, Seek To Resolve Divorce Dynamics/Trauma, Co- Parenting Plans, Complete Divorce Mediation Solutions, Treatment of Trauma (PTSD), Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program, Modern Child- Parent Interactive Therapy, Treatment of Disorders: OCD and BiPolar, etc., and Solution Focused Therapy. Please visit my website at www.thomascarver.com. Thank you.
Learn To Manage Anxiety and Depression, Develop Communication Skills With Your Partner, Seek To Resolve Divorce Dynamics/Trauma, Co- Parenting Plans, Complete Divorce Mediation Solutions, Treatment of Trauma (PTSD), Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program, Modern Child- Parent Interactive Therapy, Treatment of Disorders: OCD and BiPolar, etc., and Solution Focused Therapy. Please visit my website at www.thomascarver.com. Thank you.
(805) 214-8404 View (805) 214-8404
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Nancy J Bates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
As a parent and a credentialed teacher.
As your therapist, I will provide empathy,awareness and education. I am a therapist who listens compassionately to identify keys factors that are important in understanding your life journey. I will help you develop skills and resources that will increase the quality of your life. I will assist you in exploring relationship issues in a safe, supportive atmosphere. You can heal from traumatic life events,learn to cope with anxiety or depression or process your grief and loss issues. You can learn communication skills develop your personal self-worth or learn to face life transitions with more confidence.
As a parent and a credentialed teacher.
As your therapist, I will provide empathy,awareness and education. I am a therapist who listens compassionately to identify keys factors that are important in understanding your life journey. I will help you develop skills and resources that will increase the quality of your life. I will assist you in exploring relationship issues in a safe, supportive atmosphere. You can heal from traumatic life events,learn to cope with anxiety or depression or process your grief and loss issues. You can learn communication skills develop your personal self-worth or learn to face life transitions with more confidence.
(805) 367-5418 View (805) 367-5418
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Marianne Renee Bahler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
" In addition to working with families, couples, children/teenagers, and individual adults, I have experience facilitating parenting and anger management groups.
I feel honored to work with families and couples seeking to reduce conflict and increase relational intimacy through improved trust and communication as well as helping parents build positive parenting skills. I also assist individual adults and preteens/adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, problematic behaviors, and negative relationship patterns and to aid them in finding life-affirming ways to cope with challenges. I am happy to offer therapy from a Christian framework, if desired. I believe that empathy and respect for others is profoundly important and feel blessed to walk alongside those seeking emotional healing.
" In addition to working with families, couples, children/teenagers, and individual adults, I have experience facilitating parenting and anger management groups.
I feel honored to work with families and couples seeking to reduce conflict and increase relational intimacy through improved trust and communication as well as helping parents build positive parenting skills. I also assist individual adults and preteens/adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, problematic behaviors, and negative relationship patterns and to aid them in finding life-affirming ways to cope with challenges. I am happy to offer therapy from a Christian framework, if desired. I believe that empathy and respect for others is profoundly important and feel blessed to walk alongside those seeking emotional healing.
(805) 619-5209 View (805) 619-5209
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Rakhee Alston
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93012
Hello, I'm Rakhee Alston, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I offer telehealth services across the state, specializing in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, fertility, postpartum depression, and parenting challenges. Using a cognitive-behavioral and family systems approach, I empower my clients to navigate their unique challenges, believing they are the experts in their own lives.
Hello, I'm Rakhee Alston, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I offer telehealth services across the state, specializing in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, fertility, postpartum depression, and parenting challenges. Using a cognitive-behavioral and family systems approach, I empower my clients to navigate their unique challenges, believing they are the experts in their own lives.
(619) 378-5334 View (619) 378-5334
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Patricia A. Ruddy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
I have had tremendous success in working with the spirited, strong willed child, adolescent in helping parents develop improved parenting skills and addressing conflict resolution.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been providing psychotherapy for almost thirty years with all ages and all different populations. My treatment modality encompasses an electic style based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Brief/Solution Focused Therapy. An integral part of my work with clients includes establishing a collaborative and therapeutic alliance, identifying goals, and developing solutions. I empower clients to identify their resilience, resourcefulness and systems of support where I guide clients through the process of discovering their aspirations and developing solutions.
I have had tremendous success in working with the spirited, strong willed child, adolescent in helping parents develop improved parenting skills and addressing conflict resolution.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been providing psychotherapy for almost thirty years with all ages and all different populations. My treatment modality encompasses an electic style based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Brief/Solution Focused Therapy. An integral part of my work with clients includes establishing a collaborative and therapeutic alliance, identifying goals, and developing solutions. I empower clients to identify their resilience, resourcefulness and systems of support where I guide clients through the process of discovering their aspirations and developing solutions.
(805) 244-5639 View (805) 244-5639
Parenting Therapists

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.