Parenting Therapists in Campbell, CA

I focus on working with infants, children, teens, and families. Using a strength-based, solution-focused approach, and CBT, I work on issues occurring both in school and at home. I believe that by working through life's everyday ups and downs it is possible for everyone to feel good about being themselves. One of my hopes is that clients leave my office feeling better than they did when they walked in. One of my passions is supporting people to have a good day. I enjoy helping clients highlight strengths and build upon them in the therapeutic setting. We can work together to do more of what works, and less of what doesn't.

Life is constantly presenting us with change. Just when we might feel like we know what the day will bring, there might be something around the corner that takes us by surprise; maybe even something that has been there that we didn't even notice before! With change, comes thoughts and feelings we might not be ready to have, such anxiety, sadness, and fear. Coping with these changes can be difficult at times and we might need a little support. One of these unexpected events might be the diagnosis of a developmental delay, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Are you or your teen looking for help managing moods and stress, working through relationship conflict or developing self-esteem and confidence? I provide adolescent and family therapy, as well as parent consultations, addressing a variety of concerns including: anxiety, depression, academic stress, divorce/co-parenting issues, and parent-child conflict. I have experience working with adolescents in school and clinical settings. I have also counseled adults who are struggling with family communication issues, stress and mental health issues. I've worked with parents who are working to support their children through substance abuse or divorce.

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and utterly exhausted!?! You’re not alone. You’re juggling a mountain of responsibilities—perhaps you’re a working parent, a manager or executive, or a caregiver to aging parents, young children, or emotional teens. Maybe you’re a business owner, carrying the weight of countless roles, each more demanding than the last. You’re smart, strong, and capable, and you know it. But lately, you don’t feel it. The face you show to the world is one of strength, resilience, and even superhuman capability, but beneath that, the cracks are starting to show. You are starting to wonder, “What’s going on with me?"

Welcome! Navigating through life’s challenges can be overwhelming at times, and a guiding hand can help you get through these difficult times. Here’s where I can help: I provide a safe and nonjudgemental space to help you discover your unique strengths, identify self-defeating thoughts and unhealthy behavioral patterns. My style in therapy is warm, client-focused, collaborative, and empowering. In our work, I’ll support you in cultivating skills to overcome obstacles and achieve your therapy goals.

I am an experienced therapist offering a direct, supportive, nonjudgemental setting to individuals and couples. I work from an Internal Family Systems, Process therapy perspective using dialogue, parts work, role play, educational tools, mindfulness, visualization. My goal is to guide you into connection with yourself and your significant other ( if you come to me as a couple.) I invite you to know your internal landscape, meet your parts, understand your issues and communicate mindfully. I trust implicitly that you are moving toward wholeness and well-being; that your core essence guides us both in the work.

Hello! Periods of change and growth occur throughout life and often arrive with unexpected challenges. During these periods of uncertainty, having support from a counselor can help you gain clarity and confidence to take steps toward a greater sense of well-being. Whether you are feeling stuck in your relationships, overwhelmed by life, or seeking a deeper sense of meaning, I will work with you collaboratively to increase your capacity for resilience and connection. I enjoy working with adults, teens, children, and couples. I also have experience supporting the parent/child dynamic and sometimes work with parent and child together.

Dr. Ibrahim completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Arizona State University, with an emphasis on clinical child and health psychology. She then completed her clinical internship at the UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and post-doctoral fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Dr. Ibrahim flexibly uses evidence-based modalities backed by research to guide her treatment, adapting the approaches to each individual’s needs. She is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

Many people lead busy lives. It's easy to lose direction and feel disconnected from yourself or others. There are times when life 'pulls the rug out from under you' and you need a some help to get moving in the direction you want to go. Perhaps you need more support and aren't feeling resilient enough to cope. You may be longing for a happy, fulfilling life; yet struggle because your important relationships aren't working. For example, your home life is being impacted by parenting issues. You may need help with communicating in a way to be heard by others and learning how you can make the changes you want in your life.

Are you experiencing a difficult time in your or your children's life? Are you ready to face a problem that has been nagging at you for a while? I am here to help. I understand it can be difficult to reach out for help. Taking the first step is never easy. Together we will formulate a plan to best handle whatever issue is troubling you. I have extensive experience working with children and teens. My specialties include child and teen trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and grief. I also enjoy working with adults and families around issues such as parenting, transitions, grief, and depression issues.

I am passionate about helping people heal from their past so they can build a better future. I am an EMDR Consultant and Brainspotting practitioner. I am IFS informed and trained in expressive arts therapy. I integrate these modalities into our work together as appropriate. I have a passion for helping families and kids thrive. I specialize in anxiety, trauma and ADHD and love working with neurodiverse individuals. I offer parent-child EMDR which can be extremely effective in repairing the parent-child bond and connection. It’s my joy to see kids and their parents thrive together. Visit nicolesymcox.com for more info.

Isolation is hard. Being a Teen is hard. School pressure to perform well is high. Liking your body often seems impossible. Socializing has challenges. Past bullying can be traumatic. Do you want to learn knew coping skills? Do you need to heal from past events that are painful? Do you want to reduce your stress? Parenting a teen is hard, there is no manual and not as much parent contact as in elementary school. Getting enough self care as a parent can seem impossible but it is necessary, especially in the time of the COVID crisis. Telehealth is available!

At different times we experience unresolved situations that affect our sense of clarity, calm and balance. As a therapist and guide, together we will strive to remove those obstacles and restore hope and engagement. We can achieve this through developing goals and ways to cope that address those often unexpected and sometimes familiar patterns of living. My practice serves individual adults, children/teens, parents including parent and child therapy, and elders. My wish for all clients is to find a trustworthy therapist in me. Please refer to my website to learn more about my specialties and past work history at karenapetersen.com.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with youth and adults. I am passionate about working with people, and helping them overcome and work through challenges such as adjustment issues, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family conflict, life transitions, post-traumatic stress, substance use and more. I also offer parent coaching sessions to help parents find the best ways to support their children and strengthen communication.

It is easy to feel overwhelmed, tired and stressed in the Silicon Valley. While it is fast-paced, do you feel alone? Are you noticing patterns that have been repeating and want to work to change them? It may be that you need a place to discuss challenges that you are currently facing at your job, in your relationships or even within yourself. I am passionate about helping others face and work toward overcoming the challenges that life brings to them.

I work with people who learn differently or are highly sensitive and/or highly intelligent who struggle with anxiety and depression. Some of my younger clients need help with learning and navigating social environments. Some of my clients are parents who need emotional support and coaching for parenting their gifted or twice-exceptional child. I help my clients increase their understanding of who they are as unique and whole individuals, offer strategies for enhancing emotional intelligence, and help my clients gain competency in regulating their emotions and reducing harmful behaviors.

If you're reading this page right now, something isn't working in your life. You may be stuck in a harmful pattern, carrying an emotional burden you've held too long, or in a relationship that is causing you more pain than happiness; perhaps you're worried about your teen, and looking for someone to help. The good news is that problems can be solved and patterns can be changed. I can help. I provide a healing environment in which individual adults, couples and families discover the inner strength and resources they already have.

I arrive at the intersection of compassion & collaboration as I respectfully guide my clients to explore new levels of awareness, self-empowerment, flow, & understanding. Working towards cognitive flexibility, wholeness, and healing. Using empathy & unconditional positive regard as a foundation, I may occasionally challenge you to bring forward awareness with a more direct approach. I welcome the motivation or perhaps ambivalence that comes along with seeking treatment. There is no perfection in the layers that define us, just a journey of experiences & lessons that await discovery, growth and honor.

I believe that the relationships we develop with significant people in our lives shape who we are, how we think about ourselves and how we act. I have a great deal of experience working with individuals and couples on a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, communication, birth of a baby, parenting and general couples discord.