Parenting Therapists in Redwood City, CA
Christina Lansdown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94063
I have a specialty in Infant- Parent and Early Childhood Mental Health, and practice Child- Parent Psychotherapy.
Thank you for viewing my page! Therapy with me is relational, dynamic, reflective and responsive. You can expect to be challenged, in a warm and supportive environment. Curiosity about relationships and how family history gets carried forward into the present guides my work with children & adults of all ages. I've worked with clients aged 0-101 with an emphasis on connection, authenticity, and mindful self-awareness to overcome a variety of conditions, including low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, phase-of-life and relationship problems. As a Somatic psychotherapist, I also utilize body-based techniques like mindfulness & movement.
I have a specialty in Infant- Parent and Early Childhood Mental Health, and practice Child- Parent Psychotherapy.
Thank you for viewing my page! Therapy with me is relational, dynamic, reflective and responsive. You can expect to be challenged, in a warm and supportive environment. Curiosity about relationships and how family history gets carried forward into the present guides my work with children & adults of all ages. I've worked with clients aged 0-101 with an emphasis on connection, authenticity, and mindful self-awareness to overcome a variety of conditions, including low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, phase-of-life and relationship problems. As a Somatic psychotherapist, I also utilize body-based techniques like mindfulness & movement.
Pyar Khatri
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94062 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We are unfortunately not born with a manual on how to live life. It’s unpredictable complexities jolt us out of the path we had so carefully planned for ourselves, and leave us in a place of feeling lost. These obstacles can appear in various ways; parenting, relationships, work, loss, violence and sometimes do not appear at all except for a knot in our stomach. What does one do when the next step is not clear? It is in these moments of uncertainty where I can be of help. There is no right or wrong reason, or person, for therapy; it is an opportunity to put life on pause for an hour, while we work together to uncover the next step.
We are unfortunately not born with a manual on how to live life. It’s unpredictable complexities jolt us out of the path we had so carefully planned for ourselves, and leave us in a place of feeling lost. These obstacles can appear in various ways; parenting, relationships, work, loss, violence and sometimes do not appear at all except for a knot in our stomach. What does one do when the next step is not clear? It is in these moments of uncertainty where I can be of help. There is no right or wrong reason, or person, for therapy; it is an opportunity to put life on pause for an hour, while we work together to uncover the next step.
Hello and Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist in private practice in Redwood City, CA. I have been practicing as a therapist for children, couples, adults, and families since 2002. As a therapist, my goal is to help you focus on your unique strengths in a warm, interactive, and collaborative setting. I can help children and adults, individuals or couples, and/or families address parenting concerns, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and medical problems.
Hello and Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist in private practice in Redwood City, CA. I have been practicing as a therapist for children, couples, adults, and families since 2002. As a therapist, my goal is to help you focus on your unique strengths in a warm, interactive, and collaborative setting. I can help children and adults, individuals or couples, and/or families address parenting concerns, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and medical problems.
Helping you through stressful life transitions whether it be depression, divorce, parenting or any relationship issue, you can explore and heal parts of your life that cause you pain.
Welcome. Are you looking for a therapist or life coach with a personalized approach to what's challenging you? Are you experiencing lack of fulfillment in your relationships,work or just in general? Support and compassion, along with real tools you can use right away in a safe, non-judgmental space are what I offer. I can assist you in recognizing patterns which keep you stuck and help you to practice new behaviors. I have a great deal of experience in working with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques which are efficient and effective in helping to change thoughts and behaviors.
Helping you through stressful life transitions whether it be depression, divorce, parenting or any relationship issue, you can explore and heal parts of your life that cause you pain.
Welcome. Are you looking for a therapist or life coach with a personalized approach to what's challenging you? Are you experiencing lack of fulfillment in your relationships,work or just in general? Support and compassion, along with real tools you can use right away in a safe, non-judgmental space are what I offer. I can assist you in recognizing patterns which keep you stuck and help you to practice new behaviors. I have a great deal of experience in working with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques which are efficient and effective in helping to change thoughts and behaviors.
Alexandra Nord
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94064 (Online Only)
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, life transitions, grief, challenging relationships, parenting, court mandates, or managing depression, we can create a clear plan to achieve your goals and forge healthy paths forward.
From childhood to adulthood, our experiences shape how we navigate life’s challenges, joys, and transitions. At times we can feel out of balance and like we’re not living as our truest selves. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I create an environment where people feel seen and safe to explore themselves and their relationships with curiosity and compassion. My approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration, with the belief that you have the inner resources you need to create healthy paths forward & develop self-awareness and self-compassion. Sometimes we just need a little support in order to rediscover our internal strengths.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, life transitions, grief, challenging relationships, parenting, court mandates, or managing depression, we can create a clear plan to achieve your goals and forge healthy paths forward.
From childhood to adulthood, our experiences shape how we navigate life’s challenges, joys, and transitions. At times we can feel out of balance and like we’re not living as our truest selves. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I create an environment where people feel seen and safe to explore themselves and their relationships with curiosity and compassion. My approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration, with the belief that you have the inner resources you need to create healthy paths forward & develop self-awareness and self-compassion. Sometimes we just need a little support in order to rediscover our internal strengths.
, parent training).
If you are looking for a data-driven, science-based approach to treatment then you should contact Dr. Trent for a free phone consultation. Dr. Trent specializes in evidence-based approaches to identification (i.e., psychodiagnostic assessment) and treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and behavioral issues. Dr. Trent is a Stanford-trained scientist who maintains active involvement in efforts to disseminate scientific approaches to psychological treatment.
, parent training).
If you are looking for a data-driven, science-based approach to treatment then you should contact Dr. Trent for a free phone consultation. Dr. Trent specializes in evidence-based approaches to identification (i.e., psychodiagnostic assessment) and treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and behavioral issues. Dr. Trent is a Stanford-trained scientist who maintains active involvement in efforts to disseminate scientific approaches to psychological treatment.
Dr. Brett Gaynor Psychotherapy and Consultation
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94061
I am passionate about child development and have specialty in working with numerous childhood disorders presenting in early childhood (5 years-old) and onto adulthood, trauma disorders, challenges to family functioning such as intergenerational difficulties and parent-child relationship problems.
I strive to facilitate a dialogue that both empowers and engages clients in their own self-healing, valuing the co-creation of a transformative narrative and experience. As a licensed clinical psychologist, experienced in treating both children and adults, I view emotional and behavioral challenges as a dynamic outcome that develops as a result of complex interactions across time, as opposed to something inherently "broken" inside an individual.
I am passionate about child development and have specialty in working with numerous childhood disorders presenting in early childhood (5 years-old) and onto adulthood, trauma disorders, challenges to family functioning such as intergenerational difficulties and parent-child relationship problems.
I strive to facilitate a dialogue that both empowers and engages clients in their own self-healing, valuing the co-creation of a transformative narrative and experience. As a licensed clinical psychologist, experienced in treating both children and adults, I view emotional and behavioral challenges as a dynamic outcome that develops as a result of complex interactions across time, as opposed to something inherently "broken" inside an individual.
Kristy also leads Positive Discipline parenting classes, designed to help parents strengthen relationships with their children and learn how to parent without punishment or permissiveness.
Kristy combines her professional history in education and academia, and her experience as a spouse and mother, in her approach to psychotherapy. She likes to work with clients to bring compassion and self-compassion into their lives, as well as to identify and change destructive or unhelpful relationship patterns. Kristy engages in play and art therapy with her younger clients, and draws on Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, and Compassion-based therapy for her individual adult clients.
Kristy also leads Positive Discipline parenting classes, designed to help parents strengthen relationships with their children and learn how to parent without punishment or permissiveness.
Kristy combines her professional history in education and academia, and her experience as a spouse and mother, in her approach to psychotherapy. She likes to work with clients to bring compassion and self-compassion into their lives, as well as to identify and change destructive or unhelpful relationship patterns. Kristy engages in play and art therapy with her younger clients, and draws on Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, and Compassion-based therapy for her individual adult clients.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, school/work stress, grief, pregnancy- and postpartum-related issues, parenting issues, and relationship issues (romantic, family, peers).
Welcome! We all face stress at some point in our lives. It may be caused by transitions, major life events, or day-to-day life itself. You may be struggling to cope more than usual and may benefit from additional support. I hope to collaborate with you towards understanding your emotions and feeling you have better control of them, improving your experience of life, changing unhealthy behaviors, relieving emotional distress, and improving your role in relationships.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, school/work stress, grief, pregnancy- and postpartum-related issues, parenting issues, and relationship issues (romantic, family, peers).
Welcome! We all face stress at some point in our lives. It may be caused by transitions, major life events, or day-to-day life itself. You may be struggling to cope more than usual and may benefit from additional support. I hope to collaborate with you towards understanding your emotions and feeling you have better control of them, improving your experience of life, changing unhealthy behaviors, relieving emotional distress, and improving your role in relationships.
I work with Couples & Family relational and reconnection issues, Parent support, Codependency, Attachment issues, Self-empowerment, depression, Anxiety, ADHD and Life stage transitions.
Relationship stress whether as a couple or in a family, can create havoc in our life and deeply impact our wellness. If you are having troubles with your partner/spouse, children, family members and your disharmony is is taking a toll on you, I am here to help you. I have journeyed with many couples, families and individuals providing a safe space to successfully navigate the complexities of their situations and find harmony in their relationships. I bring a gentle yet directive approach. Having lived and worked in different countries, I bring experience and ease in working with individuals from many different cultures.
I work with Couples & Family relational and reconnection issues, Parent support, Codependency, Attachment issues, Self-empowerment, depression, Anxiety, ADHD and Life stage transitions.
Relationship stress whether as a couple or in a family, can create havoc in our life and deeply impact our wellness. If you are having troubles with your partner/spouse, children, family members and your disharmony is is taking a toll on you, I am here to help you. I have journeyed with many couples, families and individuals providing a safe space to successfully navigate the complexities of their situations and find harmony in their relationships. I bring a gentle yet directive approach. Having lived and worked in different countries, I bring experience and ease in working with individuals from many different cultures.
Are you looking for a therapist who is warm and engaging, flexible and practical? I believe that developing a strong working relationship between therapist and client is the basis for growth and change. I listen to your needs first, and will work collaboratively to identify and work toward your goals. My specialties: Helping young children and their families understand development, work through challenging behaviors, anxiety, depression, anger and other mood concerns. Supporting adolescents as they strive for independence and maturity. Managing parenting stress for individuals and couples. Healing from trauma.
Are you looking for a therapist who is warm and engaging, flexible and practical? I believe that developing a strong working relationship between therapist and client is the basis for growth and change. I listen to your needs first, and will work collaboratively to identify and work toward your goals. My specialties: Helping young children and their families understand development, work through challenging behaviors, anxiety, depression, anger and other mood concerns. Supporting adolescents as they strive for independence and maturity. Managing parenting stress for individuals and couples. Healing from trauma.
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My approach is based on principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a mindfulness-based behavioral approach that has been empirically-validated to be effective across a wide range of diagnoses, age groups and cultural backgrounds. I enjoy working with tweens/teens, individual adults, parents and families struggling with challenges related to parent-child issues, ADHD, grief, transgender, adoption, trauma, life transitions, spirituality and diversity/race-related issues. I also have a passion for working with Asian/Pacific Islander and BIPOC women.
My approach is based on principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a mindfulness-based behavioral approach that has been empirically-validated to be effective across a wide range of diagnoses, age groups and cultural backgrounds. I enjoy working with tweens/teens, individual adults, parents and families struggling with challenges related to parent-child issues, ADHD, grief, transgender, adoption, trauma, life transitions, spirituality and diversity/race-related issues. I also have a passion for working with Asian/Pacific Islander and BIPOC women.
Sarah Rose Nagle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94065 (Online Only)
I have the tools for learning about parenting, anger and conflict issues.
With 22 years of experience of working with family upheaval, foster care and physical and sexual abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and domestic violence, I enjoy being present for those working on the above issues. Issues of loss and grief, parenting skills or a new life direction. In recent years, I have come to love working with families and siblings of children diagnosed with Autism. Many times these family members are left with no support in the day in and day out living with a child or sibling with Autism. Chronic pain is also a major interest of mine.
I have the tools for learning about parenting, anger and conflict issues.
With 22 years of experience of working with family upheaval, foster care and physical and sexual abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and domestic violence, I enjoy being present for those working on the above issues. Issues of loss and grief, parenting skills or a new life direction. In recent years, I have come to love working with families and siblings of children diagnosed with Autism. Many times these family members are left with no support in the day in and day out living with a child or sibling with Autism. Chronic pain is also a major interest of mine.
Griselda Garcilazo
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94062
She developed, coordinated, and implemented virtual social-emotional learning programs and parenting and baby bonding programs.
Griselda Garcilazo BA from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and an MS in Counseling with a dual specialization in Clinical Counseling and School Counseling from Loma Linda University. Griselda has worked with complex care patients including ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s, Headache, and Bariatric surgery patients. Griselda specializes in end-of-life, terminal, and progressive diagnoses, chronic health conditions, grief, PTSD, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, crisis intervention, veteran, school counseling, and life transitions for individuals, couples, and families.
She developed, coordinated, and implemented virtual social-emotional learning programs and parenting and baby bonding programs.
Griselda Garcilazo BA from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and an MS in Counseling with a dual specialization in Clinical Counseling and School Counseling from Loma Linda University. Griselda has worked with complex care patients including ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s, Headache, and Bariatric surgery patients. Griselda specializes in end-of-life, terminal, and progressive diagnoses, chronic health conditions, grief, PTSD, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, crisis intervention, veteran, school counseling, and life transitions for individuals, couples, and families.
Whether you are a parent worried about your teen that is cutting or you are a couple trying to increase effective communication or you are an adult immobilized by depression or anxiety I can offer support and understanding as well as teach you techniques to get you on the road to a happier life.
Seeking a therapist for yourself, your child, your spouse, a friend or loved one is often difficult. I can appreciate that and I work to create a warm, comfortable environment where my clients can focus on themselves and make the needed changes in their lives in order to live more happily. I work with adults, "tweens", adolescents, couples and families. I have a background in the cognitive-behavioral approach as well as family systems theory but tailor my approach to the needs of the client I am working with.
Whether you are a parent worried about your teen that is cutting or you are a couple trying to increase effective communication or you are an adult immobilized by depression or anxiety I can offer support and understanding as well as teach you techniques to get you on the road to a happier life.
Seeking a therapist for yourself, your child, your spouse, a friend or loved one is often difficult. I can appreciate that and I work to create a warm, comfortable environment where my clients can focus on themselves and make the needed changes in their lives in order to live more happily. I work with adults, "tweens", adolescents, couples and families. I have a background in the cognitive-behavioral approach as well as family systems theory but tailor my approach to the needs of the client I am working with.
I am driven to facilitate change, improve life functioning, and resolve psychological issues in adolescents, parents, young adults, and adults through individualized therapy. My clinical background includes experience treating depression, anxiety, suicidality, trauma, sexual and gender identity exploration, sex offending behavior, eating disorders, parent stress, physical illness and related mental health concerns, learning differences, ADHD, and divorce/separation. My background in psychological testing also informs my practice.
I am driven to facilitate change, improve life functioning, and resolve psychological issues in adolescents, parents, young adults, and adults through individualized therapy. My clinical background includes experience treating depression, anxiety, suicidality, trauma, sexual and gender identity exploration, sex offending behavior, eating disorders, parent stress, physical illness and related mental health concerns, learning differences, ADHD, and divorce/separation. My background in psychological testing also informs my practice.
Is your child struggling with his/her performance in school or showing problematic behaviors. Are you concerned about your child's mental health or social skills? Are you as a parent struggling to understand your child's difficulties and how to help? At Morrissey-Compton, we have a multidisciplinary staff of psychologists, educational specialists, and speech & language therapists that can address the needs of any student struggling in school such as ADHD, behavioral problems, mental health concerns, poor social skills, learning disabilities, and speech and language challenges.
Is your child struggling with his/her performance in school or showing problematic behaviors. Are you concerned about your child's mental health or social skills? Are you as a parent struggling to understand your child's difficulties and how to help? At Morrissey-Compton, we have a multidisciplinary staff of psychologists, educational specialists, and speech & language therapists that can address the needs of any student struggling in school such as ADHD, behavioral problems, mental health concerns, poor social skills, learning disabilities, and speech and language challenges.
Wanting to be seen, heard, and understood? I specialize in EMDR and treat individuals and couples with the following concerns: trauma/PTSD, pregnancy/postpartum concerns, infertility challenges, relationship issues, eating and body image concerns, women's issues, parenting, life transitions, depression and anxiety.
Wanting to be seen, heard, and understood? I specialize in EMDR and treat individuals and couples with the following concerns: trauma/PTSD, pregnancy/postpartum concerns, infertility challenges, relationship issues, eating and body image concerns, women's issues, parenting, life transitions, depression and anxiety.
Dayna Reader
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, C-EMDR, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94063
I believe in the innate power of human beings to heal & grow. You don't have to live with the pain of old experiences weighing you down or keeping you stuck; healing is possible & within reach. Are you struggling in relationships or at work? Are you trying to be the person, parent, or partner you want to be, but missing the mark? Do you want to finally learn to accept (& love) yourself fully & unconditionally, & allow others to love you as well? Counseling can help you find freedom & clarity and let go of what's holding you back. I'm certified in EMDR & can offer this modality for healing in addition to traditional talk therapy.
I believe in the innate power of human beings to heal & grow. You don't have to live with the pain of old experiences weighing you down or keeping you stuck; healing is possible & within reach. Are you struggling in relationships or at work? Are you trying to be the person, parent, or partner you want to be, but missing the mark? Do you want to finally learn to accept (& love) yourself fully & unconditionally, & allow others to love you as well? Counseling can help you find freedom & clarity and let go of what's holding you back. I'm certified in EMDR & can offer this modality for healing in addition to traditional talk therapy.
I also provide parenting workshops.
Do you want to solve challenges at home, at work, with your studies, or in your relationships with others? Or do you need support with grief following a loss or another challenging life event? Or do you suffer from anxiety, feelings of depression, or deep-seated anger? I work with clients who find themselves facing such challenges and who would like support in finding out how to lessen their struggles.
I also provide parenting workshops.
Do you want to solve challenges at home, at work, with your studies, or in your relationships with others? Or do you need support with grief following a loss or another challenging life event? Or do you suffer from anxiety, feelings of depression, or deep-seated anger? I work with clients who find themselves facing such challenges and who would like support in finding out how to lessen their struggles.
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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.