Parenting Therapists in Sunnyvale, CA
Lighthouse of Hope Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (Online Only)
We assist new fathers, fathers who were not raised with a father how to nurture and parent their children.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more that 35 years of experience working with individuals, families and youth. My mission is to assist people in examining their issues, while learning to make choices and decisions that will support them and their families in becoming physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.
We assist new fathers, fathers who were not raised with a father how to nurture and parent their children.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more that 35 years of experience working with individuals, families and youth. My mission is to assist people in examining their issues, while learning to make choices and decisions that will support them and their families in becoming physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.
Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps in an unsatisfying relationship, blended family, job, depression/anxiety, parenting difficulties or generally feeling unhappy in your current situation?
Help is readily available to assist you to get unstuck and better your life. Move your life in your desired direction in a gentle and caring environment.
Get unstuck. Call 408-380-3008
Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps in an unsatisfying relationship, blended family, job, depression/anxiety, parenting difficulties or generally feeling unhappy in your current situation?
Help is readily available to assist you to get unstuck and better your life. Move your life in your desired direction in a gentle and caring environment.
Get unstuck. Call 408-380-3008
As a therapist, my biggest reward is to see my clients transformed after being healed from issues with mood swings, relationships, parenting, cultural conflicts, family origin, past traumatic experiences, and abuse. I care deeply for each of my clients and I do my best to ensure that each and every one of them gets the help he or she seeks.
As a therapist, my biggest reward is to see my clients transformed after being healed from issues with mood swings, relationships, parenting, cultural conflicts, family origin, past traumatic experiences, and abuse. I care deeply for each of my clients and I do my best to ensure that each and every one of them gets the help he or she seeks.
Sarah Marx Poulain
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (Online Only)
I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, body image, parenting concerns, and women's issues.
My ideal client is someone who is open and ready to examine current challenges, and wants to make positive shifts in their life. They may be struggling with grief, depression or anxiety, or looking for direction in discovering what they want to bring into their lives and where that are headed. Most importantly they are open to exploring where they are, where they have been and where they are going, and willing to take the steps necessary to get there.
I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, body image, parenting concerns, and women's issues.
My ideal client is someone who is open and ready to examine current challenges, and wants to make positive shifts in their life. They may be struggling with grief, depression or anxiety, or looking for direction in discovering what they want to bring into their lives and where that are headed. Most importantly they are open to exploring where they are, where they have been and where they are going, and willing to take the steps necessary to get there.
In addition to working with adolescents, I offer counseling services to parents of pre-teens through young adults to strengthen the family relationships, parenting, and transitional issues involved in this time of life.
Adolescence and young adulthood are times of great potential filled with major developmental tasks. At times those tasks can feel overwhelming. I am passionate about offering hope and unconditional positive regard to support those working through the time of life from pre-teen through young adulthood. A safe and supportive environment, recognizing patterns that no longer serve the client, and an increased self-awareness can help clients to grow into their full potential.
In addition to working with adolescents, I offer counseling services to parents of pre-teens through young adults to strengthen the family relationships, parenting, and transitional issues involved in this time of life.
Adolescence and young adulthood are times of great potential filled with major developmental tasks. At times those tasks can feel overwhelming. I am passionate about offering hope and unconditional positive regard to support those working through the time of life from pre-teen through young adulthood. A safe and supportive environment, recognizing patterns that no longer serve the client, and an increased self-awareness can help clients to grow into their full potential.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (Ages 2-5): For young children and their caregivers.
Welcome! I’m a licensed psychologist deeply committed to supporting individuals and families as they navigate life's challenges. In my practice, I prioritize building strong, trusting relationships with my clients, drawing on their inherent strengths while taking into account the broader systems that influence their lives, such as family, school, and community. I specialize in working with children and adolescents who have experienced complex trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and attachment difficulties. My approach goes beyond symptom management focusing on fostering resilience and promoting growth in the face of challenges.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (Ages 2-5): For young children and their caregivers.
Welcome! I’m a licensed psychologist deeply committed to supporting individuals and families as they navigate life's challenges. In my practice, I prioritize building strong, trusting relationships with my clients, drawing on their inherent strengths while taking into account the broader systems that influence their lives, such as family, school, and community. I specialize in working with children and adolescents who have experienced complex trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and attachment difficulties. My approach goes beyond symptom management focusing on fostering resilience and promoting growth in the face of challenges.
Sophie Marchand
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Do you wonder why the same problems show up over and over? Do you struggle to make the right decisions and then blame yourself for failing? Do you feel overwhelmed, unhappy, or stuck? If you respond positively to these questions, hope and help are at your fingertips. To support your needs, I provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment that help you deal with your personal challenges. I have a special interest in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, parenting, co- parenting, and life transitions such as divorce or job loss.
Do you wonder why the same problems show up over and over? Do you struggle to make the right decisions and then blame yourself for failing? Do you feel overwhelmed, unhappy, or stuck? If you respond positively to these questions, hope and help are at your fingertips. To support your needs, I provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment that help you deal with your personal challenges. I have a special interest in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, parenting, co- parenting, and life transitions such as divorce or job loss.
TheraVie Wellness - Dr. Rashmi Chidanand Bosel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
My practice specializes in: Adult ADHD & Executive Functioning Coaching + Imposter Syndrome & Productivity Issues + Perfectionism & Shame Resilience + Couples & Parenting (especially with ADHD and/or their kids) + Work-Life Balance & Well-Being.
Welcome to Life Empowerment! Would you like to experience more satisfaction and meaning in Life? I offer counseling, coaching, and consulting services for personal/professional well-being in Life. I am best-suited for those interested in a coaching-style of therapy (i.e. strength-based, solution-focused, body-oriented, attachment-informed (EFT), ACT/CBT/DBT, and Mindfulness-based approaches) with a touch of curious playfulness. What this means is: I am your compassionate collaborator on your healing journey in Life -"la Vie"!
My practice specializes in: Adult ADHD & Executive Functioning Coaching + Imposter Syndrome & Productivity Issues + Perfectionism & Shame Resilience + Couples & Parenting (especially with ADHD and/or their kids) + Work-Life Balance & Well-Being.
Welcome to Life Empowerment! Would you like to experience more satisfaction and meaning in Life? I offer counseling, coaching, and consulting services for personal/professional well-being in Life. I am best-suited for those interested in a coaching-style of therapy (i.e. strength-based, solution-focused, body-oriented, attachment-informed (EFT), ACT/CBT/DBT, and Mindfulness-based approaches) with a touch of curious playfulness. What this means is: I am your compassionate collaborator on your healing journey in Life -"la Vie"!
Sherian Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, Brain, Spotter, Best, Self, Coach
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Hello to your Best Self! Remodeling involves shedding negative thoughts, beliefs, and trauma. What baggage must you unpack to be free? If it's a lot, join the club. Pre-pandemic, therapy was stigmatized, but today, we've embraced personal growth to become our Best Selves! Navigate through trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood, parenting, and relationship issues. Get support to ease anxiety, manage stress, and overcome overwhelm. Embark on a hopeful journey to relief and balance through walking &/or virtual Brainspotting therapy, coupled with ADHD, Wellness, and Peak Performance Coaching. Your path to a vibrant balance starts here.
Hello to your Best Self! Remodeling involves shedding negative thoughts, beliefs, and trauma. What baggage must you unpack to be free? If it's a lot, join the club. Pre-pandemic, therapy was stigmatized, but today, we've embraced personal growth to become our Best Selves! Navigate through trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood, parenting, and relationship issues. Get support to ease anxiety, manage stress, and overcome overwhelm. Embark on a hopeful journey to relief and balance through walking &/or virtual Brainspotting therapy, coupled with ADHD, Wellness, and Peak Performance Coaching. Your path to a vibrant balance starts here.
Kathleen O'Shea Kesten
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
I work with individuals, couples and families and can assist you with parenting issues.
Often a person will seek out counseling when personal attempts to solve a problem have not worked. Therapy is a safe and supportive environment in which to explore very personal concerns - concerns that may be difficult to share even with those closest to you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I can provide a different kind of support than family and friends; I will listen objectively, not be judgmental, and help you to find your own solutions.
My role is to help you feel better and to assist you to acheive your own personal goals.
I work with individuals, couples and families and can assist you with parenting issues.
Often a person will seek out counseling when personal attempts to solve a problem have not worked. Therapy is a safe and supportive environment in which to explore very personal concerns - concerns that may be difficult to share even with those closest to you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I can provide a different kind of support than family and friends; I will listen objectively, not be judgmental, and help you to find your own solutions.
My role is to help you feel better and to assist you to acheive your own personal goals.
To support my clients during this time of uncertainty, I am offering Tele-Therapy option for those who are distancing or quarantined. I am a California licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, life coach, corporate coach, and college professor. I have helped clients who have presented with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, relationship problems, divorce, parenting issues. I tailor the treatment to your specific needs and goals, combining insight-oriented, solution-focused, and multicultural perspectives.
To support my clients during this time of uncertainty, I am offering Tele-Therapy option for those who are distancing or quarantined. I am a California licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, life coach, corporate coach, and college professor. I have helped clients who have presented with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, relationship problems, divorce, parenting issues. I tailor the treatment to your specific needs and goals, combining insight-oriented, solution-focused, and multicultural perspectives.
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I work with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, body image, trauma, transitions, etc.
"When there's hope, there's a way"... I am an award winning author, international lecturer, consultant, and therapist for individual, couples, families, and children/adolescents, with a warm, non-judgmental and collaborative style. If your life is not as satisfying as it could be, and you have that secret wish things could be different, it may be worth trying to talk about it; sometimes a single meeting can make a difference and reconnect you with inner peace, fresh ideas, or a clearer, empowering direction.
I work with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, body image, trauma, transitions, etc.
"When there's hope, there's a way"... I am an award winning author, international lecturer, consultant, and therapist for individual, couples, families, and children/adolescents, with a warm, non-judgmental and collaborative style. If your life is not as satisfying as it could be, and you have that secret wish things could be different, it may be worth trying to talk about it; sometimes a single meeting can make a difference and reconnect you with inner peace, fresh ideas, or a clearer, empowering direction.
I see clients age 1 6 and up. I take a collaborative approach and provide the support, patience and compassion necessary to promote change and growth. I feel fortunate to work in private practice and at a local hospital. I see a diverse population of clients and have exposure to a wide variety of issues and diagnoses: anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, domestic violence/trauma, work/school stress, parenting, relationship problems, grief/loss, chronic illness/pain, assertiveness/self-esteem, gender incongruence, caregiver stress and life transitions (going to college, having a baby, getting married/divorced, moving, changing jobs).
I see clients age 1 6 and up. I take a collaborative approach and provide the support, patience and compassion necessary to promote change and growth. I feel fortunate to work in private practice and at a local hospital. I see a diverse population of clients and have exposure to a wide variety of issues and diagnoses: anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, domestic violence/trauma, work/school stress, parenting, relationship problems, grief/loss, chronic illness/pain, assertiveness/self-esteem, gender incongruence, caregiver stress and life transitions (going to college, having a baby, getting married/divorced, moving, changing jobs).
Anat Fein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples and families on relationship issues, parenting and life challenges.
Emotional pain is as common as physical pain, and can be truely agonizing. Don't give up! You don't have to suffer alone. I come from a place of compassion, acceptance and hope. I am constantly amazed by the human spirit and by our ability to heal. I am eclectic, and use different approaches to meet each client's individual needs. I am open and honest with my clients and never judge anyone. My style is interactive and direct. I take my role seriously and am committed to helping you feel better. I'm fluent in English and Hebrew.
I work with individuals, couples and families on relationship issues, parenting and life challenges.
Emotional pain is as common as physical pain, and can be truely agonizing. Don't give up! You don't have to suffer alone. I come from a place of compassion, acceptance and hope. I am constantly amazed by the human spirit and by our ability to heal. I am eclectic, and use different approaches to meet each client's individual needs. I am open and honest with my clients and never judge anyone. My style is interactive and direct. I take my role seriously and am committed to helping you feel better. I'm fluent in English and Hebrew.
Sushma S Trivedi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
I believe that all clients have the resources within them to resolve the emotional and social challenges they are presented with in life. I work with individuals and couples, as well as children and adolescents on a range of problems. Couples counseling, separation and divorce, blended and extended family issues, parenting, behavioral problems in children and teenagers, multi-cultural issues, depression, and domestic violence are areas of particular interest for me. I grew up in India and have been in the US since 1981. I am intimately familiar with the two cultures.
I believe that all clients have the resources within them to resolve the emotional and social challenges they are presented with in life. I work with individuals and couples, as well as children and adolescents on a range of problems. Couples counseling, separation and divorce, blended and extended family issues, parenting, behavioral problems in children and teenagers, multi-cultural issues, depression, and domestic violence are areas of particular interest for me. I grew up in India and have been in the US since 1981. I am intimately familiar with the two cultures.
Are you concerned for your children in an ongoing high conflict divorce or another highly distressing situation? I consult, support, offer parent/child coping strategies to prevent longterm effects of severe stress & trauma for children/affected others. Even the youngest can demonstrate remarkable resilience. We attend to their confusion, impaired awareness, degree of distorted cognition. Parents cultivate enhanced attunement, insight, learn to see beyond children's distorted appraisal. We co-create more accurate thinking, safer, more healthy relationships, make space for more realistic understanding, provide predictability, constancy, enhanced trust, explore feelings, support emotional regulation, form new, hope-filled stories to replace frightening, traumatic ones.
Are you concerned for your children in an ongoing high conflict divorce or another highly distressing situation? I consult, support, offer parent/child coping strategies to prevent longterm effects of severe stress & trauma for children/affected others. Even the youngest can demonstrate remarkable resilience. We attend to their confusion, impaired awareness, degree of distorted cognition. Parents cultivate enhanced attunement, insight, learn to see beyond children's distorted appraisal. We co-create more accurate thinking, safer, more healthy relationships, make space for more realistic understanding, provide predictability, constancy, enhanced trust, explore feelings, support emotional regulation, form new, hope-filled stories to replace frightening, traumatic ones.
I enjoy working with people who would like to change their relationship with problems in their lives, and gain power over these problems and their effects. I have extensive training and experience working with people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and eating disorders. In addition, I meet with people who are affected by chronic medical conditions and
parent/teen conflict. I view people as having
ideas about how they would like to be in life and
in relationships; yet, problems can disconnect
people from their ideas and identities, influencing
them to act in unsatisfactory ways.
I enjoy working with people who would like to change their relationship with problems in their lives, and gain power over these problems and their effects. I have extensive training and experience working with people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and eating disorders. In addition, I meet with people who are affected by chronic medical conditions and
parent/teen conflict. I view people as having
ideas about how they would like to be in life and
in relationships; yet, problems can disconnect
people from their ideas and identities, influencing
them to act in unsatisfactory ways.
I treat anger, anxiety, phobia, insomnia, depression, and conflicts in dating, marital, parent-child, parent-adult children relationship.
In marital, parental and other relationships, conflicts are inevitable. Most common are couples', parents and adult children's unresolved entangled issues. It can bring out the worst of you. I am willing to help with my own experience and professional trainings. Time itself is not enough to heal, with help you can shorten the struggles, find the peace and move on with a better version of yourself.
I treat anger, anxiety, phobia, insomnia, depression, and conflicts in dating, marital, parent-child, parent-adult children relationship.
In marital, parental and other relationships, conflicts are inevitable. Most common are couples', parents and adult children's unresolved entangled issues. It can bring out the worst of you. I am willing to help with my own experience and professional trainings. Time itself is not enough to heal, with help you can shorten the struggles, find the peace and move on with a better version of yourself.
I work with issues such as childhood trauma, codependency, parenting, boundaries, grief and loss, and couples issues.
As you consider working with a therapist, you are taking a step towards improving your life, examining what needs to be changed and building upon what is already working. Life can get better and you have the power to change it. During difficult times, it is important to either develop healthy support systems or utilize the ones that we already have. Seeking therapy is one piece of a healthy support system. You are acknowledging that some aspects of your life may not be going well and need to be changed. Therapy can help put life in perspective.
I work with issues such as childhood trauma, codependency, parenting, boundaries, grief and loss, and couples issues.
As you consider working with a therapist, you are taking a step towards improving your life, examining what needs to be changed and building upon what is already working. Life can get better and you have the power to change it. During difficult times, it is important to either develop healthy support systems or utilize the ones that we already have. Seeking therapy is one piece of a healthy support system. You are acknowledging that some aspects of your life may not be going well and need to be changed. Therapy can help put life in perspective.
I work primarily with teenage boys and adult men and women. My work addresses a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, learning differences, attention and executive functioning deficits, divorce and other family issues, substance abuse and dependence, parenting, health concerns, stage of life issues, professional stresses and transitions, and deeper exploration of emotional, psychological and spiritual issues. Many of my teenage patients are facing a combination of family, school and social issues. My adult patients are often seeking assistance with personal and family issues, struggles in the workplace, and deeper issues relating to meaning, purpose and spiritual direction.
I work primarily with teenage boys and adult men and women. My work addresses a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, learning differences, attention and executive functioning deficits, divorce and other family issues, substance abuse and dependence, parenting, health concerns, stage of life issues, professional stresses and transitions, and deeper exploration of emotional, psychological and spiritual issues. Many of my teenage patients are facing a combination of family, school and social issues. My adult patients are often seeking assistance with personal and family issues, struggles in the workplace, and deeper issues relating to meaning, purpose and spiritual direction.
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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.