Parenting Therapists in Concord, MA
I have been working with children and families for over 16 years. I am passionate about supporting families and children to reach their full potential, in any place they may be in life. I have experience working as a developmental specialist and a mental health counselor. I support families to work through a number of challenges, including, developmental differences in a child, trauma, and relationship issues. I use an eclectic approach of parent-child interaction therapy, strength based and attachment-based approaches.
I have been working with children and families for over 16 years. I am passionate about supporting families and children to reach their full potential, in any place they may be in life. I have experience working as a developmental specialist and a mental health counselor. I support families to work through a number of challenges, including, developmental differences in a child, trauma, and relationship issues. I use an eclectic approach of parent-child interaction therapy, strength based and attachment-based approaches.
Karin Maria Hodges, Psy.D. PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Concord, MA 01742
Research and practice reveal we can positively affect kids by working with parents offering parent education and skill building.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider (MA Lic. 9724), specializing in treating children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 for various mental health conditions. My practice includes a holistic case management component, where I coordinate with parents, educators, school counselors, tutors, physicians, nurse practitioners, and other professionals as needed. This collaborative approach often leads to a better understanding of the child’s vulnerabilities and strengths, allowing for more tailored and efficient care.
Research and practice reveal we can positively affect kids by working with parents offering parent education and skill building.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider (MA Lic. 9724), specializing in treating children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 for various mental health conditions. My practice includes a holistic case management component, where I coordinate with parents, educators, school counselors, tutors, physicians, nurse practitioners, and other professionals as needed. This collaborative approach often leads to a better understanding of the child’s vulnerabilities and strengths, allowing for more tailored and efficient care.
Rebecca Minor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, MA 01742 (Online Only)
We offer virtual individual therapy (MA, NH, VT), teen group therapy (MA), and parent coaching (internationally)! Our therapists respect your personal story and adjust our methods to fit your unique life and culture.
Are you up at 2am worried about your child's future? Finding a therapist who gets you and what you are going through can be tough. Whether you or your teen are navigating LGBTQ+ identity, recovering from trauma, or managing anxiety or mood swings, you'll find our support grounded in empathy and understanding. I offer parent coaching for caregivers striving to support their child post-coming out, a journey that can feel overwhelming without the right tools. With a wealth of experience in assisting queer and trans youth and their families, I'm committed to guiding you. Let me support you so you don't have to worry or wonder alone.
We offer virtual individual therapy (MA, NH, VT), teen group therapy (MA), and parent coaching (internationally)! Our therapists respect your personal story and adjust our methods to fit your unique life and culture.
Are you up at 2am worried about your child's future? Finding a therapist who gets you and what you are going through can be tough. Whether you or your teen are navigating LGBTQ+ identity, recovering from trauma, or managing anxiety or mood swings, you'll find our support grounded in empathy and understanding. I offer parent coaching for caregivers striving to support their child post-coming out, a journey that can feel overwhelming without the right tools. With a wealth of experience in assisting queer and trans youth and their families, I'm committed to guiding you. Let me support you so you don't have to worry or wonder alone.
I will work with your child and you, separately and together, with the goal of creating a safe space to express emotions, building greater understanding and connection, and having effective strategies for navigating your parent-child relationship so your child can thrive.
Are you a parent who has a struggling child and you don’t know how to help them? Do you want to be a great parent but feel like you don’t speak your child’s language? Children have so much to say, and adults often don’t understand their language. I help young children communicate how they are feeling, and partner with their parents to support them.
I will work with your child and you, separately and together, with the goal of creating a safe space to express emotions, building greater understanding and connection, and having effective strategies for navigating your parent-child relationship so your child can thrive.
Are you a parent who has a struggling child and you don’t know how to help them? Do you want to be a great parent but feel like you don’t speak your child’s language? Children have so much to say, and adults often don’t understand their language. I help young children communicate how they are feeling, and partner with their parents to support them.
With over twenty years of experience in the counseling space, I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, depression, trauma and cultural differences, and am also particularly interested in performance-based stress among high achieving students, athletes and families and the transition to adulthood for young people. Within my role at Windhorse, I also maintain a focus on parent counseling and coaching.
With over twenty years of experience in the counseling space, I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, depression, trauma and cultural differences, and am also particularly interested in performance-based stress among high achieving students, athletes and families and the transition to adulthood for young people. Within my role at Windhorse, I also maintain a focus on parent counseling and coaching.
Carol Bittenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Concord, MA 01742 (Online Only)
My experience includes coping with medical issues such as chronic illness of a family member, fertility problems, genetic risk, parenting, family conflict, divorce, peer relationships, loss, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping skills, and life transitions.
My style is direct, active, and supportive, listening with caring and empathy, and providing effective feedback. I want to understand who you are and the challenges you are experiencing, such as coping with serious illness, loss of a loved one, stress resulting from difficulty conceiving a child, a primary relationship that isn’t working, or a work related issue. You may be experiencing symptoms associated with anxiety or depression. As we work together, you will learn strategies that will help you create the changes you desire and to feel better.
My experience includes coping with medical issues such as chronic illness of a family member, fertility problems, genetic risk, parenting, family conflict, divorce, peer relationships, loss, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping skills, and life transitions.
My style is direct, active, and supportive, listening with caring and empathy, and providing effective feedback. I want to understand who you are and the challenges you are experiencing, such as coping with serious illness, loss of a loved one, stress resulting from difficulty conceiving a child, a primary relationship that isn’t working, or a work related issue. You may be experiencing symptoms associated with anxiety or depression. As we work together, you will learn strategies that will help you create the changes you desire and to feel better.
Megan Elizabeth Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Concord, MA 01742 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My passion and dedication to the work is evident upon our first meeting. My positive energy stems from the belief that change is possible and I come to restore hope. I provide an open, compassionate and non judgmental space for my clients to explore their past and present lives. Collaboratively, we work together, at your pace, to obtain the goals that you identify. I believe that parenting is a journey that we undertake without a map and, at times, along the way, we all get lost. And, together, we can create a new path that feels good to you.
My passion and dedication to the work is evident upon our first meeting. My positive energy stems from the belief that change is possible and I come to restore hope. I provide an open, compassionate and non judgmental space for my clients to explore their past and present lives. Collaboratively, we work together, at your pace, to obtain the goals that you identify. I believe that parenting is a journey that we undertake without a map and, at times, along the way, we all get lost. And, together, we can create a new path that feels good to you.
Deborah C Kahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, MA 01742
I specialize in working with women and older adolescent girls in individual therapy, who are experiencing or interested in working on any of the following: Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Loss, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Emotional Fulfillment and Finding Spirituality on The Journey To Emotional Healing. I am an active psychodynamic clinician, who utilizes object relations theory, family systems theory and cognitive behavioral techniques. Above all, I value the therapist client relationship. Just as a grain of sand emerges as a pearl, I view life as a transformative experience. The pain of what we are faced with provides opportunity for growth.
I specialize in working with women and older adolescent girls in individual therapy, who are experiencing or interested in working on any of the following: Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Loss, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Emotional Fulfillment and Finding Spirituality on The Journey To Emotional Healing. I am an active psychodynamic clinician, who utilizes object relations theory, family systems theory and cognitive behavioral techniques. Above all, I value the therapist client relationship. Just as a grain of sand emerges as a pearl, I view life as a transformative experience. The pain of what we are faced with provides opportunity for growth.
I also do parent consultations.
I have been working as a child and adolescent psychotherapist for over 30 years, addressing a myriad of issues that keep children from reaching their full potential. Through play therapy, discussion, improving family communication, and teaching coping strategies, I am able to form trusting relationships with my clients that allow them to overcome challenges. I have helped many children and adolescents improve their self esteem, make better choices, cope with depression and anxiety, stop self-harm, navigate school problems, and improve social interactions. I also work with parents to help them achieve greater harmony with children.
I also do parent consultations.
I have been working as a child and adolescent psychotherapist for over 30 years, addressing a myriad of issues that keep children from reaching their full potential. Through play therapy, discussion, improving family communication, and teaching coping strategies, I am able to form trusting relationships with my clients that allow them to overcome challenges. I have helped many children and adolescents improve their self esteem, make better choices, cope with depression and anxiety, stop self-harm, navigate school problems, and improve social interactions. I also work with parents to help them achieve greater harmony with children.
Anjuli Curran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
Concord, MA 01742 (Online Only)
In our current world, parenting has become an increasingly isolated experience.
My practice focuses on perinatal therapy and parent guidance for families with young children. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over a decade of experience working with families. I specialize in working with caregivers from pregnancy through the early years of parenting (birth - age 8).
In our current world, parenting has become an increasingly isolated experience.
My practice focuses on perinatal therapy and parent guidance for families with young children. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over a decade of experience working with families. I specialize in working with caregivers from pregnancy through the early years of parenting (birth - age 8).
I bring years of experience as a parent, teacher, and therapist, helping children, adults, and families to find their passion while meeting the often challenging demands of their lives.
I work collaboratively with families, couples, and individuals who wish to make changes in their lives, to feel better and more aligned with their life goals. Couples may seek therapy to understand and implement goals for their relationships as couples and parents. I work with individuals who identify as having social, emotional, or learning challenges. I bring attention to the body as key to understanding emotions and knowledge of self. I am respectful and curious about you. I use systemic and trauma-focused approaches to guide your discovery, presuming competency in your path and process toward change.
I bring years of experience as a parent, teacher, and therapist, helping children, adults, and families to find their passion while meeting the often challenging demands of their lives.
I work collaboratively with families, couples, and individuals who wish to make changes in their lives, to feel better and more aligned with their life goals. Couples may seek therapy to understand and implement goals for their relationships as couples and parents. I work with individuals who identify as having social, emotional, or learning challenges. I bring attention to the body as key to understanding emotions and knowledge of self. I am respectful and curious about you. I use systemic and trauma-focused approaches to guide your discovery, presuming competency in your path and process toward change.
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MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. I work primarily with children and adolescents who face a range of challenges. Among these might be anxiety, negotiating peer relationships, learning disabilities, ADHD, and/or losses (e.g. divorce, illness/death of a loved one). During the assessment process, I believe in learning the strengths of the child, parent(s), and other support networks (e.g extended family, school, religious community). From there, I collaborate with the parents and child/adolescent to create a plan for them to develop the skills necessary to address their current challenges.
MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. I work primarily with children and adolescents who face a range of challenges. Among these might be anxiety, negotiating peer relationships, learning disabilities, ADHD, and/or losses (e.g. divorce, illness/death of a loved one). During the assessment process, I believe in learning the strengths of the child, parent(s), and other support networks (e.g extended family, school, religious community). From there, I collaborate with the parents and child/adolescent to create a plan for them to develop the skills necessary to address their current challenges.
I'm really smart and have a lot of experience. I'm really good at brainstorming and bringing new possibilities into the room. I love what I do, and I will work tirelessly to help someone feel better. I work with existential questions - Why did this happen to me? How do I live my life? I work with trauma, grief and loss, addiction including to sex/pornography, families of incarcerated people, thoughts about death and dying, anxiety, parenting support. I enjoy thinking about intersectionality, about how our identities affect our experiences in the world, and I bring a social justice lens to my work.
I'm really smart and have a lot of experience. I'm really good at brainstorming and bringing new possibilities into the room. I love what I do, and I will work tirelessly to help someone feel better. I work with existential questions - Why did this happen to me? How do I live my life? I work with trauma, grief and loss, addiction including to sex/pornography, families of incarcerated people, thoughts about death and dying, anxiety, parenting support. I enjoy thinking about intersectionality, about how our identities affect our experiences in the world, and I bring a social justice lens to my work.
I became a marriage counselor because I am pro-marriage & pro-family. I specialize in repairing marriages in crisis. I help people identify their relationship strengths and challenges and I give them the tools to restore their emotional connection. For couples on the brink of divorce, I offer the cutting-edge option of Discernment Counseling. This brief process helps couples develop clarity and confidence about how to move forward. I work with adults to solve personal, psychological, & relational issues including: Depression, Anxiety, Life Transition Issues, Grief Recovery, Parenting through Divorce and Divorce Recovery.
I became a marriage counselor because I am pro-marriage & pro-family. I specialize in repairing marriages in crisis. I help people identify their relationship strengths and challenges and I give them the tools to restore their emotional connection. For couples on the brink of divorce, I offer the cutting-edge option of Discernment Counseling. This brief process helps couples develop clarity and confidence about how to move forward. I work with adults to solve personal, psychological, & relational issues including: Depression, Anxiety, Life Transition Issues, Grief Recovery, Parenting through Divorce and Divorce Recovery.
It is as though a “What if…” reel is running in your mind. You are so exhausted by the second (third and fourth!) guessing of your choices and your interactions with others. Dealing with your anxiety is taking up so much energy. Sometimes you try to avoid the things or situations that are causing your anxiety. Other times you might check in with a friend, partner or parent asking, “Do you think what I did was okay?” Still other times you imagine worse-case scenarios playing out and strategize how you can prevent them. But the worry comes back.
It is as though a “What if…” reel is running in your mind. You are so exhausted by the second (third and fourth!) guessing of your choices and your interactions with others. Dealing with your anxiety is taking up so much energy. Sometimes you try to avoid the things or situations that are causing your anxiety. Other times you might check in with a friend, partner or parent asking, “Do you think what I did was okay?” Still other times you imagine worse-case scenarios playing out and strategize how you can prevent them. But the worry comes back.
Are you struggling with a narcissistic parent, spouse, or boss? You'll learn how to handle this painful relationship in the right way for you.
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. I’m a psychologist with 30 years’ experience. I help children, teens, and adults tackle anxiety: generalized anxiety (constant worry), panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and social anxiety. You'll learn how anxiety works, and we'll develop the treatment plan that's right for you or your child, based on CBT, in person exposure therapy for OCD, or parent coaching. Clinical Hypnosis is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety, pain, and managing habits such as smoking/vaping and dealing with difficult issues from the past.
Are you struggling with a narcissistic parent, spouse, or boss? You'll learn how to handle this painful relationship in the right way for you.
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. I’m a psychologist with 30 years’ experience. I help children, teens, and adults tackle anxiety: generalized anxiety (constant worry), panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and social anxiety. You'll learn how anxiety works, and we'll develop the treatment plan that's right for you or your child, based on CBT, in person exposure therapy for OCD, or parent coaching. Clinical Hypnosis is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety, pain, and managing habits such as smoking/vaping and dealing with difficult issues from the past.
As a clinical psychologist, I work with people to find ways to create change in their lives. Clients bring a range of concerns, from developing a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, to adjusting to significant life events such as career change and retirement, parenting, divorce or marriage, or medical illness. While I may have access to experience and strategies that have helped others, I know it is my clients who are the experts on their own lives, and ultimately the ones who create their own change.
As a clinical psychologist, I work with people to find ways to create change in their lives. Clients bring a range of concerns, from developing a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, to adjusting to significant life events such as career change and retirement, parenting, divorce or marriage, or medical illness. While I may have access to experience and strategies that have helped others, I know it is my clients who are the experts on their own lives, and ultimately the ones who create their own change.
As a clinically trained psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of populations including children, adolescents and adults. I view my work as a blend of art and science. My patients are typically successful, caring people who struggle with issues related to relationships, work, sexuality, life changes and other stressful situations. The couples I work with are looking to heal and grow from a wide range of issues, from infidelity to parenting concerns. I help people who need to re-imagine what their relationship can be and want to expand their ability to communicate effectively.
As a clinically trained psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of populations including children, adolescents and adults. I view my work as a blend of art and science. My patients are typically successful, caring people who struggle with issues related to relationships, work, sexuality, life changes and other stressful situations. The couples I work with are looking to heal and grow from a wide range of issues, from infidelity to parenting concerns. I help people who need to re-imagine what their relationship can be and want to expand their ability to communicate effectively.
I have created a 24 week family coaching program where I blend both coaching and therapy as I work with both parent(s), and kids/teens simultaneously in creating a vision for themselves and their family.
I provide transformational coaching for families who are experiencing stress and overwhelm, or challenges in their communication and/or in their family relationships. My unique family coaching program is ideal families with children of all ages, who may be dealing with learning/ behavior challenges, social or emotional challenges, or transitions/changes happening within the family. I provide a combination of counseling and coaching to help families to heal, and to support both individual family members and the family as a whole to create a vision of the life they would love!
I have created a 24 week family coaching program where I blend both coaching and therapy as I work with both parent(s), and kids/teens simultaneously in creating a vision for themselves and their family.
I provide transformational coaching for families who are experiencing stress and overwhelm, or challenges in their communication and/or in their family relationships. My unique family coaching program is ideal families with children of all ages, who may be dealing with learning/ behavior challenges, social or emotional challenges, or transitions/changes happening within the family. I provide a combination of counseling and coaching to help families to heal, and to support both individual family members and the family as a whole to create a vision of the life they would love!
I'm truly passionate in helping adults struggling with challenging life transitions, burnout, issues surrounding relationships, and struggles with parenting.
The search for a therapist is the first BIG step to getting on a more healthy and balanced path that you envision for your life! Are you an adult or young adult that is looking for goal oriented therapy that wants to feel empowered to move toward your future you envision for yourself? Do you tend to people-please and you want to break the pattern of self-doubt and overthinking? Are you motivated to better understand how your past has impacted you? Are you a parent that struggles with challenges of raising a neurodivergent child?
I'm truly passionate in helping adults struggling with challenging life transitions, burnout, issues surrounding relationships, and struggles with parenting.
The search for a therapist is the first BIG step to getting on a more healthy and balanced path that you envision for your life! Are you an adult or young adult that is looking for goal oriented therapy that wants to feel empowered to move toward your future you envision for yourself? Do you tend to people-please and you want to break the pattern of self-doubt and overthinking? Are you motivated to better understand how your past has impacted you? Are you a parent that struggles with challenges of raising a neurodivergent child?
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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.