Parenting Therapists in Golden Valley, MN
Life has difficult challenges that we all face. Whether you are currently experiencing relational difficulties, a painful life transition, parenting issues, grief and loss, or just feel stuck, I would like to help you move towards the life you envision for yourself. Let's work together and examine what is holding you back from living your life to the fullest and work towards making the changes necessary to live your life authentically and fully.
Life has difficult challenges that we all face. Whether you are currently experiencing relational difficulties, a painful life transition, parenting issues, grief and loss, or just feel stuck, I would like to help you move towards the life you envision for yourself. Let's work together and examine what is holding you back from living your life to the fullest and work towards making the changes necessary to live your life authentically and fully.
Additional training: I am trained in SPACE, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions.
Are you struggling with anxiety, phobias or OCD? Is it impacting your happiness, friendships, school or work performance? I believe in supporting individuals with curiosity and compassion. I have experience helping children/teens and young adults to develop strategies to face their fears and increase self awareness. I use a strength based approach, evidenced based CBT-ERP, as well as approaches based in Eastern Psychology, such as yoga and mindfulness. I help my clients find brave moments expand their value based life. I work with individuals 8-25 years old and provide parent support. (All adult age groups for specific phobias)
Additional training: I am trained in SPACE, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions.
Are you struggling with anxiety, phobias or OCD? Is it impacting your happiness, friendships, school or work performance? I believe in supporting individuals with curiosity and compassion. I have experience helping children/teens and young adults to develop strategies to face their fears and increase self awareness. I use a strength based approach, evidenced based CBT-ERP, as well as approaches based in Eastern Psychology, such as yoga and mindfulness. I help my clients find brave moments expand their value based life. I work with individuals 8-25 years old and provide parent support. (All adult age groups for specific phobias)
I work with pregnancy, birth issues, infant mental health, post-partum, and parenting.
It is my experience that the fullest, most satisfying healing involves our whole person, mind, body, and spirit. By focusing on patterns of movement in the body as well as thinking, we work together to achieve your goals for therapy. A body based and energetic focus is often a new and effective way for people to resolve issues that only talking about them did not reach. I look for resistance and protective actions that no longer serve a person. I emphasize developing aliveness in the body, feeling joyful, free, and peace.
I work with pregnancy, birth issues, infant mental health, post-partum, and parenting.
It is my experience that the fullest, most satisfying healing involves our whole person, mind, body, and spirit. By focusing on patterns of movement in the body as well as thinking, we work together to achieve your goals for therapy. A body based and energetic focus is often a new and effective way for people to resolve issues that only talking about them did not reach. I look for resistance and protective actions that no longer serve a person. I emphasize developing aliveness in the body, feeling joyful, free, and peace.
I have worked with children and adults with autism, ADHD, anger issues, self-harm, loss, relationship struggles, behavioral problems, and parenting.
Immediate morning openings available. Life can be hard and when it is, you may feel alone but you don't have to. Have you or your child felt anxious, overwhelmed, sad, hopeless, or angry? Have you wondered where all of these feelings come from? Do you or your child have trouble concentrating on one thing at a time? Do you ever wonder what is happening to your child? Or, do you just want to talk to someone who will listen? If you have answered yes to any of these questions: I can help you. I create a safe space to work through all of those feelings.
I have worked with children and adults with autism, ADHD, anger issues, self-harm, loss, relationship struggles, behavioral problems, and parenting.
Immediate morning openings available. Life can be hard and when it is, you may feel alone but you don't have to. Have you or your child felt anxious, overwhelmed, sad, hopeless, or angry? Have you wondered where all of these feelings come from? Do you or your child have trouble concentrating on one thing at a time? Do you ever wonder what is happening to your child? Or, do you just want to talk to someone who will listen? If you have answered yes to any of these questions: I can help you. I create a safe space to work through all of those feelings.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples ages 16 and older, from all walks of life. I dedicate my work to helping individuals navigate through major life transitions, anxiety, depression, relational problems, trauma, parenting challenges, grief/loss, eating disorders, body image concerns, identity development (especially with LGBTQIA+ populations), personal growth and development.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples ages 16 and older, from all walks of life. I dedicate my work to helping individuals navigate through major life transitions, anxiety, depression, relational problems, trauma, parenting challenges, grief/loss, eating disorders, body image concerns, identity development (especially with LGBTQIA+ populations), personal growth and development.
Carrie Crockford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Golden Valley, MN 55426
Additionally, I am a registered Qualified Neutral for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice, and provide Coaching and Parenting Consulting services for family court-involved parents.
I provide therapy through a strengths-based, trauma-focused lens, and view each person as a resilient individual system capable of developing agency of their lived story and gaining mastery of their whole self. My clients include individuals and families living with challenges complicated by mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, trauma and family violence. My therapy services and community provider trainings are designed to provide an holistic and trauma-informed, culturally-attuned approach to understanding and healing from the abuse and trauma affecting individuals, relationships, families and systems.
Additionally, I am a registered Qualified Neutral for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice, and provide Coaching and Parenting Consulting services for family court-involved parents.
I provide therapy through a strengths-based, trauma-focused lens, and view each person as a resilient individual system capable of developing agency of their lived story and gaining mastery of their whole self. My clients include individuals and families living with challenges complicated by mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, trauma and family violence. My therapy services and community provider trainings are designed to provide an holistic and trauma-informed, culturally-attuned approach to understanding and healing from the abuse and trauma affecting individuals, relationships, families and systems.
Additional clinical interests and competencies include: Depression, Anxiety and related diagnoses, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, adoption, parenting skills, and working with families with non-neuro-typical children.
Life can be hard. You may worry too much. Maybe you have difficulty finding the energy to do what you need to do. Or saying things that you regret later. Maybe you have trouble concentrating and focusing. And sometimes the hopes and dreams you have for the future don't always turn out the way you expected. When these things happen, you may forget how to draw on your strengths and capabilities to make things different for yourself. I can help you rediscover strengths as well as develop new, effective strategies for bringing back your joy for living and having deeper, more meaningful relationships.
Additional clinical interests and competencies include: Depression, Anxiety and related diagnoses, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, adoption, parenting skills, and working with families with non-neuro-typical children.
Life can be hard. You may worry too much. Maybe you have difficulty finding the energy to do what you need to do. Or saying things that you regret later. Maybe you have trouble concentrating and focusing. And sometimes the hopes and dreams you have for the future don't always turn out the way you expected. When these things happen, you may forget how to draw on your strengths and capabilities to make things different for yourself. I can help you rediscover strengths as well as develop new, effective strategies for bringing back your joy for living and having deeper, more meaningful relationships.
I also, support parents and caregivers of children with neurodiversity, by providing therapy to discuss concerns and discover new strategies to strengthen their parenting experience.
I believe in creating a safe space for people to process life's difficulties. I enjoy helping clients learn how to use their inner strengths to obtain contentment with a variety of life's issues. I specialize in neuro-diverse diagnoses, ASD, ADHD and Anxiety. I have worked along side families and individuals to help manage the day to day struggle unique to these diagnoses. I have supported clients at home, worked with educators and developed strategies for community involvement. I have a passion for helping children, adolescents, parents and adults manage the problems and stressors that come with having a neuro-diverse diagnoses.
I also, support parents and caregivers of children with neurodiversity, by providing therapy to discuss concerns and discover new strategies to strengthen their parenting experience.
I believe in creating a safe space for people to process life's difficulties. I enjoy helping clients learn how to use their inner strengths to obtain contentment with a variety of life's issues. I specialize in neuro-diverse diagnoses, ASD, ADHD and Anxiety. I have worked along side families and individuals to help manage the day to day struggle unique to these diagnoses. I have supported clients at home, worked with educators and developed strategies for community involvement. I have a passion for helping children, adolescents, parents and adults manage the problems and stressors that come with having a neuro-diverse diagnoses.
My areas of special interest and focus include: autism, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, enhancing relationship satisfaction, life after divorce, co- parenting, parents of children with special needs, and life stage challenges.
There are times in life when we are faced with challenges that cause us to feel stuck and lose hope. In those moments, we often require a little extra support and compassion to help us focus on possibilities for the future. I am passionate about helping clients during those difficult times by developing a strong level of trust and providing a safe space for them to share their story. In my sessions, I strive to be empathetic, encouraging, and patient with my clients in order to foster growth and healing within them. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
My areas of special interest and focus include: autism, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, enhancing relationship satisfaction, life after divorce, co- parenting, parents of children with special needs, and life stage challenges.
There are times in life when we are faced with challenges that cause us to feel stuck and lose hope. In those moments, we often require a little extra support and compassion to help us focus on possibilities for the future. I am passionate about helping clients during those difficult times by developing a strong level of trust and providing a safe space for them to share their story. In my sessions, I strive to be empathetic, encouraging, and patient with my clients in order to foster growth and healing within them. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I specialize in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, Depression, behavioral and emotional regulation concerns, social skills development, and behavioral parent training.
I specialize in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, Depression, behavioral and emotional regulation concerns, social skills development, and behavioral parent training.
Natalie Quiring-Oleson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Is your child struggling with their behaviors, especially during transitions, like bedtime, or getting ready for school? I may be able to help. I specialize with working with both children and adults, ages 5+, to help ease suffering and improve overall functioning. I can work with parents to help solve problems with their children, provide support for the difficulty of parenting, and psychoeducation about the challenges their child is facing. I also have experience with clients who struggle with trauma, grief, self-harm and suicidality.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Is your child struggling with their behaviors, especially during transitions, like bedtime, or getting ready for school? I may be able to help. I specialize with working with both children and adults, ages 5+, to help ease suffering and improve overall functioning. I can work with parents to help solve problems with their children, provide support for the difficulty of parenting, and psychoeducation about the challenges their child is facing. I also have experience with clients who struggle with trauma, grief, self-harm and suicidality.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed with the process of selecting a therapist? It's completely normal to feel that way. Please take advantage of the free consultation that I offer to determine if I am the right fit. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I specialize in working with adults, children, and couples who are dealing with issues of anxiety, pre-marital counseling, parenting, trauma, chronic illness, anger management, grief, and loss. I have experience working with individuals of all ages who have various disabilities. Additionally, I have volunteered with hospice, which has given me unique insights into grief.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the process of selecting a therapist? It's completely normal to feel that way. Please take advantage of the free consultation that I offer to determine if I am the right fit. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I specialize in working with adults, children, and couples who are dealing with issues of anxiety, pre-marital counseling, parenting, trauma, chronic illness, anger management, grief, and loss. I have experience working with individuals of all ages who have various disabilities. Additionally, I have volunteered with hospice, which has given me unique insights into grief.
Andrea Carin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Golden Valley, MN 55422 (Online Only)
My scope of practice includes a variety of challenges including changing unhelpful thought patterns, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, life transitions, and a desire for greater satisfaction in life.
Hello! I am glad you are here and welcome to APEX Counseling Online. My name is Andrea Carin, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). A supportive and trusting connection are the most important ingredients to the therapy relationship and they are my priority. I believe in the power of seeing the positive possibilities in life and am focused on identifying people’s strengths and seeing the greater potential in each individual. I’ve worked with clients for 20+ years to help them find whatever it is they are looking for in their life journeys, and I consider it an honor to be a part of the process!
My scope of practice includes a variety of challenges including changing unhelpful thought patterns, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, life transitions, and a desire for greater satisfaction in life.
Hello! I am glad you are here and welcome to APEX Counseling Online. My name is Andrea Carin, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). A supportive and trusting connection are the most important ingredients to the therapy relationship and they are my priority. I believe in the power of seeing the positive possibilities in life and am focused on identifying people’s strengths and seeing the greater potential in each individual. I’ve worked with clients for 20+ years to help them find whatever it is they are looking for in their life journeys, and I consider it an honor to be a part of the process!
Meredith Hyduke Dehn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Golden Valley, MN 55427
We can often find ourselves struggling to feel understood by each other. I meet with adult individuals or couples seeking help and encouragement as they navigate their relationships. Issues around communicating needs, conflict in their partnership, parenting, intercultural relationships, dynamics within family of origin or in-laws, work/life balance and couples that identify as LGBTQIA+ are all areas I'm familiar working with. I invite clients to create and practice new tools to better understand one another and emerge out bickering and into a collaboration.
We can often find ourselves struggling to feel understood by each other. I meet with adult individuals or couples seeking help and encouragement as they navigate their relationships. Issues around communicating needs, conflict in their partnership, parenting, intercultural relationships, dynamics within family of origin or in-laws, work/life balance and couples that identify as LGBTQIA+ are all areas I'm familiar working with. I invite clients to create and practice new tools to better understand one another and emerge out bickering and into a collaboration.
ADHD symptoms can cause you to experience chaos at work or school, stressful relationships, or make you feel inferior or disappointed in life. I am an ADHD expert and will help you unpack the challenges of ADHD or other major life transitions that leave you questioning your identity and life purpose. I also work with individuals impacted by cancer (living with it, caregiving for a loved one, or surviving). A cancer experience is life-changing, I will help you face and manage your emotions around it. My style is to be compassionate and direct, to help my clients be their best selves and achieve better mental and emotional well-being.
ADHD symptoms can cause you to experience chaos at work or school, stressful relationships, or make you feel inferior or disappointed in life. I am an ADHD expert and will help you unpack the challenges of ADHD or other major life transitions that leave you questioning your identity and life purpose. I also work with individuals impacted by cancer (living with it, caregiving for a loved one, or surviving). A cancer experience is life-changing, I will help you face and manage your emotions around it. My style is to be compassionate and direct, to help my clients be their best selves and achieve better mental and emotional well-being.
Jim Keenan
Psychologist, MS, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Golden Valley, MN 55426
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I specialize in anger management and relationship development. I enjoy teaching clients how to better communicate their needs and how to enhance their ability to listen and hear the needs of others as they are presented. I am a solution focused therapist. I aim to assist clients in gaining the insights and skills necessary to bring their life experience within their relationships to a positive level.
I also enjoy working with survivors of abuses such as emotional, physical or sexual.
I specialize in anger management and relationship development. I enjoy teaching clients how to better communicate their needs and how to enhance their ability to listen and hear the needs of others as they are presented. I am a solution focused therapist. I aim to assist clients in gaining the insights and skills necessary to bring their life experience within their relationships to a positive level.
I also enjoy working with survivors of abuses such as emotional, physical or sexual.
Some people enter therapy with a specific problem they want to solve. Others are interested in achieving a broader goal such as psychological growth and understanding. I am happy to help you define and work towards a goal which best meets your needs. My specialties include stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems (eg. assertiveness, , intimacy issues, anger management) and self-esteem issues. In my work I draw from my training in cognitive-behavior therapy, family systems approaches, Ericksonian hypnosis, Buddhist psychology and mindfulness meditation, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Some people enter therapy with a specific problem they want to solve. Others are interested in achieving a broader goal such as psychological growth and understanding. I am happy to help you define and work towards a goal which best meets your needs. My specialties include stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems (eg. assertiveness, , intimacy issues, anger management) and self-esteem issues. In my work I draw from my training in cognitive-behavior therapy, family systems approaches, Ericksonian hypnosis, Buddhist psychology and mindfulness meditation, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Sometimes it seems that life has given us more than we can handle, and in times like these we may need others to help along the way. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process between myself and the individuals, couples, and families I work with. I bring a non-anxious presence to the therapeutic process, and I work to create a casual and approachable space for you, your child, or your family. I work with those who have experienced trauma, loss, abuse, peer difficulties, spiritual issues, family conflict, self-harm, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Sometimes it seems that life has given us more than we can handle, and in times like these we may need others to help along the way. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process between myself and the individuals, couples, and families I work with. I bring a non-anxious presence to the therapeutic process, and I work to create a casual and approachable space for you, your child, or your family. I work with those who have experienced trauma, loss, abuse, peer difficulties, spiritual issues, family conflict, self-harm, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Anne Bauers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Struggling with sexual issues can leave you feeling ashamed, anxious, depressed, and disconnected from your partner and loved ones. I help couples and individuals identify what is keeping you stuck in old patterns, behaviors and beliefs so that you can create sustainable change and build the life you want to be living. I work with couples who struggle with issues like experiencing differing levels of desire, struggling to heal from infidelity, or figuring out how to manage the effects of past trauma.
Struggling with sexual issues can leave you feeling ashamed, anxious, depressed, and disconnected from your partner and loved ones. I help couples and individuals identify what is keeping you stuck in old patterns, behaviors and beliefs so that you can create sustainable change and build the life you want to be living. I work with couples who struggle with issues like experiencing differing levels of desire, struggling to heal from infidelity, or figuring out how to manage the effects of past trauma.
Thao Nguyen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Golden Valley, MN 55426 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with children, individuals, couples, and families on developing healthier ways of perceiving, communicating, and interacting with ourselves and with one another. Life can just happen so quickly that we sometimes forget to appreciate the people and things around us. I want to help slow down these moments and to build upon what matters which are our own self-worth and the relationships in our life.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with children, individuals, couples, and families on developing healthier ways of perceiving, communicating, and interacting with ourselves and with one another. Life can just happen so quickly that we sometimes forget to appreciate the people and things around us. I want to help slow down these moments and to build upon what matters which are our own self-worth and the relationships in our life.
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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.