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Gestalt Columbus
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Bexley, OH 43209
The Gestalt Columbus team provides the highest quality counseling and psychotherapy services, whether individual, marital, child, couple, family, case management, parenting or group.
We are a group private practice with multiple therapists including EMDR and trauma informed clinicians. We also have a psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management. We serve individuals, families, parents, couples, and groups. At Gestalt Columbus, we work alongside our clients to treat the whole person - mind and body. We understand the complexity of interpersonal relationships and the difficulty of changing established patterns with partners, family, friends and work associates. Solutions to deep, personal suffering must be rooted in real-life understanding and not just a quick fix or a one-size-fits-all approach.
The Gestalt Columbus team provides the highest quality counseling and psychotherapy services, whether individual, marital, child, couple, family, case management, parenting or group.
We are a group private practice with multiple therapists including EMDR and trauma informed clinicians. We also have a psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management. We serve individuals, families, parents, couples, and groups. At Gestalt Columbus, we work alongside our clients to treat the whole person - mind and body. We understand the complexity of interpersonal relationships and the difficulty of changing established patterns with partners, family, friends and work associates. Solutions to deep, personal suffering must be rooted in real-life understanding and not just a quick fix or a one-size-fits-all approach.
(614) 860-5564 View (614) 860-5564
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Rebecca Flowers Schamess
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bexley, OH 43209
You can learn to resolve conflicts, set boundaries, parent with love, and change and grow individually, as a couple, and as a family -- all with love, kindness, awareness and acceptance.
My therapist taught me how to love myself—and by extension, my life partner, my kids, and everyone else! It is possible, no matter where you're starting from, to have less inner conflict, less outer conflict, and more love, peace, calm, and creativity in your life. And if you’re a woman with ADHD, I can help with that too. Your life doesn’t have to feel chaotic, and you don’t have to call yourself names (lazy, careless, stupid) to get things done. Whether I see you one-on-one or with an important other, I will meet you with compassion, hope, and acceptance. Because we all deserve not just to survive, but to thrive.
You can learn to resolve conflicts, set boundaries, parent with love, and change and grow individually, as a couple, and as a family -- all with love, kindness, awareness and acceptance.
My therapist taught me how to love myself—and by extension, my life partner, my kids, and everyone else! It is possible, no matter where you're starting from, to have less inner conflict, less outer conflict, and more love, peace, calm, and creativity in your life. And if you’re a woman with ADHD, I can help with that too. Your life doesn’t have to feel chaotic, and you don’t have to call yourself names (lazy, careless, stupid) to get things done. Whether I see you one-on-one or with an important other, I will meet you with compassion, hope, and acceptance. Because we all deserve not just to survive, but to thrive.
(614) 407-4564 View (614) 407-4564

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Bailey Curnutte
LSW , CLC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43201  (Online Only)
Bailey Curnutte is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio and a certified Life Coach. Beginning the journey to self-healing and self-discovery through counseling can be scary, and Bailey believes in creating a supportive, empathetic environment that allows clients to begin this journey. She believes in taking a holistic approach and working with each client on an individual level, focusing on their specific needs, wants, and goals. Bailey specializes in treating individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, anger management, parenting, and relationship issues.
Bailey Curnutte is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio and a certified Life Coach. Beginning the journey to self-healing and self-discovery through counseling can be scary, and Bailey believes in creating a supportive, empathetic environment that allows clients to begin this journey. She believes in taking a holistic approach and working with each client on an individual level, focusing on their specific needs, wants, and goals. Bailey specializes in treating individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, anger management, parenting, and relationship issues.
(614) 470-2608 View (614) 470-2608
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Friedman Counseling Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Upper Arlington, OH 43212
Ruth Friedman established Friedman Counseling Services, LLC, in an effort to provide excellent and affordable counseling services to couples and adult individuals (ages 18+) across Ohio. Ruth has extensive experience counseling spouses/partners/co-parents who are struggling to communicate; adjusting to marriage, cohabitation, or the demands of parenting; dealing with infidelity, addiction, or trauma; and/or considering marriage, cohabitation, separation, or divorce. Ruth also works with adults who are coping with the impact of trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviors, and/or challenging relationships.
Ruth Friedman established Friedman Counseling Services, LLC, in an effort to provide excellent and affordable counseling services to couples and adult individuals (ages 18+) across Ohio. Ruth has extensive experience counseling spouses/partners/co-parents who are struggling to communicate; adjusting to marriage, cohabitation, or the demands of parenting; dealing with infidelity, addiction, or trauma; and/or considering marriage, cohabitation, separation, or divorce. Ruth also works with adults who are coping with the impact of trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviors, and/or challenging relationships.
(614) 426-0206 View (614) 426-0206
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Wendolyn Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, IMFT-S, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43206
I understand and relate to the pressures of work, relationships, parenting, society, finances, and career or athletic performance.
Hello and welcome! I understand you feel tired and overwhelmed with life's demands. Your relationship is not what you expected and no longer feels satisfying or “meant to be.” You're struggling to be a “good” parent or partner, or you’re just plain exhausted by all the pressures on you. If you let it, life will put you on an emotional roller coaster! Even if you’re not experiencing turmoil, how do you stay afloat? How do you protect your mind, heart, family, career, future, or relationship? Let me join you to help transform painful an confusing feelings into a healed and fulfilling life. I see clients in Ohio, Texas, and Michigan.
I understand and relate to the pressures of work, relationships, parenting, society, finances, and career or athletic performance.
Hello and welcome! I understand you feel tired and overwhelmed with life's demands. Your relationship is not what you expected and no longer feels satisfying or “meant to be.” You're struggling to be a “good” parent or partner, or you’re just plain exhausted by all the pressures on you. If you let it, life will put you on an emotional roller coaster! Even if you’re not experiencing turmoil, how do you stay afloat? How do you protect your mind, heart, family, career, future, or relationship? Let me join you to help transform painful an confusing feelings into a healed and fulfilling life. I see clients in Ohio, Texas, and Michigan.
(614) 968-8553 View (614) 968-8553
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Mirela Fodor-Nagy
Counselor, MA, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper Arlington, OH 43212
I am passionate about working with people with mood and anxiety disorders, survivors of adverse childhood experiences, trauma and PTSD, addictions and compulsive behaviors, parenting, and high conflict couples and families.
Engaging in the process of psychotherapy invites you to become more self-aware. This heightened awareness can inspire and encourage you to seek changes in your relationship with yourself and others. I join in collaboration with my clients to better understand past and present experiences and how they currently affect life options, choices, and decisions. As a therapist, I draw upon clients’ emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual resilience to support healing and engagement in life.
I am passionate about working with people with mood and anxiety disorders, survivors of adverse childhood experiences, trauma and PTSD, addictions and compulsive behaviors, parenting, and high conflict couples and families.
Engaging in the process of psychotherapy invites you to become more self-aware. This heightened awareness can inspire and encourage you to seek changes in your relationship with yourself and others. I join in collaboration with my clients to better understand past and present experiences and how they currently affect life options, choices, and decisions. As a therapist, I draw upon clients’ emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual resilience to support healing and engagement in life.
(614) 382-8948 View (614) 382-8948
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Laura Karn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43215
Whether you are struggling with stress, life transitions, feeling down or have conflict in your relationships, I will help you get unstuck from unwanted patterns, grow your skill to navigate challenging scenarios and develop healthier relationships. I provide individual, couple and family therapy. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma/distressing events, parenting issues, and couples.
Whether you are struggling with stress, life transitions, feeling down or have conflict in your relationships, I will help you get unstuck from unwanted patterns, grow your skill to navigate challenging scenarios and develop healthier relationships. I provide individual, couple and family therapy. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma/distressing events, parenting issues, and couples.
(380) 333-5889 View (380) 333-5889
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Alissa Harper Pease
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
This work is powerful for couples and individuals dealing with high stress, high conflict, infidelity, parenting, infertility, loss and all the emotional symptoms that come from these experiences such as depression, anxiety and loss of self.
My approach is to view problems or issues from a systemic perspective. That means I am curious about our key relationships past and present, the roles we play, the rules we follow, and where our identity and value systems come from. My passion is to make sense of the ways our internal experiences (relationship with self) and our external experiences (relationships with others) collide and inform one another. I strive to help people develop wholeness of self through unpacking anything that is keeping them stuck.
This work is powerful for couples and individuals dealing with high stress, high conflict, infidelity, parenting, infertility, loss and all the emotional symptoms that come from these experiences such as depression, anxiety and loss of self.
My approach is to view problems or issues from a systemic perspective. That means I am curious about our key relationships past and present, the roles we play, the rules we follow, and where our identity and value systems come from. My passion is to make sense of the ways our internal experiences (relationship with self) and our external experiences (relationships with others) collide and inform one another. I strive to help people develop wholeness of self through unpacking anything that is keeping them stuck.
(513) 436-6948 View (513) 436-6948
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Shana I Byrd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43221
My areas of focus are relationship counseling, infidelity, family conflict, parenting concerns, perinatal bonding and attachment, anxiety, and depression.
I truly believe that we all have personal strengths that help us work through life’s difficulties. We sometimes just need others to help us identify those strengths as well as ways to utilize them to cope and find solutions. I find it a privilege to walk along side clients as they discover their strengths, heal from trauma, and work to repair relationships with self and others.
My areas of focus are relationship counseling, infidelity, family conflict, parenting concerns, perinatal bonding and attachment, anxiety, and depression.
I truly believe that we all have personal strengths that help us work through life’s difficulties. We sometimes just need others to help us identify those strengths as well as ways to utilize them to cope and find solutions. I find it a privilege to walk along side clients as they discover their strengths, heal from trauma, and work to repair relationships with self and others.
(740) 276-3052 View (740) 276-3052
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Deborah Susan Green-Lauber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Upper Arlington, OH 43221
I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years, helping people survive and thrive during life's transitions. If you are experiencing stress in your relationship, a change in your work situation, loss, parenting struggles, difficulty making decisions, or other stressful situations, I can help you through this difficult time. Now offering Teletherapy sessions as well as in-person sessions.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years, helping people survive and thrive during life's transitions. If you are experiencing stress in your relationship, a change in your work situation, loss, parenting struggles, difficulty making decisions, or other stressful situations, I can help you through this difficult time. Now offering Teletherapy sessions as well as in-person sessions.
(614) 914-4802 View (614) 914-4802
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Jack Hambrick
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT-T
Verified Verified
Gahanna, OH 43230
Immediate openings available for in-person and telehealth. Jack provides couples counseling for spouses/partners/co-parents who are struggling to communicate; adjusting to marriage, cohabitation, or the demands of parenting; dealing with ADHD, addiction, infidelity, or trauma; and/or considering marriage, cohabitation, separation, or divorce. Jack also works with individuals (ages 15+) who are coping with the impact of ADHD, anxiety, depressive symptoms, trauma, and/or relationship challenges.
Immediate openings available for in-person and telehealth. Jack provides couples counseling for spouses/partners/co-parents who are struggling to communicate; adjusting to marriage, cohabitation, or the demands of parenting; dealing with ADHD, addiction, infidelity, or trauma; and/or considering marriage, cohabitation, separation, or divorce. Jack also works with individuals (ages 15+) who are coping with the impact of ADHD, anxiety, depressive symptoms, trauma, and/or relationship challenges.
(740) 791-0357 View (740) 791-0357
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Linda O'Leary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, CCM
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43209  (Online Only)
Accepting NEW clients. I am passionate about working with those experiencing anxiety and depression disorders related to pregnancy, postpartum and parenting; looking to improve self-esteem, those who are neurodivergent, experiencing life transitions, grief, and relationship issues. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to form, work on and accomplish their goals. I believe goals need to be realistic, specific, measurable, and that you have to celebrate your wins.
Accepting NEW clients. I am passionate about working with those experiencing anxiety and depression disorders related to pregnancy, postpartum and parenting; looking to improve self-esteem, those who are neurodivergent, experiencing life transitions, grief, and relationship issues. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to form, work on and accomplish their goals. I believe goals need to be realistic, specific, measurable, and that you have to celebrate your wins.
(440) 336-8892 View (440) 336-8892
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Kelli L. Riedl
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43221
In my work with adults, we explore challenges related to depression, anxiety, marriage, family relationships, women's issues, parenting, grief and loss, career stressors, and life transitions.
Each day it seems that life presents a new challenge, often causing us to question certain decisions that we have made or to consider new paths that we would like to explore. My goal is to gain a clear picture of each individual's needs, explore new and more effective ways of problem solving, and help each individual develop greater insight and growth. I believe the relational component of therapy is essential and serves at the foundation for establishing trust, compassion, empathy, and respect. I have expertise in working with individuals of all ages: children, adolescents, adults and families.
In my work with adults, we explore challenges related to depression, anxiety, marriage, family relationships, women's issues, parenting, grief and loss, career stressors, and life transitions.
Each day it seems that life presents a new challenge, often causing us to question certain decisions that we have made or to consider new paths that we would like to explore. My goal is to gain a clear picture of each individual's needs, explore new and more effective ways of problem solving, and help each individual develop greater insight and growth. I believe the relational component of therapy is essential and serves at the foundation for establishing trust, compassion, empathy, and respect. I have expertise in working with individuals of all ages: children, adolescents, adults and families.
(614) 389-9424 View (614) 389-9424
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Emily K Kirby
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43221
Waitlist for new clients
I have 10+ years experience conducting therapy with children, adolescents, adults, families, with special expertise in depression, anxiety, women's issues, grief/loss, couples and family therapy, parenting concerns, and behavioral challenges in children and adolescents. I utilize an integrative approach to meet each client's unique needs and goals, incorporating cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based interventions. I am dedicated to building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients by providing empathy, respect, and compassion in a non-judging, safe environment. My collaborative, individualized approach empowers clients to make lasting changes in their lives and increase feelings of self-worth.
I have 10+ years experience conducting therapy with children, adolescents, adults, families, with special expertise in depression, anxiety, women's issues, grief/loss, couples and family therapy, parenting concerns, and behavioral challenges in children and adolescents. I utilize an integrative approach to meet each client's unique needs and goals, incorporating cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based interventions. I am dedicated to building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients by providing empathy, respect, and compassion in a non-judging, safe environment. My collaborative, individualized approach empowers clients to make lasting changes in their lives and increase feelings of self-worth.
(614) 389-9138 View (614) 389-9138
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Ashley Nicole Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43229
My name is Ashley Howard, and I am the owner of Ashley Nicole Counseling Services. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who provides teletherapy services to young adults and adults. I am available for in-person sessions on Sunday's only. Clinically, I am most successful working with individuals who are looking to work on relationship issues (peer, family, romantic, parent-child, work, etc), anxiety, depression, and parenting struggles. I enjoy helping clients identify their goals, develop skills to work toward those goals, and feel more confident in their own abilities.
My name is Ashley Howard, and I am the owner of Ashley Nicole Counseling Services. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who provides teletherapy services to young adults and adults. I am available for in-person sessions on Sunday's only. Clinically, I am most successful working with individuals who are looking to work on relationship issues (peer, family, romantic, parent-child, work, etc), anxiety, depression, and parenting struggles. I enjoy helping clients identify their goals, develop skills to work toward those goals, and feel more confident in their own abilities.
(380) 207-1554 View (380) 207-1554
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Courageous Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215  (Online Only)
Most of my adult practice includes: trauma/PTDS, stress, anxiety, depression, body image, relationship/family issues, grief, parenting struggles, and substance addiction, and Autism/neurodiversity.
Hello! I am so glad you are here! You are courageous for taking the first step on improving your life! My approach to therapy is reflective of a Strengths Based model and is client centered. You know your story best! I develop solution focused goals with my clients and prioritize what they feel is most important in developing a treatment plan. Some therapies I use include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Grief Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and IFS and Christian counseling. My goal is to offer interventions to allow you to be the best version of yourself. You are the author of your story!
Most of my adult practice includes: trauma/PTDS, stress, anxiety, depression, body image, relationship/family issues, grief, parenting struggles, and substance addiction, and Autism/neurodiversity.
Hello! I am so glad you are here! You are courageous for taking the first step on improving your life! My approach to therapy is reflective of a Strengths Based model and is client centered. You know your story best! I develop solution focused goals with my clients and prioritize what they feel is most important in developing a treatment plan. Some therapies I use include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Grief Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and IFS and Christian counseling. My goal is to offer interventions to allow you to be the best version of yourself. You are the author of your story!
(380) 201-9674 View (380) 201-9674
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Central Ohio Wellness Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43201
Our group is comprised of a diverse team therapists, offering a wide range of mental health services, including: First Responder Specialists, Equine Therapy, Trauma-Informed care for OCD, attachment challenges, relationship-building, gender/sexuality exploration, grief, parenting, blended family dynamics, anxiety, depression and conflict resolution.
There are countless possibilities that may have lead you here - whether life feels like too much or too little; over or underwhelming; in need of more energy or calm; Maybe you don’t know whether you want to focus on the past or present, beginnings or endings – wherever you find yourself, our space and our providers extend a welcome and secure environment to create, edit and sometimes – rewrite your story.
Our group is comprised of a diverse team therapists, offering a wide range of mental health services, including: First Responder Specialists, Equine Therapy, Trauma-Informed care for OCD, attachment challenges, relationship-building, gender/sexuality exploration, grief, parenting, blended family dynamics, anxiety, depression and conflict resolution.
There are countless possibilities that may have lead you here - whether life feels like too much or too little; over or underwhelming; in need of more energy or calm; Maybe you don’t know whether you want to focus on the past or present, beginnings or endings – wherever you find yourself, our space and our providers extend a welcome and secure environment to create, edit and sometimes – rewrite your story.
(614) 662-1374 View (614) 662-1374
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Julia Green
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43202
You may be feeling lonely, overwhelmed, or scared for yourself, your marriage, or your family. It may seem like your life is falling apart or you or your loved ones are constantly walking on egg shells. Its getting more difficult to keep it together for appearances or maybe its already past that point. You've tried just about everything you can think of to make your situation better but nothing has worked and things are getting worse. You may be hanging on by a thread, but you are not ready to give up hope.
You may be feeling lonely, overwhelmed, or scared for yourself, your marriage, or your family. It may seem like your life is falling apart or you or your loved ones are constantly walking on egg shells. Its getting more difficult to keep it together for appearances or maybe its already past that point. You've tried just about everything you can think of to make your situation better but nothing has worked and things are getting worse. You may be hanging on by a thread, but you are not ready to give up hope.
(380) 207-1308 View (380) 207-1308
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Judith Garncarek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, ACHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper Arlington, OH 43221  (Online Only)
I support and guide Clients in their quest to release old patterns of behaviors that they recognize as no longer serving them. If you are looking for emotional growth, increased awareness, and the ability to release unwanted behaviors then lets begin. I will help you building an emotional vocabulary to understand deep feelings of sadness, grief, disappointment, regret, shame, anger, overwhelmed, loneliness, and many other emotions. This is where the journey begins to an increased freedom from past pain and suffering.
I support and guide Clients in their quest to release old patterns of behaviors that they recognize as no longer serving them. If you are looking for emotional growth, increased awareness, and the ability to release unwanted behaviors then lets begin. I will help you building an emotional vocabulary to understand deep feelings of sadness, grief, disappointment, regret, shame, anger, overwhelmed, loneliness, and many other emotions. This is where the journey begins to an increased freedom from past pain and suffering.
(234) 231-0537 View (234) 231-0537
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Emily Remnant
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LSC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43221
Accepting new clients: Online sessions (across the state of OH) and in-person Dayton location (Mondays/Tuesdays/Fridays) and Columbus location (Wednesdays). The state of our relationships has a major impact on our general wellbeing. If you are struggling with a relationship issue, experiencing anxiety, loss, change, sadness, anger, trauma, sexual challenges, or any number of struggles, I am here to support. I believe that therapy should include heart and humor when possible, and that every person has the ability to make changes in their life.
Accepting new clients: Online sessions (across the state of OH) and in-person Dayton location (Mondays/Tuesdays/Fridays) and Columbus location (Wednesdays). The state of our relationships has a major impact on our general wellbeing. If you are struggling with a relationship issue, experiencing anxiety, loss, change, sadness, anger, trauma, sexual challenges, or any number of struggles, I am here to support. I believe that therapy should include heart and humor when possible, and that every person has the ability to make changes in their life.
(614) 591-8224 x104 View (614) 591-8224 x104

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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.