Parenting Therapists in Oakwood, OH

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Darcy L. Plunkett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakwood, OH 45419
It takes a lot of courage to do the emotional work necessary to change patterns of personality and behavior that no longer serve you and / or get in the way of having healthy relationships in your life. I provide a safe, nurturing environment to do this work so that you can live more consciously. My focus is client driven - meeting you where you are, and assisting you with authentic growth towards living an aligned and empowered life. I also have a passion in assisting people in making transitions in their lives that can feel unsettling - be it from a loss, becoming a new parent or empty nester, divorce, or making a big move.
It takes a lot of courage to do the emotional work necessary to change patterns of personality and behavior that no longer serve you and / or get in the way of having healthy relationships in your life. I provide a safe, nurturing environment to do this work so that you can live more consciously. My focus is client driven - meeting you where you are, and assisting you with authentic growth towards living an aligned and empowered life. I also have a passion in assisting people in making transitions in their lives that can feel unsettling - be it from a loss, becoming a new parent or empty nester, divorce, or making a big move.
(937) 634-7636 View (937) 634-7636
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Lynda Lee Fenner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Oakwood, OH 45419
Over the years I have worked with clients of all backgrounds and issues. I believe you are the most important person who walks into my office. I believe your experience in therapy should be helpful and that you feel you are treated with the dignity and respect you deserve. Our building a relationship is important in this process. You are the leader in managing your treatment and my job is to listen and follow your lead. For many families, adoption was an option to building that family. As a parent of nine adopted children who are now adults, I appreciate the special challenges we have faced.
Over the years I have worked with clients of all backgrounds and issues. I believe you are the most important person who walks into my office. I believe your experience in therapy should be helpful and that you feel you are treated with the dignity and respect you deserve. Our building a relationship is important in this process. You are the leader in managing your treatment and my job is to listen and follow your lead. For many families, adoption was an option to building that family. As a parent of nine adopted children who are now adults, I appreciate the special challenges we have faced.
(937) 468-3171 View (937) 468-3171
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Rachael Liggan
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Oakwood, OH 45419
I enjoy working with people during any phase of their journey. It's rewarding to connect with couples, adolescents, and adults going through stage of life changes and or trauma. I find joy in collaborating to cultivate peoples' motivations to change in a way that allows them to gain insight into their behaviors and achieve optimal health. I view people through a holistic lens thus seeing the whole person rather than their symptoms.
I enjoy working with people during any phase of their journey. It's rewarding to connect with couples, adolescents, and adults going through stage of life changes and or trauma. I find joy in collaborating to cultivate peoples' motivations to change in a way that allows them to gain insight into their behaviors and achieve optimal health. I view people through a holistic lens thus seeing the whole person rather than their symptoms.
(937) 519-3747 View (937) 519-3747
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Veronica Saulog-Berry: Emdr Certified
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Oakwood, OH 45419  (Online Only)
My treatment philosophy is based on our capacity to heal. My primary means of treatment is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR reprocesses traumatic memories. Our brains use thought patterns to bring ideas, feelings and sensations to the forefront without discrimination. In instances of unresolved trauma, our ability to move forward in our lives is blocked, because thought patterns allow past trauma to continue to be replayed as if happening in the present. I collaborate with my clients via EMDR to reprocess trauma, allowing the brain to let natural healing occur.
My treatment philosophy is based on our capacity to heal. My primary means of treatment is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR reprocesses traumatic memories. Our brains use thought patterns to bring ideas, feelings and sensations to the forefront without discrimination. In instances of unresolved trauma, our ability to move forward in our lives is blocked, because thought patterns allow past trauma to continue to be replayed as if happening in the present. I collaborate with my clients via EMDR to reprocess trauma, allowing the brain to let natural healing occur.
(937) 729-2666 View (937) 729-2666
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Dr. Elizabeth Gish
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, ThD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakwood, OH 45419
Have you spent your life overachieving, working hard, taking care of others, doing all the right things, and yet thing aren't working out how you expected them to? Are your relationships very often one-sided, where you give a lot but no one takes care of you? I see you. My practice focuses on those who have "done all the right things," and are wondering why things are still so hard. Unfortunately, being hard on ourselves, working hard, achieving all the things, and taking care of everyone around us doesn't often lead to the sort of healing and peace we long for.
Have you spent your life overachieving, working hard, taking care of others, doing all the right things, and yet thing aren't working out how you expected them to? Are your relationships very often one-sided, where you give a lot but no one takes care of you? I see you. My practice focuses on those who have "done all the right things," and are wondering why things are still so hard. Unfortunately, being hard on ourselves, working hard, achieving all the things, and taking care of everyone around us doesn't often lead to the sort of healing and peace we long for.
(937) 756-9855 View (937) 756-9855
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Frances M Duncan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakwood, OH 45873
I feel it is important to offer expert quality care that is compassionate, and tailored to each person's uniqueness as an individual. I have 33 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, families, and adults facing various life challenges. Time passes quickly. We often spend our days unhappy, and stressed. Sometimes it can be difficult to see beyond the hardships, and realize what matters most to us. If you can't change a situation, change your perspective.
I feel it is important to offer expert quality care that is compassionate, and tailored to each person's uniqueness as an individual. I have 33 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, families, and adults facing various life challenges. Time passes quickly. We often spend our days unhappy, and stressed. Sometimes it can be difficult to see beyond the hardships, and realize what matters most to us. If you can't change a situation, change your perspective.
(937) 210-4625 View (937) 210-4625
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Nicole Ciarlariello
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Oakwood, OH 45419  (Online Only)
My philosophy is that within each of us is the capacity to flourish. Counseling can be transformational for people working through life transitions, painful emotions, challenging relationships, and so much more. Together we can work to implement practical strategies that cultivate positive wellbeing and decrease stress. I help my clients to deepen their awareness and self-compassion so that they can feel empowered to make nurturing choices for themselves each day.
My philosophy is that within each of us is the capacity to flourish. Counseling can be transformational for people working through life transitions, painful emotions, challenging relationships, and so much more. Together we can work to implement practical strategies that cultivate positive wellbeing and decrease stress. I help my clients to deepen their awareness and self-compassion so that they can feel empowered to make nurturing choices for themselves each day.
(937) 663-1576 View (937) 663-1576
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Heather Renae Horton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakwood, OH 45419
It's time. It's time for you to take that step into the self-discovery and healing that allows you to live your best life. Whether your issues and concerns are with anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, self-harm, relationships, or that of a spiritual nature I offer a safe space that allows you to explore the ins and outs of who you are, why you are, what you are doing and where you are going.
It's time. It's time for you to take that step into the self-discovery and healing that allows you to live your best life. Whether your issues and concerns are with anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, self-harm, relationships, or that of a spiritual nature I offer a safe space that allows you to explore the ins and outs of who you are, why you are, what you are doing and where you are going.
(937) 358-8229 View (937) 358-8229
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Devonna Rogers-Seger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Oakwood, OH 45419
I work with a variety of clients, all having one thing in common: They are unhappy with the direction their life has taken and seek insight so that their lives can change. Whether they are wanting to process a life event and only want to come one or two sessions, or whether they want to make a long-term connection with a counselor, I tailor my therapy to my clients' needs. My approach is interactive, engaging my clients in conversations that help them process past or present events, so that they can find their own path to healing.
I work with a variety of clients, all having one thing in common: They are unhappy with the direction their life has taken and seek insight so that their lives can change. Whether they are wanting to process a life event and only want to come one or two sessions, or whether they want to make a long-term connection with a counselor, I tailor my therapy to my clients' needs. My approach is interactive, engaging my clients in conversations that help them process past or present events, so that they can find their own path to healing.
(937) 421-8449 View (937) 421-8449
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Wendy Holdsworth
Counselor, MS Ed, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oakwood, OH 45419
I find great joy in creating an atmosphere where my clients can learn to let go of shame and embrace their authentic selves with humor, compassion, and curiosity. My goal as a therapist is to guide my client to develop an understanding of their inner beliefs in order to help them develop the skills and flexibility to enact they change or acceptance they desire. My goal as a couples counselor is to help my clients learn to speak each others language, and help them build trust and learn to have fun with one another again.
I find great joy in creating an atmosphere where my clients can learn to let go of shame and embrace their authentic selves with humor, compassion, and curiosity. My goal as a therapist is to guide my client to develop an understanding of their inner beliefs in order to help them develop the skills and flexibility to enact they change or acceptance they desire. My goal as a couples counselor is to help my clients learn to speak each others language, and help them build trust and learn to have fun with one another again.
(937) 821-5743 View (937) 821-5743

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Karen Scott-Pine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45409
My Training includes Structural Family Therapy, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior, Therapy, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, The Challenge of Co- parenting, Tech Addiction, etc.
“You’ve always had the power my dear, you just had to learn to learn it for yourself”– The Wizard of Oz – Frank Baum". I believe that counseling is about providing a safe space to “Learn it for yourself”. A licensed Independent Social Worker for 30 years, I will provide you, your child, or your family strategies that allow you to work through and grow from your own unique situation. I am particularly interested in supporting parents and children as they navigate separations and divorce. Assisting parents in developing communication and co- parenting strategies and helping the new family adjust and thrive has become a passion.
My Training includes Structural Family Therapy, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior, Therapy, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, The Challenge of Co- parenting, Tech Addiction, etc.
“You’ve always had the power my dear, you just had to learn to learn it for yourself”– The Wizard of Oz – Frank Baum". I believe that counseling is about providing a safe space to “Learn it for yourself”. A licensed Independent Social Worker for 30 years, I will provide you, your child, or your family strategies that allow you to work through and grow from your own unique situation. I am particularly interested in supporting parents and children as they navigate separations and divorce. Assisting parents in developing communication and co- parenting strategies and helping the new family adjust and thrive has become a passion.
(937) 634-7817 View (937) 634-7817
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Lisa Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45419
I also specialize in treating insomnia and sleep disorders and work well with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting issues or marital issues and clients that have experienced trauma or abuse.
You are uniquely shaped by your circumstances, aspirations, beliefs and emotions. My role is to understand your goals and support you as you strive to achieve them. My clients describe me as accepting and honest and they value the safe, judgment-free space I create for reflection. True healing and growth occur when we embrace honesty and acceptance of ourselves and others. Self-reflection and authentic communication can lead to a balanced life that harmonizes responsibility, fun, adventure and self-awareness. I'll provide the support and tools you need to overcome your challenges and improve your health, well-being and fulfillment.
I also specialize in treating insomnia and sleep disorders and work well with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting issues or marital issues and clients that have experienced trauma or abuse.
You are uniquely shaped by your circumstances, aspirations, beliefs and emotions. My role is to understand your goals and support you as you strive to achieve them. My clients describe me as accepting and honest and they value the safe, judgment-free space I create for reflection. True healing and growth occur when we embrace honesty and acceptance of ourselves and others. Self-reflection and authentic communication can lead to a balanced life that harmonizes responsibility, fun, adventure and self-awareness. I'll provide the support and tools you need to overcome your challenges and improve your health, well-being and fulfillment.
(937) 871-3666 x1 View (937) 871-3666 x1
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Beth Collins
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kettering, OH 45429
You might struggle with parenting, relationship issues, an empty nest, or an adult child leaping back home.
You are at a crossroads in life - maybe feeling unsettled, maybe feeling like you're about to go under for the last time. It's time for a change. You've done your best on your own, but you need someone else on your side. You are the expert in your life, and I have experience walking with others as they find new direction. I offer Christian counseling and coaching services, believing we are each unique expressions of God's love. I can help you clarify your goals, and partner with you to make them a reality.
You might struggle with parenting, relationship issues, an empty nest, or an adult child leaping back home.
You are at a crossroads in life - maybe feeling unsettled, maybe feeling like you're about to go under for the last time. It's time for a change. You've done your best on your own, but you need someone else on your side. You are the expert in your life, and I have experience walking with others as they find new direction. I offer Christian counseling and coaching services, believing we are each unique expressions of God's love. I can help you clarify your goals, and partner with you to make them a reality.
(937) 528-1075 View (937) 528-1075
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Patricia A Gooding
Counselor, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45429  (Online Only)
- I often guide parents through the difficult task of parenting.
I have over 30 years of counseling experience and have been in private practice in the Dayton area since 1990 providing caring, non-judgmental counseling for individuals, families and children. My background and training includes a variety of training: Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral, Jungian Approaches and Sand Tray therapy.
- I often guide parents through the difficult task of parenting.
I have over 30 years of counseling experience and have been in private practice in the Dayton area since 1990 providing caring, non-judgmental counseling for individuals, families and children. My background and training includes a variety of training: Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral, Jungian Approaches and Sand Tray therapy.
(937) 912-1028 View (937) 912-1028
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Williams eTherapy
Psychologist, Ed D
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45428  (Online Only)
life coaching, parenting issues, phase of life issues, relationship issues, and school learning and behavior problems.
After years of providing a broad range of services, in the context of a traditional private practice office which I closed at the end of 2017, I began doing therapy online. I decided to do this to maintain a limited level of professional activity, available to select clients for whom the online service delivery platform would be appropriate. Services are available to children, youth, adults, and families, at the rate of $75 per 45-minute session and payable via PayPal.
life coaching, parenting issues, phase of life issues, relationship issues, and school learning and behavior problems.
After years of providing a broad range of services, in the context of a traditional private practice office which I closed at the end of 2017, I began doing therapy online. I decided to do this to maintain a limited level of professional activity, available to select clients for whom the online service delivery platform would be appropriate. Services are available to children, youth, adults, and families, at the rate of $75 per 45-minute session and payable via PayPal.
(937) 500-5518 View (937) 500-5518
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Alyssa Dupiche
Licensed Professional Counselor, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45419  (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Ph.D. student in Clinical Psychology, I am dedicated to providing cutting-edge, evidence-based treatments to individuals of all ages! My expertise encompasses are in child, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy. I treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, school-related issues, parenting, codependency, and relationship issues. Through advanced training in Clinical Psychology, I continually refine my skills to deliver personalized care, addressing unique needs and promoting lasting growth for clients.
Welcome to my practice! As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Ph.D. student in Clinical Psychology, I am dedicated to providing cutting-edge, evidence-based treatments to individuals of all ages! My expertise encompasses are in child, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy. I treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, school-related issues, parenting, codependency, and relationship issues. Through advanced training in Clinical Psychology, I continually refine my skills to deliver personalized care, addressing unique needs and promoting lasting growth for clients.
(440) 689-3454 View (440) 689-3454
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Lorey Ann Simons
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , MS, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45409
" I have experience with parenting issues.
" I am a non-judgmental, open-minded therapist who believes that each client is an individual who deserves respect and unconditional regard for their life experiences. I engage in utilization of client centered therapy that allows the client to direct and feel more involved in the therapeutic process. This allows me to connect with the client and, together, develop a treatment plan that will help them to foster the skills that they feel they need to achieve the goals that they have set forth."
" I have experience with parenting issues.
" I am a non-judgmental, open-minded therapist who believes that each client is an individual who deserves respect and unconditional regard for their life experiences. I engage in utilization of client centered therapy that allows the client to direct and feel more involved in the therapeutic process. This allows me to connect with the client and, together, develop a treatment plan that will help them to foster the skills that they feel they need to achieve the goals that they have set forth."
(937) 523-0444 View (937) 523-0444
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Anchor & Arrow Therapy and Wellness for Kids, LLC
Occupational Therapist
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45419
We also offer parent coaching to assist with the understanding and carryover of this brain and body-based approach in the home and community settings.
We specialize in coming alongside families to offer help and understanding when caring for children who struggle in the areas of emotional and behavioral regulation. Children have challenges for a variety of reasons, and behaviors are just what we see on the outside that lets us know what is happening on the inside for them. At Anchor & Arrow Therapy, we are committed to looking at the whole child (brain AND body), within the context of the family, and digging deep to find the root causes for the often overwhelming and confusing behaviors children exhibit.
We also offer parent coaching to assist with the understanding and carryover of this brain and body-based approach in the home and community settings.
We specialize in coming alongside families to offer help and understanding when caring for children who struggle in the areas of emotional and behavioral regulation. Children have challenges for a variety of reasons, and behaviors are just what we see on the outside that lets us know what is happening on the inside for them. At Anchor & Arrow Therapy, we are committed to looking at the whole child (brain AND body), within the context of the family, and digging deep to find the root causes for the often overwhelming and confusing behaviors children exhibit.
(937) 927-8677 View (937) 927-8677
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Danielle Deike
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kettering, OH 45409
Waitlist for new clients
The most important relationship you have is the one with yourself. We all have a story. Telling your story to an attuned listener can be transformational. Healing is a collaborative endeavor. As you share your experiences and I listen, you can become more connected to yourself. I work best with clients looking to address symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship issues, and parenting problems. I believe digging deep into ourselves and learning how our early relationships in life impact our present coping strategies and feelings can help us move towards the future we want.
The most important relationship you have is the one with yourself. We all have a story. Telling your story to an attuned listener can be transformational. Healing is a collaborative endeavor. As you share your experiences and I listen, you can become more connected to yourself. I work best with clients looking to address symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship issues, and parenting problems. I believe digging deep into ourselves and learning how our early relationships in life impact our present coping strategies and feelings can help us move towards the future we want.
(937) 882-5454 View (937) 882-5454
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Raymond Messer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45409
I am a direct, no-nonsense professional who has devoted his 40+ year career to helping people improve their lives. I work with adults (individual/couples) who are motivated to change. I work with children and teens within the structure of their family to resolve communication and behavioral difficulties. I have extensive experience working with adoptive and step families. If you are frustrated trying to connect with someone you love, yet continually experience getting stuck, outside intervention can help. What is seen as an emotional impasse to a client, is an opportunity for growth within an effective therapy.
I am a direct, no-nonsense professional who has devoted his 40+ year career to helping people improve their lives. I work with adults (individual/couples) who are motivated to change. I work with children and teens within the structure of their family to resolve communication and behavioral difficulties. I have extensive experience working with adoptive and step families. If you are frustrated trying to connect with someone you love, yet continually experience getting stuck, outside intervention can help. What is seen as an emotional impasse to a client, is an opportunity for growth within an effective therapy.
(937) 303-5240 View (937) 303-5240
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.