Parenting Therapists in Bryn Mawr, PA
I specialize in care for children, teens, young adults, and families: 1) Building cooperation and openness in place of defiance and lying; 2) Cultivating self-control in place of tantrums and aggression; 3) Fostering contentment and self-confidence in place of sadness and worry; and 4) Developing genuine closeness in place of clinging and irritability. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience addressing core relational issues of protection, loyalty, authority, trust, fairness, and forgiveness. I help families heal from generational wounds and allow children develop appropriate individuation, using the secure base of a trusting parent-child relationship.
I specialize in care for children, teens, young adults, and families: 1) Building cooperation and openness in place of defiance and lying; 2) Cultivating self-control in place of tantrums and aggression; 3) Fostering contentment and self-confidence in place of sadness and worry; and 4) Developing genuine closeness in place of clinging and irritability. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience addressing core relational issues of protection, loyalty, authority, trust, fairness, and forgiveness. I help families heal from generational wounds and allow children develop appropriate individuation, using the secure base of a trusting parent-child relationship.
Stephanie Newberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Additionally, I utilize play therapy for children who are undergoing many changes and family transitions and I do co- parenting counseling to help parents through changes in family configurations.
I am dedicated to providing each individual, couple, and family with quality, individualized care. I strive to help my clients feel heard, and to learn new coping strategies and relationship skills so that they can lead more meaningful, healthy, and intimate lives. I work with clients who are dedicated to their own personal growth and self-awareness and who want to work on decreasing stress, depression, anxiety, and family conflict in their lives. I value helping my clients to have quality relationships in which they can feel accepted and understood.
Additionally, I utilize play therapy for children who are undergoing many changes and family transitions and I do co- parenting counseling to help parents through changes in family configurations.
I am dedicated to providing each individual, couple, and family with quality, individualized care. I strive to help my clients feel heard, and to learn new coping strategies and relationship skills so that they can lead more meaningful, healthy, and intimate lives. I work with clients who are dedicated to their own personal growth and self-awareness and who want to work on decreasing stress, depression, anxiety, and family conflict in their lives. I value helping my clients to have quality relationships in which they can feel accepted and understood.
Parenting is one of life's greatest adventures. Amid the numerous books, experts, and voices out there it can be difficult to determine what to do when faced with a challenge. Parents of spirited, high-energy, rigid, anxious, or disruptive children or of those who carry diagnoses may feel alone with their challenges. As your psychologist, I offer empathy, support and a collaborative approach for fostering goodness-of-fit parenting in your family. That is, I help you to discover the most effective ways for you to parent your unique child.
Parenting is one of life's greatest adventures. Amid the numerous books, experts, and voices out there it can be difficult to determine what to do when faced with a challenge. Parents of spirited, high-energy, rigid, anxious, or disruptive children or of those who carry diagnoses may feel alone with their challenges. As your psychologist, I offer empathy, support and a collaborative approach for fostering goodness-of-fit parenting in your family. That is, I help you to discover the most effective ways for you to parent your unique child.
Lower Merion Family Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, MLSP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Additionally, we offer general parenting support groups as well as parenting groups focusing on specific developmental stages.
Teens and Children - Are you stressed, anxious, or feeling sad? Are you feeling pressure to fit in? Are you struggling with expectations and feeling a lack of support? All of these feelings can be difficult to manage. At LMFS you will find a safe place to learn how to manage them. Parents - Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are not in control? Are you struggling with how best to support your child? Are you spending more time worrying about your children than enjoying your interactions with them? At LMFS we offer Parent Coaching and Parenting Groups to help you problem solve, find solutions, get support and feel less alone.
Additionally, we offer general parenting support groups as well as parenting groups focusing on specific developmental stages.
Teens and Children - Are you stressed, anxious, or feeling sad? Are you feeling pressure to fit in? Are you struggling with expectations and feeling a lack of support? All of these feelings can be difficult to manage. At LMFS you will find a safe place to learn how to manage them. Parents - Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are not in control? Are you struggling with how best to support your child? Are you spending more time worrying about your children than enjoying your interactions with them? At LMFS we offer Parent Coaching and Parenting Groups to help you problem solve, find solutions, get support and feel less alone.
Here are some examples of challenges we can work on together: improving communication skills, conflict resolution, blending families, becoming a grand parent, financial stress, coping with loss in the family, infertility, adoption, cultural/generational differences, postpartum depression, children’s behavior issues, and sexual/gender identity exploration.
Relationships can be the greatest source of joy in people’s lives, but they also have the potential to cause us the most pain. The complex dynamics between romantic partners, parents and children, siblings, friends, and even colleagues can be incredibly challenging to navigate. I can help you to reclaim the joy in your relationships and learn how to nurture them to become even stronger. Your personal experiences have led you to develop the relationship patterns you have today, but I believe it is never too late to break unsatisfying cycles and create new, healthier ways of relating to the people you care about.
Here are some examples of challenges we can work on together: improving communication skills, conflict resolution, blending families, becoming a grand parent, financial stress, coping with loss in the family, infertility, adoption, cultural/generational differences, postpartum depression, children’s behavior issues, and sexual/gender identity exploration.
Relationships can be the greatest source of joy in people’s lives, but they also have the potential to cause us the most pain. The complex dynamics between romantic partners, parents and children, siblings, friends, and even colleagues can be incredibly challenging to navigate. I can help you to reclaim the joy in your relationships and learn how to nurture them to become even stronger. Your personal experiences have led you to develop the relationship patterns you have today, but I believe it is never too late to break unsatisfying cycles and create new, healthier ways of relating to the people you care about.
I am a parent, a spouse, a child, a sibling, a friend, a client, a student, and a teacher.
Many people come to see me because they have anxiety, relationship difficulties, or are worried about their child's behavior or mood. I provide therapy for adults, children, families, and couples. My style is sincere, compassionate, and accepting. Along with your own goals, I focus on helping clients find contentment and peace through their strengths, imagination and self-awareness.
I am a parent, a spouse, a child, a sibling, a friend, a client, a student, and a teacher.
Many people come to see me because they have anxiety, relationship difficulties, or are worried about their child's behavior or mood. I provide therapy for adults, children, families, and couples. My style is sincere, compassionate, and accepting. Along with your own goals, I focus on helping clients find contentment and peace through their strengths, imagination and self-awareness.
Rose Skeeters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PN2
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
If you are a family needing support to get and stay on the same page, I will help you identify the needs of your children, engage in positive parenting strategies, set house rules, and connect more deeply with each other.
Are you feeling frustrated, resentful, lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected? I specialize in helping frustrated individuals, resentful couples, and disconnected families navigate through tough times, get and stay on the same page, and rekindle their love of life. I have extensive training in evidence-based treatment approaches (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy)- treatment approaches proven to get you the help you need, now. Meet with me online, over the phone, through text, or in nature-- my schedule is designed to meet your needs.
If you are a family needing support to get and stay on the same page, I will help you identify the needs of your children, engage in positive parenting strategies, set house rules, and connect more deeply with each other.
Are you feeling frustrated, resentful, lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected? I specialize in helping frustrated individuals, resentful couples, and disconnected families navigate through tough times, get and stay on the same page, and rekindle their love of life. I have extensive training in evidence-based treatment approaches (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy)- treatment approaches proven to get you the help you need, now. Meet with me online, over the phone, through text, or in nature-- my schedule is designed to meet your needs.
I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, and I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatments for the full spectrum of anxiety disorders, including OCD, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and specific phobias. I also provide treatment for depression and offer parent coaching to address child anxiety and OCD. I enjoy utilizing my background in cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy to tailor treatment to each client's unique situation, developmental level, and treatment goals.
I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, and I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatments for the full spectrum of anxiety disorders, including OCD, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and specific phobias. I also provide treatment for depression and offer parent coaching to address child anxiety and OCD. I enjoy utilizing my background in cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy to tailor treatment to each client's unique situation, developmental level, and treatment goals.
Sandra L Holloway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT, LBS
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
I am a kind, skilled therapist who will meet you where you are at, and work with you to find a path towards your hopes and dreams. You can choose from a variety of healing practices such as mindfulness and movement, or cognitive therapy, to gather resources that will help you heal both the mind and the body. I work with children and adults, with trauma and dissociative disorders, mood disorders (anxiety, depression), ADHD, and big emotions and behaviors. I also consult with groups (schools, institutes), individuals and parent groups, to educate about trauma and parenting. Lets "zoom" or meet in my office!
I am a kind, skilled therapist who will meet you where you are at, and work with you to find a path towards your hopes and dreams. You can choose from a variety of healing practices such as mindfulness and movement, or cognitive therapy, to gather resources that will help you heal both the mind and the body. I work with children and adults, with trauma and dissociative disorders, mood disorders (anxiety, depression), ADHD, and big emotions and behaviors. I also consult with groups (schools, institutes), individuals and parent groups, to educate about trauma and parenting. Lets "zoom" or meet in my office!
Kellie Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Finding the right therapist can feel like a daunting task especially when you are overwhelmed, trying to manage a challenging relationship, or adjusting to life's twists and turns. I specialize in couples therapy, anxiety, depression, support with parenting, and perinatal mood disorders. I support clients experiencing life transitions such as grief, caring for aging parents, retirement, divorce, career changes, empty nest, and emotional trauma. I strive to provide a warm, collaborative space for my clients, while offering a direct approach to therapy.
Finding the right therapist can feel like a daunting task especially when you are overwhelmed, trying to manage a challenging relationship, or adjusting to life's twists and turns. I specialize in couples therapy, anxiety, depression, support with parenting, and perinatal mood disorders. I support clients experiencing life transitions such as grief, caring for aging parents, retirement, divorce, career changes, empty nest, and emotional trauma. I strive to provide a warm, collaborative space for my clients, while offering a direct approach to therapy.
Andrew J. D'Amico PH.D LLC is a highly skilled cognitive behavioral therapist who uses a number of well researched methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Frame Theory, and Compassionate Focused Therapy to treat children, adolescents, adults and families. Dr. D'Amico specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety. A seasoned family therapist, he is an expert in childhood behavioral concerns and parenting skills. Dr. D'Amico has been trained by some of the world leading cognitive behaviorists.
Andrew J. D'Amico PH.D LLC is a highly skilled cognitive behavioral therapist who uses a number of well researched methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Frame Theory, and Compassionate Focused Therapy to treat children, adolescents, adults and families. Dr. D'Amico specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety. A seasoned family therapist, he is an expert in childhood behavioral concerns and parenting skills. Dr. D'Amico has been trained by some of the world leading cognitive behaviorists.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MPhilEd, MSEd, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
I provide therapy and coaching on a spectrum of issues: relationship conflicts, parenting, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, gender identity, sexuality, addiction, and trauma.
“Sleep won’t help when it’s your soul that’s tired.” Have you ever faced moments in life where it seems like no one understands you? Perhaps you find yourself caught in a loop of meaninglessness, defeat, and imperfection, unsure of how to break free. Whether it's challenging interpersonal relationships, major life changes, struggles with self-identity, or feeling unable to function at your best, I'm here to help you discover answers and solutions in the safest space imaginable, offering unconditional support towards your personal goals and the pursuit of lasting happiness, peace, and fulfillment.
I provide therapy and coaching on a spectrum of issues: relationship conflicts, parenting, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, gender identity, sexuality, addiction, and trauma.
“Sleep won’t help when it’s your soul that’s tired.” Have you ever faced moments in life where it seems like no one understands you? Perhaps you find yourself caught in a loop of meaninglessness, defeat, and imperfection, unsure of how to break free. Whether it's challenging interpersonal relationships, major life changes, struggles with self-identity, or feeling unable to function at your best, I'm here to help you discover answers and solutions in the safest space imaginable, offering unconditional support towards your personal goals and the pursuit of lasting happiness, peace, and fulfillment.
I believe that mental health reflects a balance between an individual's emotional functioning and his/her family, friends and community. I support patients in their personal awareness and integration of the mind, body and spirit. I have extensive clinical experience with individuals and families addressing concerns such as: Anxiety, Autistic Spectrum, Attention Deficit Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Learning Differences, Oppositional/Defiant Behaviors, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression and Psychological responses to life changes. I offer additional expertise in bi-cultural/racial issues, chronic illness, co- parenting, LGBT community, interfaith marriage and sibling rivalry.
I believe that mental health reflects a balance between an individual's emotional functioning and his/her family, friends and community. I support patients in their personal awareness and integration of the mind, body and spirit. I have extensive clinical experience with individuals and families addressing concerns such as: Anxiety, Autistic Spectrum, Attention Deficit Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Learning Differences, Oppositional/Defiant Behaviors, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression and Psychological responses to life changes. I offer additional expertise in bi-cultural/racial issues, chronic illness, co- parenting, LGBT community, interfaith marriage and sibling rivalry.
Spilove Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSS
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
I have been providing therapy for children and families for several years after graduating from Bryn Mawr College of Social Work and Social Research. I am trauma informed and specialize in child development, attachment, mindful parenting, sensory integration, behavioral challenges, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, OCD and grief and loss.
I have been providing therapy for children and families for several years after graduating from Bryn Mawr College of Social Work and Social Research. I am trauma informed and specialize in child development, attachment, mindful parenting, sensory integration, behavioral challenges, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, OCD and grief and loss.
Jenny Greenbaum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
I offer individual counseling, marital counseling and parent consultation.
I primarily support women's wellness, parental growth, and family adjustment. I have been a therapist in the Philadelphia region for over 12 years and have worked in social work settings, community mental health and private settings. I'm an active community member and mother of three and am open, welcoming, and passionate about helping anyone and everyone reach their full potential. I am a therapist who genuinely enjoys working with my clients!
I offer individual counseling, marital counseling and parent consultation.
I primarily support women's wellness, parental growth, and family adjustment. I have been a therapist in the Philadelphia region for over 12 years and have worked in social work settings, community mental health and private settings. I'm an active community member and mother of three and am open, welcoming, and passionate about helping anyone and everyone reach their full potential. I am a therapist who genuinely enjoys working with my clients!
She has certifications in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) as well as Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and as a result is able to support the child directly and the family system supporting the child.
Dr. Vahlsing is experienced in treating children, adolescents, and adults. She has specialized interests in treating all types of anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, grief issues, college stress, trauma, and developmental concerns. By virtue of a diverse training background, Dr. Vahlsing utilizes a variety of treatment orientations in her approach to therapy designed to meet the specific needs of individuals or families seeking care, although she is grounded in a cognitive-behavioral framework.
She has certifications in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) as well as Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and as a result is able to support the child directly and the family system supporting the child.
Dr. Vahlsing is experienced in treating children, adolescents, and adults. She has specialized interests in treating all types of anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, grief issues, college stress, trauma, and developmental concerns. By virtue of a diverse training background, Dr. Vahlsing utilizes a variety of treatment orientations in her approach to therapy designed to meet the specific needs of individuals or families seeking care, although she is grounded in a cognitive-behavioral framework.
Lauren Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, MS, CET II, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Waitlist for new clients
Let’s face it...sometimes life can feel overwhelming and you might be wondering if therapy can help. Let me tell you a little bit about myself and you can determine if we might be a good match. I work with female adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, transitions, parenting issues and trauma. I believe that we each have many strengths within us, even if it doesn’t always feel that way, and that each of us is the expert of our own life and knows what we need to do to cope, heal and feel complete. I also know that sometimes those strengths and solutions can feel elusive and that’s where I can help.
Let’s face it...sometimes life can feel overwhelming and you might be wondering if therapy can help. Let me tell you a little bit about myself and you can determine if we might be a good match. I work with female adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, transitions, parenting issues and trauma. I believe that we each have many strengths within us, even if it doesn’t always feel that way, and that each of us is the expert of our own life and knows what we need to do to cope, heal and feel complete. I also know that sometimes those strengths and solutions can feel elusive and that’s where I can help.
Tammi Van Hollander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
As a therapist, play advocate, author, product creator, supervisor, parent coach, and international speaker, I am passionate about my work.
Through play and other expressive therapies, children are able to express themselves safely and work out what is troubling them. Play is the language of children and the toys become their words. Parents are given the tools to understand what their children are communicating to them and we work as a team to strengthen the family system and decrease power struggles and stressors in the home. Main Line Play Therapy: Expressive Therapy Center now offers dance/movement, music, & play therapy,
As a therapist, play advocate, author, product creator, supervisor, parent coach, and international speaker, I am passionate about my work.
Through play and other expressive therapies, children are able to express themselves safely and work out what is troubling them. Play is the language of children and the toys become their words. Parents are given the tools to understand what their children are communicating to them and we work as a team to strengthen the family system and decrease power struggles and stressors in the home. Main Line Play Therapy: Expressive Therapy Center now offers dance/movement, music, & play therapy,
Sonya Hamilton-Padilla
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CMRFTC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
My areas of expertise include working with those who are facing challenges of coping with grief, loneliness, fear, depression, family and marital conflict, anxiety, childhood trauma, relationship conflict, codependency, those who are adult children of emotional abusive and toxic parents, foster and adoptive parenting, and self-esteem struggles.
With over 17-years of expertise as a therapist working in capacities such as a Family-Based Therapist, Outpatient Therapist, and as a Certified Marriage, Relationship & Family Trauma Coach. I am a warm, seasoned, and a compassionate healer. When we experience trauma and everyday life struggles, we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed; these things cause our lives to spiral. No single approach is the right fit for everyone and I utilize a range of therapy modalities. I also provide Christian Counseling by request. I provide therapeutic coaching to clients who live outside the state of PA and to expats who are living abroad.
My areas of expertise include working with those who are facing challenges of coping with grief, loneliness, fear, depression, family and marital conflict, anxiety, childhood trauma, relationship conflict, codependency, those who are adult children of emotional abusive and toxic parents, foster and adoptive parenting, and self-esteem struggles.
With over 17-years of expertise as a therapist working in capacities such as a Family-Based Therapist, Outpatient Therapist, and as a Certified Marriage, Relationship & Family Trauma Coach. I am a warm, seasoned, and a compassionate healer. When we experience trauma and everyday life struggles, we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed; these things cause our lives to spiral. No single approach is the right fit for everyone and I utilize a range of therapy modalities. I also provide Christian Counseling by request. I provide therapeutic coaching to clients who live outside the state of PA and to expats who are living abroad.
My professional focus is on children,adolescents and families. An additional focus is on the individuaI adult. Today, children and teens face adult issues at earlier ages. These challenges often affect the child's educational, social and psychological well-being, which in turn impacts the family as a whole. One of my strengths is dispelling confusion, increasing self-awareness and self-esteem. This assists in facing everyday stresses and challenges, for the child as well as the parent or adult.
My work promotes improved confidence, self-esteem and offers insight. These changes will improve mood, performance and relationships.
My professional focus is on children,adolescents and families. An additional focus is on the individuaI adult. Today, children and teens face adult issues at earlier ages. These challenges often affect the child's educational, social and psychological well-being, which in turn impacts the family as a whole. One of my strengths is dispelling confusion, increasing self-awareness and self-esteem. This assists in facing everyday stresses and challenges, for the child as well as the parent or adult.
My work promotes improved confidence, self-esteem and offers insight. These changes will improve mood, performance and relationships.
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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.