Parenting Therapists in Leesport, PA
Jenny Kirn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MH
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Leesport, PA 19533
I am a bilingual marriage and family therapist with twenty years experience working with individuals, couples, and families of various age groups and diversities. One of my primary focuses is Relationship counseling which teaches effective communication skills. Relationship counseling offers an excellent approach between parent and child to understand the stages of development and needs of the children. Another method that has been successful in my practice is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. MBSR incorporates techniques such as meditation, gentle yoga and mind-body exercises to help people learn how to cope with stress.
I am a bilingual marriage and family therapist with twenty years experience working with individuals, couples, and families of various age groups and diversities. One of my primary focuses is Relationship counseling which teaches effective communication skills. Relationship counseling offers an excellent approach between parent and child to understand the stages of development and needs of the children. Another method that has been successful in my practice is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. MBSR incorporates techniques such as meditation, gentle yoga and mind-body exercises to help people learn how to cope with stress.
I have experience working and treating many different individuals such as, couples, adolescences, elderly, step families and families with young children. My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat a number of emotional and mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples.
I have experience working and treating many different individuals such as, couples, adolescences, elderly, step families and families with young children. My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat a number of emotional and mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works effectively with adolescents and adults. I am a bilingual counselor that understands and has worked with multicultural issues. My goal is to help you achieve your own goals in a safe an I will like to offer you a safe and non judgmental environment in which we can both work together towards healing, recovery and growth. I am eager to help you and/or a loved one rebuild healthy and rewarding relationships; helping you discover your own strengths and abilities.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works effectively with adolescents and adults. I am a bilingual counselor that understands and has worked with multicultural issues. My goal is to help you achieve your own goals in a safe an I will like to offer you a safe and non judgmental environment in which we can both work together towards healing, recovery and growth. I am eager to help you and/or a loved one rebuild healthy and rewarding relationships; helping you discover your own strengths and abilities.
Brenna Fehr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTPII, CGP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Leesport, PA 19533
Healing does not always look pretty, well put-together and wrapped in a bow. Often, true healing can be messy, hard, tearful and exhausting. If you have made your way here, I imagine you are currently in the process of healing and looking for some support. Whether you are on the journey of healing from any level of trauma, fertility issues, postpartum struggles or general curves that life has thrown you, I am happy to and capable of assisting you along the way. I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to help themselves, open to change and willing to have deep conversations about their troubles.
Healing does not always look pretty, well put-together and wrapped in a bow. Often, true healing can be messy, hard, tearful and exhausting. If you have made your way here, I imagine you are currently in the process of healing and looking for some support. Whether you are on the journey of healing from any level of trauma, fertility issues, postpartum struggles or general curves that life has thrown you, I am happy to and capable of assisting you along the way. I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to help themselves, open to change and willing to have deep conversations about their troubles.
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Center for Psychological Health & Wellness, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shillington, PA 19607
Are you a parent watching your child struggle with anxiety or a high-achieving woman feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? We offer the support and guidance you need to conquer anxiety and restore balance. But as a group practice, our team consists of experts who address a wide range of mental health struggles for both kids and adults. If this sounds like you and you're seeking a provider who listens and creates a plan to tackle the root cause, we want to hear your story. Together, we can work towards putting you on a path to healing.
Are you a parent watching your child struggle with anxiety or a high-achieving woman feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? We offer the support and guidance you need to conquer anxiety and restore balance. But as a group practice, our team consists of experts who address a wide range of mental health struggles for both kids and adults. If this sounds like you and you're seeking a provider who listens and creates a plan to tackle the root cause, we want to hear your story. Together, we can work towards putting you on a path to healing.
And I am skilled in TheraPlay which has been known to aide in the parent/child relationship.
Is your child having difficulty following directions or socializing with their peers? Does he/she act on impulse and/or disregard safety concerns? Imagine your overactive or defiant child able to use skills to help calm themselves. Or your depressed child suddenly reaching out to a new friend. Growing up can be tough, and if your child also has a mental health need, that makes it even more challenging. Children from pre school to high school are faced with new demands constantly. They may need some extra assistance to help figure out how to manage these changes. Through participation in play therapy, your child can learn skills.
And I am skilled in TheraPlay which has been known to aide in the parent/child relationship.
Is your child having difficulty following directions or socializing with their peers? Does he/she act on impulse and/or disregard safety concerns? Imagine your overactive or defiant child able to use skills to help calm themselves. Or your depressed child suddenly reaching out to a new friend. Growing up can be tough, and if your child also has a mental health need, that makes it even more challenging. Children from pre school to high school are faced with new demands constantly. They may need some extra assistance to help figure out how to manage these changes. Through participation in play therapy, your child can learn skills.
Jess Adam
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Reading, PA 19611 (Online Only)
What would it feel like to be unconditionally supported, the way you support others? What would change if you had someone that walked alongside you, offering skills, safety, and a healthy dose of humor along the way? If you’re curious about the answers to these questions, I invite you to schedule a consultation to see if we might be a good fit - especially if you are a caregiver yourself. I specialize in "supporting the supporters". Whether you are a parent, caring for a family member, or otherwise in a caregiving role - I understand the deep exhaustion that can come from all you give to others.
What would it feel like to be unconditionally supported, the way you support others? What would change if you had someone that walked alongside you, offering skills, safety, and a healthy dose of humor along the way? If you’re curious about the answers to these questions, I invite you to schedule a consultation to see if we might be a good fit - especially if you are a caregiver yourself. I specialize in "supporting the supporters". Whether you are a parent, caring for a family member, or otherwise in a caregiving role - I understand the deep exhaustion that can come from all you give to others.
you're a Mama, you are a parent trying to figure out parenting, your child has behavioral or medical issues, your family system or relationships feel disconnected.
Kaili McKernan, Outpatient Therapist, is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor who started her career in human services in 2016. She is highly skilled in Attachment Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy (inclusive of Couples/Marriage Counseling), and Play Therapy. Her passion is supporting other Mamas (as she is a Mom of 5) in their perinatal/ parenting journeys along with her love for counseling kiddos, teens, and young adults (ages 3+). She loves offering families skills and insights into their child's challenging behaviors. Kaili is friendly, appropriately humorous, and nonjudgmental.
you're a Mama, you are a parent trying to figure out parenting, your child has behavioral or medical issues, your family system or relationships feel disconnected.
Kaili McKernan, Outpatient Therapist, is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor who started her career in human services in 2016. She is highly skilled in Attachment Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy (inclusive of Couples/Marriage Counseling), and Play Therapy. Her passion is supporting other Mamas (as she is a Mom of 5) in their perinatal/ parenting journeys along with her love for counseling kiddos, teens, and young adults (ages 3+). She loves offering families skills and insights into their child's challenging behaviors. Kaili is friendly, appropriately humorous, and nonjudgmental.
HayCreek Healing LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
West Reading, PA 19611
Let me help you create the life you dreamed you would have as a parent, partner, and adult.
Just add another item to the never-ending “to-do list”- you’ll have to find a way to get it done. Being a mother and partner is so much harder than you ever expected, and most of the time you feel like you’re going it alone. You can’t seem to find the right words to ask for help. Not to mention the pressure society puts on us to do it all. So focused on tasks & your family’s needs, but wondering where you lost yourself as a person along the way. You know to be the best mom and partner you can you need to find time for yourself, you just aren’t sure how to get there on your own. Or how to drop the overwhelm, guilt, & shame for good.
Let me help you create the life you dreamed you would have as a parent, partner, and adult.
Just add another item to the never-ending “to-do list”- you’ll have to find a way to get it done. Being a mother and partner is so much harder than you ever expected, and most of the time you feel like you’re going it alone. You can’t seem to find the right words to ask for help. Not to mention the pressure society puts on us to do it all. So focused on tasks & your family’s needs, but wondering where you lost yourself as a person along the way. You know to be the best mom and partner you can you need to find time for yourself, you just aren’t sure how to get there on your own. Or how to drop the overwhelm, guilt, & shame for good.
Rebecca Chellquist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Shillington, PA 19607 (Online Only)
Currently Accepting New Patients, 9am-4pm appointments avail m-f. Do you experience times when you are overwhelmed by intense emotions of anxiety, depression, traumatic memories, or anger? Do you experience detachment and feelings of being numb? Perhaps you're going through relationship issues right now and you don't know how to cope with them or recently have experienced a break up. Are you having nightmares, suicidal ideation, feelings of loneliness, and difficulty getting through the day? Perhaps you're a parent, who is struggling with their children and constantly angry? Are you in college or school and falling behind?
Currently Accepting New Patients, 9am-4pm appointments avail m-f. Do you experience times when you are overwhelmed by intense emotions of anxiety, depression, traumatic memories, or anger? Do you experience detachment and feelings of being numb? Perhaps you're going through relationship issues right now and you don't know how to cope with them or recently have experienced a break up. Are you having nightmares, suicidal ideation, feelings of loneliness, and difficulty getting through the day? Perhaps you're a parent, who is struggling with their children and constantly angry? Are you in college or school and falling behind?
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, MDiv
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19603
Other specialties include adolescent issues, parenting issues, and various mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, addiction, foster care and adoption, pastoral care.
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA accepts clients 8 yrs and older. We help those in need of marriage, couples, families or individual counseling. We help clients deal with many different mental health conditions from relationship and school-related issues to more specialized mental health issues. Our group is trained and skilled in the treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders and multiple other mental health or life issues. We take most insurances. Please call us at (330)-867-5603 with any questions or send us an email.
Other specialties include adolescent issues, parenting issues, and various mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, addiction, foster care and adoption, pastoral care.
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA accepts clients 8 yrs and older. We help those in need of marriage, couples, families or individual counseling. We help clients deal with many different mental health conditions from relationship and school-related issues to more specialized mental health issues. Our group is trained and skilled in the treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders and multiple other mental health or life issues. We take most insurances. Please call us at (330)-867-5603 with any questions or send us an email.
Lisa Nilon Redding
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BSL, CCPTII
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19601
I am a licensed Professional Counselor in PA, DE, and NJ. With over 18 years of experience, I have worked with all different ages, populations, and concerns. I am a seasoned therapist with training in CBT, DBT, and Trauma. I will help bring back balance in the client's life by addressing their emotional and behavioral needs. I have extensive knowledge and experience addressing blended families, parenting challenges, and conflict resolution. We will work together to understand the "whys" and build better strategies to improve the areas in your life you want to change. We will look at ways to improve communication with others.
I am a licensed Professional Counselor in PA, DE, and NJ. With over 18 years of experience, I have worked with all different ages, populations, and concerns. I am a seasoned therapist with training in CBT, DBT, and Trauma. I will help bring back balance in the client's life by addressing their emotional and behavioral needs. I have extensive knowledge and experience addressing blended families, parenting challenges, and conflict resolution. We will work together to understand the "whys" and build better strategies to improve the areas in your life you want to change. We will look at ways to improve communication with others.
My experiences living in and working with people from multiple cultures and faith backgrounds help me to tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. My professional experiences range from marriage and parenting issues, mood and anxiety disorders, delinquency, veterans' issues, career selection, bereavement, trauma recovery, family violence, adoption & infertility issues, relationship problems, cross-cultural adjustment, chronic illness and pain, and the challenges of living with ADHD and other learning difficulties.
My experiences living in and working with people from multiple cultures and faith backgrounds help me to tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. My professional experiences range from marriage and parenting issues, mood and anxiety disorders, delinquency, veterans' issues, career selection, bereavement, trauma recovery, family violence, adoption & infertility issues, relationship problems, cross-cultural adjustment, chronic illness and pain, and the challenges of living with ADHD and other learning difficulties.
Whether you are a young adult starting looking to start your life in the 'real world' and looking for support or a parent struggling to best advocate for your child's needs at school, I can help! I look forward to connecting with you.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), certified school counselor, and former special education teacher. I earned my PhD from the University of Georgia in the field of Counseling and Student Personnel Services. I believe that every person has unique gifts and amazing potential. I also believe that we all have the ability to grow into our best selves - even though that process can be really challenging sometimes. I enjoy using creative and self-expressive tools to help my clients (mostly older children, adolescents, and young adults) live more joyfully and authentically.
Whether you are a young adult starting looking to start your life in the 'real world' and looking for support or a parent struggling to best advocate for your child's needs at school, I can help! I look forward to connecting with you.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), certified school counselor, and former special education teacher. I earned my PhD from the University of Georgia in the field of Counseling and Student Personnel Services. I believe that every person has unique gifts and amazing potential. I also believe that we all have the ability to grow into our best selves - even though that process can be really challenging sometimes. I enjoy using creative and self-expressive tools to help my clients (mostly older children, adolescents, and young adults) live more joyfully and authentically.
Private practice since 1999 working with adults/adolescents/children. Depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, relational problems, family & marital concerns, adjustment problems. Provide support for PTSD, blended families and victims of previous abuse. Additional work with child behavioral disorders, ADHD, mood and parenting concerns. Over 30 year experience with the developmentally disabled, autism and dually diagnosed (ID/DD) of all ages and all settings.
Private practice since 1999 working with adults/adolescents/children. Depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, relational problems, family & marital concerns, adjustment problems. Provide support for PTSD, blended families and victims of previous abuse. Additional work with child behavioral disorders, ADHD, mood and parenting concerns. Over 30 year experience with the developmentally disabled, autism and dually diagnosed (ID/DD) of all ages and all settings.
Dr. Witmer works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in the therapy setting. Dr. Witmer specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, AD/HD, parenting techniques, behavioral concerns, developmental concerns, anger management, mood disorders, and more. She utilizes integrative, cognitive behavioral, and play therapy approaches when working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Dr. Witmer provides comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. She can also provide other types of assessment as well.
Dr. Witmer works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in the therapy setting. Dr. Witmer specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, AD/HD, parenting techniques, behavioral concerns, developmental concerns, anger management, mood disorders, and more. She utilizes integrative, cognitive behavioral, and play therapy approaches when working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Dr. Witmer provides comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. She can also provide other types of assessment as well.
I have a passion for working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, parenting, healing from abusive relationships, and self-esteem.
When you step into my office whether in person or virtually I want you to feel safe, supported, and validated. Therapy is a place where you should feel that you and your many life experiences are heard and carried with compassion and empathy. On this journey called life and especially when we are healing having another person help us carry the load can be immensely relieving. I believe we all have the strengths inside to lead us through our healing. I help my clients discover those strengths that may have been buried for various reasons.
I have a passion for working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, parenting, healing from abusive relationships, and self-esteem.
When you step into my office whether in person or virtually I want you to feel safe, supported, and validated. Therapy is a place where you should feel that you and your many life experiences are heard and carried with compassion and empathy. On this journey called life and especially when we are healing having another person help us carry the load can be immensely relieving. I believe we all have the strengths inside to lead us through our healing. I help my clients discover those strengths that may have been buried for various reasons.
Justin Arifaj
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
West Lawn, PA 19609 (Online Only)
You have the power to make change. My job is to help you make that happen. I offer a variety of services tailored to meet your needs including career counseling, coping skills, life changes, life coaching, martial and premartial counseling, parenting, relationships, academic and SEL for kids. I also enjoy working with groups to deliver dynamic professional development sessions and work with self-care. I can meet in person in our Wyomissing office, or by video. In person visits may optionally include taking a walk together as part of a coaching, therapy, or counseling session.
You have the power to make change. My job is to help you make that happen. I offer a variety of services tailored to meet your needs including career counseling, coping skills, life changes, life coaching, martial and premartial counseling, parenting, relationships, academic and SEL for kids. I also enjoy working with groups to deliver dynamic professional development sessions and work with self-care. I can meet in person in our Wyomissing office, or by video. In person visits may optionally include taking a walk together as part of a coaching, therapy, or counseling session.
Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19602 (Online Only)
Everyone struggles at times, and there should be no shame in asking for help. This is why we started Serenity Psychotherapy with a core belief that everybody should have access to professional mental health services and dedicated health care professionals anywhere in the world. With our national teletherapy sessions, we seek to help individuals, families, couples, and children with all the tools and therapy sessions they may need to live happier lives. Here at Serenity Psychotherapy, we have an array of therapists with various specializations, such as depression, anxiety, relationship, substance abuse, and parenting problems.
Everyone struggles at times, and there should be no shame in asking for help. This is why we started Serenity Psychotherapy with a core belief that everybody should have access to professional mental health services and dedicated health care professionals anywhere in the world. With our national teletherapy sessions, we seek to help individuals, families, couples, and children with all the tools and therapy sessions they may need to live happier lives. Here at Serenity Psychotherapy, we have an array of therapists with various specializations, such as depression, anxiety, relationship, substance abuse, and parenting problems.
Do you long to feel emotionally connected and closer to your spouse, kids or parents? You wish you could reach out to them without fear of rejection because with them you feel confident you are safe, secure, fully known and fully loved. If only your home was a place like that, a place of peace, a place of renewal and recovery. You want to know they will always have your back as you face the uncertainties of life and celebrate the joys and victories. The pain of life isn’t the problem. It’s being alone with the pain. Restoring and reconciling damaged relationships is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones.
Do you long to feel emotionally connected and closer to your spouse, kids or parents? You wish you could reach out to them without fear of rejection because with them you feel confident you are safe, secure, fully known and fully loved. If only your home was a place like that, a place of peace, a place of renewal and recovery. You want to know they will always have your back as you face the uncertainties of life and celebrate the joys and victories. The pain of life isn’t the problem. It’s being alone with the pain. Restoring and reconciling damaged relationships is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones.
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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.