Parenting Therapists in Bala Cynwyd, PA

As a parent, it can be difficult to know if or why your child is struggling. For younger kids, behavioral issues such as tantrums, extreme shyness, aggression, defiance, social or school issues are actually signs of anxiety, depression, grief, or low self esteem. We work with kids ages 5 and up, using play therapy and other engaging techniques to connect with your child on their level. Similarly, for adolescents, too mental health struggles can be dismissed as "teen angst." We work with adolescents ages 10-19 struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, ADHD, eating disorders, self esteem and more.

Parenting Services for Families and After Adoption is a prevention-early intervention psychotherapy and educational practice for families with young children, both by birth and via adoption. Elaine Frank and Denise Rowe assist parents in getting to know their infants and toddler's personalities and ways of relating and communicating. The better one knows one's child, the more effective will be parenting strategies. Parent-child groups are a stimulating, enjoyable way to learn about aspects of the parent-child relationship, improve child and parent behavior, and learn about the 'ghosts' one brings from childhood to parenthood.

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.

Since completing my post doctoral fellowship training at the Judge Baker Guidance Center and Children's Hospital of Boston in 1983, I have provided therapy for children of all ages, for adults, and for families. For children, these regularly treated problems include fears of all kinds, toiling issues, compliance with parental requests and instructions, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and selective mutism. I regularly help teens and adults with anxiety, depressed mood, and relationship issues. I use couples and family visits to help with behavioral problems of preschool and elementary school age children, disagreements about parenting, and couples issues.

You want to see the "best" therapist, but with 2200 + of us in Montgomery County alone, how do you begin? For help narrowing the field, read "How do I find the best therapist for me?" by visiting my website. As a PA-licensed psychotherapist, I've been helping clients improve their lives for more than 20 years. Through insight and skills acquisition, my goal is to get you out of therapy and back to enjoying your life. Bring your concerns, goals, strengths and humor. We'll figure out the rest together.

My clients come to me at a time in their life when they are feeling overwhelmed and realize it’s ok to get some help. They need to expand their repertoire of coping skills for anxiety and stress or figure out how to navigate a major life change, such as school, being in a new role at work, parenting a challenging child, dating or being in a romantic relationship, to name just a few examples. I also work with kids who are suffering from anxiety or sleep issues. All of my clients want to feel back to their best selves, know they can handle what life throws at them, and feel happy, successful, and fulfilled.

Therapy can be a beautiful journey of healing, empowerment, and growth, but starting that journey can be difficult and takes a lot of courage. Therapy can be a space to pause and navigate life’s challenges with the support of another. As a therapist, I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is a key component to creating a safe, accepting environment from which you can heal and grow. I prioritize relief from the pain that has brought you to this moment by providing strategies to better manage your symptoms. I also believe that true healing comes from deeper reflection and understanding of our experiences and culture

Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to work toward feeling better about yourself and your relationships. In session you have the opportunity to discuss your concerns in a safe, caring, and supportive setting. I use an active approach to help you identify patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are not working and help you develop new patterns that can lead to reduced distress and improve your relationships. Many people I work with come with depression, eating disorders, anxiety and relationship or marital issues. Others come to talk about parenting concerns, family issues or adjustment to life changes and stresses.

Individual Therapy provides an opportunity for a deeper understanding of our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. It can be a challenge to find a therapist who understands the deeper parts of you, your story, and your life. You want someone who can be supportive yet directive. In our work together I will provide a safe space for exploration and growth.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in and a passion for helping individuals attain greater emotional wellbeing and life satisfaction. Through working together in a safe therapeutic environment, I can help you increase a sense of hope and calm and facilitate gaining new solutions, perspectives, and modes of thinking about areas where you may be feeling stuck. My approach is warm, supportive, engaged, and collaborative. I use an integrative approach that is personalized for your needs and am trained in and integrate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and self-compassion approaches. I focus on nurturing strength and resilience.

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.

Are you worried about your child's development? Is he/she struggling in social, emotional and/or academic areas? Is discipline a problem? I am a Psychologist with 25 years of experience in helping children and families flourish and I am confident that I can help. Parenting is probably the most challenging thing we will ever do and there is no "how to" book that could possibly cover the complexity of situations that arise. When our children struggle to meet the demands of our world, assistance may be needed.

Ultimate goal: To help parents have amazing relationships with their kids, see themselves as leaders to their children and to build the next generation strong, moral and passionate. I dream of being able to imbue parents and children of today with a sense of confidence, clarity and love for their role in life. I love to work with kids who may be struggling with low self esteem, anxiety issues, ADHD and family relationships. We all struggle, we are all in need of a deep connection to our purpose. I want to provide a high quality, relevant therapeutic relationship that can be a guide and source of stability amidst turbulent times.

Leading a healthy, fulfilling, and successful life often involves managing complex circumstances and responsibilities -- whether personal, family-related, or occupational. With 30 + years of clinical practice, my experience has taught me that each and every person encounters unique challenges requiring creative, committed and broadminded resolutions. You can rest assured that you will receive caring and compassionate assistance with your concerns.

As a therapist and education advocate, I want to work with the clients who are ready to work to resolve conflict, process their emotions and relationship issues. Also, to help parents as advocates for their children's educational needs with a IFSP, IEP and 504 Plans. I feel that the role of the therapist and education advocate is a facilitator and support for the client to process what they are experiencing or have experienced. I feel that I am best suited to work with clients from the Family Systems Approach and Advocate of edcuation knowing that each individual is part of a familial context larger than themselves.

Have you been feeling down or depressed? Feeling worried or anxious? Is your marriage riddled with conflict and you feel hopeless that things will ever change? Are you finding yourself struggling with your faith and can’t seem to get back in relationship with God? Parenting leaving you feeling like a failure? Counseling may help you gain insight into your situation.

Does any of this sound like you? You're a mom struggling with the challenges of being a parent. You feel frustrated and overwhelmed by all your responsibilities but then feel guilty for feeling this way. Or maybe you are struggling with trying to conceive. You feel so isolated from your friends and family, social media is an endless reminder of what you don't have. Maybe you are struggling in your relationship.. you became parents and now you feel so disconnected from your partner. You are not alone. I provide you with s safe space to express your challenges and with the tools you need to take your life back.

I am a licensed psychologist who enjoys working with all different kinds of people. I like to work on what gets in the way of optimum mental health. Much of my practice in the past almost thirty years has focused on relationships of all kinds, depression, self-esteem, conflict resolution, better communication, adult children of alcoholics, parenting, anxiety, chronic illness, addictions, and sexual abuse. I believe our work doesn't just happen in our therapy hour, but between sessions as well. I am committed to psychotherapy and helping people to change in a supportive atmosphere.

Life transitions offer opportunities for growth and emotional healing. I specialize in helping people cope with anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Managing health conditions including cancer, infertility and chronic illness are among my areas of specialization. I also address a broader range of issues such as couple and family relationships, and parenting.