Parenting Therapists in Georgetown, TX

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Christine Petra Vick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78628
Life's journey gives us many ups and downs, sometimes making it hard to see which way is up or down. Finding support when you are lost or alone, when you are feeling stressed or anxious, or when you need support through life's changes can be difficult, and therapy might be the right choice. Whether you are a parent needing support for your child or teen, or an adult deciding to take the next step, you are courageous and not alone. Together we can heal.
Life's journey gives us many ups and downs, sometimes making it hard to see which way is up or down. Finding support when you are lost or alone, when you are feeling stressed or anxious, or when you need support through life's changes can be difficult, and therapy might be the right choice. Whether you are a parent needing support for your child or teen, or an adult deciding to take the next step, you are courageous and not alone. Together we can heal.
(512) 866-7702 View (512) 866-7702
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Carmela A W Stearns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPCS
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78628
Waitlist for new clients
Carmela enjoys working with Adolescents, Couples, Individuals, Families, & Groups addressing the issues of adolescents, parenting, marriage, divorce, change, grief, communication, family disputes, & crisis. Carmela utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Approach with "supportive confrontation" to assist & facilitate change within individual dynamics, focusing on one's strengths while building on their perceived "weaknesses". Perception Is Everything!~ Carmela has served as Senior Supervisor, Juvenile Probation Officer, & Family Preservation & PROMPT Program Supervisor and Family Therapist providing mental health counseling services to court ordered juveniles and families within homes, school, & community settings. Carmela has experience working with Military personnel & families through deployments of Desert Storm & Somalia.
Carmela enjoys working with Adolescents, Couples, Individuals, Families, & Groups addressing the issues of adolescents, parenting, marriage, divorce, change, grief, communication, family disputes, & crisis. Carmela utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Approach with "supportive confrontation" to assist & facilitate change within individual dynamics, focusing on one's strengths while building on their perceived "weaknesses". Perception Is Everything!~ Carmela has served as Senior Supervisor, Juvenile Probation Officer, & Family Preservation & PROMPT Program Supervisor and Family Therapist providing mental health counseling services to court ordered juveniles and families within homes, school, & community settings. Carmela has experience working with Military personnel & families through deployments of Desert Storm & Somalia.
(737) 345-2611 View (737) 345-2611
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Lisa A Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Georgetown, TX 78633
I can support with anxiety, depression, relationship problems at work or home, or divorce and parenting issues.
The hardest step sometime can be to reach out and actually ask for help. By working together, I can be part of your support team to help you create actions and thoughts to be your best self. By focusing on your good habits and strengths, I can help you to take the next steps to build the steps you need to create the life you want for you, your child, your family or your marriage. I also provide supervision for counselors working on their LPC.
I can support with anxiety, depression, relationship problems at work or home, or divorce and parenting issues.
The hardest step sometime can be to reach out and actually ask for help. By working together, I can be part of your support team to help you create actions and thoughts to be your best self. By focusing on your good habits and strengths, I can help you to take the next steps to build the steps you need to create the life you want for you, your child, your family or your marriage. I also provide supervision for counselors working on their LPC.
(737) 264-7636 View (737) 264-7636
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Ken Dawson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Georgetown, TX 78628
I use EMDR, Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Child Parent Relationship Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychological education/resources as tools to help clients meet their goals.
Everyone has times in their life when they need an outside perspective or some help. I help kids 3 and up, teens, young adults, and men live a healthy life, handle stress and difficult emotions, process trauma, improve behavior and generally live happier! I have a friendly, laid back, person-centered and child-centered approach.
I use EMDR, Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Child Parent Relationship Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychological education/resources as tools to help clients meet their goals.
Everyone has times in their life when they need an outside perspective or some help. I help kids 3 and up, teens, young adults, and men live a healthy life, handle stress and difficult emotions, process trauma, improve behavior and generally live happier! I have a friendly, laid back, person-centered and child-centered approach.
(512) 675-1643 View (512) 675-1643
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Jacqueline Grace Mascari
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, MS , NCC, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Georgetown, TX 78628  (Online Only)
Therapy can be deeply personal and the most important thing is that a client feels safety within the therapeutic relationship to express themselves. My desire is to help my clients have a deep understanding of their importance, their self worth, and their impact on this world and those around them. I love working with women, children, teens, mothers, and those going through heartache and uncertainty. If you feel loneliness, grief, or are processing trauma, walking through your parenting journey, or are struggling with illnesses including autoimmunity, or the loss of a loved one, please reach out.
Therapy can be deeply personal and the most important thing is that a client feels safety within the therapeutic relationship to express themselves. My desire is to help my clients have a deep understanding of their importance, their self worth, and their impact on this world and those around them. I love working with women, children, teens, mothers, and those going through heartache and uncertainty. If you feel loneliness, grief, or are processing trauma, walking through your parenting journey, or are struggling with illnesses including autoimmunity, or the loss of a loved one, please reach out.
(817) 697-7846 View (817) 697-7846
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Eve Merrill
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78626
Additionally, I offer parent guidance and parent coaching sessions.
Is your child having school problems due to ADHD, low motivation, or disorganization; social problems such as difficulties with peers or family members; or emotional problems? If so, I can help. Nobody has ever said raising children is easy. Luckily, you don't have to do it alone. With a doctorate degree in clinical child and school psychology I can help. My varied professional experience in New York City, Detroit, and Austin has included work in inpatient state hospitals, residential treatment centers, as well as outpatient settings. I have worked with many different families with a range of issues.
Additionally, I offer parent guidance and parent coaching sessions.
Is your child having school problems due to ADHD, low motivation, or disorganization; social problems such as difficulties with peers or family members; or emotional problems? If so, I can help. Nobody has ever said raising children is easy. Luckily, you don't have to do it alone. With a doctorate degree in clinical child and school psychology I can help. My varied professional experience in New York City, Detroit, and Austin has included work in inpatient state hospitals, residential treatment centers, as well as outpatient settings. I have worked with many different families with a range of issues.
(512) 866-2313 View (512) 866-2313
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Shelly Moreno
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78633
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by life's demands? Are you worn out being a parent of a child with behavior that you don't understand? Do you have a traumatic past that keeps causing issues for you today? I can help. Haven Acres Counseling is set on a private farm utilizing the calming and restorative power of nature to enhance mental and emotional well-being. Animals can be included in your therapy experience if you choose. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where all clients can explore their emotions, overcome challenges, and build fulfilling lives.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by life's demands? Are you worn out being a parent of a child with behavior that you don't understand? Do you have a traumatic past that keeps causing issues for you today? I can help. Haven Acres Counseling is set on a private farm utilizing the calming and restorative power of nature to enhance mental and emotional well-being. Animals can be included in your therapy experience if you choose. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where all clients can explore their emotions, overcome challenges, and build fulfilling lives.
(737) 214-6243 View (737) 214-6243
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Jeff Klein
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Georgetown, TX 78628
Services include Play Therapy, Child and Adolescent Therapy, Parenting Consultation, Adult Counseling, Couples and Family Therapy, Military and Veteran Mental Health.
Accepting NEW Clients! NO Waitlist! Jeff Klein, M.Ed., LPC-S is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. He believes that every individual has an inherent potential for growth and healing, and therapy serves to help people remove the blocks that limit their personal development. Through the counseling process, individuals can cultivate and nurture their natural tendencies toward greater fulfillment, both in their personal lives and relationships
Services include Play Therapy, Child and Adolescent Therapy, Parenting Consultation, Adult Counseling, Couples and Family Therapy, Military and Veteran Mental Health.
Accepting NEW Clients! NO Waitlist! Jeff Klein, M.Ed., LPC-S is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. He believes that every individual has an inherent potential for growth and healing, and therapy serves to help people remove the blocks that limit their personal development. Through the counseling process, individuals can cultivate and nurture their natural tendencies toward greater fulfillment, both in their personal lives and relationships
(512) 559-8144 View (512) 559-8144
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Janet Tuohy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78627  (Online Only)
I am trained in: EMDR, DBT, CPT, Gottman Marriage program, and other relationship/ parenting programs.
Are you ready to make a change? Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over with the same results? My clients find my insightful, holistic, honest approach to be calming and helpful. It is important to have someone you trust by your side. I embrace diversity and spirituality, but also find laughter and humor to be very healing. Some of my specialities include: PTSD/trauma, performance enhancement, relationship issues, mood disorders, family and parenting issues, DID, abuse issues, military, work issues, sexuality issues, and more. For additional helpful resources, go to my website: www.zenhart.com.
I am trained in: EMDR, DBT, CPT, Gottman Marriage program, and other relationship/ parenting programs.
Are you ready to make a change? Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over with the same results? My clients find my insightful, holistic, honest approach to be calming and helpful. It is important to have someone you trust by your side. I embrace diversity and spirituality, but also find laughter and humor to be very healing. Some of my specialities include: PTSD/trauma, performance enhancement, relationship issues, mood disorders, family and parenting issues, DID, abuse issues, military, work issues, sexuality issues, and more. For additional helpful resources, go to my website: www.zenhart.com.
(512) 270-3885 View (512) 270-3885
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Danielle Dawson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78628
I specialize in ADHD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Giftedness & Parenting support.
Life can be beautiful and wonderful! It can also be overwhelming and painful at times. Feeling understood, cared about & listened to are profound human needs that are often neglected. Starting therapy can be intimidating; however, having a supportive, safe & comfortable outlet can be helpful in working toward healing, growing and thriving. I am here to listen and help you process what is weighing on you with EMDR & other evidence-based approaches. I will encourage your strengths, offer information (knowledge is power) to help you grow, collaborate with you to form your goals and help you with practical steps to achieve those goals.
I specialize in ADHD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Giftedness & Parenting support.
Life can be beautiful and wonderful! It can also be overwhelming and painful at times. Feeling understood, cared about & listened to are profound human needs that are often neglected. Starting therapy can be intimidating; however, having a supportive, safe & comfortable outlet can be helpful in working toward healing, growing and thriving. I am here to listen and help you process what is weighing on you with EMDR & other evidence-based approaches. I will encourage your strengths, offer information (knowledge is power) to help you grow, collaborate with you to form your goals and help you with practical steps to achieve those goals.
(737) 215-3982 View (737) 215-3982
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Dr. Stephanie Vidrine
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78628
If children came with instruction manuals, parenting would be so much easier; but they don’t, and being a parent is one of the most difficult jobs in today’s busy world. As a parent, I understand how difficult it can be to manage, teach, and help your child overcome adversities to reach his or her potential. When your child struggles, your teen lashes out, or they are crippled with anxiety, you may feel frustrated or overwhelmed… or both. As a professional, my passion is helping parents and their children, tweens, teens and young adults through life’s challenges--to feel competent to handle their lives.
If children came with instruction manuals, parenting would be so much easier; but they don’t, and being a parent is one of the most difficult jobs in today’s busy world. As a parent, I understand how difficult it can be to manage, teach, and help your child overcome adversities to reach his or her potential. When your child struggles, your teen lashes out, or they are crippled with anxiety, you may feel frustrated or overwhelmed… or both. As a professional, my passion is helping parents and their children, tweens, teens and young adults through life’s challenges--to feel competent to handle their lives.
(737) 259-6987 View (737) 259-6987
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Connie L. Wadham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Georgetown, TX 78626
Many people deal w/ a parent, sibling, life partner, or boss w/ Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) or traits of a narcissist.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out and get help. I want this to be an easy process for you. I'll meet you wherever you are, whether you need to start slow and ease in or need to dig right into therapy. I have an easy going demeanor with the values of great patience, empathy and a nurturing spirit. I would love to listen to you, help you problem solve and find the greatest version of yourself.
Many people deal w/ a parent, sibling, life partner, or boss w/ Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) or traits of a narcissist.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out and get help. I want this to be an easy process for you. I'll meet you wherever you are, whether you need to start slow and ease in or need to dig right into therapy. I have an easy going demeanor with the values of great patience, empathy and a nurturing spirit. I would love to listen to you, help you problem solve and find the greatest version of yourself.
(512) 866-5529 View (512) 866-5529
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Karlene Gacita
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78633
My work emphasizes in attention issues, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and parent training.
Being a bilingual licensed psychologist, my goal is to support children, adolescents, and families translate their inexplicable emotions in order to connect with their loved ones and develop the skills and solutions that lead to growth. Using an individualized and integrative approach to therapy that includes person-centered, family systems, and cognitive behavioral techniques offers me the opportunity to form a relationship with the youth and families while guiding them to reach psychological and emotional health.
My work emphasizes in attention issues, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and parent training.
Being a bilingual licensed psychologist, my goal is to support children, adolescents, and families translate their inexplicable emotions in order to connect with their loved ones and develop the skills and solutions that lead to growth. Using an individualized and integrative approach to therapy that includes person-centered, family systems, and cognitive behavioral techniques offers me the opportunity to form a relationship with the youth and families while guiding them to reach psychological and emotional health.
(512) 812-9512 View (512) 812-9512
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Sandra L. Price
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, TF-CBT, TCYM, CCTP II, CATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78628
In a blink of an eye, you're now a parent of a tween/teen(s). Your child has become w/drawn, negative, loss of interest & enjoyment of activities they once enjoyed. There's a change in their sleep, eating habits, doing poorly in school, isolating from friends and family, showing risky or harmful behaviors, even possible suicide thoughts. Your child shares with you that they feel depressed, anxious and don’t want to go to school. You try asking them what’s wrong, just to be yelled, “nothing, you wouldn’t even understand. You turn to your partner for support just to find yourself feeling angry, emotionally overwhelmed, invalidated.
In a blink of an eye, you're now a parent of a tween/teen(s). Your child has become w/drawn, negative, loss of interest & enjoyment of activities they once enjoyed. There's a change in their sleep, eating habits, doing poorly in school, isolating from friends and family, showing risky or harmful behaviors, even possible suicide thoughts. Your child shares with you that they feel depressed, anxious and don’t want to go to school. You try asking them what’s wrong, just to be yelled, “nothing, you wouldn’t even understand. You turn to your partner for support just to find yourself feeling angry, emotionally overwhelmed, invalidated.
(512) 866-2326 View (512) 866-2326
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Wills Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Georgetown, TX 78626
She can work through any type of parenting and family issues, couples and relationship issues and more.
With over thirty years of dedicated experience in the field of mental health, Susan stands as a beacon of hope and healing for those who are suffering. Her approach to therapy is grounded in real neurological and behavioral science. Client Testimonial "With some past counselors, I've often been put off by vaguely new age "feel good" sessions that never sought to address the actual underlying illness. Susan has helped me to identify why I reacted to something in a certain way, and how to catch myself from repeating those thinking traps. I feel great, my family has never been happier and my work life has soared to new heights."
She can work through any type of parenting and family issues, couples and relationship issues and more.
With over thirty years of dedicated experience in the field of mental health, Susan stands as a beacon of hope and healing for those who are suffering. Her approach to therapy is grounded in real neurological and behavioral science. Client Testimonial "With some past counselors, I've often been put off by vaguely new age "feel good" sessions that never sought to address the actual underlying illness. Susan has helped me to identify why I reacted to something in a certain way, and how to catch myself from repeating those thinking traps. I feel great, my family has never been happier and my work life has soared to new heights."
(737) 265-3847 View (737) 265-3847
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Melissa L Gould
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Georgetown, TX 78626
Accepting new patients and most insurances! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families with adjustment, marriage and family, and mental health issues. I enjoy helping couples make adjustments to marriage, stages of parenting, empty nest, retirement, chronic illnesses, and hospice care. As a Cognitive-Behavioral therapist, I teach patients a variety of coping skills where they learn how to change their thoughts and behaviors in order to change their mood (i.e. depressed, anxious, frustrated, or angry).
Accepting new patients and most insurances! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families with adjustment, marriage and family, and mental health issues. I enjoy helping couples make adjustments to marriage, stages of parenting, empty nest, retirement, chronic illnesses, and hospice care. As a Cognitive-Behavioral therapist, I teach patients a variety of coping skills where they learn how to change their thoughts and behaviors in order to change their mood (i.e. depressed, anxious, frustrated, or angry).
(512) 887-5083 View (512) 887-5083
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Cathie Walling
Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified Verified
Georgetown, TX 78626
Marriage is my client focus. You are tired of the on-going conflict and distance you and your spouse experience, right? I've been highly successful in moving couples toward emotional bonding experiences that last. Let's uncover the hidden challenges with trust, communication, emotional and sexual intimacy, passion and motivation. Every day i watch couples overcome differences with financial, in-laws, parenting and communication styles. Every day I see couples learn to stay connected through addiction, depression, anxiety, anger,traumatic loss and extra-marital, experiences.
Marriage is my client focus. You are tired of the on-going conflict and distance you and your spouse experience, right? I've been highly successful in moving couples toward emotional bonding experiences that last. Let's uncover the hidden challenges with trust, communication, emotional and sexual intimacy, passion and motivation. Every day i watch couples overcome differences with financial, in-laws, parenting and communication styles. Every day I see couples learn to stay connected through addiction, depression, anxiety, anger,traumatic loss and extra-marital, experiences.
(737) 215-4844 View (737) 215-4844
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CTX Child & Family Counseling-Georgetown/Liberty H
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Georgetown, TX 78628
Life is stressful. Finding a great counselor shouldn't be. We care about you and make getting help easy. We find you the best fit and provide you with high-quality counseling. We are a group of licensed counselors in Georgetown and Liberty Hill, Texas. Anxiety, depression, parenting, relationship issues, parenting, and more- we HELP people. We work with children as young as 3 years old, teens, adults, couples, parents, and families. Not sure where to start? We can help. Give us a call- our care coordinator will help to find you a good match and schedule your first session with a counselor to help with YOUR needs.
Life is stressful. Finding a great counselor shouldn't be. We care about you and make getting help easy. We find you the best fit and provide you with high-quality counseling. We are a group of licensed counselors in Georgetown and Liberty Hill, Texas. Anxiety, depression, parenting, relationship issues, parenting, and more- we HELP people. We work with children as young as 3 years old, teens, adults, couples, parents, and families. Not sure where to start? We can help. Give us a call- our care coordinator will help to find you a good match and schedule your first session with a counselor to help with YOUR needs.
(512) 887-1609 View (512) 887-1609
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Anne-Marie White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78628
Is your reality not what you had hoped for? Are you feeling depressed and angry at what life has thrown your way? Are there traumatic events, relationship challenges, parenting failures, financial struggles, and other life events that you feel are just too much for you to deal with on your own? Let me come along with you as you face your reality and let us find a path towards the life that you really want.
Is your reality not what you had hoped for? Are you feeling depressed and angry at what life has thrown your way? Are there traumatic events, relationship challenges, parenting failures, financial struggles, and other life events that you feel are just too much for you to deal with on your own? Let me come along with you as you face your reality and let us find a path towards the life that you really want.
(512) 515-3955 View (512) 515-3955
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Becky Powers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78626
Among my areas of expertise are relationship dynamics, anger, anxiety, drug/alcohol issues, domestic/dating violence, trauma, self-esteem, depression, stress, parenting, and family relationships.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with an MA in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. I hold certifications as National Board Certified Counselor and a Certified School Counselor. I work with individuals, couples, and families. Working in public education - 10 years as a teacher, and 9+ years as a school counselor - I have had opportunities to foster growth not only among my student-clients, but their families, as well. Childhood experiences define who we are and how we respond to challenges as adults, so it is important for me to connect with the whole person.
Among my areas of expertise are relationship dynamics, anger, anxiety, drug/alcohol issues, domestic/dating violence, trauma, self-esteem, depression, stress, parenting, and family relationships.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with an MA in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. I hold certifications as National Board Certified Counselor and a Certified School Counselor. I work with individuals, couples, and families. Working in public education - 10 years as a teacher, and 9+ years as a school counselor - I have had opportunities to foster growth not only among my student-clients, but their families, as well. Childhood experiences define who we are and how we respond to challenges as adults, so it is important for me to connect with the whole person.
(512) 359-3552 View (512) 359-3552
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.