Parenting Therapists in The Woodlands, TX
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Dr. Hassey: Fyadra Healing & Transformation
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPC, LMFT, EMDR, Spanish
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I am a psychotherapist oriented to people's well being. I will aid you, your partner, and /or children to solve problems, grow, develop skills, and heal. I have over 17 years of experience working with sexual issues, self-esteem, depression, addictions, groups, parenting, couple conflict and children/adolescents. I am multicultural-multilingual professional psychotherapist in U.S.A., Mexico, and Europe. I am fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and French
I am a psychotherapist oriented to people's well being. I will aid you, your partner, and /or children to solve problems, grow, develop skills, and heal. I have over 17 years of experience working with sexual issues, self-esteem, depression, addictions, groups, parenting, couple conflict and children/adolescents. I am multicultural-multilingual professional psychotherapist in U.S.A., Mexico, and Europe. I am fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and French
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Parent Workshops provide solutions for parenting kids with ADHD and Executive Function Challenges.
I provide coaching and consulting services to young adults and college students with ADHD/ADD and Executive Function challenges. As your coach I will partner with you to provide accountability, encouragement and skills to help you move forward with your goals. Coaching helps with focus, motivation, time management, study skills and organization. As an added bonus of coaching, clients often see an increase in confidence and self-esteem. If you are feeling stuck, frustrated or overwhelmed, then coaching can help you!
Parent Workshops provide solutions for parenting kids with ADHD and Executive Function Challenges.
I provide coaching and consulting services to young adults and college students with ADHD/ADD and Executive Function challenges. As your coach I will partner with you to provide accountability, encouragement and skills to help you move forward with your goals. Coaching helps with focus, motivation, time management, study skills and organization. As an added bonus of coaching, clients often see an increase in confidence and self-esteem. If you are feeling stuck, frustrated or overwhelmed, then coaching can help you!
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Lauren L. Brasher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77381
My experience includes work with college students, pregnant and parenting teens, in-home counseling in rural and urban areas, counseling at an eating disorder treatment center, and short-term crisis counseling.
A counselor is a client's true ally. Someone who is actively invested in understanding your experiences, emotions, and behaviors can be a powerful tool in helping guide you toward change. The genuine connection between counselor and client can foster a better understanding of self and lead the client to take charge of their own life path. I am honored to be some small part of a client’s journey towards fulfillment. To me, each person's differences make the world a more vibrant place. I hope to celebrate what makes each client unique and also build a connection to what makes us all human.
My experience includes work with college students, pregnant and parenting teens, in-home counseling in rural and urban areas, counseling at an eating disorder treatment center, and short-term crisis counseling.
A counselor is a client's true ally. Someone who is actively invested in understanding your experiences, emotions, and behaviors can be a powerful tool in helping guide you toward change. The genuine connection between counselor and client can foster a better understanding of self and lead the client to take charge of their own life path. I am honored to be some small part of a client’s journey towards fulfillment. To me, each person's differences make the world a more vibrant place. I hope to celebrate what makes each client unique and also build a connection to what makes us all human.
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Heather Renee Rubio
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, Assoc
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families dealing with issues such as infidelity, relational stress, infertility, communication, parenting, and the transition to parenthood. Prior to being a counselor I was a high school teacher, and I hold a special place in my heart for educators. I also enjoy working with preteens and teens navigate the stresses of growing up in the age of technology.
I provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families dealing with issues such as infidelity, relational stress, infertility, communication, parenting, and the transition to parenthood. Prior to being a counselor I was a high school teacher, and I hold a special place in my heart for educators. I also enjoy working with preteens and teens navigate the stresses of growing up in the age of technology.
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Michelle MacLean
Licenced Professional Counselor Associate, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
In working with children and teens I will cultivate connection to strengthen the parent-child relationship supporting a stronger family connection to elicit a more joy filled journey.
Adults, teens, and children alike often experience challenging moments on their life journey. Sometimes our thoughts and emotions feel so big and hard to manage. Sometimes we may feel uncertain about who we are and long to know ourselves better. Are you wanting to cope with life's challenges in a way that invites growth and connection with yourself and those you love to experience a more joy-filled journey? I am here to support you in working through whatever challenges you may be facing and support you in discovering for yourself and/or your child what you need to move toward healing, wholeness, and connection.
In working with children and teens I will cultivate connection to strengthen the parent-child relationship supporting a stronger family connection to elicit a more joy filled journey.
Adults, teens, and children alike often experience challenging moments on their life journey. Sometimes our thoughts and emotions feel so big and hard to manage. Sometimes we may feel uncertain about who we are and long to know ourselves better. Are you wanting to cope with life's challenges in a way that invites growth and connection with yourself and those you love to experience a more joy-filled journey? I am here to support you in working through whatever challenges you may be facing and support you in discovering for yourself and/or your child what you need to move toward healing, wholeness, and connection.
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Melissa Herrin Isaacks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Melissa believes in fostering the parent-child relationship when counseling children and families.
Melissa Isaacks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 3 years of experience treating a wide range of mental illnesses, including ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, grief, loss, anger management, transitional disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. She takes great care to treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with a warm and caring attitude. Melissa graduated from Texas Tech University with her Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Melissa believes in fostering the parent-child relationship when counseling children and families.
Melissa Isaacks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 3 years of experience treating a wide range of mental illnesses, including ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, grief, loss, anger management, transitional disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. She takes great care to treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with a warm and caring attitude. Melissa graduated from Texas Tech University with her Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
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Michelle Byrd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I use play in therapy along with teaching parenting skills.
Whether it's children with big feelings or behaviors they can’t control or teens struggling with sadness, anxiety, or stress, I'm here to help with teaching ways to identify and cope with these emotions. Perhaps you have a foster or adopted child who is struggling with behaviors due to the feelings of loss. Are you a caregiver of a teen or preteen and feel disconnected and need a way to understand each other? Are you divorced or going through a divorce? My goal is to provide a compassionate and understanding space where we can work together to address concerns, build resilience, and foster positive growth.
I use play in therapy along with teaching parenting skills.
Whether it's children with big feelings or behaviors they can’t control or teens struggling with sadness, anxiety, or stress, I'm here to help with teaching ways to identify and cope with these emotions. Perhaps you have a foster or adopted child who is struggling with behaviors due to the feelings of loss. Are you a caregiver of a teen or preteen and feel disconnected and need a way to understand each other? Are you divorced or going through a divorce? My goal is to provide a compassionate and understanding space where we can work together to address concerns, build resilience, and foster positive growth.
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Are you worried about your child? Struggling with meltdowns, crying, yelling, or even aggressive outbursts? As a parent it breaks your heart to see your child so overwhelmed by their feelings. You know they feel things very deeply, but the dramatic highs and lows are exhausting. You wish they could calm themselves down and cope with big feelings well. Seeing your child so upset makes you feel like a failure as a parent. You worry their behavior keeps them from making friends. You long for peace and harmony in your home. Every book or person has a different idea of how to help. You feel lost and confused on what to do next.
Are you worried about your child? Struggling with meltdowns, crying, yelling, or even aggressive outbursts? As a parent it breaks your heart to see your child so overwhelmed by their feelings. You know they feel things very deeply, but the dramatic highs and lows are exhausting. You wish they could calm themselves down and cope with big feelings well. Seeing your child so upset makes you feel like a failure as a parent. You worry their behavior keeps them from making friends. You long for peace and harmony in your home. Every book or person has a different idea of how to help. You feel lost and confused on what to do next.
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Leonna Rae Chodos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77384 (Online Only)
Are you a parent, couple, or individual struggling with your relationships? Are you having difficulty communicating your feelings, needs, and wants? Or, when you do, it comes out as frustration, anger, and resentment? Struggling with these issues can feel overwhelming and disheartening. I work in-depth with my clients to help bridge the communication gap, increase effective communication skills, reduce combative and reactionary conversations in order to build trust, respect and collaboration in relationships.
Are you a parent, couple, or individual struggling with your relationships? Are you having difficulty communicating your feelings, needs, and wants? Or, when you do, it comes out as frustration, anger, and resentment? Struggling with these issues can feel overwhelming and disheartening. I work in-depth with my clients to help bridge the communication gap, increase effective communication skills, reduce combative and reactionary conversations in order to build trust, respect and collaboration in relationships.
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A. Catherine Lunde
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77382
I specialize in ADHD and Tourette Syndrome, and also have experience with anxiety, depression, parenting, infertility, grief, and social skills. The pressures of life can be overwhelming and can lead to unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I help individuals set reasonable expectations and develop specific strategies to attain their personal goals. I also provide guidance and assistance to help families learn how to collaborate and work effectively with schools when seeking special education services. I have been married for 19 years and experienced the challenges and blessings of two teenage sons with special needs.
I specialize in ADHD and Tourette Syndrome, and also have experience with anxiety, depression, parenting, infertility, grief, and social skills. The pressures of life can be overwhelming and can lead to unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I help individuals set reasonable expectations and develop specific strategies to attain their personal goals. I also provide guidance and assistance to help families learn how to collaborate and work effectively with schools when seeking special education services. I have been married for 19 years and experienced the challenges and blessings of two teenage sons with special needs.
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Valorie George
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77382
I also provide parenting/family work.
Life is complicated! Simply viewing my profile indicates you are seeking to grow in important areas of your life. Whether you are curious about improving relationships, expanding your work-life, or you are experiencing some uncomfortable, even painful emotions and anxiety, together we can explore new possibilities. I invite you to come in first and simply meet with me to see if it feels like a good "fit," a necessary and important aspect of a beneficial working relationship. Let's roll-up our sleeves and work together!
I also provide parenting/family work.
Life is complicated! Simply viewing my profile indicates you are seeking to grow in important areas of your life. Whether you are curious about improving relationships, expanding your work-life, or you are experiencing some uncomfortable, even painful emotions and anxiety, together we can explore new possibilities. I invite you to come in first and simply meet with me to see if it feels like a good "fit," a necessary and important aspect of a beneficial working relationship. Let's roll-up our sleeves and work together!
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Over 20 years of experience working with children and families in education and ministry. My counseling philosophy is rooted in the belief that when an individual feels safe and seen, they are secure enough to share the deepest and most meaningful stories in their life journey. My therapeutic goal is for every child, teen, parent, and adult I meet to know they have been seen, at the very core of their being. By core, I mean the part of us that makes us who we are in heart, mind, body, soul, and spirit.
Over 20 years of experience working with children and families in education and ministry. My counseling philosophy is rooted in the belief that when an individual feels safe and seen, they are secure enough to share the deepest and most meaningful stories in their life journey. My therapeutic goal is for every child, teen, parent, and adult I meet to know they have been seen, at the very core of their being. By core, I mean the part of us that makes us who we are in heart, mind, body, soul, and spirit.
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Melany Barr-Patz
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, M Ed, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77354 (Online Only)
Are you finding this season of parenthood harder than you expected? Maybe you are trying to find your stride with parenting, experiencing challenges in balancing parenthood with all of your other life roles, or managing the mental load of parenting a kid who needs extra support. In these circumstances, we can find ourselves experiencing fear, shame, and guilt in ways that interfere with our wellbeing as parents. But with support and time, we can find our joy, rhythm and wisdom as parents.
Are you finding this season of parenthood harder than you expected? Maybe you are trying to find your stride with parenting, experiencing challenges in balancing parenthood with all of your other life roles, or managing the mental load of parenting a kid who needs extra support. In these circumstances, we can find ourselves experiencing fear, shame, and guilt in ways that interfere with our wellbeing as parents. But with support and time, we can find our joy, rhythm and wisdom as parents.
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Ligia ("Lia") Allison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Being a parent is hard. Being a Christian parent, to a hurting child, in a secular world, is even harder. Your child, or even you, may be struggling with anxiety or other mental health or behavioral concerns. Perhaps your child is adopted and you need support from a therapist who knows what adoptive families need. You want your child to talk to you and tell you how they're feeling. You want to know what to say to comfort them and what to do when they're in a crisis. You want answers to all the questions swirling in your head and heart right now. I can help you answer them by teaching you about powerful, prayerful parenting.
Being a parent is hard. Being a Christian parent, to a hurting child, in a secular world, is even harder. Your child, or even you, may be struggling with anxiety or other mental health or behavioral concerns. Perhaps your child is adopted and you need support from a therapist who knows what adoptive families need. You want your child to talk to you and tell you how they're feeling. You want to know what to say to comfort them and what to do when they're in a crisis. You want answers to all the questions swirling in your head and heart right now. I can help you answer them by teaching you about powerful, prayerful parenting.
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Jennifer Metzler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
My skills include guiding others to resolve issues in regards to communication, career, education, infidelity, personality differences, emotional distance, intimacy, conflict, stressful schedules, divorce, grief, step-families, and parenting challenges.
Reaching out for marriage, child, or family therapy is not easy, however, there is good news. Progress can be made, relationships can heal, and families can be functional again. I am skilled at helping clients develop the needed strategies to heal hurts, process conflict, set boundaries, and build closeness. I have extensive training in a variety of therapies including Gottman Method Couple Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other research-based tools. I focus on client's specific needs and work to find solutions for their concerns.
My skills include guiding others to resolve issues in regards to communication, career, education, infidelity, personality differences, emotional distance, intimacy, conflict, stressful schedules, divorce, grief, step-families, and parenting challenges.
Reaching out for marriage, child, or family therapy is not easy, however, there is good news. Progress can be made, relationships can heal, and families can be functional again. I am skilled at helping clients develop the needed strategies to heal hurts, process conflict, set boundaries, and build closeness. I have extensive training in a variety of therapies including Gottman Method Couple Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other research-based tools. I focus on client's specific needs and work to find solutions for their concerns.
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Erin Derkowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I am a Licensed School Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. As a parent, former educator, and counselor I have a unique perspective on the challenges that teens and young adults (and their parents) face as they transition from childhood to adulthood. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Equine Assisted, and Person-Centered interventions I work to provide a safe space for patients to explore their thoughts and feelings without judgement.
I am a Licensed School Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. As a parent, former educator, and counselor I have a unique perspective on the challenges that teens and young adults (and their parents) face as they transition from childhood to adulthood. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Equine Assisted, and Person-Centered interventions I work to provide a safe space for patients to explore their thoughts and feelings without judgement.
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Laura Marie Alper
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LCDC, MAC, SAP
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I previously worked as a prevention specialist educating youth and families on alcohol and other drugs, teaching family dynamics and parenting classes.
Struggling with alcohol or drug addiction? End the loneliness and desperation of fighting the endless battle of addiction alone. Having recovered from my own addictions to alcohol and drugs, I am passionate about helping people find hope and a new way of living, free from the pain and isolation of addiction. Allow me to guide you on a new journey in recovery. Through strengthening your internal motivation to make positive life changes, gaining insight into your addictive patterns, increasing self-awareness, creating meaning and purpose in life, you can learn to live again.
I previously worked as a prevention specialist educating youth and families on alcohol and other drugs, teaching family dynamics and parenting classes.
Struggling with alcohol or drug addiction? End the loneliness and desperation of fighting the endless battle of addiction alone. Having recovered from my own addictions to alcohol and drugs, I am passionate about helping people find hope and a new way of living, free from the pain and isolation of addiction. Allow me to guide you on a new journey in recovery. Through strengthening your internal motivation to make positive life changes, gaining insight into your addictive patterns, increasing self-awareness, creating meaning and purpose in life, you can learn to live again.
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Mindful Movements Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I'm Mikayla, and I am the founder of MMCC. We know it's hard to be vulnerable with a new person, not knowing how they’ll react to what you tell them. As your counselor, our role is to meet you where you’re at, take your hand, and walk with you at your own pace. We are passionate for holistic, mindful mental health counseling for kids, teens, couples, and adults in areas including trauma, DV and sexual assault, grief, faith-based counseling, anxiety, depression, codependency, self-esteem, identity, self-harming behaviors, relationships, parenting, and more. With 11 counselors on our team, we aim to have a counselor for everyone.
I'm Mikayla, and I am the founder of MMCC. We know it's hard to be vulnerable with a new person, not knowing how they’ll react to what you tell them. As your counselor, our role is to meet you where you’re at, take your hand, and walk with you at your own pace. We are passionate for holistic, mindful mental health counseling for kids, teens, couples, and adults in areas including trauma, DV and sexual assault, grief, faith-based counseling, anxiety, depression, codependency, self-esteem, identity, self-harming behaviors, relationships, parenting, and more. With 11 counselors on our team, we aim to have a counselor for everyone.
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Paula McDonald-Neely, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
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My professional experience includes work in the following areas: Depression, Anxiety and PTSD; Teen/Adolescent Mental Health; Family Therapy including Marriage Counseling, Divorce Recovery and Co-Parenting strategies; Anger Management; Substance Abuse/Recovery, Domestic Violence Intervention and Life Changes/Transition Counseling.
Paula McDonald-Neely, LCSW, PLLC provides individual, couples and family therapy. My approach is client-centered and utilizes a variety of techniques and intervention strategies personalized to meet your individual needs. Whether you have been struggling for several years or have only recently encountered obstacles in your life, I am ready to work together to pave a path to help you not only overcome, but to thrive. Are you ready to begin your journey to live your best life now?
My professional experience includes work in the following areas: Depression, Anxiety and PTSD; Teen/Adolescent Mental Health; Family Therapy including Marriage Counseling, Divorce Recovery and Co-Parenting strategies; Anger Management; Substance Abuse/Recovery, Domestic Violence Intervention and Life Changes/Transition Counseling.
Paula McDonald-Neely, LCSW, PLLC provides individual, couples and family therapy. My approach is client-centered and utilizes a variety of techniques and intervention strategies personalized to meet your individual needs. Whether you have been struggling for several years or have only recently encountered obstacles in your life, I am ready to work together to pave a path to help you not only overcome, but to thrive. Are you ready to begin your journey to live your best life now?
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Dana Futrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Typical issues presented to me are low self esteem, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, trauma, relational challenges, parenting, life transition issues.
I see life as a journey and always changing. I believe that we all have tools to make positive change. I assist others in identifying tools to overcome obstacles that are presented in life that may inhibit positive change. I believe there is great power in the therapist/client relationship. People often find their best version of themselves when they feel truly heard and seen. We can start where you are now and change to find freedom and joy.
Typical issues presented to me are low self esteem, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, trauma, relational challenges, parenting, life transition issues.
I see life as a journey and always changing. I believe that we all have tools to make positive change. I assist others in identifying tools to overcome obstacles that are presented in life that may inhibit positive change. I believe there is great power in the therapist/client relationship. People often find their best version of themselves when they feel truly heard and seen. We can start where you are now and change to find freedom and joy.
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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.