Parenting Therapists in Earlysville, VA
Hi! My name is Jillian Pelzer. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor for the state of VA. I take a person-centered approach to therapy, meaning you are the expert of your own life. I am simply here to help you organize your thoughts and judgment so that you can make positive decisions for your life. I have expertise in counseling clients with depression, parenting problems, suicidal ideation, adjustment disorders, substance use problems, and more. I am super laid back! This will be a no-stress, no-pressure situation. The time is yours to use how you'd like. I am always flexible with my clients.
Hi! My name is Jillian Pelzer. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor for the state of VA. I take a person-centered approach to therapy, meaning you are the expert of your own life. I am simply here to help you organize your thoughts and judgment so that you can make positive decisions for your life. I have expertise in counseling clients with depression, parenting problems, suicidal ideation, adjustment disorders, substance use problems, and more. I am super laid back! This will be a no-stress, no-pressure situation. The time is yours to use how you'd like. I am always flexible with my clients.
Robert C Rannigan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Earlysville, VA 22936 (Online Only)
Choosing a more satisfying life depends upon self understanding. Mindfulness teaches life is four fold: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Each life's meaning is learned automatically through each of these four levels. We all flow into outer as well as hidden inner-actions and combinations of both. We all grow continually each moment, as we choose to accept, avoid, or wait. Mindfulness offers us unfolding loving kindness to guide us. My counseling sessions point away from negative habits while encouraging and choosing new healthy ones, practiced during mindfulness meetings, and as chosen by you for your daily life.
Choosing a more satisfying life depends upon self understanding. Mindfulness teaches life is four fold: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Each life's meaning is learned automatically through each of these four levels. We all flow into outer as well as hidden inner-actions and combinations of both. We all grow continually each moment, as we choose to accept, avoid, or wait. Mindfulness offers us unfolding loving kindness to guide us. My counseling sessions point away from negative habits while encouraging and choosing new healthy ones, practiced during mindfulness meetings, and as chosen by you for your daily life.
Kate Appleton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, SEP
Verified Verified
Earlysville, VA 22936
Kate offers support for the individual through creative psychotherapy, intensive coaching, retreats, and family consulting. She also supports practitioners, teaching them how to blend complex modalities and use an attachment informed, sensory based approach to integrate multi modes of treatment for complex trauma. She builds integrative experiences for treating "our living wholeness", combining sensory motor activities, sound, movement, story-based archetypes, and energetic awareness of spirituality. She serves an international population of practitioners across 6 countries. She teaches with her son for www.TraumaandSomatics.com
Kate offers support for the individual through creative psychotherapy, intensive coaching, retreats, and family consulting. She also supports practitioners, teaching them how to blend complex modalities and use an attachment informed, sensory based approach to integrate multi modes of treatment for complex trauma. She builds integrative experiences for treating "our living wholeness", combining sensory motor activities, sound, movement, story-based archetypes, and energetic awareness of spirituality. She serves an international population of practitioners across 6 countries. She teaches with her son for www.TraumaandSomatics.com
I began helping others in 1990 as a Peer Counselor (Drug Exemption NCO) while on active duty in the Marine Corps. After earning degrees in Psychology and Social Work at UNCW/ECU, I obtained licensure to practice independently with the Virginia Board of Health Professionals in 2004. I am originally from the Hampton Roads area but have worked internationally with people from many different backgrounds. I have continued to support the military, as well as the community at large, for over 3 decades with evidence-based treatments for trauma (PTSD).
I began helping others in 1990 as a Peer Counselor (Drug Exemption NCO) while on active duty in the Marine Corps. After earning degrees in Psychology and Social Work at UNCW/ECU, I obtained licensure to practice independently with the Virginia Board of Health Professionals in 2004. I am originally from the Hampton Roads area but have worked internationally with people from many different backgrounds. I have continued to support the military, as well as the community at large, for over 3 decades with evidence-based treatments for trauma (PTSD).
Adam D Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Earlysville, VA 22936
I’m in a group practice called Mountaintop Therapy Group. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with a wide range of symptoms including ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental difficulties, autism spectrum challenges, depression, anxiety, or substance use issues. Many of my clients have been struggling with adjusting to a life change, such as grief/loss, or a change in family dynamics. If I’m unable to work with you I hope to connect you with one of the other highly skilled therapists at our group!
I’m in a group practice called Mountaintop Therapy Group. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with a wide range of symptoms including ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental difficulties, autism spectrum challenges, depression, anxiety, or substance use issues. Many of my clients have been struggling with adjusting to a life change, such as grief/loss, or a change in family dynamics. If I’m unable to work with you I hope to connect you with one of the other highly skilled therapists at our group!
Michelle Shifflett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Earlysville, VA 22936
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, my name is Michelle. I am a licensed therapist experienced in trauma focused therapy approaches. I've been working in the social work field in the Charlottesville area since 2015. I believe in a strength-based and relationship-focused approach in working with clients.
Hi, my name is Michelle. I am a licensed therapist experienced in trauma focused therapy approaches. I've been working in the social work field in the Charlottesville area since 2015. I believe in a strength-based and relationship-focused approach in working with clients.
My focus in therapy is to create a safe space with you that fosters restoration and resilience. To meet you in the stuck, painful places with kindness and non-judgement and help you access your strengths and resiliency in such a way that you find the relief of healing and hope. I specializes and focuses on issues ranging from anxiety and depression, stress and relationship conflict, trauma, emerging adulthood, attachment-focused issues, women’s issues, sexuality and gender-identity. I offer individual counseling for adults and emerging adults helping you to notice and cultivate an inner voice of strength that empowers you to build.
My focus in therapy is to create a safe space with you that fosters restoration and resilience. To meet you in the stuck, painful places with kindness and non-judgement and help you access your strengths and resiliency in such a way that you find the relief of healing and hope. I specializes and focuses on issues ranging from anxiety and depression, stress and relationship conflict, trauma, emerging adulthood, attachment-focused issues, women’s issues, sexuality and gender-identity. I offer individual counseling for adults and emerging adults helping you to notice and cultivate an inner voice of strength that empowers you to build.
Patricia Ann Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Earlysville, VA 22936
Not accepting new clients
I am a trained parenting coordinator and promote co- parenting in high conflict divorce situations.
Life can be challenging. My goal is to assist each client to achieve their highest potential. My role may change from being a catalyst for change, to conducting a thorough assessment. Evaluations may assist clients to identify problems that may be interfering with their everyday lives and personal relationships. I utilize my knowledge and education along with many years of experience in counseling in diverse settings and with all age groups. My focus of counseling is to build a safe, trusting relationship with each client with acceptance and without judgment to promote positive change.
I am a trained parenting coordinator and promote co- parenting in high conflict divorce situations.
Life can be challenging. My goal is to assist each client to achieve their highest potential. My role may change from being a catalyst for change, to conducting a thorough assessment. Evaluations may assist clients to identify problems that may be interfering with their everyday lives and personal relationships. I utilize my knowledge and education along with many years of experience in counseling in diverse settings and with all age groups. My focus of counseling is to build a safe, trusting relationship with each client with acceptance and without judgment to promote positive change.
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Erin Delp - Complex Truama
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSOTP-R
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (Online Only)
My primary focus is working with women who have experienced narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, parenting with a trauma history and institutional abuse.
Recovering from trauma is the most inspiring and difficult things one can do in their lifetime. I am a believer that post traumatic growth is possible in all people. I utilize an eclectic approach pulling from a base of feminism utilizing approaches from DBT, somatic experiencing, and mindfulness and acceptance based approaches. I firmly believe that everyone has the tools within them to heal and grow and my primary job as therapist is to provide a safe non-judgmental setting for you to discover your healed self.
My primary focus is working with women who have experienced narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, parenting with a trauma history and institutional abuse.
Recovering from trauma is the most inspiring and difficult things one can do in their lifetime. I am a believer that post traumatic growth is possible in all people. I utilize an eclectic approach pulling from a base of feminism utilizing approaches from DBT, somatic experiencing, and mindfulness and acceptance based approaches. I firmly believe that everyone has the tools within them to heal and grow and my primary job as therapist is to provide a safe non-judgmental setting for you to discover your healed self.
Ava Sardoni
Resident in Psychology, PsyD
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Waitlist for new clients
Ava currently offers individual therapy, parent support/consultation, and family therapy services.
Dr. Ava Sardoni is a Pre-licensed Professional and Resident in Clinical Psychology. Ava has 4+ years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and their families with varying presenting concerns. She provides individual and family therapy services and parent coaching and support services for individuals ages 3-22 aimed to improve behavioral and emotional regulation. She has received training in Clinical and School Psychology at the doctoral level, with a specific interest and focus in supporting neurodiverse individuals and their families.
Ava currently offers individual therapy, parent support/consultation, and family therapy services.
Dr. Ava Sardoni is a Pre-licensed Professional and Resident in Clinical Psychology. Ava has 4+ years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and their families with varying presenting concerns. She provides individual and family therapy services and parent coaching and support services for individuals ages 3-22 aimed to improve behavioral and emotional regulation. She has received training in Clinical and School Psychology at the doctoral level, with a specific interest and focus in supporting neurodiverse individuals and their families.
Skyline Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Some of the many issues we have expertise in addressing are depression, anxiety, trauma, safety, maladaptive behaviors, parenting difficulties.
We are accepting new clients! Skyline Family Therapy serves children, teenagers, couples, and families in-person and via telehealth at our office conveniently located in Charlottesville, VA. Our team of providers use an integrative approach to meet each client where they're at in their therapeutic journey, and collaborate with each individual to create a healthy path forward.
Some of the many issues we have expertise in addressing are depression, anxiety, trauma, safety, maladaptive behaviors, parenting difficulties.
We are accepting new clients! Skyline Family Therapy serves children, teenagers, couples, and families in-person and via telehealth at our office conveniently located in Charlottesville, VA. Our team of providers use an integrative approach to meet each client where they're at in their therapeutic journey, and collaborate with each individual to create a healthy path forward.
Tonya Lambert Delp
Psychologist, PhD, LCP, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Waitlist for new clients
Delp offers individual therapy, parent support/consultation, and family therapy.
Dr. Delp has 10+ years of experience supporting children and adolescents in a variety of contexts to improve behavioral and emotional regulation and support compassionate, client-directed goals toward a more fulfilled life. Dually trained as a clinical and school psychologist, she has expertise in and experience assessing & treating needs for children/adolescents ages 3 - 22. While Dr. Delp enjoys working with children of all ages and abilities, she has concentrated her training to support adolescents with ASD and comorbid mood disorders and supporting caregivers of young children newly diagnosed with ASD.
Delp offers individual therapy, parent support/consultation, and family therapy.
Dr. Delp has 10+ years of experience supporting children and adolescents in a variety of contexts to improve behavioral and emotional regulation and support compassionate, client-directed goals toward a more fulfilled life. Dually trained as a clinical and school psychologist, she has expertise in and experience assessing & treating needs for children/adolescents ages 3 - 22. While Dr. Delp enjoys working with children of all ages and abilities, she has concentrated her training to support adolescents with ASD and comorbid mood disorders and supporting caregivers of young children newly diagnosed with ASD.
Dr. Amy Kale Fraites
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, RPTS
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I specialize in working exclusively with children utilizing Play Therapy and provide teaching and support to parents through consultation and Child- Parent Relationship Therapy.
When our children struggle, we as parents struggle. We want laughter, peace, safety and good memories. But life is often difficult! Parenting is often hard! Our children can experience challenges in school, with siblings and friends, with learning differences, physical disabilities, chronic illness, grief, loss, and anxiety. We can experience difficulty in understanding them and their perceptions, and ultimately in connecting to our children in the ways we long to. Having a highly trained counselor to walk along side you, offering guidance and help can make a huge difference for both your child and yourself.
I specialize in working exclusively with children utilizing Play Therapy and provide teaching and support to parents through consultation and Child- Parent Relationship Therapy.
When our children struggle, we as parents struggle. We want laughter, peace, safety and good memories. But life is often difficult! Parenting is often hard! Our children can experience challenges in school, with siblings and friends, with learning differences, physical disabilities, chronic illness, grief, loss, and anxiety. We can experience difficulty in understanding them and their perceptions, and ultimately in connecting to our children in the ways we long to. Having a highly trained counselor to walk along side you, offering guidance and help can make a huge difference for both your child and yourself.
Lee Ruckman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I offer individual therapy for adults, and I specialize in working with people experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Other areas of clinical interest include trauma, transitions of all kinds, parenting, and relationship issues. In-person and online sessions are available. I am in-network with Aetna and Optum. I can help you discover your out-of-network benefits.
I offer individual therapy for adults, and I specialize in working with people experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Other areas of clinical interest include trauma, transitions of all kinds, parenting, and relationship issues. In-person and online sessions are available. I am in-network with Aetna and Optum. I can help you discover your out-of-network benefits.
Amy Hereford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903 (Online Only)
Additionally, I work with adoptive parents to understand how best to parent children who have had adverse early childhood experiences.
I work with people who want something more from their lives and have not yet found a pathway to that something. It is powerful to work together to understand how our past relationships affect our current view of the world, and how this view can change and brighten and expand to increase our capacity for joy and fulfillment. Sharing pain and sorrow, understanding how emotions affect our thinking and welcoming our very humanness is healing. I work with families, couples and individuals to realize a more reflective life and to build and strengthen relationships.
Additionally, I work with adoptive parents to understand how best to parent children who have had adverse early childhood experiences.
I work with people who want something more from their lives and have not yet found a pathway to that something. It is powerful to work together to understand how our past relationships affect our current view of the world, and how this view can change and brighten and expand to increase our capacity for joy and fulfillment. Sharing pain and sorrow, understanding how emotions affect our thinking and welcoming our very humanness is healing. I work with families, couples and individuals to realize a more reflective life and to build and strengthen relationships.
Porter treats anxiety, depression, trauma, struggles with life transitions, neurodiversity, as well as relationship and parenting problems.
Dr. Maryfrances Porter is a licensed clinical psychologist. She works from an attachment orientation to treat people facing personal, relationship, and emotional struggles of all kinds. Dr. Porter is committed to allyship. Dr. Porter also offers telehealth for teens and adults in the following locations: AL, AZ, AR, CO, Northern Mariana Islands, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Porter treats anxiety, depression, trauma, struggles with life transitions, neurodiversity, as well as relationship and parenting problems.
Dr. Maryfrances Porter is a licensed clinical psychologist. She works from an attachment orientation to treat people facing personal, relationship, and emotional struggles of all kinds. Dr. Porter is committed to allyship. Dr. Porter also offers telehealth for teens and adults in the following locations: AL, AZ, AR, CO, Northern Mariana Islands, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
I'm Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Experiences (SPACE) trained and have experience with parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT).
Welcome! I am a resident in counseling specializing in serving youth, adolescents, young adults, and parents/caregivers facing a range of mental health challenges. I have specific expertise working with people experiencing anxiety, OCD, externalizing behaviors, life transitions, verbal/physical aggression, trauma, and emotional dysregulation. My most recent work site provided me with extensive experience with young adult clients who experienced significant life events, trauma, anxiety, or were just feeling lost and confused while trying to navigate the transition to adulthood. I offer individual, family, and group therapy!
I'm Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Experiences (SPACE) trained and have experience with parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT).
Welcome! I am a resident in counseling specializing in serving youth, adolescents, young adults, and parents/caregivers facing a range of mental health challenges. I have specific expertise working with people experiencing anxiety, OCD, externalizing behaviors, life transitions, verbal/physical aggression, trauma, and emotional dysregulation. My most recent work site provided me with extensive experience with young adult clients who experienced significant life events, trauma, anxiety, or were just feeling lost and confused while trying to navigate the transition to adulthood. I offer individual, family, and group therapy!
Andrea Hawkes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Marriage and Family Therapist (Resident), Couples/Throuples/Polyamory relationship counselor. Whether it is an immediate crisis or digging deep into old issues, I am happy to be on your team. Whether you seek help with parenting your children or reparenting yourself, I am here to help you down the path toward your more satisfied and peaceful self. I have a huge passion for enhancing relationship evolution, exploring how childhood development influences adult behaviors, and finding the golden nuggets hidden in our discomfort. I also offer integrative therapy for people who use psychedelics.
Marriage and Family Therapist (Resident), Couples/Throuples/Polyamory relationship counselor. Whether it is an immediate crisis or digging deep into old issues, I am happy to be on your team. Whether you seek help with parenting your children or reparenting yourself, I am here to help you down the path toward your more satisfied and peaceful self. I have a huge passion for enhancing relationship evolution, exploring how childhood development influences adult behaviors, and finding the golden nuggets hidden in our discomfort. I also offer integrative therapy for people who use psychedelics.
I am a parent, too, and know how hard it can be.
I work with clients of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss and trauma. In particular, I enjoy supporting children and parents who are navigating concerns around neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD. This experience can be like a maze of loneliness, shame and isolation, but it does not have to be that way! Things can and will get better, with time, and I would love to support you in that process.
I am a parent, too, and know how hard it can be.
I work with clients of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss and trauma. In particular, I enjoy supporting children and parents who are navigating concerns around neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD. This experience can be like a maze of loneliness, shame and isolation, but it does not have to be that way! Things can and will get better, with time, and I would love to support you in that process.
Nadine Leonard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (Online Only)
My focus areas include trauma recovery, fostering healthy relationships and parenting issues.
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to consider my services during this vulnerable time in you life. My specialty is helping individuals and families overcome life’s challenges. I have a soft spot for working with teenagers and witnessing their remarkable transformations, as well as a genuine enjoyment in working with couples and parents. I am certified in EMDR and couples therapy, and worked from a trauma informed perspective. I am excited to get started on this journey of transformation with you.
My focus areas include trauma recovery, fostering healthy relationships and parenting issues.
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to consider my services during this vulnerable time in you life. My specialty is helping individuals and families overcome life’s challenges. I have a soft spot for working with teenagers and witnessing their remarkable transformations, as well as a genuine enjoyment in working with couples and parents. I am certified in EMDR and couples therapy, and worked from a trauma informed perspective. I am excited to get started on this journey of transformation with you.
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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.