Parenting Therapists in Dupont, WA

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Yvonne LeVar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dupont, WA 98327  (Online Only)
I tailor my approach to each individual client/couple. My experience includes cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, dialectical behavioral, exposure-response, and psychodynamic therapies with all ages, populations, and issues. Clients can expect to leave sessions with me feeling heard and validated, curious about what is happening within themselves, and with tools and steps to move forward.
I tailor my approach to each individual client/couple. My experience includes cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, dialectical behavioral, exposure-response, and psychodynamic therapies with all ages, populations, and issues. Clients can expect to leave sessions with me feeling heard and validated, curious about what is happening within themselves, and with tools and steps to move forward.
(253) 400-2578 View (253) 400-2578
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Gary Don Carothers
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Dupont, WA 98327  (Online Only)
My mission as a therapist is to develop a therapeutic alliance with you. This means I will have to show you my empathy, compassion, dedication and how you can trust me at all levels. I will have to demonstrate my professional knowledge and competency. Once we have that trust between us then our therapeutic techniques can be much more powerful and effective. Working together to accomplish your goals, ease your burdens, and gain you the tools to make your life fruitful and more in your control.
My mission as a therapist is to develop a therapeutic alliance with you. This means I will have to show you my empathy, compassion, dedication and how you can trust me at all levels. I will have to demonstrate my professional knowledge and competency. Once we have that trust between us then our therapeutic techniques can be much more powerful and effective. Working together to accomplish your goals, ease your burdens, and gain you the tools to make your life fruitful and more in your control.
(360) 230-5836 View (360) 230-5836
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Benjamin J Strader
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Dupont, WA 98327
Everyday we face unwanted thoughts, moods, emotions, memories, and body sensations, which can interfere with our school, career, relationships, and our mental and emotional well being. If this sounds like you or your loved one, know that you are not alone and that change is possible. My greatest professional satisfaction comes from witnessing the process of growth and I am here to walk with you or your loved one on that journey of change. I have a passion for the collaborative process and supporting those who want to understand themselves better and value the process of growth.
Everyday we face unwanted thoughts, moods, emotions, memories, and body sensations, which can interfere with our school, career, relationships, and our mental and emotional well being. If this sounds like you or your loved one, know that you are not alone and that change is possible. My greatest professional satisfaction comes from witnessing the process of growth and I am here to walk with you or your loved one on that journey of change. I have a passion for the collaborative process and supporting those who want to understand themselves better and value the process of growth.
(253) 544-5644 View (253) 544-5644
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James T. Capellaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMSW-C, ACSW, EMDR-Q
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dupont, WA 98327  (Online Only)
Hello, I’m James, and thank you for being here. Whether you are new to therapy or have been sitting on the therapy chaise lounge for years, welcome! First off, there is no perfect way to do therapy and there is no perfect way to be a client. So, I hope for you less pressure and worry in exploring this curious thing called therapy. I strive to make my practice safe, comfortable, individualized and resourceful. Another core tenant of my practice that I find equally important: your agency. You are the expert of you, even if you may not always feel as such - I'll do my very best to be of resource to you. (Response 48-72 hrs)
Hello, I’m James, and thank you for being here. Whether you are new to therapy or have been sitting on the therapy chaise lounge for years, welcome! First off, there is no perfect way to do therapy and there is no perfect way to be a client. So, I hope for you less pressure and worry in exploring this curious thing called therapy. I strive to make my practice safe, comfortable, individualized and resourceful. Another core tenant of my practice that I find equally important: your agency. You are the expert of you, even if you may not always feel as such - I'll do my very best to be of resource to you. (Response 48-72 hrs)
(253) 364-1645 View (253) 364-1645
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Robyn Crout
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dupont, WA 98327
Recovery from trauma is my specialization. I care deeply about each person who steps into my office, and the alliance we can create could be life-changing for you. I am trained in EMDR, a psychotherapy that can de-code the traumatic memories and beliefs that are stuck within your brain and nervous system. EMDR can then rewire your brain with positive beliefs such as "I am good enough as I am" or "I'm valuable". Once you believe good things about yourself, you start living differently! I love EMDR and fully believe in its power to heal many different types of trauma.
Recovery from trauma is my specialization. I care deeply about each person who steps into my office, and the alliance we can create could be life-changing for you. I am trained in EMDR, a psychotherapy that can de-code the traumatic memories and beliefs that are stuck within your brain and nervous system. EMDR can then rewire your brain with positive beliefs such as "I am good enough as I am" or "I'm valuable". Once you believe good things about yourself, you start living differently! I love EMDR and fully believe in its power to heal many different types of trauma.
(253) 338-5343 View (253) 338-5343
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Kelly A Blasko
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dupont, WA 98327
Do you feel lonely in your relationship? Are you tired of the constant arguments and blaming? Do you wish you could go back to the excitement and love you felt when you first met? Each of us deserves to have a healthy, fulfilling, and loving intimate relationship. Unfortunately, you may be struggling in your relationship and have doubts about its future. Change can begin by working on your individual issues or by re-building a healthy relationship in couples therapy.
Do you feel lonely in your relationship? Are you tired of the constant arguments and blaming? Do you wish you could go back to the excitement and love you felt when you first met? Each of us deserves to have a healthy, fulfilling, and loving intimate relationship. Unfortunately, you may be struggling in your relationship and have doubts about its future. Change can begin by working on your individual issues or by re-building a healthy relationship in couples therapy.
(253) 802-8293 View (253) 802-8293
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Samantha Deaton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMHS, DMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dupont, WA 98327
Not accepting new clients
I work with clients dealing with PTSD, anxiety, depression, relational issues and parenting challenges.
Whether you have been struggling for a long time or recently found yourself in need of extra support, I am here to help. My primary goal in therapy is to join with you in the fact that we are all imperfect human beings worthy of healing. I view therapy as an opportunity for self-discovery, resilience-building, and fostering a deeper connection with your sense of self to cultivate a more fulfilling life.
I work with clients dealing with PTSD, anxiety, depression, relational issues and parenting challenges.
Whether you have been struggling for a long time or recently found yourself in need of extra support, I am here to help. My primary goal in therapy is to join with you in the fact that we are all imperfect human beings worthy of healing. I view therapy as an opportunity for self-discovery, resilience-building, and fostering a deeper connection with your sense of self to cultivate a more fulfilling life.
(360) 515-3345 View (360) 515-3345
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Kristen Arcangelo
Counselor, Kristen Arcangelo, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dupont, WA 98327  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I am not able to accept new clients at this time. I genuinely enjoy my work with teens and adults and believe that trust is the foundation of therapy. If you are hoping to manage anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, adolescence, or boundary setting, I may be a good fit for you. I utilize trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate interventions to support trauma processing and building skills.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I am not able to accept new clients at this time. I genuinely enjoy my work with teens and adults and believe that trust is the foundation of therapy. If you are hoping to manage anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, adolescence, or boundary setting, I may be a good fit for you. I utilize trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate interventions to support trauma processing and building skills.
(253) 215-8085 View (253) 215-8085

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Josette Darlene Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CDVT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98498
I offer cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused support and guidance in the areas of parenting, family dynamics, domestic violence, grief and loss, complex trauma, emotional regulation, coparenting, and divorce.
I offer therapy services to any and all individuals seeking support and healing in their lives. Many clients seek out counseling when things in their lives seem out of control or they feel unheard. They want to speak to someone who is unbiased, honest, and who has empathy for their situation. I also have groups available for anger management, parenting, and domestic violence. I also provide assessments and evaluations for family law, criminal, and dependency cases as a separate service.
I offer cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused support and guidance in the areas of parenting, family dynamics, domestic violence, grief and loss, complex trauma, emotional regulation, coparenting, and divorce.
I offer therapy services to any and all individuals seeking support and healing in their lives. Many clients seek out counseling when things in their lives seem out of control or they feel unheard. They want to speak to someone who is unbiased, honest, and who has empathy for their situation. I also have groups available for anger management, parenting, and domestic violence. I also provide assessments and evaluations for family law, criminal, and dependency cases as a separate service.
(253) 364-7720 View (253) 364-7720
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Britt Kelly Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98499
I am passionate about working with individuals who are needing extra support in parenting, facing life's challenges, grief, and recovering from traumatic experiences.
I am credentialed in both WA and CA. I work with parents, adolescents, and adults who need support from a variety of issues including stressors related to trauma, parenting, general concerns about their children, coping skills for teens and adolescents, managing school stressors, recent diagnosis of ADHD, depression or anxiety, and more. Clients are looking for coping skills and communication strategies to create more harmony and strengthen relationships. They might also be interested in trying EMDR to process recent traumatic events or traumatic memories and experiences they went through in the past.
I am passionate about working with individuals who are needing extra support in parenting, facing life's challenges, grief, and recovering from traumatic experiences.
I am credentialed in both WA and CA. I work with parents, adolescents, and adults who need support from a variety of issues including stressors related to trauma, parenting, general concerns about their children, coping skills for teens and adolescents, managing school stressors, recent diagnosis of ADHD, depression or anxiety, and more. Clients are looking for coping skills and communication strategies to create more harmony and strengthen relationships. They might also be interested in trying EMDR to process recent traumatic events or traumatic memories and experiences they went through in the past.
(925) 519-3974 View (925) 519-3974
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Kevala Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC, ACHt
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lacey, WA 98503
Additionally, I provide parenting skills building to assist parents of children with difficult behaviors, or At-Risk teens.
There are a variety of therapeutic techniques I use to bring relief to current life issues, help resolve early life patterns and help clients create a new way of being in life and feeling they are now in control of themselves and their choices. There is a release in these techniques that normal "talk" therapy is not able to provide. This journey is about self discovery and self mastery. Those that wish to address a specific issue or symptom in their life can do so and those who want to embark on the larger path of personal transformation are also served by this work.
Additionally, I provide parenting skills building to assist parents of children with difficult behaviors, or At-Risk teens.
There are a variety of therapeutic techniques I use to bring relief to current life issues, help resolve early life patterns and help clients create a new way of being in life and feeling they are now in control of themselves and their choices. There is a release in these techniques that normal "talk" therapy is not able to provide. This journey is about self discovery and self mastery. Those that wish to address a specific issue or symptom in their life can do so and those who want to embark on the larger path of personal transformation are also served by this work.
(360) 545-3989 View (360) 545-3989
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Remara Milnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lacey, WA 98503  (Online Only)
When did life become a monotonous routine, leaving you emotionally drained and feeling unfulfilled? You long for deeper connections and meaningful relationships, but that’s overshadowed by disappointment or isolation. You’re repeating the same patterns, preventing yourself from experiencing what you deserve. As a parent, you feel like you’re always falling short. Making the smallest decision leaves you overwhelmed and second guessing yourself. Relationships can bring immense joy, but also have the ability to become so draining. They can cause an overwhelming amount of stress and make you question your own self-worth and judgment.
When did life become a monotonous routine, leaving you emotionally drained and feeling unfulfilled? You long for deeper connections and meaningful relationships, but that’s overshadowed by disappointment or isolation. You’re repeating the same patterns, preventing yourself from experiencing what you deserve. As a parent, you feel like you’re always falling short. Making the smallest decision leaves you overwhelmed and second guessing yourself. Relationships can bring immense joy, but also have the ability to become so draining. They can cause an overwhelming amount of stress and make you question your own self-worth and judgment.
(360) 318-7525 View (360) 318-7525
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Relationship Consultants
MA
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98516  (Online Only)
Dealing with the challenges of parenting is hard enough.
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.
Dealing with the challenges of parenting is hard enough.
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.
(253) 367-3194 View (253) 367-3194
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Jason Victor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, WA 98439
I enjoy family work around parenting and working with kids and teens to develop life skills so they can reach their full potential at home and school.
Are you feeling like you or your loved one should be getting more out of life than you have been? Sometimes we need a compassionate, objective person to help us sort out problems, regain perspective and enjoy life and our relationships again. It is important for you to feel a connection with your therapist and to sense that the therapist has your best interests at heart. I work from a solution-focused, experiential perspective, building on the power of the therapeutic relationship and clients' personal strengths to support lasting change while working with couples, families, individuals, and children.
I enjoy family work around parenting and working with kids and teens to develop life skills so they can reach their full potential at home and school.
Are you feeling like you or your loved one should be getting more out of life than you have been? Sometimes we need a compassionate, objective person to help us sort out problems, regain perspective and enjoy life and our relationships again. It is important for you to feel a connection with your therapist and to sense that the therapist has your best interests at heart. I work from a solution-focused, experiential perspective, building on the power of the therapeutic relationship and clients' personal strengths to support lasting change while working with couples, families, individuals, and children.
(253) 693-4927 View (253) 693-4927
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Robin L Pellerin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, LMHCA, CGP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98433
If you're struggling with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, communication, parenting, trauma, or life transitions, I am here to help you process these challenging emotions and offer a path forward.
When life gets messy, we can feel lost and disconnected not only from others but from ourselves. Are you struggling with a loss in your life? A family member or friend? A divorce? A relationship? Or yourself? As a certified grief professional, mental health counselor associate, marriage and family therapist associate, and first responder therapist, I have spent 5 years supporting military members, their families, and veterans who are working through one of life's most challenging journey's and the complex emotions that accompany them. My hope is to provide a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space to process these emotions.
If you're struggling with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, communication, parenting, trauma, or life transitions, I am here to help you process these challenging emotions and offer a path forward.
When life gets messy, we can feel lost and disconnected not only from others but from ourselves. Are you struggling with a loss in your life? A family member or friend? A divorce? A relationship? Or yourself? As a certified grief professional, mental health counselor associate, marriage and family therapist associate, and first responder therapist, I have spent 5 years supporting military members, their families, and veterans who are working through one of life's most challenging journey's and the complex emotions that accompany them. My hope is to provide a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space to process these emotions.
(253) 733-1216 View (253) 733-1216
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A Welcomed Change
Counselor, MSW, LICSW, LHMC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, WA 98499
A family crisis, professional upheaval, personal struggle or challenge, conflict, loss, separation, divorce, break-up, parenting challenge, chronic medical condition or flare up of symptoms due to mental health stress, create difficult situations. With a compassionate focus on practical and reachable goals identified by the client, at her or his pace, new insights and skills can be acquired.
A family crisis, professional upheaval, personal struggle or challenge, conflict, loss, separation, divorce, break-up, parenting challenge, chronic medical condition or flare up of symptoms due to mental health stress, create difficult situations. With a compassionate focus on practical and reachable goals identified by the client, at her or his pace, new insights and skills can be acquired.
(253) 236-9188 View (253) 236-9188
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Roxanne Cull
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
Waitlist for new clients
Being also a Certified Mediator, one of my specialties is working with relationships of all make-up and ages: Pre-marital, Marriage and Divorce issues, Parenting and Co- parenting concerns, Parent-Teen issues, Life Coaching, and helping individuals or entire families navigate the emotional challenges of "Change" in their lives.
Does your life or relationship need a major overhaul or maybe just a "tune up"? Having successfully worked with a broad range of client issues from families in transition or conflict, to individuals with severe trauma and depression, I have been exposed to enough that nothing you tell me will shock me. I will not judge you. Often it is our unconscious patterns and life stories that influence the way we feel, think and behave. I can help you understand "why" so that you can change and feel better.... or perhaps gain the tools needed to ask someone else to change. (Note: My practice and waiting list are full until 12/1/24. )
Being also a Certified Mediator, one of my specialties is working with relationships of all make-up and ages: Pre-marital, Marriage and Divorce issues, Parenting and Co- parenting concerns, Parent-Teen issues, Life Coaching, and helping individuals or entire families navigate the emotional challenges of "Change" in their lives.
Does your life or relationship need a major overhaul or maybe just a "tune up"? Having successfully worked with a broad range of client issues from families in transition or conflict, to individuals with severe trauma and depression, I have been exposed to enough that nothing you tell me will shock me. I will not judge you. Often it is our unconscious patterns and life stories that influence the way we feel, think and behave. I can help you understand "why" so that you can change and feel better.... or perhaps gain the tools needed to ask someone else to change. (Note: My practice and waiting list are full until 12/1/24. )
(253) 292-9217 View (253) 292-9217
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Jazmin Mercado Evans
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98498
I have been in the mental health field since 2014 and have worked with various ages and demographics. With a background that includes being a military child, collegiate athlete, and now a parent myself, I have found that I enjoy working with people who are finding themselves in a time of change. At this time, I am seeing clients 14 and older who need extra support in finding coping skills, navigating symptoms of depression or anxiety, communication skills, relationship challenges, and boundary work among other goals. At this time, I will also be taking a break from couples therapy and will update once accepting new clients.
I have been in the mental health field since 2014 and have worked with various ages and demographics. With a background that includes being a military child, collegiate athlete, and now a parent myself, I have found that I enjoy working with people who are finding themselves in a time of change. At this time, I am seeing clients 14 and older who need extra support in finding coping skills, navigating symptoms of depression or anxiety, communication skills, relationship challenges, and boundary work among other goals. At this time, I will also be taking a break from couples therapy and will update once accepting new clients.
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Julie Barta
Licensed Educational Psychologist, PsyD, LEP, NCSP, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Lacey, WA 98516
As a parent, you are your child’s best advocate.
Dr. Barta offers evaluation and therapy services for children and adults who are neurodiverse and/or have a trauma history. Her expertise assessing with a neuropsychological lens allows gives a quick "map" to better understand yourself or your child. Her skillsets are perfect for tired parents, parents seeking an initial diagnosis/second opinion, children/adolescents in need of support, or for adults seeking relief or clarity of their own functioning. Her work was acknowledged in 2016 for School Psychologist of the Year.
As a parent, you are your child’s best advocate.
Dr. Barta offers evaluation and therapy services for children and adults who are neurodiverse and/or have a trauma history. Her expertise assessing with a neuropsychological lens allows gives a quick "map" to better understand yourself or your child. Her skillsets are perfect for tired parents, parents seeking an initial diagnosis/second opinion, children/adolescents in need of support, or for adults seeking relief or clarity of their own functioning. Her work was acknowledged in 2016 for School Psychologist of the Year.
(360) 504-4353 View (360) 504-4353
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Sharon Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499  (Online Only)
My area of specialty includes Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Issues, Parenting, Racial Identity, Spirituality, Cultural Identity Challenges, trauma, and Women's Issues.
Do you feel like you've tried everything and you're ready for a change? If you've been feeling stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted lately, you've come to the right place. I use family systems techniques to enable you to access your strengths and achieve relief. Together we will create a plan to get your life back on track. Relationships are complicated and you deserve a specialist to help you navigate life's challenges.
My area of specialty includes Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Issues, Parenting, Racial Identity, Spirituality, Cultural Identity Challenges, trauma, and Women's Issues.
Do you feel like you've tried everything and you're ready for a change? If you've been feeling stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted lately, you've come to the right place. I use family systems techniques to enable you to access your strengths and achieve relief. Together we will create a plan to get your life back on track. Relationships are complicated and you deserve a specialist to help you navigate life's challenges.
(253) 264-0894 View (253) 264-0894

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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.