Parenting Therapists in Spokane, WA
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My specialties include spirituality, anxiety, trauma resolution including C-PTSD, attachment-related issues, conscious parenting, codependency, and childhood & family wounding.
As a metaphysical psychotherapist and holistic healer, my work lies in the intersection of spirituality and the embodied human experience. I offer a loving space for high-vibrational healing – healing that honors your lived human experience, as well as your divine, intuitive knowing. I help clients get back into their bodies to reconnect with their innate wisdom and intuition, and attune to their own inner guidance system. When we cultivate an awareness of both our divinity and humanity, we become who we intended to be: whole, authentic, embodied. We gift our unique beauty to ourselves and the world.
My specialties include spirituality, anxiety, trauma resolution including C-PTSD, attachment-related issues, conscious parenting, codependency, and childhood & family wounding.
As a metaphysical psychotherapist and holistic healer, my work lies in the intersection of spirituality and the embodied human experience. I offer a loving space for high-vibrational healing – healing that honors your lived human experience, as well as your divine, intuitive knowing. I help clients get back into their bodies to reconnect with their innate wisdom and intuition, and attune to their own inner guidance system. When we cultivate an awareness of both our divinity and humanity, we become who we intended to be: whole, authentic, embodied. We gift our unique beauty to ourselves and the world.
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Ellie Wadsworth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spokane, WA 99201
Throughout life, the struggles we face can leave us feeling as though we are wandering through a never-ending desert without shade, water, or comfort in sight. This can lead us to feeling exhausted, alone, and hopeless. Juniper NW Counseling is about offering that moment of shade, a space to rest, heal and be restored. Whether your desert is depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, isolation in relationships, feelings of inadequacy, or parenting challenges, I work to create a non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to share about the most vulnerable parts of your desert.
Throughout life, the struggles we face can leave us feeling as though we are wandering through a never-ending desert without shade, water, or comfort in sight. This can lead us to feeling exhausted, alone, and hopeless. Juniper NW Counseling is about offering that moment of shade, a space to rest, heal and be restored. Whether your desert is depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, isolation in relationships, feelings of inadequacy, or parenting challenges, I work to create a non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to share about the most vulnerable parts of your desert.
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Deborah Skalabrin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99202 (Online Only)
Accepting NEW clients - Parents, Young Adults, Adults. If you're a parent struggling to understand and help your child with behavior challenges, Oppositional Defiance, Asperger's, Autism or Anxiety, let's work together toward real change using skillls of understanding, empathy, connection, and collaborative problem-solving. We'll explore exciting new ways to parent that move away from conflict, time-outs, and consequences, so you and your child can move forward more cooperatively in a healthier and happier direction.
Accepting NEW clients - Parents, Young Adults, Adults. If you're a parent struggling to understand and help your child with behavior challenges, Oppositional Defiance, Asperger's, Autism or Anxiety, let's work together toward real change using skillls of understanding, empathy, connection, and collaborative problem-solving. We'll explore exciting new ways to parent that move away from conflict, time-outs, and consequences, so you and your child can move forward more cooperatively in a healthier and happier direction.
I am trained as a Circle of Security parent educator, which is an internationally recognized attachment based parenting program.
I work with individuals, couples and families from an attachment perspective. I specialize in working with children and parents who are struggling with behavior issues, understanding their child's unique temperament, or children who have experienced trauma. In addition, I work with individuals with eating disorders, depression and anxiety.
I am trained as a Circle of Security parent educator, which is an internationally recognized attachment based parenting program.
I work with individuals, couples and families from an attachment perspective. I specialize in working with children and parents who are struggling with behavior issues, understanding their child's unique temperament, or children who have experienced trauma. In addition, I work with individuals with eating disorders, depression and anxiety.
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Immediate Openings! In Network Premera. Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Anthem. Private Pay. If you're seeking therapy for yourself or as a couple, or you're a parent looking for guidance, my goal is to help you lead a more fulfilling and balanced life. Together, we can navigate the unique challenges you're facing & work towards positive, lasting change. My approach is rooted in empathy & non-judgment, & if you're feeling stuck, or disconnected, I'm here to assist you. Specialties include Co-dependency, Children of Alcoholics, Relationships Issues, Attachment, Parenting, Family Planning, Neurodiversity, Grief, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, ADHD
Immediate Openings! In Network Premera. Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Anthem. Private Pay. If you're seeking therapy for yourself or as a couple, or you're a parent looking for guidance, my goal is to help you lead a more fulfilling and balanced life. Together, we can navigate the unique challenges you're facing & work towards positive, lasting change. My approach is rooted in empathy & non-judgment, & if you're feeling stuck, or disconnected, I'm here to assist you. Specialties include Co-dependency, Children of Alcoholics, Relationships Issues, Attachment, Parenting, Family Planning, Neurodiversity, Grief, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, ADHD
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I love to work with people to improve quality of relationships and life. I draw on personal study, education and continued passion in seeking peace and flow with the ups and downs of life. I work with a wide range of ages and situations whether it be depression, anxiety, divorce, abuse, marriage, relationship issues, parenting or personality issues. I utilize CBT, DBT, Psycho-education, mindfulness, among other theories and therapies to address the mind, body and spirit in the individual. It's my passion and my life's work. Feel free to call and ask questions!
I love to work with people to improve quality of relationships and life. I draw on personal study, education and continued passion in seeking peace and flow with the ups and downs of life. I work with a wide range of ages and situations whether it be depression, anxiety, divorce, abuse, marriage, relationship issues, parenting or personality issues. I utilize CBT, DBT, Psycho-education, mindfulness, among other theories and therapies to address the mind, body and spirit in the individual. It's my passion and my life's work. Feel free to call and ask questions!
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Parenting is hard. Like, really REALLY hard. I know we've all been there....feeling isolated, alone, and like we are failing ourselves and our children. But if you are here now, reading this, you are actively looking for new ways to parent and interact with your children. And that's huge! We know through decades of research that caregiver/parent self-reflection is the single greatest catalyst for positive change, in addition to feeling connected to and supported by others. That is where Circle of Security Parenting comes in! Learning how to identify and meet the emotional needs of our children, while staying balanced ourselves.
Parenting is hard. Like, really REALLY hard. I know we've all been there....feeling isolated, alone, and like we are failing ourselves and our children. But if you are here now, reading this, you are actively looking for new ways to parent and interact with your children. And that's huge! We know through decades of research that caregiver/parent self-reflection is the single greatest catalyst for positive change, in addition to feeling connected to and supported by others. That is where Circle of Security Parenting comes in! Learning how to identify and meet the emotional needs of our children, while staying balanced ourselves.
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I have training in Emotionally Focused therapy, the Gottman method and Circle of Security Parenting.
As human beings, we want healthy and happy relationships. These are vital to our emotional and mental well-being. We want to be our honest, authentic selves and trust that others will be there for us. However, despite our best efforts, things can get in the way. Our emotions, our past, anxiety and depression all affect how we interact with people we care about. Counseling allows for you to sit with someone who has no judgement toward you and your circumstances. I am simply here to help.
I have training in Emotionally Focused therapy, the Gottman method and Circle of Security Parenting.
As human beings, we want healthy and happy relationships. These are vital to our emotional and mental well-being. We want to be our honest, authentic selves and trust that others will be there for us. However, despite our best efforts, things can get in the way. Our emotions, our past, anxiety and depression all affect how we interact with people we care about. Counseling allows for you to sit with someone who has no judgement toward you and your circumstances. I am simply here to help.
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I primarily support adults and teens who are looking to do work around navigating major life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, growth in parenting/caregiving and increasing self-worth and self-esteem.
I am taking new clients! Are you a late diagnosed ADHD or autistic person? Or do you suspect you may be? Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out and confused about how these new frameworks affect your life? Are you the parent of a neurodivergent (or neurotypical!) child, overwhelmed by their behavior and unsure of next steps? I help people process their unique brains and the brains of their children through a neurodiverse-affirming lens. I am particularly well versed in early childhood development and respectful, collaborative parenting.
I primarily support adults and teens who are looking to do work around navigating major life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, growth in parenting/caregiving and increasing self-worth and self-esteem.
I am taking new clients! Are you a late diagnosed ADHD or autistic person? Or do you suspect you may be? Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out and confused about how these new frameworks affect your life? Are you the parent of a neurodivergent (or neurotypical!) child, overwhelmed by their behavior and unsure of next steps? I help people process their unique brains and the brains of their children through a neurodiverse-affirming lens. I am particularly well versed in early childhood development and respectful, collaborative parenting.
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We are all involved in relationships, with others and ourselves. These relationships evolve and change over time. At times, we can feel frustrated, unappreciated, misunderstood, or just on different pages. I offer an open, warm, and engaging environment. Through a process of thoughtful discovery we will focus on strengths and build from there. Often, we already have what we need to find satisfying and fulfilling bonds. For couples this may be seeking more intimacy, for families we may work on communication, for parents of younger children we may work on growing parenting skills and increasing positive behavior from children. The possibilities are endless.
We are all involved in relationships, with others and ourselves. These relationships evolve and change over time. At times, we can feel frustrated, unappreciated, misunderstood, or just on different pages. I offer an open, warm, and engaging environment. Through a process of thoughtful discovery we will focus on strengths and build from there. Often, we already have what we need to find satisfying and fulfilling bonds. For couples this may be seeking more intimacy, for families we may work on communication, for parents of younger children we may work on growing parenting skills and increasing positive behavior from children. The possibilities are endless.
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Wild Sky Clinical Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
Does everyone else seem to have it together, while you’re still trying to figure life out? Have you always had issues with tasks or social situations? Many people who think differently have trouble going with the flow of everyone else. I’ve worked with many clients who’ve struggled with concentration, relationship skills, managing emotions, and more. I specialize in working with vulnerable groups, such as people who are neurodivergent, and parents who are in difficult situations with a struggling child or their own toxic relationship. I have experience working with ADHD, ASD, TBI, parenting training, and more.
Does everyone else seem to have it together, while you’re still trying to figure life out? Have you always had issues with tasks or social situations? Many people who think differently have trouble going with the flow of everyone else. I’ve worked with many clients who’ve struggled with concentration, relationship skills, managing emotions, and more. I specialize in working with vulnerable groups, such as people who are neurodivergent, and parents who are in difficult situations with a struggling child or their own toxic relationship. I have experience working with ADHD, ASD, TBI, parenting training, and more.
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Kathryn Bradford
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMHCA, LMFTA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spokane, WA 99202
Acknowledging our needs with grace and compassion is especially challenging when you or a loved one is experiencing parenting struggles, life transitions, the weight of anxiety or depression, or conflict in relationships. You're searching for a way through, and don't have to do it alone. I believe we're all worthy of being seen, known and deeply understood. My hope is for you to encounter a sense of that during our work together.
Acknowledging our needs with grace and compassion is especially challenging when you or a loved one is experiencing parenting struggles, life transitions, the weight of anxiety or depression, or conflict in relationships. You're searching for a way through, and don't have to do it alone. I believe we're all worthy of being seen, known and deeply understood. My hope is for you to encounter a sense of that during our work together.
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Trish Rasske
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99251 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes it seems like we are trapped in an unfulfilling routine that repeats week after week. It feels like a constant struggle to try to keep up with our responsibilities, and we start to wonder if we’re even getting anywhere worthwhile. The news headlines are depressing, the future feels uncertain at best, and even finding time and energy for self-care is challenging. It’s easy to fall into bad habits, and harder to build the healthy ones. When all of that is topped with work stress, relationship or health challenges, parenting struggles, loss of a loved one, or a traumatic event, it can become too much to bear alone.
Sometimes it seems like we are trapped in an unfulfilling routine that repeats week after week. It feels like a constant struggle to try to keep up with our responsibilities, and we start to wonder if we’re even getting anywhere worthwhile. The news headlines are depressing, the future feels uncertain at best, and even finding time and energy for self-care is challenging. It’s easy to fall into bad habits, and harder to build the healthy ones. When all of that is topped with work stress, relationship or health challenges, parenting struggles, loss of a loved one, or a traumatic event, it can become too much to bear alone.
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Katie Sparrow
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99202 (Online Only)
I am accepting new couples and individuals. My work focuses on deepening how we tell stories about ourselves, as well as understanding and healing our relationships. Parenting, divorce, chronic illness, anxiety, shame, and relationship troubles are particularly good matches for me. Life can go sideways in all kinds of ways, and therapy can give you concrete tools and aha moments that can change everything. I have worked for over fifteen years in the mental health field, and love working with teens, adults, and couples. I welcome people from all backgrounds, and actively cultivate an atmosphere that welcomes diversity of all kinds.
I am accepting new couples and individuals. My work focuses on deepening how we tell stories about ourselves, as well as understanding and healing our relationships. Parenting, divorce, chronic illness, anxiety, shame, and relationship troubles are particularly good matches for me. Life can go sideways in all kinds of ways, and therapy can give you concrete tools and aha moments that can change everything. I have worked for over fifteen years in the mental health field, and love working with teens, adults, and couples. I welcome people from all backgrounds, and actively cultivate an atmosphere that welcomes diversity of all kinds.
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Accepting clients! I provide evidence-based individual therapy and parent coaching for adolescents and young adults with Anxiety, OCD, and ADHD. I find therapy to be the most effective when there is a trusting therapeutic alliance that establishes a safe space for clients to explore their inner thoughts and emotions. Through collaboration, and by tuning into my clients unique strengths and learning styles, I help find what strategy works best for them for breaking free from the vicious cycle of OCD and Anxiety. My clients find they feel more grounded in who they are, trust in their capabilities, and motivated for whats to come.
Accepting clients! I provide evidence-based individual therapy and parent coaching for adolescents and young adults with Anxiety, OCD, and ADHD. I find therapy to be the most effective when there is a trusting therapeutic alliance that establishes a safe space for clients to explore their inner thoughts and emotions. Through collaboration, and by tuning into my clients unique strengths and learning styles, I help find what strategy works best for them for breaking free from the vicious cycle of OCD and Anxiety. My clients find they feel more grounded in who they are, trust in their capabilities, and motivated for whats to come.
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Laarni Villanueva
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MS
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself navigating the challenges of work, parenting, or relationships while trying to maintain balance? You are not alone.
Serving all of Washington State via Telehealth
Do you find yourself navigating the challenges of work, parenting, or relationships while trying to maintain balance? You are not alone.
Serving all of Washington State via Telehealth
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For clients located locally, (CDA, Idaho and surrounding areas) I can offer in person and virtual support for parent and child using play therapy.
No Waitlist- schedule today! You’re worried about your child. They are struggling more than you anticipated and aren't their true selves lately. When you ask them what’s wrong, you get no information, but you sense something is off. If only you could see into their minds and figure out what they need to make the hurting stop. Being a parent is your greatest honor and your biggest frustration. What you've tried hasn't worked, you so badly want to reconnect with your child, but they seem farther and farther away these days.
For clients located locally, (CDA, Idaho and surrounding areas) I can offer in person and virtual support for parent and child using play therapy.
No Waitlist- schedule today! You’re worried about your child. They are struggling more than you anticipated and aren't their true selves lately. When you ask them what’s wrong, you get no information, but you sense something is off. If only you could see into their minds and figure out what they need to make the hurting stop. Being a parent is your greatest honor and your biggest frustration. What you've tried hasn't worked, you so badly want to reconnect with your child, but they seem farther and farther away these days.
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Alissa Schober
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Alissa Schober. I am passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and parent-child relationships heal and grow through their trauma and chronic stress experiences. My practice focuses on helping those I work with heal from trauma, such as sexual and physical abuse, neglect, and witnessing domestic violence. I also help clients learn to cope with mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression. I use evidence-based practices such as EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and child-parent psychotherapy, focusing on nurturing a sense of safety, self-compassion, understanding, and connection.
Hello! My name is Alissa Schober. I am passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and parent-child relationships heal and grow through their trauma and chronic stress experiences. My practice focuses on helping those I work with heal from trauma, such as sexual and physical abuse, neglect, and witnessing domestic violence. I also help clients learn to cope with mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression. I use evidence-based practices such as EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and child-parent psychotherapy, focusing on nurturing a sense of safety, self-compassion, understanding, and connection.
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Attachment and Bonding, Circle of Security, LGBTQ and minority counseling, Individual Psychotherapy, TFCBT, Parenting Counseling, Trauma Counseling, Gottman Couples Counseling, Personal Empowerment, Anxiety & Depression, Grief Counseling, Art Therapy, Self-esteem, Feminist approach,.
My therapeutic approach focuses on holistic healing and personal empowerment through individual awareness and processing within a healing environment. Through unconditional positive regard, compassion, and building resiliency, I believe that therapy can be a foundation for change, as well as foster hope. My counseling approach is eclectic, focusing on a person's infinite self-worth, as well as psycho-social background. I specialize in working with individuals who are suffering from the human experience and believe we all deserve a safe space to work through adversity with a safe other. My hope is to be that safe comforting other.
Attachment and Bonding, Circle of Security, LGBTQ and minority counseling, Individual Psychotherapy, TFCBT, Parenting Counseling, Trauma Counseling, Gottman Couples Counseling, Personal Empowerment, Anxiety & Depression, Grief Counseling, Art Therapy, Self-esteem, Feminist approach,.
My therapeutic approach focuses on holistic healing and personal empowerment through individual awareness and processing within a healing environment. Through unconditional positive regard, compassion, and building resiliency, I believe that therapy can be a foundation for change, as well as foster hope. My counseling approach is eclectic, focusing on a person's infinite self-worth, as well as psycho-social background. I specialize in working with individuals who are suffering from the human experience and believe we all deserve a safe space to work through adversity with a safe other. My hope is to be that safe comforting other.
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Melody McKibbin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99208 (Online Only)
Whether it's facing off against anxiety, wading through waves of grief, or steering the ship of parenting, adoption, and fostering, I'm here to support you.
Hi! I'm Melody McKibbin, your Washington-based LMHC, with a flair for Personality Disorder treatment, Enneagram insights, and DBT strategies. Think of counseling as our co-created adventure, uniquely tailored just for you. In my downtime, you'll catch me diving into the world of fiction. I'm currently cooking up a murder mystery comedy and get this—it's all about killer mannequins! When I'm not writing, I enjoy family hangs, cozying up with my Russian Blue cats, and friend hangouts. Let's embark on this journey with empathy, laughter, and understanding. Here's to navigating life's waters and finding your way to calmer seas!
Whether it's facing off against anxiety, wading through waves of grief, or steering the ship of parenting, adoption, and fostering, I'm here to support you.
Hi! I'm Melody McKibbin, your Washington-based LMHC, with a flair for Personality Disorder treatment, Enneagram insights, and DBT strategies. Think of counseling as our co-created adventure, uniquely tailored just for you. In my downtime, you'll catch me diving into the world of fiction. I'm currently cooking up a murder mystery comedy and get this—it's all about killer mannequins! When I'm not writing, I enjoy family hangs, cozying up with my Russian Blue cats, and friend hangouts. Let's embark on this journey with empathy, laughter, and understanding. Here's to navigating life's waters and finding your way to calmer seas!
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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.