Imagine you're at the playground...you're probably picturing standing awkwardly with your kids while the moms talk. I know I feel that way! This therapy group was born out of my own recognition of the need for spaces where dads can talk about the joys, challenges, and complexities of fatherhood. We meet for 90 minutes every other week online to talk about the ups and downs of dadding. Dad jokes provided.
Hosted by Jake Jackson-Wolf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Group meets in Towson, MD 21204
Imagine you're at the playground...you're probably picturing standing awkwardly with your kids while the moms talk. I know I feel that way! This therapy group was born out of my own recognition of the need for spaces where dads can talk about the joys, challenges, and complexities of fatherhood. We meet for 90 minutes every other week online to talk about the ups and downs of dadding. Dad jokes provided.
Picture this... I'm at the playground with my toddler. I'm the only man in sight! I can talk to people, surely. It's what I do for a living! This is not your father's fatherhood. The expectations have changed. You probably don't have a great model for what it looks like to be a whole, healthy, father. Enter, Dad's Group. This process based group gives dads of young children the opportunity to connect, share their struggles, revel in getting their toddler to put a coat on, and improve their relationships.
Hosted by B'well Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Group meets in Towson, MD 21204
Picture this... I'm at the playground with my toddler. I'm the only man in sight! I can talk to people, surely. It's what I do for a living! This is not your father's fatherhood. The expectations have changed. You probably don't have a great model for what it looks like to be a whole, healthy, father. Enter, Dad's Group. This process based group gives dads of young children the opportunity to connect, share their struggles, revel in getting their toddler to put a coat on, and improve their relationships.
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our virtual parent support groups via Zoom. Every Thursday night, parents come together at Sandstone Care and help each other as they navigate the challenges of helping their teen or young adult who struggles with drugs, alcohol, and mental health concerns. Parent support groups are free and open to all parents to attend. No program affiliation is required.
Hosted by Sandstone Care Towson
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-lll, CSACA
Group meets in Towson, MD 21286
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our virtual parent support groups via Zoom. Every Thursday night, parents come together at Sandstone Care and help each other as they navigate the challenges of helping their teen or young adult who struggles with drugs, alcohol, and mental health concerns. Parent support groups are free and open to all parents to attend. No program affiliation is required.
The vast majority of parents find themselves at a loss when trying to help their children deal with any grieving experience that impacts them. This 4-week program is designed to teach parents, and others who work with children, the necessary tools to help children effectively deal with their broken hearts, no matter the loss they are facing.
Hosted by The Holden Grace Group, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, EdD, MS, MA, LGPC, NCC
Group meets in Towson, MD 21286
I am EMDR trained and can help with grief, anxiety, parenting, relationship issues, trauma and adjustment to life transitions.
The vast majority of parents find themselves at a loss when trying to help their children deal with any grieving experience that impacts them. This 4-week program is designed to teach parents, and others who work with children, the necessary tools to help children effectively deal with their broken hearts, no matter the loss they are facing.
Parenting especially the adolescents with all the busy schedules and technological advances has become challenging for the busy parent. This parenting group will avail opportunity for parents experiencing similar challenges. The counselor will moderate the session and ensure that parents are guided therapeutically in every meeting so as as to acquire skills in addressing their unique parenting situations. The sessions will avail opportunities for parents to identify issues presenting in parenting, the obstacles to good parenting and strategies to overcoming those obstacles. Parents experiencing difficulties will be validated and efforts to reinforce their input will be made.
Hosted by Stanley N Karanja
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DCoun, MS, LCPC
Group meets in Towson, MD 21204
Parenting especially the adolescents with all the busy schedules and technological advances has become challenging for the busy parent. This parenting group will avail opportunity for parents experiencing similar challenges. The counselor will moderate the session and ensure that parents are guided therapeutically in every meeting so as as to acquire skills in addressing their unique parenting situations. The sessions will avail opportunities for parents to identify issues presenting in parenting, the obstacles to good parenting and strategies to overcoming those obstacles. Parents experiencing difficulties will be validated and efforts to reinforce their input will be made.
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Parenting Group focuses on Issues related to Coping with Stress of Raising Children in Today's World
Parenting Group focuses on Issues related to Coping with Stress of Raising Children in Today's World
Learn to enjoy parenting and Master optimal parenitng skills! Promote positive healthy self esteem. Enjoy qualitative parent child relationships forever. Teach your children to think and make ideal decisions. Never be the enemy. Ensure cooperative and responsble children. yes! Email if interested in this group.
Learn to enjoy parenting and Master optimal parenitng skills! Promote positive healthy self esteem. Enjoy qualitative parent child relationships forever. Teach your children to think and make ideal decisions. Never be the enemy. Ensure cooperative and responsble children. yes! Email if interested in this group.
Rediscovering You: A Virtual Spouses’ Process Group is a therapist-led virtual group for military spouses navigating identity changes, stress, and emotional exhaustion related to military life. Frequent moves, deployments, caregiving roles, and career disruptions can leave spouses feeling disconnected from themselves. This group provides a safe, confidential space to share experiences, process emotions, and build resilience alongside others who truly understand. Through guided discussion and peer connection, participants explore personal growth, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with their voice, purpose, and sense of self—beyond the role of spouse.
Rediscovering You: A Virtual Spouses’ Process Group is a therapist-led virtual group for military spouses navigating identity changes, stress, and emotional exhaustion related to military life. Frequent moves, deployments, caregiving roles, and career disruptions can leave spouses feeling disconnected from themselves. This group provides a safe, confidential space to share experiences, process emotions, and build resilience alongside others who truly understand. Through guided discussion and peer connection, participants explore personal growth, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with their voice, purpose, and sense of self—beyond the role of spouse.
HypnoBirthing®, the Mongan Method, is a "holistic" approach to childbirth. It takes into account the psychological and emotional well-being of the mother, birth partner, and baby as well as their physical well-being. During HypnoBirthing® classes, you will be taught special breathing, relaxation, visualization, and self-hypnosis techniques. In addition, you will also learn how to release general fears and fears relating to childbirth. All classes are held through online through Zoom. Classes cost $525 per couple. Insurance reimbursement forms are provided at the last class.
Hosted by Jennifer Molinari
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, CHT
Group meets in Clarksville, MD 21029
I specialize in helping clients navigate pregnancy, parenting, caregiving, and career changes.
HypnoBirthing®, the Mongan Method, is a "holistic" approach to childbirth. It takes into account the psychological and emotional well-being of the mother, birth partner, and baby as well as their physical well-being. During HypnoBirthing® classes, you will be taught special breathing, relaxation, visualization, and self-hypnosis techniques. In addition, you will also learn how to release general fears and fears relating to childbirth. All classes are held through online through Zoom. Classes cost $525 per couple. Insurance reimbursement forms are provided at the last class.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by motherhood? Feeling like you don't know how to build your village? Are you not recognizing yourself or your body postpartum? Our group will help you better understand postpartum, how to support and care for yourself, and how to begin building community. Join our 90-minute postpartum support group designed to help moms connect, share, and receive guidance from experts in postpartum wellness. The session ends with 30 minutes of movement and education from postpartum professionals (Pelvic floor, Yoga, Nutritionist, Strength Training, etc.) to support your recovery and wellbeing. Register Here: https://forms.gle/Wjm4xJbX8B91yFyK6
Hosted by Lauren Reider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CGP
Group meets in Severna Park, MD 21146
Are you feeling overwhelmed by motherhood? Feeling like you don't know how to build your village? Are you not recognizing yourself or your body postpartum? Our group will help you better understand postpartum, how to support and care for yourself, and how to begin building community. Join our 90-minute postpartum support group designed to help moms connect, share, and receive guidance from experts in postpartum wellness. The session ends with 30 minutes of movement and education from postpartum professionals (Pelvic floor, Yoga, Nutritionist, Strength Training, etc.) to support your recovery and wellbeing. Register Here: https://forms.gle/Wjm4xJbX8B91yFyK6
Join other parents and caregivers of children with mental and behavioral health challenges for conversation, peer support and information about community resources for your family.
Hosted by Wyvonne Williams
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
Join other parents and caregivers of children with mental and behavioral health challenges for conversation, peer support and information about community resources for your family.
Mothers looking to connect with other mothers and proccess some of the daily challenges in life. To feel empowered with this awesomes task of being a mom, and experience the joy of sharing motherhood challenges. Free babysitting may be provided
Mothers looking to connect with other mothers and proccess some of the daily challenges in life. To feel empowered with this awesomes task of being a mom, and experience the joy of sharing motherhood challenges. Free babysitting may be provided
The impact of substance abuse has possed a great threat to the growth and potential accessibility to teenage population of our times. Assessment will determine the extent and nature of involvement and the consequent risk the adolescent is in. Those with a determined pattern of use will be referred for treatment. Those who are experimenting and are at the risk of deteriorating behavior will receive therapeutic group counseling that will also involve parent input through multifamily alternated sessions. Parents will be advised to uterize primary care physicians for urine screening and also supervise attendance to one 12 step group weekly.
Hosted by Stanley N Karanja
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DCoun, MS, LCPC
Group meets in Parkville, MD 21234
The impact of substance abuse has possed a great threat to the growth and potential accessibility to teenage population of our times. Assessment will determine the extent and nature of involvement and the consequent risk the adolescent is in. Those with a determined pattern of use will be referred for treatment. Those who are experimenting and are at the risk of deteriorating behavior will receive therapeutic group counseling that will also involve parent input through multifamily alternated sessions. Parents will be advised to uterize primary care physicians for urine screening and also supervise attendance to one 12 step group weekly.
Starobin Counseling offers Parents Together support groups for parents of autistic children, adolescents, and young adults. These groups are for parents who desire to gain knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorders, to learn about resources for families, and to gain emotional support for the challenges and celebrations of raising a family with children, adolescents, and young adults on the spectrum.
Relational Life Therapy, Contextual-focused Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (and launching young adults), are all systems-based relational approaches.
Starobin Counseling offers Parents Together support groups for parents of autistic children, adolescents, and young adults. These groups are for parents who desire to gain knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorders, to learn about resources for families, and to gain emotional support for the challenges and celebrations of raising a family with children, adolescents, and young adults on the spectrum.
Feeling stretched thin, emotionally exhausted, or constantly worried? This supportive virtual group is designed for moms experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, and the challenges of balancing family, work, and personal responsibilities. Participants will learn practical coping strategies, stress-management techniques, healthy boundary-setting skills, and tools to reduce overwhelm and improve emotional well-being. Through guided discussions, psychoeducation, and evidence-based techniques, members will gain support, connection, and skills to navigate daily challenges with greater confidence and resilience. Join other moms in a safe, nonjudgmental space focused on growth, healing, and self-care. Reach out via phone or email if interested
Feeling stretched thin, emotionally exhausted, or constantly worried? This supportive virtual group is designed for moms experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, and the challenges of balancing family, work, and personal responsibilities. Participants will learn practical coping strategies, stress-management techniques, healthy boundary-setting skills, and tools to reduce overwhelm and improve emotional well-being. Through guided discussions, psychoeducation, and evidence-based techniques, members will gain support, connection, and skills to navigate daily challenges with greater confidence and resilience. Join other moms in a safe, nonjudgmental space focused on growth, healing, and self-care. Reach out via phone or email if interested
Starting October 2024! These parent support groups gives you an opportunity to relieve stress, gain support, discuss concerns about parenting toddlers and teens, learn strategies to help support them and yourself, and to cope with the challenges you are experiencing in a non-judgmental environment.
Hosted by Chernavia Miller-Hollingsworth
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Group meets in Columbia, MD 21044
Starting October 2024! These parent support groups gives you an opportunity to relieve stress, gain support, discuss concerns about parenting toddlers and teens, learn strategies to help support them and yourself, and to cope with the challenges you are experiencing in a non-judgmental environment.
The rage. The guilt. The overstimulation. The grief. The resentment. The mental load. The loneliness. The conflicting emotions. The relationship changes. You’re not alone. Let’s talk about it! This virtual group is for mothers of children ages 4 and under who want to improve emotional well-being, find support in a caring community, and learn skills for managing the challenges of early motherhood. Group start date: 6/1/26 at 11:00 AM.
Hosted by Jordyn Bell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, C-DBT, PMH-C
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21401
I am also a certified parent educator through the Positive Discipline Association.
The rage. The guilt. The overstimulation. The grief. The resentment. The mental load. The loneliness. The conflicting emotions. The relationship changes. You’re not alone. Let’s talk about it! This virtual group is for mothers of children ages 4 and under who want to improve emotional well-being, find support in a caring community, and learn skills for managing the challenges of early motherhood. Group start date: 6/1/26 at 11:00 AM.
Move your body AND bond with baby! This is a community movement class for parents and their babies who are navigating the perinatal/early parenting period, and wish to feel connected with their bodies again while also creating calm and comfort with their little. Through guided movement and responsive play, you will learn to connect, bond, and co-regulate with your child in a safe, relaxing environment. Held at Dance of Life, LLC all Tuesdays except 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Hosted by Kristine Purcell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, BC-DMT, LCPC, PMH-C
Group meets in Annapolis, MD 21409
Move your body AND bond with baby! This is a community movement class for parents and their babies who are navigating the perinatal/early parenting period, and wish to feel connected with their bodies again while also creating calm and comfort with their little. Through guided movement and responsive play, you will learn to connect, bond, and co-regulate with your child in a safe, relaxing environment. Held at Dance of Life, LLC all Tuesdays except 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Rediscovering You: A Spouses’ Circle is a virtual support and process group created by and for military spouses. It offers a safe, understanding space to share experiences, gain insight, and build resilience through connection. Each session explores topics like deployments, identity, relationships, and self-care while providing tools to manage stress and foster balance. Facilitated by trained military spouses, this group empowers participants to rediscover who they are beyond their roles, find strength in community, and embrace personal growth no matter where military life takes them.
Rediscovering You: A Spouses’ Circle is a virtual support and process group created by and for military spouses. It offers a safe, understanding space to share experiences, gain insight, and build resilience through connection. Each session explores topics like deployments, identity, relationships, and self-care while providing tools to manage stress and foster balance. Facilitated by trained military spouses, this group empowers participants to rediscover who they are beyond their roles, find strength in community, and embrace personal growth no matter where military life takes them.
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our virtual parent support groups via Zoom. Every Thursday night, parents come together at Sandstone Care and help each other as they navigate the challenges of helping their teen or young adult who struggles with drugs, alcohol, and mental health concerns. Parent support groups are free and open to all parents to attend. No program affiliation is required.
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen Residential Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Group meets in Crownsville, MD 21032
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our virtual parent support groups via Zoom. Every Thursday night, parents come together at Sandstone Care and help each other as they navigate the challenges of helping their teen or young adult who struggles with drugs, alcohol, and mental health concerns. Parent support groups are free and open to all parents to attend. No program affiliation is required.
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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.