SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions and is parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems pioneered by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at The Yale Child Study Center. This group offers support for parents **who have completed or who are completing individual SPACE treatment 1:1 outside of group**. We meet bi-weekly to share successes and struggles navigating SPACE treatment. Parents are encouraged to connect outside of group: it takes a village- let us be yours.
I trained at the Yale Child Study Center to provide SPACE Treatment a parent-based treatment for child & adolescent anxiety & OCD.
SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions and is parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems pioneered by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at The Yale Child Study Center. This group offers support for parents **who have completed or who are completing individual SPACE treatment 1:1 outside of group**. We meet bi-weekly to share successes and struggles navigating SPACE treatment. Parents are encouraged to connect outside of group: it takes a village- let us be yours.
Need help navigating parenting stress, behavioral challenges, or emotional outbursts? As an experienced online parenting coach based in Alexandria, Virginia, I support parents with mindful, practical tools to foster connection, reduce conflict, and guide children through anxiety, anger, and stress. Whether your child struggles with emotional regulation or you’re facing burnout, I help you build confidence, restore balance, and reconnect to your parenting purpose. Drawing from Vedic wisdom, trauma-informed care, and parent-child relationship coaching, I offer compassionate support tailored to your family’s needs. Coaching is available online for individual parenting support and powerful transformation—right from the comfort of your home.
Together, we address stress, spirituality, mindful parenting, child behavior issues, and life transitions to foster self-understanding, resilience, and lasting personal growth.
Need help navigating parenting stress, behavioral challenges, or emotional outbursts? As an experienced online parenting coach based in Alexandria, Virginia, I support parents with mindful, practical tools to foster connection, reduce conflict, and guide children through anxiety, anger, and stress. Whether your child struggles with emotional regulation or you’re facing burnout, I help you build confidence, restore balance, and reconnect to your parenting purpose. Drawing from Vedic wisdom, trauma-informed care, and parent-child relationship coaching, I offer compassionate support tailored to your family’s needs. Coaching is available online for individual parenting support and powerful transformation—right from the comfort of your home.
Are you often frustrated with your child’s behavior? Are you frequently engaged in a power struggle with your child? Do you question whether your child’s behavior is “normal?” Research consistently highlights the success of parent groups in helping families make changes. Parents play a vital role in the social, emotional, and behavioral development of their children. This Parenting IQ program is a weekly group where you will learn easy-to-implement strategies and gain confidence in supporting your child’s development in a safe space to share your concerns.
Are you often frustrated with your child’s behavior? Are you frequently engaged in a power struggle with your child? Do you question whether your child’s behavior is “normal?” Research consistently highlights the success of parent groups in helping families make changes. Parents play a vital role in the social, emotional, and behavioral development of their children. This Parenting IQ program is a weekly group where you will learn easy-to-implement strategies and gain confidence in supporting your child’s development in a safe space to share your concerns.
Join our Self-Care for Parents group—a six-week virtual experience designed to help you pause, recharge, and rediscover your calm. This supportive program, led by Dr. Megan Thomas, offers practical tools and guided relaxation techniques to enhance your well-being. The group meets virtually every Wednesday at 1 PM, from January 22nd to February 26th, so you can attend from the comfort of your home or office.
Join our Self-Care for Parents group—a six-week virtual experience designed to help you pause, recharge, and rediscover your calm. This supportive program, led by Dr. Megan Thomas, offers practical tools and guided relaxation techniques to enhance your well-being. The group meets virtually every Wednesday at 1 PM, from January 22nd to February 26th, so you can attend from the comfort of your home or office.
Join our Supporting Your Child with Anxiety group—a six-week virtual series designed to equip you with practical tools to help your child thrive emotionally. Led by Dr. Megan Thomas, this program blends expert guidance with actionable strategies tailored for parents. The group meets virtually every Wednesday at 1 PM, from March 5th to April 9th, so you can attend from the comfort of your home or office.
Join our Supporting Your Child with Anxiety group—a six-week virtual series designed to equip you with practical tools to help your child thrive emotionally. Led by Dr. Megan Thomas, this program blends expert guidance with actionable strategies tailored for parents. The group meets virtually every Wednesday at 1 PM, from March 5th to April 9th, so you can attend from the comfort of your home or office.
*OPEN TO ALL STATES* Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest transitions. While it brings joy and excitement, it can also add stress, shift relationship dynamics, and leave couples feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. The Bringing Baby Home (BBH) workshop helps expecting and new parents strengthen their relationship and co- parenting foundation. Based on the Gottman Institute’s research, these monthly sessions offer real tools to help couples feel more connected, supported, and ready for the challenges of early parenthood.
Hosted by Azaria Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
*OPEN TO ALL STATES* Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest transitions. While it brings joy and excitement, it can also add stress, shift relationship dynamics, and leave couples feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. The Bringing Baby Home (BBH) workshop helps expecting and new parents strengthen their relationship and co- parenting foundation. Based on the Gottman Institute’s research, these monthly sessions offer real tools to help couples feel more connected, supported, and ready for the challenges of early parenthood.
Join our Supporting Your Child with ADHD group—a six-week virtual series designed to equip parents with practical strategies to manage ADHD-related challenges and build stronger family connections. Led by Dr. Megan Thomas, this program blends expert guidance with actionable tools tailored for parents. The group meets virtually every Wednesday at 1 PM, from April 23rd to May 28th, so you can attend from the comfort of your home or office.
Join our Supporting Your Child with ADHD group—a six-week virtual series designed to equip parents with practical strategies to manage ADHD-related challenges and build stronger family connections. Led by Dr. Megan Thomas, this program blends expert guidance with actionable tools tailored for parents. The group meets virtually every Wednesday at 1 PM, from April 23rd to May 28th, so you can attend from the comfort of your home or office.
Parents need and DESERVE support! We offer a variety of Parent Support Groups specifically designed to address the inherent challenges of ... parenting a difficult adolescent,.... or parenting a teen who is transgender or gender non-conforming.... or parenting a young adult still living at home. Call for more information on the various Parent Support Groups and start connecting with others facing similar challenges.
Hosted by Heather H Kirby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, MEd
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Parents need and DESERVE support! We offer a variety of Parent Support Groups specifically designed to address the inherent challenges of ... parenting a difficult adolescent,.... or parenting a teen who is transgender or gender non-conforming.... or parenting a young adult still living at home. Call for more information on the various Parent Support Groups and start connecting with others facing similar challenges.
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Course for moms with optional 1:1 coaching.
Hosted by Megan MacCutcheon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C, MEd
Group meets in Vienna, VA 22182
Course for moms with optional 1:1 coaching.
The ParentCircle is a parent development program in which a small number of parents meet with a seasoned clinician/trainer to help themselves and one another learn and grow. Parents come to share struggles and sucesses, deepen understanding of themselves and their children and to utilize the energy and support of the group to stimulate growth and development. The ParentCircle helps parents through providing quality parent education and training, offering structure and guidance for personal growth and by harnessing the support and wisdom naturally available in the circle. Through the process parents become increasingly competent and parenting becomes more rewarding.
The ParentCircle is a parent development program in which a small number of parents meet with a seasoned clinician/trainer to help themselves and one another learn and grow. Parents come to share struggles and sucesses, deepen understanding of themselves and their children and to utilize the energy and support of the group to stimulate growth and development. The ParentCircle helps parents through providing quality parent education and training, offering structure and guidance for personal growth and by harnessing the support and wisdom naturally available in the circle. Through the process parents become increasingly competent and parenting becomes more rewarding.
Parenting a child with Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA), also known as Pathological Demand Avoidance, can be challenging, and it’s easy to feel isolated. This support group provides a space for parents to come together, guided by an experienced therapist who specializes in PDA and neurodiversity. With years of experience supporting families, I facilitate meaningful conversations and foster a collaborative environment where parents can share their experiences and learn from one another. Together, we will explore ways to better understand and navigate the complexities of PDA.
Parenting a child with Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA), also known as Pathological Demand Avoidance, can be challenging, and it’s easy to feel isolated. This support group provides a space for parents to come together, guided by an experienced therapist who specializes in PDA and neurodiversity. With years of experience supporting families, I facilitate meaningful conversations and foster a collaborative environment where parents can share their experiences and learn from one another. Together, we will explore ways to better understand and navigate the complexities of PDA.
This group is based in the LEAP model and is a process group for families supporting loved ones with psychosis. Fantastic additional support group if your loved one is in a first-episode psychosis program or has completed/graduated a psychosis program. The group focuses on learning from each other’s experiences, managing and setting boundaries, and supporting each other through navigating new challenges or symptoms. Group is facilitated by a team of counselors with experience working with psychosis, using the LEAP model, and are familiar with CBT for psychosis or the at-risk for psychosis population. Virtual option available.
Hosted by Amanda Davis-Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Group meets in Herndon, VA 20171
This group is based in the LEAP model and is a process group for families supporting loved ones with psychosis. Fantastic additional support group if your loved one is in a first-episode psychosis program or has completed/graduated a psychosis program. The group focuses on learning from each other’s experiences, managing and setting boundaries, and supporting each other through navigating new challenges or symptoms. Group is facilitated by a team of counselors with experience working with psychosis, using the LEAP model, and are familiar with CBT for psychosis or the at-risk for psychosis population. Virtual option available.
This group is structured around the Neurobears Course for Autistic Young People. Each week the group will watch a clip from the Neurobears model and discuss the content as a group. The goal of this group is to help foster positive insight into what it means to be Autistic, offering the opportunity to explore and authentically understand who they are and how to advocate for themselves. Concurrent group for parents will happen at the same time. We also hold a group that is the parent component to this group.
Hosted by Seven Corners Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT/S
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22044
This group is structured around the Neurobears Course for Autistic Young People. Each week the group will watch a clip from the Neurobears model and discuss the content as a group. The goal of this group is to help foster positive insight into what it means to be Autistic, offering the opportunity to explore and authentically understand who they are and how to advocate for themselves. Concurrent group for parents will happen at the same time. We also hold a group that is the parent component to this group.
This group is structured around the Neurobears Course for Autistic Young People. Each week the group will watch a clip from the Neurobears model and discuss the content as a group. The goal of this group is to help foster positive insight into what it means to be Autistic, offering the opportunity to explore and authentically understand who they are. Concurrent group for parents will happen at the same time. We also hold a group that is the parent component to this group.
Hosted by Seven Corners Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT/S
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22044
This group is structured around the Neurobears Course for Autistic Young People. Each week the group will watch a clip from the Neurobears model and discuss the content as a group. The goal of this group is to help foster positive insight into what it means to be Autistic, offering the opportunity to explore and authentically understand who they are. Concurrent group for parents will happen at the same time. We also hold a group that is the parent component to this group.
This group is for anyone wanting to be truly seen, known, and be in a "safe enough" Christian faith community to really share our stories and unpack the things with which we are struggling. If you are familiar with Curt Thompson's "Confessional Communities" or Dan Allender's Story Work, then you already understand the flavor of this group. I am trained in both models so I include elements of both while also utilizing other approaches including Attachment Science, Schema Therapy, and Polyvagal Theory.
Hosted by Angela Gilmour, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Burke, VA 22015
This group is for anyone wanting to be truly seen, known, and be in a "safe enough" Christian faith community to really share our stories and unpack the things with which we are struggling. If you are familiar with Curt Thompson's "Confessional Communities" or Dan Allender's Story Work, then you already understand the flavor of this group. I am trained in both models so I include elements of both while also utilizing other approaches including Attachment Science, Schema Therapy, and Polyvagal Theory.
Virtual Group: Motherhood can crack us open—and in a world that rarely slows down, that’s a lot to hold. This group offers real talk, grounded support, and a space to untangle the beautiful, bewildering, and exhausting parts of becoming a mother. A facilitated group for new moms to connect, reflect, and gather tools for navigating the early stages of motherhood—with humor, honesty, and compassion.
Hosted by Elizabeth M Wilkins-McKee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22043
Virtual Group: Motherhood can crack us open—and in a world that rarely slows down, that’s a lot to hold. This group offers real talk, grounded support, and a space to untangle the beautiful, bewildering, and exhausting parts of becoming a mother. A facilitated group for new moms to connect, reflect, and gather tools for navigating the early stages of motherhood—with humor, honesty, and compassion.
Private Practice that services Virginia as a telehealth only practice for adults, teens and families. Sole provider offering psychotherapy and christian counseling.
Hosted by Ashley Patrican
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Group meets in Clifton, VA 20124
Private Practice that services Virginia as a telehealth only practice for adults, teens and families. Sole provider offering psychotherapy and christian counseling.
This is a long term therapy group for men who wish to address their self development as a parent. The design of the group includes traditional approaches to group therapy , as well as, innovative and particularly relevant methods and approaches for men. The group is limited to 8 men and meets weekly for 90 minutes. These groups typically endure for years, are highly valued by the men, are affordable and become integrated into a man's life over time. They are strickly confidential and become energetic and supportive circles within which individual men can safely and effectively move forward.
This is a long term therapy group for men who wish to address their self development as a parent. The design of the group includes traditional approaches to group therapy , as well as, innovative and particularly relevant methods and approaches for men. The group is limited to 8 men and meets weekly for 90 minutes. These groups typically endure for years, are highly valued by the men, are affordable and become integrated into a man's life over time. They are strickly confidential and become energetic and supportive circles within which individual men can safely and effectively move forward.
Ever wonder if you're doing the “right” thing while raising your children? Do you question whether or not your response was the most appropriate? This group is designed to help you keep perspective, especially with the added complexities of mental illness. Connect with others in similar situations, build insight into family dynamics and create a toolbox of skills that can be practiced immediately. Parenting topics discussed may include values; power struggles; loneliness among other parents; mental health of teens and/or parents; navigating “the system;” self-care and more. You and other members guide the discussion with topics of interest. Call now!
I help adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, parenting issues, and trauma.
Ever wonder if you're doing the “right” thing while raising your children? Do you question whether or not your response was the most appropriate? This group is designed to help you keep perspective, especially with the added complexities of mental illness. Connect with others in similar situations, build insight into family dynamics and create a toolbox of skills that can be practiced immediately. Parenting topics discussed may include values; power struggles; loneliness among other parents; mental health of teens and/or parents; navigating “the system;” self-care and more. You and other members guide the discussion with topics of interest. Call now!
A counseling group for parents with children ages 2-12 who hope to improve their parent-child relationship. Parents improve communication with children and work to overcome parenting challenges.
Hosted by Allison Swisher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT, NCC, NCSC
Group meets in Leesburg, VA 20176
A counseling group for parents with children ages 2-12 who hope to improve their parent-child relationship. Parents improve communication with children and work to overcome parenting challenges.
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Parenting Support Groups
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.