Parenting Therapists in Irvine, CA
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Hegi Khajavi Lmft And Life Coach
Marriage & Family Therapist, EMDR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are struggling in your relationship, you need professional
parent
advise for your child, or you suffer from anxiety, depression, and have experienced trauma and want to get help you are at the right place.
Sari J Mendelsohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Working with families and children over the past 35 years has naturally required me to have expertise in
parenting
issues and developing behavioral contracts to manage difficult behavior in children coupled with traditional individual or family therapy.
I love working with children and adolescents. Before I get a history from you, I like to meet with your teenager to let them feel like they have a choice in picking their therapist. This gives them a sense of control and they are then more committed to the therapy. I will integrate the family as necessary. I have extensive success with children of divorce, those experiencing anxiety, depression, low self esteem and difficulty managing anger. I also connect well with adults and young adults dealing with life transitions.
Erin McNerney
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D
Verified
Verified
Parenting
is rewarding and fulfilling but also challenging and overwhelming! Being a kid isn't so easy in today's world either. Your mental health is critical and having the information, strategies, and acceptance to prioritize it should be of utmost importance. Struggling with how to find balance? Let's talk. Concerned about your child or teen's behavior, social problems, possible autism, ADHD, or anxiety? Let's work together to find solutions that empower your child and restore harmony to your life.
Irvine, CA 92612
& Online
Robert Belanger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
He also works with
parenting
difficulties, couples issues, and separated or divorced couples by developing coping skills and teaching positive interaction techniques.
Tired of arguing with your teenager? Frustrated watching him or her struggle to maintain academics and keep friends? Wondering what you can possibly do to keep your child motivated? Have you found that your
parenting
skills just aren't compatible with your teen? While it may seem difficult to help your teenage child as a
parent
, these obstacles can be overcome. Using your strength to look for help is the first step towards improvement for you and your teenager.
Courtney Knapp
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am committed to empowering you as a
parent
and helping your child to be healthy.
Is your child defiant, does he or she have difficulty transitioning, is there something traumatic effecting your child's emotions or behaviors? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or, frustrated trying to help? Over time and without support these things can disrupt your relationship with your child leading to more problem behaviors or stronger negative emotions. Learning new ways of communicating with each other and strengthening your relationship are possible and this is where I can help.
Cindy S. Finch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Trained at the world-renown Mayo Clinic, my comprehensive education and seasoned experience as a therapist will help you make the changes you want. I specialize in assisting my clients to improve their closest relationships, manage life transitions, understand how to
parent
today's teenagers, survive in a difficult family, be an effective step-
parent
, make life and career changes, get back to living after a major illness, and recover after the death of a loved one.
Jolee West Hibbard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
As a
parent
, I understand the challenges of raising a family.
We live in challenging times, but you and your family are not alone. In my practice, I take a collaborative approach to therapy and create a treatment plan that will help you illuminate the path to reaching your goals. At the heart of my practice is the idea that developing strong relationships and powerful connections is integral to our healing. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families and I utilize assessment and evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, family systems, and acceptance and commitment therapies, to assist clients in improving their lives.
C. K. (Grace) Chung
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My specialties include, but are not limited to, working with people who struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, addictions, communication Issues, relationship difficulties,
parent
-child conflicts, marital conflict, family issues, grief and loss, eating disorder, personality disorder, and spiritual concerns.
Life is not easy and relationships are complicated. We all face moments in life that we experience difficulties at home, school, work, or in relationships. At times it can be very painful and may make you feel hopeless. Although friends and family can be of support, there are times when professional help is needed. I am here to walk with you during these difficult times. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. I provide counseling for individual, couple, and family. I have over 10 years of training and professional experience.
Parie Faridnia
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I have specialized training in
parenting
support and coaching, highly sensitive children, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, play therapy, family therapy, and suicide intervention.
If you feel stuck in old patterns, it may seem impossible to free yourself. Today is the day. All you need to start the therapy process is the willingness to make that first contact. Each client's therapeutic journey is unique, and I very much enjoy acting as an empowering, knowledgeable guide along the way. I believe in the innate ability of my clients to transform themselves, their relationships, and their lives. Everyone encounters challenges whether it's depression, anxiety, loss, failed relationships, compulsions, or past traumas.
Kristie Cain
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT, RPT-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We specialize with children birth-12 & teens; highly trained play therapy for children, teens & adults;
parenting
; moms; couples; adoption; special needs; death; loss; illness; selective mutism; enuresis; encopresis & many other child and family struggles.
We are unique. We specialize with families. On your first visit, we ask the whole family come play in our specialized family playroom together. During this family assessment we watch, interact, play and get a feel for your family, personalities, struggles and dynamics. Our hope is for your family to have a place to see what is going on, get some information and collaborate to help your family be the family you envision. We tailor therapy to what you and your family need each week. Come play with us! www.ConnectedLife.Family
Waitlist for new clients
Nakju Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
So, I believe that investing in
parent
education and premarital counseling promotes wellness and resiliency from an early age, building health, functional family dynamics for the future.
My goal is to guide people restore their self-esteem as a competent individual, build a healthy relationship with others, especially with their spouse and children, and promote lasting change that brings them to feel loved, capable, and alive. It may be a long journey, but by the end of the journey I have seen people moving away from unhealthy vicious cycle of the past and creating more desirable relationships with each other.
Mary C Pratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have special training in
Parent
-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
I have been working with individuals and families for over 20 years. I love helping individuals and families feel more competent and happy. Whether it is an issue with your preschooler or communication problems with your teenager, I can help find a solution that everyone can live with.
Cynthia Baker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with relationship difficulties or depression? Are you challenged with
parenting
or do you have a child who is struggling with behavioral, academic or emotional issues? Did you recently lose someone you love? Many of us struggle with isolation, anxiety, depression and feeling "stuck". If you are feeling overwhelmed and confused, therapy can help you cope, adapt, heal and move forward. I can provide you with specific tools to help you understand your challenges, facilitate your coping skills and self-esteem, and help you develop new ways to adapt and change in response to your difficult life situation.
Jennifer Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
There she worked with issues such as anger management, victims of crime, substance use, and
parenting
.
Jennifer has experience working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children presenting with a wide variety of issues. She approaches her clients with a psychodynamic framework to gain understanding and build rapport based on creating a very warm, empathic, collaborative, and safe environment. Additionally, Jennifer integrates several treatment approaches such as CBT, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Solution Focused, and Systems Theory.
Allison Davis Maxon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Learning effective therapeutic
parenting
strategies to strengthen the primary attachment relationships within the family system is critical in order to empower parents to be the healing mechanism for their child.
Hi, my name is Allison. I specialize in Attachment, Family Systems, Trauma and Adoption with over 25 years of clinical experience helping clients with concerns related to grief/loss, trauma,
parenting
, Attachment and intergenerational trauma. My orientation reflects clinical expertise in mental health, child/teen development and relational trauma. I'm the co-author of the Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency: A Comprehensive Guide to Promoting Understanding and Healing in Adoption, Foster Care, Kinship Families and Third Party Reproduction. To learn more please visit 'read allison' on my website.
Carol Jean Timmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
With sensitivity and compassion, I endeavor to help individuals bring resolution to relationship issues, whether they be marital, family,
parenting
, friendship, or work related difficulties. I also believe in the healing power of therapy groups that focus on understanding and support.
Sherry MacGregor Hastings
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life presents us many challenges. Sometimes, we become overwhelmed with how to navigate them. Whether you are a
parent
dealing with one of the myriad of issues you face with a child, a person struggling to find the joy you know life holds, feel you and your significant other have lost touch with the love that brought you together, or have suffered a life changing loss , there is hope. Albert Schweitzer stated "At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by the spark of another." Working collaboratively, I believe I can help ignite the spark inside you towards the changes that will bring you more joy and peace.
Jay Jameson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Teen Success is the motto for my practice. I specialize in adolescent/family counseling and
parent
coaching. I am a clinician with over 14 years of experience in treating struggling adolescents and their families. My goal is to help teens and families get through this often difficult period of life. I also enjoy helping young adults transition towards independence.
Christine Downing
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified
Verified
My passion is to create safe spaces for clients to feel comfortable sharing their stories while helping them navigate through the difficulties of life, relationships, and
parenting
. My aim is to help foster new possibilities in the areas of difficulty while also helping clients develop their greater potential. I believe that many difficulties can be resolved through 1. Fostering greater self-awareness, 2. Pursuing healing for deep rooted experiences and 3. Developing skills for healthy relating. Whatever brings someone to therapy, I believe that we all benefit from the journey of understanding our thoughts, feelings, and action.
Ray of Sunshine Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am certified in
Parent
child interactive therapy (PCIT) and owner of Ray of Sunshine Therapy.
It is often said, "children are the future." Then, let's work together to provide your child/adolescent support and guidance they need. Children/adolescents are going through many changes: physically, emotionally, and cognitively, and sometimes tough times come up. Do you find yourself asking, “Is my child sad?” “Is my child okay?” “I don’t know how to help my child?” or “As a family, we need help” It is okay to ask these questions and I am here to help. I am a passionate clinician that wants to help you, help your child/adolescent be prepared for the future. Know that you brave for asking these questions and seeking support.
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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.