Parenting Therapists in Lafayette, CA
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Brian Clark
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My practice focuses on therapy for adolescents and adults. I specialize in achievement pressure, school stress, work stress, AD/HD, acting out teens, single
parenting
, parental support, depression, and anxiety. My treatment approach supports both parents and children in developing healthy strategies for navigating the pressure that is so prevalent in schools and communities today. I also work with individual adult clients facing anxiety, depression, and life changes.
Erica Fawn Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
14 Endorsed
Verified
14 Endorsed
Parenting
can be the hardest job in the world and I am here to help. Do you have a difficult teenager? Is your child having trouble in High School? Has your family experienced divorce, remarriage, or difficulties with co-
parenting
? These types of issues have become very common and it is normal to need some help coping with them. I have many years experience working with children and their families and as a
parent
I can relate to the difficulties that arise each day. The decision to start therapy can be difficult because you may feel that you have already tried everything or you wonder if this will really help.
Jocelyne Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in supporting parents. I help clients who are coping with stressful circumstances such as a challenging or special needs child, a serious medical diagnosis, divorce, co-
parenting
, infidelity, a career crisis or the loss of a loved one.
Waitlist for new clients
Jeannette Harroun
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Kids don't always use words but behavior always has a message and may also be a form of SOS. I help children and teens feel better about themselves and improve their behavior at home or at school. I also help parents and families understand and deal with the mistaken goals of misbehavior. I believe there is always a reason, feeling or unmet need. Understanding and addressing the underlying message helps build bridges with kids and teens. I provide individual,
parenting
or family sessions that range from educational coaching and enrichment or addressing specific concerns.
Not accepting new clients
JerriAnn Grant
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
I also have experience in teaching classes to families who are adopting internationally,
parenting
classes, anger management, and social skills classes with elementary school children.
I offer therapy for individuals, children, adolescents, and families. I work with my clients from an attachment based framework. Underlying my approach in working with clients is the understanding that what really gives us resilience and emotional health is the experience of being securely connected with other people and particularly those who are closest to us.
Christina Dughman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I specialize in childhood behavioral/developmental problems and offer supportive
parenting
consultation in conjunction with therapeutic support for the child.
I believe that we are all intrinsically motivated to move towards health--physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether I am working with children, teens, or adults, I partner with my clients to better understand them as cultural beings and how their uniqueness is impacted by their experiences in the world. I offer a warm, nurturing, and accepting style and show deep interest in an authentic therapeutic relationship. My goal is to support my clients towards insight and overall balance.
Ellen Castleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Other areas of focus include depression, anxiety, self esteem, boundaries,
parenting
, primary and social relationships, recovery (soothing with food, co-dependency, ACA), and bereavement.
I offer a dynamic and caring approach to therapy that actively engages adolescents, young adults and adults in uncovering barriers to enjoying a full and balanced life.
I provide an environment where clients can learn to manage stress, sadness, loneliness and disappointment in healthy ways, while making concrete behavioral changes and positive choices.
My clients have experienced positive changes that have led to increased happiness and fulfillment with their lives and goals. Relationships with others are improved, and family life becomes more functional and harmonious.
Caroline McDowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Are you having the same conflict over and over again with your partner, adolescent daughter,
parent
, friend, or boss? Are you feeling ambivalent about having a child or do you already have a child and feeling stuck with your
parenting
skills? Are you and your partner struggling with infertility issues? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or wanting to revamp your life? If any of these questions resonate with you then I may be able to help you. I have successfully worked with people dealing with similar life challenges; I hope to have the chance to work with you too.
Connie F McCullar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I will soon offer workshops on
Parenting
/
Parenting
on the Sports Field.
I work with individuals who are experiencing depression, stress, anxiety, grief/loss, abuse, anger, self-esteem and communication issues. I seek to build a strong therapeutic relationship based on honesty, patience, kindness and respect while utilizing an interactive, eclectic therapeutic approach to therapy, working to empower each client to create healthy boundaries and experience satisfying relationships. I provide a confidential and nurturing environment for clients to work through obstacles and achieve personal goals and authenticity.
Jessica Lim
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
I work with adults, teens, and children experiencing a range of concerns including anxiety, stress,
parenting
issues, school or work challenges, and life transitions. Clients are often interested in taking a pause, reassessing their current situation, and collaborating to try new approaches, improve coping skills and resilience. My goal is to help clients move forward in their daily lives with greater ease, a sense of purpose and peace, and curiosity to care and connect to themselves and others authentically.
Jennifer Wendell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I understand the pressures of working full time,
parenting
/caregiving, maintaining a household all the while trying to fit in your own health and wellness.
Have you ever wished you could get in-person therapy without having to sit in an office with the therapist? Do you feel too busy to schedule both therapy and exercise into one day and wish the two could be combined? If so, then "walk and talk" could be a good fit for you. I offer the opportunity to receive counseling or coaching while outside in nature moving your body. Research demonstrates that both exercise and spending time outdoors in sunlight and green spaces provides a reduction in symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, and stress while improving mood overall.
Maria Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I can also partner with you in navigating
parenting
challenges at all stages of child/adolescent development.
We have been living through challenging times and in my work I have witnessed increased anxiety and depression in children, teens and adults of all ages. Family life and raising children is challenging in the best of times. For many, it is an important time for self-care and to increase our support systems for ourselves and our loved ones. I have over 20 years experience as a psychotherapist and I specialize in supporting school aged children, teens and families in addressing a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, loss, family transitions, and peer/family relationships.
Clare Ames-Klein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have worked as a clinical psychologist for over 20 years in the Bay area. My practice is diverse because I like to work with a wide range of individuals and issues. I see adults, adolescents and couples with a broad range of psychological and relationship problems. I have special interest in relationship issues, woman's issues,
parenting
and health-related problems, including catastrophic illness.
BAPTI - Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
We offer
parent
coaching to assist you in navigating the many challenges and demands of
parenting
children in the diversity of the East Bay.
Tired of searching for support? Offering healing in the places that make life challenging is our passion. You deserve the support as an individual, couple, and family to feel strengthened and empowered to live a fulfilling life. Life is challenging and it can be difficult to find the support you need. We are here to offer individualized help to empower you on your path to wholeness. We are a passionate group of therapists who seek a wide range of trainings and specialties to offer a specialized service to each of our clients.
Not accepting new clients
Kimberly Kerlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, C-PMH
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our earliest experiences of life form the foundation for the rest of our life. I work with adults struggling to heal old wounds and reduce anxiety and conflict in their lives. Whether you're finding your own childhood experiences being triggered by your child's or partner's behavior today; a working
parent
attempting to balance competing needs of your workplace, partner, or child; feeling overwhelmed by life transitions (ie. divorce, loss of a loved one, new job, etc), suffering from perinatal anxiety or depression, or someone who has experienced a trauma or distressing memory and wants to be free of its grip, I welcome you.
Reuel Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
parent
support, working with couples and individuals around communication, and building coping skills and tools to help address what brought you to therapy.
Life can be stressful due to relationship issues, the workplace, loss, navigating home and family life or other life challenges. I am here to support you as work through these difficulties. Our collaborative journey will help guide you in a direction where you feel more able to face and overcome the challenges you are experiencing. During our sessions I will provide you with a safe, empathetic, and non judgmental environment where you can explore and address any personal struggles and hardships that you may be experiencing.
Amy Mansfield Weinberg
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I truly believe in your innate ability to heal, recover from painful experiences. I am passionate about helping my clients feel empowered, a greater sense of self and well-being and the clarity to make choices that bring about the authentic life they desire. If you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, stressed, confused, angry and/or anxious? Are you struggling with challenges of
parenting
, relationships and work-life balance? Are you needing support with life in general? I am here to help. Together we will create a safe space for you to explore where you are stuck and how to work with your unique challenges.
Patricia Abood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide individual/group therapy, social skills development,
parent
instructional support, and consultation.
I am a LMFT who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I am well versed in providing treatment for anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, as well as, every day concerns. As a therapist, it is my role to create a safe and comfortable environment for you and your current journey. Together, we will address your needs and work on specific goals to help you get to where you want to be. My therapeutic approach uses cognitive behavioral techniques that are goal oriented and solution focused. I help my clients learn and implement new coping skills, problem solve, and change behavior patterns to help with symptom relief.
Nicole Kangas
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, JD
Verified
Verified
*VIDEO/PHONE SESSIONS AVAILABLE* Do you find yourself facing difficult or unexpected struggles? Responding to life's challenges can be hard and can result in stress and unwanted feelings or symptoms. I am here to help you gain the strength, confidence, and clarity needed to tackle life’s obstacles and to feel well. I work with individuals from adolescence through adulthood who are dealing with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship and
parenting
concerns, grief and loss, trauma recovery, and more. I also help couples work through problems and strengthen their bond.
Mary Reyna
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I’m a bicultural, bilingual psychologist with 13 years of clinical experience working with children, tweens, teens, adolescents and parents of diverse backgrounds. My clinical background is in trauma, attachment, adoption,
parent
/child dyad therapy, anxiety and mood diagnosis, school or social difficulties. I’ve worked in community, home, school, and clinical settings. I work with co-parents and children as they navigate their new experiences and feelings after a separation.
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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.