Parenting Therapists in Lakewood, CA
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Pat Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With over 25 years of experience working with adults, children, couples and families experiencing a variety of life's challenges, El Arco Iris Family Counseling Center can help you get back on track. I have extensive experience with adoptive parents, gay/lesbian parents, blended, step-families and couples of all kinds. I work with individuals dealing with life's stressors, feeling unbalanced or overwhelmed.
I have a deep understanding of the life-long complications stemming from childhood abuse and ACA (adult child of alcoholics) issues. Issues that often cause recurring problems in relationships,
parenting
, and at work. Se habla espanol.
Waitlist for new clients
Sarah Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
For all your maternal and
parenting
needs; from womb to wold, I am here to support. Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, or
parenting
, your experience is valid and deserves space. We all have been a child once and know the impact those small (and big) experiences have on the person we grow into, which is a lot of pressure and stress for parents and parents to be. I love to work with moms/parents and children to support with decreasing this stress and increasing positive loving moments between you and your child/pregnancy. Join me in starting your healing at any point of your
parenting
, pregnancy, and postpartum experience.
Yujin K Yun
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Yujin Kim Yun, Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT License Number 44543). She graduated from the Columbia International University with a Master’s degree in Counseling. She provides Christian Counseling upon request. She has experiences working with children, teenagers, families, and adults struggling with depression,
parenting
skills, anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, OCD, and more. She has extensive clinical experience and speaks Korean/English.
Hillary M Sherman-Wicks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hillary Sherman-Wicks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Masters Degree in Social Work from Arizona State University after receiving her Bachelors of Arts with Honors in Psychology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She uses a flexible approach in working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages to address a variety of issues, including ADHD, anxiety and stress, adoption-related issues, behavioral challenges, depression, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions,
parenting
, and family and relationship difficulties. She provides therapy in English and in Spanish.
Brigitte Gisele Dutil
Marriage & Family Therapist, ATR, LPCC, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a
Parenting
Plan Coordinator or Child Custody Mediator I assist LGBT parents reach an agreement regarding child custody,
parenting
time, or establishing and enforcing a
parenting
plan.
Aspirations for personal growth and self-improvement can be succeeded. I provide a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment to help clients feel better able to share their thoughts, fears, and goals. I believe that my clinical training, education, and community advocacy allow me to understand and support your needs.
Personal Light Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LAADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Re-connecting with your inner-child and learning to re-
parent
that child creates a life that feels whole and fulfilled.
My therapy sessions are conducted over the phone! It is so easy to get stuck in our past or lost in the future and we forget to be mindful of what is going on in the present. Our past can shape who we are and how we perceive our lives today and this can easily get us caught up in a vicious cycle of various emotional and mental struggles. The importance of rebuilding a relationship with ourselves is a critical component in life and can provide a different outlook to mood, behavioral and personality disorders. Let us never underestimate the power that we hold within ourselves!
Elizabeth Gibbs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have 17 years of experience addressing issues related, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, anger management and
parenting
issues.
Even as adults many situations are out of our control. The way we respond is not. Therapy can be helpful in changing our response to situations, feeling empowered and improving relationships. I will collaborate with you to find the most effective way for you to connect with your strengths, heal and move forward toward your goals. The setting I strive to create is one of support, safety and caring.
Abbeyfield Practice Management Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The clinicians at Abbeyfield provide a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment to help clients better able to share their thoughts, fears, and goals. Through therapy, aspirations for personal growth and self-improvement can be achieved. People seek counseling for a wide range of reasons: difficulty sharing thoughts & feelings, negative feelings about oneself and/or others, lacking motivation or energy, difficulty focusing, increased family conflict, differences in
parenting
styles and many others. Our clinicians are ready to help you. Se Habla Espanol. Marque 40 cuando llamemos.
Dr. Beth Siegel,PsyD.,LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you sad and just don’t know how to get out of your “funk?” Do you avoid situations or people who make you uncomfortable? Do you try to communicate with your spouse/partner/
parent
/child but everything ends in a fight? Are you an adult living with a childhood or recent trauma? Depression, anxiety, stress, trauma…these are just some of the challenges many people face every day. You are not alone. The difference today is that YOU have taken the first step of seeking help. ~ ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS~
Taisha Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome! I am so glad you are here and have made a courageous choice to seek healing. Like our physical health, I believe we must also take into consideration the “vital signs” (mood swings, sadness, irritability, excessive worry, etc.) that indicate the state of our mental health. Whether it is caused by stress from overwhelming responsibilities,
parenting
, past trauma, or even just having difficulty communicating needs to family members and friends, I believe these can all be signs that we need a little extra support and I would like to be that support for you.
Alayn Ortiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling to understand why you are flooded with emotions such as fear, anger and despair? Maybe you are trying to make sense of the emotional and physical pain and do not know where to start. A terrible thing happened to you and now you are experiencing reactions you don't understand. These reactions are negatively impacting your daily living, personal relationships, friendships, school, work, and
parenting
. You feel scared because it feels very lonely. However, you are not alone. I can hold a safe space for you, support you as you explore uncomfortable emotions and help transform your emotional wounds into your strength.
Karen Ziccardi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
What we focus on grows. Let's focus on the positives. Using Positive Psychology I will help you overcome all your difficulties and hardships, however challenging they may seem. This is an approach that increases positive emotions, causes optimal functioning, and fosters a sense of meaning that many call "life-changing." I will give you exercises and long-lasting skills to maintain a positive attitude throughout your life. Together we will gather the tools for you to continue strengthening yourself, which will unlock the happiness and success you already possess within.
Not accepting new clients
Luis Arcos
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MS, MFT
Verified
Verified
Are your problems consuming your life? Do you find it difficult to acknowledge your strengths and make the most of them? Therapy could be the solution.
We will work on finding solutions and creating plans for change. Together, we will identify your strengths and how those strengths can help you to make positive changes.
I use a cognitive behavioral model along with a strengths-based approach.
I work from the premise that a strong therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of effective therapy. We will work as a team to create and achieve goals that improve your quality of life.
Ardith Biacan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. I believe that working to build or rebuild a relationship with yourself will help build better relationships with others, as well as, improving other major areas in your life. In addition, I work on building communication skills and understanding communication styles that will further help in building healthy and positive interactions.
Lizzete Banuelos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, #52685
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
“The quality of our life depends on the quality of our relationships.” -Esther Perel/ Healthy, loving, and respectful relationships are easier said than done. Unresolved trauma can skew our understanding of a healthy dynamic in our relationships with ourselves and others. I collaborate with individuals and couples in creating therapeutic goals and a plan to help process their struggles with sexual traumas, partner abuse, child abuse, and other traumas. I utilize the therapy tools of EMDR (emdria.org), Trauma Exposure Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy using timelines, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
Manuel Fonseca
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
CONGRATULATIONS on taking this step! This is the right time for you to make YOU a priority! I am committed to guiding you on how to improve your overall well-being. I have over 16 years of clinical experience assisting individuals, couples, and families with practical tools to help them manage & overcome difficulties in their lives – I am here to help YOU reach your absolute BEST potential.
Michelle Taylor
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
*Accepting new clients/couples NOW- Online Video Therapy* Couples and individuals! I am a direct, tell-it-how-it-is therapist. I don't want you to be in therapy forever... we get straight to the root, do the work, get the skills you need and you become your own therapist. 8-10 sessions is the goal. If you're not ready to do the work, I'm not the therapist for you. But, if you're ready to step into courage and out of comfort, I'm ready to charge the storm with you. Couples like my straightforward approach, giving you the proven communication skills for healthier relationships. Do the hard thing and email me. Let's begin now!
Harris Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Choosing the right therapist is a fundamental part of not only ensuring your therapeutic needs are met but also lays the foundation so that you are able to achieve your goals of obtaining a more balanced emotional state of being. I believe in assisting my clients in identifying their goals, while exploring healthy strategies they can utilize in achieving these goals. Personal growth and happiness is a goal that is unique to each individual and utilizing multiple strategies assist clients in obtaining a healthier sense of self through awareness and insight.
Ana Grajeda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome! Things have been so hard and challenging for everyone in different ways. I like to hold a place where all of life's stresses can just be laid out on the table and be there for you in a kind and non-judgmental way. Working along your side I try to find out how to bring some healing to the things you might be carrying around and do it so you don’t feel like you’re handling such hard issues on your own.
Essence Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting New Clients! Welcome! My name is Verenice Torres and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I identified as a Mexican American Female, I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2016. I hope we can connect and learn more about yourself and current challenges that have brought you here. In therapy, I provide a safe and supportive place where you can gain self-awareness to begin using skills that will build resilience and find better way to cope with adversity. My goal is to support and identify things that get in the way of your short and long term goals. Tambien hablo Español!
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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.