Parenting Therapists in Pittsburg, CA
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Marjory J Giustino
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
Life can be less frustrating when we learn to respond to others instead of reacting to them. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with experience providing therapy to individuals, children, adults, families and couples. My specialties include anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship and life changes and
parenting
and couples issues.
Demetra Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I provide tools to improve depression, anxiety, stress, abuse,
parent
-teen conflict, domestic violence, identity issues, self esteem, grief and loss.
I am a licensed Psychotherapist and certified Mediator with over fifteen years of experience working with women, men, children, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, individual and family therapy.
I provide a supportive environment and build upon your personal strengths and resilience. Therapy can be an opportunity to help you take control of your own feelings and behavior by uncovering connections between past experiences and/or your current symptoms.
Sandra Paolini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CHT
Verified
Verified
As an ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) therapist, I combine ancient wisdom traditions with 3rd wave therapeutic methods to help you re-train your mind, rewire you brain and do what works. My primary focus is empowering you take a deep dive into your unique “operating systems” so you can learn to ‘run your mind and emotions’, instead of being run by the unworkable patterns and conditioned reflexes that have kept you stuck… sometimes for years or even decades.
Richard Hill
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Although most people are depressed or angry at times, they generally find a way to deal with the situation. There are times, however, when a person loses hope or is overwhelmed. They or others decide they might use some help. Sometimes a woman or a man decides that they would like to adjust their life style and emphasize their sense of self. If you work in Silicon Valley, I can use my experience in industry to help you unblock your potential and design effective strategies for greater satisfaction. If you seek spiritual depth, my years as a guide may help unfold meaning.
Pinnacle Mental Wellness Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PPS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Pinnacle Mental Wellness Group is a counseling center where patients of all backgrounds, ages, orientations, genders, sizes, beliefs, and social status can come and feel accepted, without judgment or criticism. We have a number of caring and talented licensed therapists who will work with you to help you find your own unique path toward healing, hope and purpose. Please visit our website to read more about each therapist and choose one who is the best fit for you and your needs.
Not accepting new clients
Jocelyn Parros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Everyone deserves support in a crisis. For some, it may have been an event that occurred years ago, and for others it is more recent. Seeking professional help and support is often times the first step to coping with a difficult life period or transition. I believe that healing and empowerment are wholly achievable and begin with a trusting and accepting therapist-client relationship in a safe therapeutic environment.
Louise Strudwick Morgan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, EdM, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck in the same rut? I can help by guiding you to change just one thing so you can move forward with your life. I am caring and compassionate, but firm when you need me to be firm. I will use a variety of techniques and modalities. I am very partial to meditation, mainly because it works! I like to form a partnership with my clients so we can work towards a shared goal.
Rebecca Martin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Dr. Martin. In my seven years as a licensed psychologist, I have learned that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapeutic intervention; each patient brings their own unique experiences and skills. That's why I approach sessions with an eclectic and practical style, allowing us to collaboratively formulate goals and develop techniques for success.
Hope Springs Psychotherapy and Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We are a mental health practice focused on tailoring therapy to your needs, while providing an environment to promote healing and wellness. We believe in "Building resilience, one life experience at a time". There are many options when it comes to seeking therapy. We believe that trust, and a willingness to be vulnerable is not something that should be taken lightly. We believe a therapeutic relationship in a safe environment can be healing. Regardless of what has caused you to consider therapy, know that our passion to help others means that we are committed to helping you.
Miya Moore-Felton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Each and every person has their own unique story as life events have varying impacts on individuals. There is no cookie cutter approach to treating trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, ADHD, etc., therefore my approach with each client is tailored to the client's needs.
Rosario A. Carbajal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Relationships can be frustrating and challenging among couples, family members, and friends. Disappointments can lead to anger, resentment, and stressful disconnections. I can help you resolve these issues through the use of treatment modalities, feedback, communications, and coping skills. Working with me, you can learn to communicate effectively, identify roles and behaviors, and understand one another.
Not accepting new clients
Emperatris Vega
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you are feeling overwhelmed and need to talk it out, then I’m here to listen. Are you dealing with some really thought life events?Are you or your child struggling with the “what ifs?” I understand that we all have our daily struggles as we move through life. Sometimes we wonder if we are doing it right or making the best choices. Let me offer my time, empathy and skills to help you navigate this world. I offer a safe space, free from judgement to help you or your child find that unique balance that can create a more fuffilling purpose.
Nora Bice
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you lie awake at night replaying your interactions and behaviors from the day and think, “what the hell is wrong with me?” Is there a critical inner voice telling you that you’re incompetent or useless? If this sounds like your experience, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle to see our worth in the different facets of our lives. We may feel like we’re not worthy of the people and opportunities in our life or we might analyze our every action, looking for the littlest indication that we truly are stupid, boring, lazy, or any other rude adjective that inner critic throws out there.
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BNSTherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi! My name is Basilios and my practice is focused on working with teenagers and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, family issues, and several other concerning mental health needs that impact teenagers and young adults. In addition, I also focus on family therapy and
parent
coaching. Feel free to reach out and schedule a free 20 minute consultation. Currently, I am not taking any new clients till the start of March. Feel free to reach out and we can discuss if I can best support what you are looking for in therapy.
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.
Jennifer Bakowsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My areas of expertise are in
parenting
techniques, anger and stress reduction techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy and short term-therapy.
Is your child experiencing challenging behaviors? Have you or a family member had a recent stressful event or transition? Having trouble with intense emotional responses or reactions? Has there been a trauma that is causing anxiety or upset in your family? Families can become overwhelmed by stage-of-life transitions, can be at a loss as to how to help their intensely emotional children, or address the special and behavioral needs of individual family members or children. I will help you assess and plan for these special needs and develop a family behavior plan that targets specific areas for positive change.
Waitlist for new clients
Adrian Randal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, LEP, MA, MS, PPSC
Verified
Verified
Parenting
, co-
parenting
.
I am a marriage/family counselor licensed in California with over 15 years of experience working as a therapist and educational psychologist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues,
parenting
problems, career challenges, and ADHD. I have experience with people with genetic disorders, who are deaf and hard of hearing as well as visually impaired (in my work as school psychologist as well as a therapist). I have 15 years of experience in assessment, dx and tx of mental health issues
Valerie Hodgskiss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
It's all about relationships, starting with your relationship to yourself, your family of origin, your partner, children, friends. And then there's the relationship to your problems: things like depression, anxiety, ADHD, post-partum and
parenting
stress, body-image problems. How do you work with the set of challenges that life hands you? I work with clients to understand themselves and their own story, and then apply that understanding, in the form of coping and problem-solving skills, to their relationships, to get through life's pain and into a life worth living.
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.
Doug Novotny
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Open for adults and for
Parent
Guidance in these turbulent times.
Wellbeing is enhanced through connection, freedom and purpose. Therapy done right builds on personal connection, finds unrecognized freedoms, and orients it all with purpose, values and place. My therapeutic stance integrates these threads with unusual openness, warmth, balanced intellect and wit. My practice cultivates resilience not dependence, vitality not the victim trap ideology that has taken over the field. I can help you acknowledge and overcome painful situations, reckon realistically with limits, and untangle other matters of the heart. Pain is a part of life, but you needn’t suffer or manage alone.
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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.