Parenting Therapists in San Diego, CA
Erel Ben Ishai @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92131
Many of my clients come to therapy wanting to better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and build confidence in handling life’s challenges. They may be seeking support for their children, teens, or family as they navigate stress, emotions, or changes at home or school. I offer a supportive, client-centered space where we can explore challenges and uncover strengths. Drawing from approaches such as CBT, DBT, solution-focused strategies, and play and art-based interventions, I tailor sessions to each person’s needs and goals.
Many of my clients come to therapy wanting to better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and build confidence in handling life’s challenges. They may be seeking support for their children, teens, or family as they navigate stress, emotions, or changes at home or school. I offer a supportive, client-centered space where we can explore challenges and uncover strengths. Drawing from approaches such as CBT, DBT, solution-focused strategies, and play and art-based interventions, I tailor sessions to each person’s needs and goals.
I'm an early childhood therapist & I work with families navigating the ups and downs of the early years - especially those where both a parent and child tend to feel anxious, sensitive, or easily overwhelmed.
I specialize in working with children 0–8 and their caregivers. I support families like yours through play-based, relationship-focused therapy.
Services Include: In-Home Mobile Play Therapy for "Littles" (yes, I come to you!), Child Therapy, Parent Child Therapy & Parent Supports (Individual & Group). Fall 2025 Parent Group is free and virtual!
I'm an early childhood therapist & I work with families navigating the ups and downs of the early years - especially those where both a parent and child tend to feel anxious, sensitive, or easily overwhelmed.
I specialize in working with children 0–8 and their caregivers. I support families like yours through play-based, relationship-focused therapy.
Services Include: In-Home Mobile Play Therapy for "Littles" (yes, I come to you!), Child Therapy, Parent Child Therapy & Parent Supports (Individual & Group). Fall 2025 Parent Group is free and virtual!
Parenting with anxiety, trauma, or strained marriage adds a weight that makes parenthood feel awful.
With over ten years working with families, I understand how hard it can be to carve out space and finances for therapy. That's why I use evidence-based tools and a relational framework to help you look inward, understand unhelpful patterns, and make confident, grounded choices so you can enjoy fulfilling relationships and actually like the person you are.
Parenting with anxiety, trauma, or strained marriage adds a weight that makes parenthood feel awful.
With over ten years working with families, I understand how hard it can be to carve out space and finances for therapy. That's why I use evidence-based tools and a relational framework to help you look inward, understand unhelpful patterns, and make confident, grounded choices so you can enjoy fulfilling relationships and actually like the person you are.
Do you feel that being a parent or being a partner is challenging?
I work with my clients using an approach that is compassionate and non-judgmental to create a safe space where you will feel safe and supported. Together, we will work to identify what areas in your life that you feel you are stuck. I currently work with adult individuals and couples to overcome depression, self-esteem issues, and parenting issues.
Do you feel that being a parent or being a partner is challenging?
I work with my clients using an approach that is compassionate and non-judgmental to create a safe space where you will feel safe and supported. Together, we will work to identify what areas in your life that you feel you are stuck. I currently work with adult individuals and couples to overcome depression, self-esteem issues, and parenting issues.
I offer parent consultations and individual child therapy, 8 years and up, and family therapy.
I’m a trauma focused therapist and utilize EMDR, TF-CBT, Mindfulness, Meditation, Emotionally Focused, Solution Focused, CBT, Expressive Arts, Play therapy, and Psychoeducation. I work with adults, as well, utilizing IFS and EMDR in order to assist in healing all parts of self. Gaining self-awareness into one’s own behaviors and reactions can inspire insight
I offer parent consultations and individual child therapy, 8 years and up, and family therapy.
I’m a trauma focused therapist and utilize EMDR, TF-CBT, Mindfulness, Meditation, Emotionally Focused, Solution Focused, CBT, Expressive Arts, Play therapy, and Psychoeducation. I work with adults, as well, utilizing IFS and EMDR in order to assist in healing all parts of self. Gaining self-awareness into one’s own behaviors and reactions can inspire insight
Issues most often addressed in my practice relate to: Anxiety, Panic, and Avoidance; Depression; Traumatic Experience; and Parenting.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma-related disorders, and issues within the parent-child relationship. Recognized by the Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies as a certified Diplomate in 2022, I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness and meditation, exposure, play therapy, and other techniques.
Issues most often addressed in my practice relate to: Anxiety, Panic, and Avoidance; Depression; Traumatic Experience; and Parenting.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma-related disorders, and issues within the parent-child relationship. Recognized by the Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies as a certified Diplomate in 2022, I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness and meditation, exposure, play therapy, and other techniques.
Stop and envision what your best self, relationship, job, life look like. Are you currently where you want to be? If not, what is standing in your way? Is it fear? Lack of time? Feel stuck? Don’t know where to start? Change can be hard and scary. But better days are ahead and I want to help you get there. You are not alone on this journey. If you are ready to get started in LIVING the life you envision for yourself, let’s get started. Call me today for a free consultation.
Stop and envision what your best self, relationship, job, life look like. Are you currently where you want to be? If not, what is standing in your way? Is it fear? Lack of time? Feel stuck? Don’t know where to start? Change can be hard and scary. But better days are ahead and I want to help you get there. You are not alone on this journey. If you are ready to get started in LIVING the life you envision for yourself, let’s get started. Call me today for a free consultation.
I help women and mothers who strive to live life from barely surviving to thriving. Together, we will build a self-narrative where you will embody the type of 'main character energy' everyone deserves to live. I aim to provide a safe space for women, mothers (and couples) who often feel overwhelmed in leading their many life roles. My experience in providing mental health services to low-income families with children exhibiting at-risk behaviors helped shift my focus to the center of the family: the wellness of mother (and parents). I believe the best way to offer quality love and care to others is to serve from a full cup.
I help women and mothers who strive to live life from barely surviving to thriving. Together, we will build a self-narrative where you will embody the type of 'main character energy' everyone deserves to live. I aim to provide a safe space for women, mothers (and couples) who often feel overwhelmed in leading their many life roles. My experience in providing mental health services to low-income families with children exhibiting at-risk behaviors helped shift my focus to the center of the family: the wellness of mother (and parents). I believe the best way to offer quality love and care to others is to serve from a full cup.
I specialize in addressing maternal mental health issues, anxiety, overcoming burnout, depression, PTSD, parenting, women's issues, and life transitions.
I am a clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I provide adolescent and individual therapy both in person and via telehealth. I have a warm, strengths based and integrative approach, with a deep passion for mindfulness and self-compassion practices. I provide support for developing coping skills, managing relationships, working to resolve family issues, and overcoming life's obstacles. Whether you are seeking a healthier lifestyle or dealing with the unexpected I can help.
I specialize in addressing maternal mental health issues, anxiety, overcoming burnout, depression, PTSD, parenting, women's issues, and life transitions.
I am a clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I provide adolescent and individual therapy both in person and via telehealth. I have a warm, strengths based and integrative approach, with a deep passion for mindfulness and self-compassion practices. I provide support for developing coping skills, managing relationships, working to resolve family issues, and overcoming life's obstacles. Whether you are seeking a healthier lifestyle or dealing with the unexpected I can help.
If you are someone who is seeking support and guidance, I am here to help. My work as a psychologist takes a collaborative and supportive approach. I aim to help clients develop insight and awareness to create the changes they want to make, to help them reach their goals, and to help them build a happy and healthy life. When you come in for your first session, we will identify together your specific needs and begin to determine how we can accomplish your unique goals. I work with clients of all ages in individual and family therapy.
If you are someone who is seeking support and guidance, I am here to help. My work as a psychologist takes a collaborative and supportive approach. I aim to help clients develop insight and awareness to create the changes they want to make, to help them reach their goals, and to help them build a happy and healthy life. When you come in for your first session, we will identify together your specific needs and begin to determine how we can accomplish your unique goals. I work with clients of all ages in individual and family therapy.
I am passionate about helping others and my specialty is helping couples improve their relationship. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal and relationship challenges. I provide a safe, structured environment and work collaboratively with clients to develop the skills and implement the tools needed to live a fulfilling life and develop satisfying relationships. I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Clients find me to be warm, engaged and compassionate but I can be direct when necessary. I use humor in session and enjoy being creative in my work.
I am passionate about helping others and my specialty is helping couples improve their relationship. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal and relationship challenges. I provide a safe, structured environment and work collaboratively with clients to develop the skills and implement the tools needed to live a fulfilling life and develop satisfying relationships. I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Clients find me to be warm, engaged and compassionate but I can be direct when necessary. I use humor in session and enjoy being creative in my work.
My goal is to help people put their life back on track! Eating, weight and body image issues can derail a person's focus and purpose. Healing from the inside out and the outside in releases a person from the tyranny of perfection. Learning to put food and feelings into proper perspective is a realistic and achievable goal.
My goal is to help people put their life back on track! Eating, weight and body image issues can derail a person's focus and purpose. Healing from the inside out and the outside in releases a person from the tyranny of perfection. Learning to put food and feelings into proper perspective is a realistic and achievable goal.
I am a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) provider and trained in Parent Management Training, offering specialized support to families dealing with externalizing behaviors like aggression, defiance, and hyperactivity.
As a licensed clinical psychologist (PhD) with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in working with individuals, children, and families. My approach integrates humanistic, behavioral, and evidence-based therapies to support meaningful and lasting change. I believe in meeting clients where they are—with empathy, respect, and strategies that work.
I am a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) provider and trained in Parent Management Training, offering specialized support to families dealing with externalizing behaviors like aggression, defiance, and hyperactivity.
As a licensed clinical psychologist (PhD) with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in working with individuals, children, and families. My approach integrates humanistic, behavioral, and evidence-based therapies to support meaningful and lasting change. I believe in meeting clients where they are—with empathy, respect, and strategies that work.
Perhaps you feel pressure from other people's expectations and demands. Maybe it's hard to tell what other people expect of you.
Perhaps you feel pressure from other people's expectations and demands. Maybe it's hard to tell what other people expect of you.
I offer parent training, we will work through the struggles of setting limits, fear of bringing home a new baby for mother and father, or learning to understand the importance of bonding with your children.
Are there times when you cannot explain the overwhelming emotions you are experiencing. I enjoy helping those who are seeking change and are motivated to do so. I believe people should always work toward becoming their best selves. I work with individuals, families, children, and adolescents. If your family is suffering from functioning in a loving and happy manner and you cannot figure out where the problem lies, family therapy may be the right choice for you. From learning to function with a new baby, blending, or newly transitioning teenagers, I can help.
I offer parent training, we will work through the struggles of setting limits, fear of bringing home a new baby for mother and father, or learning to understand the importance of bonding with your children.
Are there times when you cannot explain the overwhelming emotions you are experiencing. I enjoy helping those who are seeking change and are motivated to do so. I believe people should always work toward becoming their best selves. I work with individuals, families, children, and adolescents. If your family is suffering from functioning in a loving and happy manner and you cannot figure out where the problem lies, family therapy may be the right choice for you. From learning to function with a new baby, blending, or newly transitioning teenagers, I can help.
I also have extensive training in parenting issues, perinatal mood issues, and grief and loss.
It takes courage to set up your first therapy appointment, and it can be challenging to find a therapist who "gets you". With a trusted therapist, you can identify your struggles and find ways to overcome them, find importance and meaning in your life, experience healing from bad memories, and communicate better with loved ones. I have worked with clients for 29 years helping people find their clarity and truth. I welcome your call to determine if I'm a good fit for you as a therapist.
I also have extensive training in parenting issues, perinatal mood issues, and grief and loss.
It takes courage to set up your first therapy appointment, and it can be challenging to find a therapist who "gets you". With a trusted therapist, you can identify your struggles and find ways to overcome them, find importance and meaning in your life, experience healing from bad memories, and communicate better with loved ones. I have worked with clients for 29 years helping people find their clarity and truth. I welcome your call to determine if I'm a good fit for you as a therapist.
In hopes of meeting your needs, and providing you and your family an unhurried therapeutic experience, I maintain an intentionally small private practice in a comfortable San Diego neighborhood.
In hopes of meeting your needs, and providing you and your family an unhurried therapeutic experience, I maintain an intentionally small private practice in a comfortable San Diego neighborhood.
If you are a parent who is feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, hopeless or exhausted over your kiddo or young adult’s challenges, or are someone who is dealing with your own anxiety, sadness or relationship struggles, I get it.
As a former school counselor and in my practice I've had a great deal of experience supporting children, teens, young adults, parents and families with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Autism, challenging behaviors, family struggles and more. My methods include CBT, ERP, ACT, S.P.A.C.E, F.T.L, Non Violent Resistance, Positive Discipline and Collaborative Problem Solving.
If you are a parent who is feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, hopeless or exhausted over your kiddo or young adult’s challenges, or are someone who is dealing with your own anxiety, sadness or relationship struggles, I get it.
As a former school counselor and in my practice I've had a great deal of experience supporting children, teens, young adults, parents and families with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Autism, challenging behaviors, family struggles and more. My methods include CBT, ERP, ACT, S.P.A.C.E, F.T.L, Non Violent Resistance, Positive Discipline and Collaborative Problem Solving.
I work with parents of children ages 0-6 who are facing behavior challenges.
In our initial sessions, we’ll work together to better understand how to help your child, providing clarity and support. We’ll identify clinical impressions and create a personalized plan to move forward. My approach is unique in addressing behavior through a relational lens, considering both the parent-child connection and your child’s developmental needs.
I work with parents of children ages 0-6 who are facing behavior challenges.
In our initial sessions, we’ll work together to better understand how to help your child, providing clarity and support. We’ll identify clinical impressions and create a personalized plan to move forward. My approach is unique in addressing behavior through a relational lens, considering both the parent-child connection and your child’s developmental needs.
Being addicted to alcohol or drugs is like being in a dark pit where you do not know what is up and what is down. It is cold and lonely, and you can feel hopeless about finding any escape. Being the family member of a loved one who is struggling with addiction is scary and can leave you sad and in a constant state of uncertainty. You are always asking yourself why is your loved one pushing aside the life ring you toss out and grabbing the anchor of drugs and alcohol over and over and over again. You see they are drowning and feel you cannot save them. Addiction is insidious, but there are paths to recovery.
Being addicted to alcohol or drugs is like being in a dark pit where you do not know what is up and what is down. It is cold and lonely, and you can feel hopeless about finding any escape. Being the family member of a loved one who is struggling with addiction is scary and can leave you sad and in a constant state of uncertainty. You are always asking yourself why is your loved one pushing aside the life ring you toss out and grabbing the anchor of drugs and alcohol over and over and over again. You see they are drowning and feel you cannot save them. Addiction is insidious, but there are paths to recovery.
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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.