Parenting Therapists in San Diego, CA

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Ruth Samad
Psychologist, RN, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Is your child having behavioral problems which are interfering with school, family, or friendships? Are you wondering if the behavior is normal or if he/she will outgrow it? Kids today have pressures and expectations from all sides. As a Child Psychologist, I am concerned with helping you to be the kind of parent you would like to be while working with your child or adolescent to change his/her behavior.
(858) 733-2254
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San Diego, CA 92126
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Emmi Fowler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I'm so glad you are here! It takes strength and bravery to seek out help, so I commend you for taking the first step in your/your child's healing. My passion is supporting emotional growth and healing through pregnancy, postpartum, parenting , childhood and adolescence. I enjoy working with youth who face difficult life transitions, anxiety, depression, bullying, autism, ADHD, social and behavioral issues. I enjoy working with adults on strengthening their parenting skills, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and women's related issues such as pregnancy/postpartum struggles.
(619) 598-0043
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San Diego, CA 92103
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Erika Miroslava Arellano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified
Verified
Are you are experiencing life changes, loneliness, low self-esteem, lack of motivation? Have you loss a loved one? Do you feel that being a parent or being a partner is challenging? Are you experiencing anxiety, insomnia or excessive worries? Let me tell you that you are not alone. As a hispanic therapist, mom, and wife I understand how challenging life can be. If you are considering making a change in your life, or wanting to improve your relationships and your quality of life, I am here to work with you in a collaborative way to help you reach your goals and improve specific areas of your life and your relationships.
(619) 833-8070
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San Diego, CA 92139
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Brenda Wilkinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am available for therapy and parent coaching within the traditional office setting or in your home.
As a therapist and parenting coach, I have devoted my career to helping people change their lives in positive ways. These changes can involve assisting parents in altering the problematic behavior of their children, coaching to achieve life goals, or overcoming troublesome habits. I use a positive, solution-oriented approach to maximize performance and help people solve the problems in their lives. I use a combination of individual, couples and family based work to allow the whole family to be part of the solution.
(858) 376-7969
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San Diego, CA 92123
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Merav Segall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I offer developmentally appropriate play therapy, filial therapy, talk therapy and parent coaching.
Do you and your child struggle to get through the day? Are you frustrated with your child's behavior and just do not know how to get him to listen? Are you and your teenager on different pages and just cannot connect? Has your child experienced a trauma, death or divorce? My approach to helping you and your child is warm and collaborative. I focus on developing a relationship; seeing your child, understanding him and providing space for her to explore and express. My goal in working with families is to bring joy into parenting .
(619) 340-1019
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San Diego, CA 92103
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Anna Barbara Dowd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I help families deal with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and parenting issues.
I'm a first generation Polish-American. Learning a new language, adapting to a new country and establishing my identity taught me about resilience, embracing change, and working hard. Whatever issues you face, I know you are resilient. You have unique strengths with the ability to change and grow. My passion is counseling families, couples, children, adolescents and adults. My approach is holistic, which covers your total wellbeing - Physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. I'll help you use your own values, skills, and knowledge to heal troubling issues and live a much better life - One with greater meaning to it.
(619) 374-8898 x1
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San Diego, CA 92116
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David Lipsitt
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
⯌ Providing remote or in-person evaluations (neuropsychological, neurodevelopmental, psychoeducational). ⯌ Serving children, adolescents, adults. ⯌ Offering parenting consultations. ⯌ SPECIALIZING in: ⯌ Impact of emotional wellness on learning (& vice-versa). ⯌ Strengths-based, non-pathologizing approach. ⯌ Strategies for ADHD, learning differences (i.e., dyslexia, intellectual giftedness), anxiety, temperamental & sensory sensitivity (i.e., highly sensitive children), autism spectrum/neurodiversity, stress management, time management, & emotional wellness. ⯌ Licensed in CA, MA, and HI.
(617) 390-8293
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San Diego, CA 92117
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Alex Stautzenbach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, experiencing a life change, or struggling with depression or anxiety? Is your child struggling with difficult behaviors or do you simply want to improve your relationship with your child? Do you seek more inner peace, balance, or fulfillment in your life? I have clinical experience in the outpatient setting working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, stress management issues, trauma, grief/loss, chronic pain/illness, substance use, parenting skills, relationship issues, self-esteem and adjusting to life transitions.
(760) 389-1760
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San Diego, CA 92103
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Debra L Jedeikin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MA , LMFT, RPT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in parent education for behavioral/ social difficulties at home and at school.
Debra Jedeikin is a psychotherapist with 24 years of experience across two continents.HELPING FAMILIES HEAL: My goal is to heal families through respectful and compassionate communication. My "Changing Family" program helps children adjust in cases of divorce,blended families and bereavement. I specialize in treating children of all ages. INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY: I work collaboratively with you to remove emotional obstacles, make peace with yourself and enrich your Life in every way! Your time is now ! COUPLES: I work with couples to develop conflict resolution skills, respectful communication, physical / emotional intimacy. My goal for you is connection, love and laughter.
(858) 367-0900
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San Diego, CA 92130
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Laurie J Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also have extensive training in parenting issues and in perinatal mood issues.
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 28 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.
(619) 374-9119
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San Diego, CA 92108
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Linda Armstrong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Separation, divorce, remarriage, creating a blended family and step- parenting are a reality of our world today as well as depression and anxiety.
I am available to accept new clients. Are you experiencing relationship or family problems, depression, anxiety, or a life changing situation? Give yourself an opportunity to discover how making healthy decisions can create life-long change.
(619) 330-3626
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San Diego, CA 92127
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Anoushey Khan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, , MS
Verified
Verified
I specialize in relationships- be it your partner, child, parent or friend.
You have taken the first step, now let's talk! If you are seeking support for yourself, for your child or another loved one I'm here for you. I help people find purpose and meaning in their family, friendships, work and all other areas of life while also learning tools and strategies to overcome obstacles and challenges that interfere with their relationships and their vision for their life. I not only adapt my professional expertise to fit your unique needs and situation but also bring my own life experiences as a mom, as a partner, friend and fellow human who has grappled with similar issues.
(858) 758-4381
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San Diego, CA 92130
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Lodovica Guidarelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you feel constrained by the demands of your problem? Is it affecting your relationships, your profession, or your overall satisfaction with life? You hold the power to bring the change you seek. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families on a wide variety of issues, including relationship issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, parenting , academic/work-related stress, identity development, acculturation, couple and family dynamics. In my work with children, I privilege a playful approach, so to tap into your distinct family resources.
(858) 465-7008
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San Diego, CA 92192
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Kelly Rein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Immediate availability for in-person and Telehealth! Life can be hard for teens, young adults, and parents. If you're a teen or young adult struggling with depression, anxiety, school, work or relationships, let's talk about how to make it better. If you're a parent struggling to know how to help or how to best work with another parent , let's work together so that parenting can be more enjoyable and dare I say - more successful! As a family, we can discuss how to make everyone feel heard and valued.
(858) 946-4930
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San Diego, CA 92108
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Janel J King
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
(619) 569-1651
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San Diego, CA 92105
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Maria Anguiano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work from a strength-based approach and I specialize in various types of issues including Depression, Anxiety, trauma, parenting , conflict in relationships, self- esteem, OCD, ADHD, grief and loss, and anger management.
The challenges that you face are unique to you, and can't be replicated, just like your strength is unique to you, and can't be duplicated. I believe that you have a natural tendency to heal and I find it an honor to be able to support you along the way. If you work with me, I will support you in developing skills and abilities that will help you reach your own personal goals. I am very grateful for the opportunity to share my passion for helping build up families.
(619) 356-2898
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San Diego, CA 92108
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Lonny D Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, SEP, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My practice is focused on relationship issues, improving communication, addiction counseling, men's issues, LGBTQ+ parenting , depression and anxiety. In therapy you will find a strength-based client centered approach, where your unique skills and values are used to help overcome the areas in which you are stuck. A genuine respect for each person leads to a safe therapeutic alliance through which growth, healing and connection occurs as we work towards accomplishing your goals.
(858) 879-6389
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San Diego, CA 92127
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Erin E Brody
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Areas of focus include: Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Infertility Challenges, Major Milestone Transitions, Trauma and PTSD, Military Family Challenges, Interfaith Pre-marital/Marital Therapy, Parenting and Addictions.
Beginning therapy may be one of the bravest steps you take towards a better life. Whether you are an adult, adolescent or couple I can help you understand your individual response to life's challenges, and through a collaborative working relationship, I can assist you in making crucial changes that will enhance your life.
(619) 816-1671
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San Diego, CA 92131
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Laura Christofferson Celnar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Is your child or adolescent struggling with anxiety, stress, or managing their emotions? Are you interested in taking a more peaceful/positive parenting approach in your parenting , but aren't sure how to make it work with your child?
(619) 367-9515
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San Diego, CA 92131
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Melody French
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in addressing maternal mental health issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, parenting , women's issues, and life transitions.
I am a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I provide child, adolescent and individual therapy. I provide support for developing coping skills, improving self-esteem, 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.
(619) 754-8619
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San Diego, CA 92127

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.