Parenting Therapists in San Diego, CA

Parenting can be tough. You wonder if your child will ever grow out of their excessive worries, meltdowns, or tantrums, and you become exhausted and feel guilty for being frustrated with them. The nightly battle with homework and reports from school are wearing you down. The power struggle with your spirited toddler or your strong willed adolescent may leave you overwhelmed and wondering what you can do differently. Communicating and feeling unified with your partner or caregiver may be difficult or your styles may be different, creating a state of uncertainty or chaos in the home.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, experiencing a life change, or struggling with your mental health? 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, behavioral issues, stress management issues, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, chronic pain/illness, substance use, parenting skills, relationship issues, self-esteem and adjusting to life transitions.

I've had the joy of working with children and families for nearly 20 years. I also am the founder/owner of "Preventative Health for Happy Families!" a boutique group practice specializing in Military Families. We embrace the philosophy of resiliency and take a strength based approach to motivate change. In session, we help with the development of basic life skills: management of difficult feelings, stress reduction, effective communication, parenting techniques, practical goal-setting, or improved problem solving. The end result? Thriving individuals, satisfied couples, cohesive families and happy children!

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.

I work with children and young adolescents struggling with anxiety, stress, or managing their emotions. I also provide therapy for parents who are in need of support around parenting , anxiety, depression, and/or their own childhood trauma.

When children and teens become flooded with emotion, it’s difficult for them to identify, let alone voice, uncomfortable feelings. Their (sometimes challenging) behavior often indicates what they need. I provide developmentally appropriate ways for children to comfortably enact/express what’s going on beneath the surface during heightened emotional states. In my work with your child, we’ll take a deep dive into the attachment styles, nervous system states, and maladaptive coping skills behind the behaviors that impede their ability to thrive at home, school, or in social settings. Moreover, we'll have fun doing this meaningful work.

I’m Lindsay MacMaster PsyD, a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the San Diego area. When you work with me, I create a setting that is warm and compassionate, a space that allows you to best connect with what is bothering you. Counseling helps you learn how to become your best self. Your therapist can support you as you lean into life’s most difficult challenges rather than shy away from them.

Welcome to my page. If you are here, this means you are considering psychotherapy for yourself or a loved one. Relationship challenges, emotional pain and personal conflicts are part of our lives and sometimes we need support and advice in coping with them. I can help you by listening and trying to understand your point of view. Then I will share with you my understanding of your situation and my expertise in dealing with problems similar to yours. I will ask questions that will help you gain better insight into who you are. We will work together towards you achieving your goals in therapy.

I specialize in three areas: couples counseling/relationship counseling, parenting issues, and play therapy for children. My professional experience has concentrated on helping all types of couples: single, married, and married with children. I am a certified Co- Parenting Specialist, which is a specialization that addresses parenting issues that arise from divorce. I am also a Play Therapist with substantial training in play therapy as well as many years of experience working with children, including classroom experience both before and after becoming a licensed therapist.

Hi. I’m Rose Corzine, LCSW. I’m a Child and Family therapist with years of experience. My passion is working with children and families in order to restore harmony in the home. When you are struggling in making a meaningful emotional connection with your child or spouse, it may be time to seek assistance. I offer parent consultations and individual child therapy, 8 years and up, and family therapy. Building healthy relationships with the families I work with allows me to understand their family system better and utilize current strengths to build and repair broken relationships and restore positive functioning.

As a family therapist for over twenty-five years, I combine various approaches to meet the individual needs of my clients. My style is collaborative and supportive and I'm passionate about what I do. I specialize in two unrelated populations: young people from age thirteen through their mid- twenties, and anyone suffering loss, especially the loss of a pet. Perhaps because I still have vivid memories of my young self, and because the animal-human bond is so strong, these topics have special meaning for me. Subspecialties include trauma and stress management including EMDR, couple's work, and parenting .

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.

I know that you want to feel more confident and hopeful, manage stress more gracefully and calmly, and communicate more effectively. You don't have to remain stuck in patterns that appear to be holding you back. You have unique strengths that can help you cope through any difficult time. With acceptance and compassion, and through our collaborations, I can help you find more awareness and balance so that you can trust yourself to be able to handle what comes your way with more grace and ease.

"Life is difficult. . . a series of problems." Scott Peck wrote in Roadless Traveled. I can't describe it any better, but there are so many possibilities, changes that can happen when you take a step of courage. Therapy is a good way for some self reflection, to face the challenges, accept it and be at a better place. I believe that challenges are opportunities, for growth and strength; you can't do this alone, social psychology says. Let me help, to provide a safe place for connection and empathy to take that step, explore what may be holding you down and how you can be free and to live the best that you can be.

Psychotherapy offers a unique opportunity to examine issues that impact our quality of life. I help bring awareness to the source of emotional stress, help you with better self-understanding and more realistic expectations, while working together to arrive at solutions. I have had experience working with young adults, adolescents, children and families in various practice settings, including private practice, schools, hospitals and university counseling centers. Currently,my practice is mostly individual psychotherapy, as well as psychological assessment. I also provide ADHD and learning disability evaluations.

Parenting can feel so vulnerable when your child is struggling with big feelings, big fears, or big behaviors. Reaching out for support takes love, courage and hope. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I have spent the last 13 years helping children grow and heal through play. I see my role as a partner for you and your child, to help work through whatever they may be struggling with. I believe that the foundation of our work is a relationship where your child feels seen, secure, and safe to express all of themselves through play.

It does take courage to set up that first appointment, and the fit between therapist and client is an important one for the success of therapy. I encourage my clients to ask questions and express concerns about therapy and determine whether my approach and style are a good fit for you. Some common reasons people seek therapy have to do with self-exploration, how to communicate better with people, and how to cope with stressful life situations. My approach is a collaborative one and goal oriented. My focus is to support you find healthier coping skills to manage the challenging situations life might bring.

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.

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.