Parenting Therapists in San Jose, CA
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Deborah Kjar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Being a
parent
is a hard and rewarding job! Parents often feel they have to do it on their own, with meager training or support.
I believe living a successful life is a process. I have to laugh at the expression,"Expect the Unexpected," because it is so true! In order to navigate through a life of uncertainty, you may need support or guidance during the more difficult stages. I am here so you don't have to go it alone. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to explore your personal needs. I would be honored to assist you with navigating life transitions such as job relocations, marriage conflicts,
parenting
challenges, major life decisions or empty nest syndrome.
Hannah DuVon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Also work with very young children (infants and toddlers) doing
parent
and child attachment therapy, developmental screenings for early detections of developmental delays: speech, gross/fine motor, social emotional learning, brain development, etc.
I specialize in helping adults and children of all ages with anxiety, depression, behavior problems, attachment issues, social learning problems, oppositional behaviors, ADHD and issues of inattention, Austism spectrum behaviors, and developmental and learning disorders. I also help parents who need support and
parenting
coaching around attachment, bonding, discipline, limit setting,managing behaviors, support with IEPs. For the early intervention part of my practice, I see parents and young children with issues around separation anxiety, lack of self soothing, self harming, attachment with parents, and developmental delays (language, gross motor, social emotional development, etc.)
Misty Batch, LMFT, Telehealth Services Available
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS
Verified
Verified
I see children, individuals, and couples dealing with a broad range of issues such as personal growth struggles in adulthood, marital/relationship discord, behavioral challenges in children/adolescents,
parenting
/discipline issues, stress, depression, and anxiety. I am clinically trained to work with victims of crime around trauma as well as to facilitate The Work of Byron Katie.
Yea-Ching 'sunny' Wang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you a struggling
parent
who needs extra support while your teen is in treatment? Are you a young professional who's suffering from Imposter Syndrome with limited skills to cope? Are you looking for a therapist who can validate your reality as an immigrant in US? If so, then I am glad that you've found us. Before Dawn Counseling Center (BDCC) is committed to enhance your growth via DBT-informed treatment that's culturally-competent & community-based. It is my commitment to provide you an authentic therapeutic experience with practical resources to create a life that's worth living.
San Jose, CA 95128
& Online
Cynthia Ryan Francis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My specialties include: communication, anxiety,
parenting
, behavioral problems, depression, relationship and family conflict.
Are you dealing with relationship challenges, a transition, such as a death or divorce that is impacting you or your children? Or, have a child who is struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, difficulties at school, or is defiant? If so, I can provide help and support for you. I have enjoyed working in Psychiatry for Kaiser Permanente 21 years seeing children and teens ages 2 - 18 and their parents, performing individual, group and family therapy. Additionally I have maintained a private practice working primarily with Adults.
Angele Suarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life events appear to be coming at us from so many different angles these days. As adults, we are doing our best to keep our heads above the water and not drown in feelings of anxiety and stress. Trying to maintaining healthy relationships, stable employment and even
parenting
skills can leave us feeling exhausted and discouraged at the end of the day. I am able to provide insight into daily life struggles, past trauma's impacting current functioning and repeated unhealthy patterns which often times leads to emotional turmoil and disconnection.
Sam Severin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My other areas of speciality include infertility, perinatal,
parenting
issues and church trauma.
Moms are the backbone of our society and yet we feel exhausted and burnt out by the demands that are put on us. My goal is to nurture those that are burnt out by this crazy life so they can experience true rest, grace, and are empowered to love themselves and others well. Through our work together, you will learn more about yourself and ways to care for yourself and your little ones.
Brian J Thomason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS (2), MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with all ages and populations. My advanced training and experience is working as a pediatric psychotherapist, specializing in children with anxieties and attachment disorders. I also have advanced training and experience working with couples, or individuals with an emphasis on relationships, acquiring or healing. I work with a combination of Relational techniques to develop a strong relationship that begins with a greater understanding and the ability to communicate with your partner. My training and experience also specializes in
parent
coaching. I have a unique training background for working with OCD, ADHD, and Autism
Not accepting new clients
Cottage Play Therapy, Wendy Aoki, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACP, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with your child? Are their behavior issues becoming worse after a life event, such as separation, divorce or loss? Are you worried about your child's health and future ability to have a successful life? Parents, you have support! I provide both individual play therapy and filial (
parent
-child) play therapy. I also offer
parent
coaching so that you can 'keep your cool' during behavioral outbursts and determine a better path forward. I invite you to contact me and we can talk through what is happening now, work together on your current situation and develop a plan for longer term improvement. Life can be better!
Melissa Daoud
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
parenting
, teen and
parent
conflict, and child and adolescent therapy.
Relationships make life meaningful, and when they are not going well, they can impact our outlook on life by causing us pain and self-doubt. Life changes and challenges can intensify these difficulties. Therapy can provide a safe place to understand yourself better, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and learn strategies to change. It takes strength and courage to ask for help, so safety and trust are essential to effective therapy.
Susan Aiken
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CPT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Being a
Parent
Educator led me into this field.
I am an experienced therapist offering a direct, supportive, nonjudgemental setting to individuals and couples. I work from an Internal Family Systems, Process therapy perspective using dialogue, parts work, role play, educational tools, mindfulness, visualization. My goal is to guide you into connection with yourself and your significant other ( if you come to me as a couple.) I invite you to know your internal landscape, meet your parts, understand your issues and communicate mindfully. I trust implicitly that you are moving toward wholeness and well-being; that your core essence guides us both in the work.
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Bonnie Regan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
In our work together we would examine what emotions are arising for you as a
parent
, learn how to improve the connection with your child, and encourage your child to cooperate by setting limits with empathy and respect.
Finding the right therapist to work with is an important decision. The therapist's credentials and specialties are factors to consider, but perhaps the most important factor is "do I feel a connection with this person and can I talk openly with her about the challenges I'm facing?"
It is an honor and a privilege to support you in your journey. I love helping people examine their lives, understand themselves better, and navigate their relationships more skillfully. My style as a therapist is pragmatic and I apply various approaches based on your individual needs.
Danielle Hanchett Friedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I can assist you, your child or family with managing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma,
parenting
, school or work issues.
We all have moments when we struggle with emotions and stressors that seem overwhelming at the time and take us away from enjoying all that life has to offer. Utilizing my more than 22 years of experience and training, I will work hand in hand with you to understand and address the problems that have prompted you to seek help. I create a safe and non-judgmental environment to support you or your family as together we discover a path for your healing, growth and change.
Ed Sarrett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
In my work as a classroom teacher, high school soccer coach, guidance counselor, marriage and family therapist, husband and
parent
, I've gained valuable experiences about relationships of all sorts, and I rely on the learning from these roles to support my clients in the changes they are hoping to make in their lives.
I want to work closely with my clients to develop a collaborative and respectful relationship. Clients who are facing difficulties in their lives, and who feel that they need to make changes in their relationships with others and with themselves, will find in their work with me a compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental and empathic listener.
Christina Yip
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, my biggest reward is to see my clients transformed after being healed from issues with mood swings, relationships,
parenting
, cultural conflicts, family origin, past traumatic experiences, and abuse. I care deeply for each of my clients and I do my best to ensure that each and every one of them gets the help he or she seeks.
Eun Ah Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps in an unsatisfying relationship, blended family, job, depression/anxiety,
parenting
difficulties or generally feeling unhappy in your current situation?
Help is readily available to assist you to get unstuck and better your life. Move your life in your desired direction in a gentle and caring environment.
Get unstuck. Call 408-380-3008
Jenny Kim Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, I look for the basic goodness of human beings and try to bring clients having locus of control in their lives and share perspectives leading clients to feel liberated so they find the meaning of life; fulfillment and happiness. This takes practice, as our minds naturally scan for the negative, but if we try, we can almost always find something good about you and others which will lead us to heal and peace and may bring harmony and joy to our life. Personally, I enjoy reading books regarding history and philosophy. I have a strong passion for helping children and adults, including
parenting
issues.
Jillian Harwood
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Being a
parent
can be really tough; so can being a kid.
Does your child seem unhappy or angry; maybe having problems at home or school? Are your kids fighting? Do you have a young child who doesn’t listen to you, refuses to sleep in their own bed, won’t eat anything but crackers, or throws a fit when they don’t get their way? Do you find yourself feeling frustrated or angry with your child? Are you tired of fighting with your spouse, or your kids? Maybe your kids are fine but find you, yourself, are feeling overwhelmed. I am here to help. I’m a teacher turned therapist who works with children (0-17) and families, both individually and as a whole.
Not accepting new clients
Michael Angelo Donato
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work well with children, adolescents, and families utilizing play therapy, art therapy, and talk therapy to assist them in overcoming the adverse effects of anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, social problems, low self-esteem, divorce, and loss and grief. I work closely with parents to help strengthen child/adolescent-
parent
bonds, to assist parents struggling to cope with child/adolescent developmental issues, to assist parents better understand their child who is struggling with emotional and social difficulties, to assist divorced parents in learning how to effectively navigate co-
parenting
issues, and to assist parents in providing a warm, nurturing, and respectful environment for their child.
Office is near:
San Jose, CA 95125 Not accepting new clients
Nata Bolsheva
PhD, FNCCCE, FNCPC, FABFEI, CFC
Couples, families, and individuals can be helped with divorce mediation, harassment in workplace, immigration counseling, or can see a
parenting
coordinator.
Travel throughout US and Canada. In Home Visit. Telecommunication though SKYPE, ZOOM, DOXY. Artemis-Forensic Expert Services Center, based in San Francisco, and serving Bay Area, has helped many people who need assistance with issues concerning their well being for many years. We could help to coordinate
parenting
- a child-focused alternative dispute resolution process to assists high conflict parents to implement their
parenting
plan by facilitating the resolution of their disputes in a timely manner, educating parents about children’s needs, and with prior approval of the parties and/or the court.
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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.