Parenting Therapists in Solana Beach, CA
Ken is a passionate and seasoned Marriage and Family therapist who has been helping people improve the quality of their lives and relationships for over 35 years. Equal parts clinician, healer and coach, Ken has a unique way of helping people identify and dissolve the obstacles that have been limiting their greater fulfillment and success in life. With an emphasis on personal growth and the deeper work of Self-discovery, he patiently guides his clients towards their best version of themselves. When clients can begin producing dramatically new outcomes and results in their daily lives, he knows his unique brand of therapy is working!
Ken is a passionate and seasoned Marriage and Family therapist who has been helping people improve the quality of their lives and relationships for over 35 years. Equal parts clinician, healer and coach, Ken has a unique way of helping people identify and dissolve the obstacles that have been limiting their greater fulfillment and success in life. With an emphasis on personal growth and the deeper work of Self-discovery, he patiently guides his clients towards their best version of themselves. When clients can begin producing dramatically new outcomes and results in their daily lives, he knows his unique brand of therapy is working!
My passion is for people and their relationships. Eastern thought teaches us that pain is inevitable, suffering is optional; life and relationships have the ability to create struggles in everyday life that creates pain, but it is through our attitudes, behaviors, and meaning that we place ourselves in situations where we create our own suffering. By helping people find the tools to cultivate their unique skills, I believe we can find the hope and fulfillment to overcome our suffering. My focus is on individuals and couples as they search for connection, intimacy, love and success.
My passion is for people and their relationships. Eastern thought teaches us that pain is inevitable, suffering is optional; life and relationships have the ability to create struggles in everyday life that creates pain, but it is through our attitudes, behaviors, and meaning that we place ourselves in situations where we create our own suffering. By helping people find the tools to cultivate their unique skills, I believe we can find the hope and fulfillment to overcome our suffering. My focus is on individuals and couples as they search for connection, intimacy, love and success.
“Do you struggle with how important this stage of parenting is—and also how relentlessly hard it can be
From pre-conception through early childhood, I will support you in understanding attachment styles, family dynamics, trauma, and relational challenges so you can move toward a more connected, grounded way of relating—to yourself, your partner, and your child.
“Do you struggle with how important this stage of parenting is—and also how relentlessly hard it can be
From pre-conception through early childhood, I will support you in understanding attachment styles, family dynamics, trauma, and relational challenges so you can move toward a more connected, grounded way of relating—to yourself, your partner, and your child.
Welcome! We all want to live life as our best selves, but that can be especially challenging during difficult times. I have over 25 years of experience helping children, teens, families, adults and couples build on their strengths and get clear about what they want for their futures. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I also utilize art therapy, Brainspotting (a brain based therapy that helps clients identify, process and release emotional and physical pain) and the Nurtured Heart Approach (a relationship based model that helps people focus on their successes rather than their failures, thereby increasing their Inner Wealth.)
Welcome! We all want to live life as our best selves, but that can be especially challenging during difficult times. I have over 25 years of experience helping children, teens, families, adults and couples build on their strengths and get clear about what they want for their futures. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I also utilize art therapy, Brainspotting (a brain based therapy that helps clients identify, process and release emotional and physical pain) and the Nurtured Heart Approach (a relationship based model that helps people focus on their successes rather than their failures, thereby increasing their Inner Wealth.)
I also specialize in parenting and perinatal mental health, including infertility and pregnancy loss.
Asking for help is one of the most difficult things to do for yourself or your family. You've taken the first step, so let us help you with the next. My goal is to provide a safe space and build strong therapeutic alliances with all of my clients. I promise to make each treatment plan unique to you in order to fully capture your individual needs and facilitate lasting change. My therapy dog, Bowlby, may greet you at the door and is present to provide comfort and cuddles.
I also specialize in parenting and perinatal mental health, including infertility and pregnancy loss.
Asking for help is one of the most difficult things to do for yourself or your family. You've taken the first step, so let us help you with the next. My goal is to provide a safe space and build strong therapeutic alliances with all of my clients. I promise to make each treatment plan unique to you in order to fully capture your individual needs and facilitate lasting change. My therapy dog, Bowlby, may greet you at the door and is present to provide comfort and cuddles.
Bilingual (Spanish & English) services– Life can be difficult sometimes, when we experience anxiety, stress, sadness, and continuous disappointment or failure. Sometimes we manage to overcome them and other times we get used to living with those difficult emotions and negative thoughts, which negatively impact the way we perceive ourselves and the world. It shouldn't be like this! Suffering is inherent to life, however, it should not be greater than growth and satisfaction.
Bilingual (Spanish & English) services– Life can be difficult sometimes, when we experience anxiety, stress, sadness, and continuous disappointment or failure. Sometimes we manage to overcome them and other times we get used to living with those difficult emotions and negative thoughts, which negatively impact the way we perceive ourselves and the world. It shouldn't be like this! Suffering is inherent to life, however, it should not be greater than growth and satisfaction.
Trauma, grief/loss, divorce, abandonment, birth, parenting, career or life changes and stress can feel overwhelming.
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner & Art Therapist for over 20 years, I support moms of all ages through natural fertility, pregnancy, birth, divorce, single parenting, and relationships. Benefits include feeling lighter, regulating nervous system, a nourished energy system, releasing trauma, improved relationships and feeling more pleasure in your body.
Trauma, grief/loss, divorce, abandonment, birth, parenting, career or life changes and stress can feel overwhelming.
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner & Art Therapist for over 20 years, I support moms of all ages through natural fertility, pregnancy, birth, divorce, single parenting, and relationships. Benefits include feeling lighter, regulating nervous system, a nourished energy system, releasing trauma, improved relationships and feeling more pleasure in your body.
Areas in which I particularly specialize are: premarital counseling, couples communication coaching; individual depression and/or anxiety; sexual/relationship issues; addiction recovery; separation/divorce/co- parenting; life transitions and identity discovery.
As a vetern clinician with over 30 years experience, I am honored and happy to assist you and your loved ones on your path toward greater life satisfaction and peace of mind. I specialize in short term individual work with adults, premarital counseling, separation and divorce issues, the dilemmas of aging, trauma/abuse recovery and addiction recovery. I love to help young adults and adolescents express their feelings in a warm and relaxed environment in a garden setting. Addressing mood struggles as well as life challenges and transitions, my work is solution-focused, interactive and goal-oriented.
Areas in which I particularly specialize are: premarital counseling, couples communication coaching; individual depression and/or anxiety; sexual/relationship issues; addiction recovery; separation/divorce/co- parenting; life transitions and identity discovery.
As a vetern clinician with over 30 years experience, I am honored and happy to assist you and your loved ones on your path toward greater life satisfaction and peace of mind. I specialize in short term individual work with adults, premarital counseling, separation and divorce issues, the dilemmas of aging, trauma/abuse recovery and addiction recovery. I love to help young adults and adolescents express their feelings in a warm and relaxed environment in a garden setting. Addressing mood struggles as well as life challenges and transitions, my work is solution-focused, interactive and goal-oriented.
We routinely involve parents in treatment so you never have to guess what your child is doing in therapy.
We help kids, teens, and young adults who struggle with anxiety gain the confidence they need to put themselves out there and build healthy relationships. Our clients struggle just like you and your kids do. Despite being bright, academically high achieving, and able to seemingly balance it all, life is still hard. When they first come in, they are in a relentless cycle of never feeling “good enough” and are stuck comparing themselves to everyone else. They may start their day with reserved hope as they head to school, and come home a total wreck. You are doing your best, but you don’t always know the right thing to say.
We routinely involve parents in treatment so you never have to guess what your child is doing in therapy.
We help kids, teens, and young adults who struggle with anxiety gain the confidence they need to put themselves out there and build healthy relationships. Our clients struggle just like you and your kids do. Despite being bright, academically high achieving, and able to seemingly balance it all, life is still hard. When they first come in, they are in a relentless cycle of never feeling “good enough” and are stuck comparing themselves to everyone else. They may start their day with reserved hope as they head to school, and come home a total wreck. You are doing your best, but you don’t always know the right thing to say.
Life is so much better when we're connected! I am passionate about partnering with individuals, couples and families as they journey to wholeness and relational connection. I work with people through the lens of attachment as I help my clients learn about themselves, their relationships and how certain behaviors and patterns impact our relationships. Research has shown that healthy attachment is crucial to our well-being, allowing us to interact and do relationships in ways that encourage and empower us.
Life is so much better when we're connected! I am passionate about partnering with individuals, couples and families as they journey to wholeness and relational connection. I work with people through the lens of attachment as I help my clients learn about themselves, their relationships and how certain behaviors and patterns impact our relationships. Research has shown that healthy attachment is crucial to our well-being, allowing us to interact and do relationships in ways that encourage and empower us.
I have worked with parents and families in collaborating to provide safe and supportive environments for children to flourish.
My approach is grounded in empathy, understanding, and evidence-based practices to help clients navigate difficult emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives. I strive to meet clients where they are and provide support for their growth journey. I utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT, and ACT.
I have worked with parents and families in collaborating to provide safe and supportive environments for children to flourish.
My approach is grounded in empathy, understanding, and evidence-based practices to help clients navigate difficult emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives. I strive to meet clients where they are and provide support for their growth journey. I utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT, and ACT.
My mission is to help empower people to grow, to change and to live a more peaceful and authentic life. The changing process can be quite intimidating and we can become "comfortably" numb in a hectic, drama filled life. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Each one of us has our own unique story and circumstance. My approach to therapy is tailored to your unique needs. I meet you where you are. My work is geared around collaboration. Together, we look at what is showing up and take it on in a clear and honest way.
My mission is to help empower people to grow, to change and to live a more peaceful and authentic life. The changing process can be quite intimidating and we can become "comfortably" numb in a hectic, drama filled life. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Each one of us has our own unique story and circumstance. My approach to therapy is tailored to your unique needs. I meet you where you are. My work is geared around collaboration. Together, we look at what is showing up and take it on in a clear and honest way.
Hello! I am a psychotherapist and am passionate about connecting with clients who have a deep desire for change and growth, wanting to create a life with deeper meaning and balance, and in line with purpose. My passion is helping others to thrive in all aspects of life and guiding them to reframe negative beliefs and behaviors. Registered CA Psychological Associate (PSB94028382) supervised by Dr. Reya Kost (PSY30795) Psychological Trainee, supervised by Dr. Ruth Gentry. Current PsyD-ABD, MS in Psychology, MS in Autism Studies. Insurance accepted, CA and NV ONLY. Cash discount. Telehealth primary, in-person in South Reno office ONLY.
Hello! I am a psychotherapist and am passionate about connecting with clients who have a deep desire for change and growth, wanting to create a life with deeper meaning and balance, and in line with purpose. My passion is helping others to thrive in all aspects of life and guiding them to reframe negative beliefs and behaviors. Registered CA Psychological Associate (PSB94028382) supervised by Dr. Reya Kost (PSY30795) Psychological Trainee, supervised by Dr. Ruth Gentry. Current PsyD-ABD, MS in Psychology, MS in Autism Studies. Insurance accepted, CA and NV ONLY. Cash discount. Telehealth primary, in-person in South Reno office ONLY.
I provide therapy for teens, individuals, couples and famiIies. Managing life stress & the impact of social media as well as therapy & assessment of ADHD are specialities of mine. I offer forensic services and therapy services for divorce. I consult with pediatiricans, teachers and lawyers. I work with patients with chronic health problems and drug & alcohol problems and their families. I use CBT and mindfulness and meditation approaches. I focus on wellness and the importance of healthy lifestyles and good support systems at home and socially. I love my work and have been practicing clinically for 14 years.
I provide therapy for teens, individuals, couples and famiIies. Managing life stress & the impact of social media as well as therapy & assessment of ADHD are specialities of mine. I offer forensic services and therapy services for divorce. I consult with pediatiricans, teachers and lawyers. I work with patients with chronic health problems and drug & alcohol problems and their families. I use CBT and mindfulness and meditation approaches. I focus on wellness and the importance of healthy lifestyles and good support systems at home and socially. I love my work and have been practicing clinically for 14 years.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel disconnected, reactive, or unsure of themselves despite managing daily life. Individuals may struggle to tolerate emotions, feel grounded in who they are, or experience shame, numbness, or a lack of meaning. Couples may feel stuck in cycles of conflict or distance, with emotional or sexual intimacy feeling strained or unsafe. These clients want more than coping strategies, they want to build emotional capacity, develop a stronger sense of self, and experience deeper, more authentic connection within themselves and their relationships.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel disconnected, reactive, or unsure of themselves despite managing daily life. Individuals may struggle to tolerate emotions, feel grounded in who they are, or experience shame, numbness, or a lack of meaning. Couples may feel stuck in cycles of conflict or distance, with emotional or sexual intimacy feeling strained or unsafe. These clients want more than coping strategies, they want to build emotional capacity, develop a stronger sense of self, and experience deeper, more authentic connection within themselves and their relationships.
I love working as a parenting consultant helping parents grow with their children.
Psychotherapy is a process of exploration, discovery and growth. I work with patients who want to learn about themselves in a safe and caring environment. Whether you are in crisis, have overwhelming stress, have family of origin issues, depression/anxiety or just need support for the many issues people face today; call my office to see how I might be of help and support to you. I work from a relational and contemporary psychodynamic model of therapy, meeting the needs of each person as an individual. I use modalties such as insight/relationally oriented psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis.
I love working as a parenting consultant helping parents grow with their children.
Psychotherapy is a process of exploration, discovery and growth. I work with patients who want to learn about themselves in a safe and caring environment. Whether you are in crisis, have overwhelming stress, have family of origin issues, depression/anxiety or just need support for the many issues people face today; call my office to see how I might be of help and support to you. I work from a relational and contemporary psychodynamic model of therapy, meeting the needs of each person as an individual. I use modalties such as insight/relationally oriented psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis.
People often feel disconnected from themselves or their partners—pulled away by the demands of daily life and left feeling ungrounded or unsure how to return to a sense of wholeness. They may carry shame, trauma, or struggle to find pleasure and closeness. Deep down, they long to feel safe within themselves, to reconnect with their authenticity, and to experience intimacy and love without fear or judgment. They want to come home—to their bodies, their relationships, and their sense of self.
People often feel disconnected from themselves or their partners—pulled away by the demands of daily life and left feeling ungrounded or unsure how to return to a sense of wholeness. They may carry shame, trauma, or struggle to find pleasure and closeness. Deep down, they long to feel safe within themselves, to reconnect with their authenticity, and to experience intimacy and love without fear or judgment. They want to come home—to their bodies, their relationships, and their sense of self.
Hi, I’m Dr. Jodi! I couldn't be more proud to share a little bit about our team at Tides Wellness. Tides is a group of wonderful and authentic human beings, but this alone is not enough. It is crucial that we provide treatments that work, treatments that are based on research and treatment modalities that help get people better faster. We take pride in continuous learning and growing both as humans and as therapists. As our team has grown we have brought on therapists with diverse expertise in hopes of being a trusted one stop shop for many of the the mental health needs of our local community!
Hi, I’m Dr. Jodi! I couldn't be more proud to share a little bit about our team at Tides Wellness. Tides is a group of wonderful and authentic human beings, but this alone is not enough. It is crucial that we provide treatments that work, treatments that are based on research and treatment modalities that help get people better faster. We take pride in continuous learning and growing both as humans and as therapists. As our team has grown we have brought on therapists with diverse expertise in hopes of being a trusted one stop shop for many of the the mental health needs of our local community!
Needing help finding a way to tolerate the uncertainty in life? You are not alone. I use researched backed methods combined with genuine warmth and life experience to help individuals reduce anxiety.
Needing help finding a way to tolerate the uncertainty in life? You are not alone. I use researched backed methods combined with genuine warmth and life experience to help individuals reduce anxiety.
Dr. Peters is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California drawing from nearly two decades of diverse clinical experience to support clients in developing deeper self-understanding and meaningful change. While her work is grounded in relational, process, and insight-oriented approaches, she also integrates evidence-based treatment interventions—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—to provide practical skills that help her clients navigate daily challenges. She is dedicated to culturally responsive, collaborative care that honors each person’s unique story, strengths, and goals.
Dr. Peters is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California drawing from nearly two decades of diverse clinical experience to support clients in developing deeper self-understanding and meaningful change. While her work is grounded in relational, process, and insight-oriented approaches, she also integrates evidence-based treatment interventions—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—to provide practical skills that help her clients navigate daily challenges. She is dedicated to culturally responsive, collaborative care that honors each person’s unique story, strengths, and goals.
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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.