Parenting Therapists in Boulder, CO
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Madison Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, APCC, MA
Verified
Verified
Parenting
: Do you hope to become a nurturing, supportive, and responsive
parent
, while setting firm and healthy boundaries with your children? I will help you respond to your child’s emotional needs while setting clear expectations and using natural consequences as teaching moments.
Currently Accepting New Clients (Virtual Sessions Only) Sometimes the best transitions in life can also be the hardest - I am here to help you thrive through them. My approach is open, collaborative and engaging. I strive to learn about your experience in the world, meet you where you are, and support you on your path of healing and growth. I will provide you with a safe and welcoming environment, even when working through the most daunting and complex topics. Your failures, doubts, and self-criticisms will no longer define you. If you are looking for personalized therapy, I invite you to reach out for a free 15 min consultation.

Victoria Marks
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Areas of specialty are
parenting
and stress management.
I believe that every person has the capacity to be happy. When I work with individuals and couples, I get to know each unique person and circumstance. My treatment approach considers the biological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of each person. The non-judgmental relationship of trust and acceptance creates an environment that is conducive to the self-discovery that is necessary for achieving and maintaining optimal mental health and happiness. Helping others is my life's purpose, and I am honored to join people on their quest for a happy life.

Danni Sullivan
CCHT, Mentor
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a Therapeutic Mentor and
Parent
Coach, I frequently work with teen and young adult issues,
parenting
difficulties, tools for focus and follow (ADHD), life transitions, building life skills, sober coaching, problematic technology use, self-esteem, depression, anxious thoughts, stress management, and emotional regulation. For over 15 years I have helped empower individuals to recognize their strengths, cultivate creativity and unlock their full potential. I use methods such as Motivational Interviewing, Hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices to help clients develop insight and make informed decisions.

Melissa Holland, MS Parent Support Specialist
MS
If you are a
parent
, struggling with your young child's big, baffling behaviors, I am here to help. If you have tried All. The. Things: every sticker chart, consequence, love and logic approach, boundaries, time outs & more and nothing has helped, then let's try something new. We need to go beyond the outdated, ineffective behavior management approach. It doesn't work. And together, I know that we can tip the balance, so that your
parenting
experience is less stressful, with less resistance, defiance, and overwhelm, to one that is filled with more joy, connection and ease. It is possible.

Kimberly J Lubuguin
PhD
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I focus on the strengths of the individual children, adolescents, and the families and use this as a basis for developing treatments that are individualized for the child, adolescent, and family and takes into account family routines and rituals. I set goals that are attainable. Families with children or adolescents with ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders,family issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, school phobia, consultation and managing pediatric and adolescent chronic illness (e.g., Asthma, diabetes) at home and school. Helping manage transitions and adjustment for children, adolescents, and families (starting a new school, moving, coping with
parent
's separation/divorce).

Cindy Goldrich
Counselor, EdM, ADHD, CCSP
For over a decade, Cindy has provided expert Support, Coaching, Education, & Resources for Parents, Students, & Professionals to help children, teens & adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) thrive in school, work and life. Develop tools and strategies to manage… Executive Function challenges, Learning & Motivational challenges, Oppositional & Defiant behaviors, and Emotional Regulation challenges. Visit PTSCoaching.com for information on
Parenting
support, Student support, Teacher training, and ADHD
Parent
Coach training. Please use this link to set up a good time for us to speak: bit.ly/PTScalendar

Patricia Carruth
Psychologist, MSW, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Parent
Consultation & Coaching - As a child psychologist, I have special interest in working with parents of children with challenging behaviors.
As a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience, I strive to support my clients in identifying and meeting their goals in order to move beyond obstacles and make desired changes. I provide a respectful, empathic, supportive therapeutic relationship and space that is responsive to each individual's needs and goals. It is truly an honor to be a part of the turmoil and the triumphs of the journeys my clients travel.TOGETHER we will work to resolve past traumas, change self-defeating behaviors and limiting beliefs and learn new skills in order to create integrated and lasting change.

Play Heal Grow Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified
Verified
I offer play therapy sessions,
parent
support, and intensive Instinctual Response to Trauma sessions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist with a master’s degree in Social Work, a post graduate certificate in Play Therapy and Equine Assisted Mental Health. For the past 18 years I have worked with children as a counselor, case manager, elementary school teacher, and now a play therapist. Child-Centered and Synergetic Play Therapy, Instinctual Trauma Response method and Child-
Parent
Relationship Therapy are my biggest influences. I believe that when children are given a chance to lead, explore, and demonstrate their own resiliency—they are given the opportunity to grow, heal, and change from within.
Waitlist for new clients

Sarah Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My goal is to provide clients caring, concrete, and practical answers using proven-effective treatment options. I feel strongly that clients should be a collaborator in their treatment and see improvements quickly. Parents with children who have behavioral problems are often exhausted and at the end of their rope.
Parent
-Child Interaction Therapy provides quick solutions and reduces parental stress. Couples often seek therapy when communication is breaking down. Both PCIT and Gottman Method Therapy inform my work with couples and families.

Dan Riggan
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Having challenges in your relationship(s)? If so, then I welcome you to the most common challenge of Being Human. I will help you to dissect the roots of your emotional struggles, relational patterns, and early family experiences in order for you to break free of the burdens you have carried for years that do not work in your life or relationships anymore. I enjoy working with adults and couples who face challenges with partnership,
parenting
issues and divorce. I also enjoy supporting all people realize their full potential and what is holding them back.

Jay S Weinberg
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CAGS
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I have founded Colorado
Parent
Coaching Services to support parents of children, teens and young adults who are struggling with social, emotional, and psychological challenges.
I strive to empower and enable my clients to successfully navigate life's many challenges. My approach is active, experiential and educational in nature. Rather than trying to control, eliminate or avoid painful thoughts and emotions, I work with my clients in learning new ways to relate to life's difficult and often painful experiences. Whether you are a
parent
, a spouse, a young adult, a business professional or senior, my goal is to help you live a rewarding and meaningful life, living authentically, and becoming the person you aspire to be.

Stephanie Bryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAS, NCAC, II
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In addition, having worked in in-patient treatment for chemical dependency and mood disorders, I decided to teach
parenting
classes and offer
parent
coaching as primary prevention, to help parents raise children to make healthier choices.
I have several passions: 1) I help women struggling with depression and self esteem, especially as they age, to find meaning in their lives. 2) I help parents raise kids who will want to come home for Thanksgiving...and you'll want to see them. 3) I help parents who have made a decision not to work to be full-time stay-at-home parents feel confident and validated in their choice. There is no more important work than successfully raising the next generation. 4) I help seniors dealing with aging issues, depression, and addictions. 5) I help all adults dealing with addictions, depression, and anxiety.

Suzita Cochran
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
It's not easy to seek help for your child. I've been there. I've been a psychologist for 28 years, but I've been a
parent
for 24, and counting. As a child and family psychologist, I help young families develop skills and routines to support healthy relationships for years to come. Play therapy allows children to integrate difficult experiences, and move past the stuck points in which they (and their parents) often find themselves. And it even works to do it virtually!

Play Therapy of Boulder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
Are you worried that your preschooler's abrupt mood swings will be a problem when she enters kindergarten? Is your third grader easily frustrated, teary and self-deprecating over an inability to get things right? Are you discouraged because of your fourth grader's consistently angry and disrespectful behavior? Raising a child with difficult behaviors can be exhausting. . . As a play therapist and
parent
resource, I help parents have more harmonious and enjoyable relationships with their children.

Ryan H Dawson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
We will deepen relational ties and you will have
parenting
support drawing from 25 years of serving youth and families in the community.
I specialize in working with teens, adults and families. When a teen or young adult is struggling, so is their family. Whether you are wanting your kid to get more out of life or are concerned about behavior/symptoms that destabilize your child's wellbeing, I can help. I also provide support for young adults that are working through the difficult transition to adulthood. For adult clients, I offer a deep understanding of the challenges of creating and sustaining meaningful relationships and navigating our fast and competitive modern society. You will gain important insights and support on your authentic path.

Stephanie Dueger
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
Verified
And also for: expectant parents and families with young children, focused on: preparing for parenthood, healing after infertility, perinatal loss, or birth trauma,
parenting
young children, and psycho-educational classes for the prenatal period and early parenthood.
Relationships create the foundation of our lives throughout our entire existence. In fact, our earliest relationships can impact nearly every future interaction we have. If you have questions, concerns, or curiosities about any of your relationships - with your partner, children, extended family, or friends - working with a therapist specially trained in attachment work can change your life. Finding a therapist who really understands you, and what you are going through, is imperative in attachment work. Find someone who will both deeply support you and gently challenge you when you are on the edge of growth.

Magic Moments Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, ADS
Verified
Verified
You holding onto your
parenting
guilt does not serve your child.
I help children feel more expansion in their emotionality so that they are able to break the cycles of self-doubt and move forward with their innate wisdom and their natural curiosities. In the old-paradigm, we have been faced with imbalances, pressures, restrictions and tensions especially in school. Some children thrive in the current system. Others have a more outside of the box way of learning. By honoring our deepest truths, we prepare for the world we are creating. Kids are looking for their own unique outlets to express their needs. We work together to embody and discover choices that make the most sense for who they are!

Abigail Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My specialties include adolescents,
parenting
issues,college students and adults.
Are you fed up with feeling stuck? Tired of feeling miserable or unsatisfied? Has your partner finally agreed to couples counseling? Are your parents or teenager driving you nuts? The thought of talking to stranger about your problems can be intimidating, so call me or e-mail me just to see if we're comfortable with each other. If we are, then schedule an appointment.
I can help you get unstuck.

Wonder: A Confident Living Company
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Wonder provides therapeutic support services for pre-teens, adolescents, young adults and their families by combining individual and
parent
coaching with family therapy. We understand that life’s stressors and struggles happen outside of the traditional therapy office setting, and that’s why we get out of the office and get into the community. We are committed to helping families discover the potential in all of their relationships while helping adolescents and young adults reach their goals in the areas of school, vocation, personal growth and community engagement.

Jessica Schaffer
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
When you make the decision to reach out for support, to attune to your
parenting
intuition, you are already the best
parent
for your child.
I’m a registered psychotherapist, Synergetic Play Therapist, and certified sleep coach. I want to coach you, the caregiver, every step of the way so that you can
parent
your child with confidence through the process. Through collaboration, your investment will result in a positive and thriving relationship with your children – day and night. No more sleepless nights for you or your child. Through our work, you will learn to interact with your child in a way that will be consistent with your own beliefs and values as to what is important to you and your child.
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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.