Parenting Therapists in Washington, DC
As a parent, do you want to learn ways to better support them?
Therapy is an opportunity for you to gain both practical skills and insight/awareness to more effectively identify and respond to the challenges impacting how you think and feel. I'll help you develop the ability to acknowledge and accept these obstacles without allowing them to hinder your capacity for greater joy and personal connection.
As a parent, do you want to learn ways to better support them?
Therapy is an opportunity for you to gain both practical skills and insight/awareness to more effectively identify and respond to the challenges impacting how you think and feel. I'll help you develop the ability to acknowledge and accept these obstacles without allowing them to hinder your capacity for greater joy and personal connection.
I specialize in working with children, teens, young adults, parents, and families as they face the many emotional, developmental, and relational challenges that arise during life’s transitions.
With a compassionate, strengths-based approach, I work collaboratively with each individual and family to understand their unique needs and goals. My therapeutic style is warm, down-to-earth, and trauma-informed.
I specialize in working with children, teens, young adults, parents, and families as they face the many emotional, developmental, and relational challenges that arise during life’s transitions.
With a compassionate, strengths-based approach, I work collaboratively with each individual and family to understand their unique needs and goals. My therapeutic style is warm, down-to-earth, and trauma-informed.
Katie Blumenthal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, PMH-C
5 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
As a parent myself, I enjoy working with clients transitioning to parenthood, including fertility patients.
I believe that the foundation of successful therapeutic work is forming strong, collaborative relationships with my clients. This emphasis is essential when tackling complex problems and stressors. I join with clients to heal from trauma, build emotional skills and resilience, and gain insight into relationships and events, both past and present. I challenge clients to integrate skills gained in sessions into their daily lives and we review progress and adjust the clinical approach as needed.
As a parent myself, I enjoy working with clients transitioning to parenthood, including fertility patients.
I believe that the foundation of successful therapeutic work is forming strong, collaborative relationships with my clients. This emphasis is essential when tackling complex problems and stressors. I join with clients to heal from trauma, build emotional skills and resilience, and gain insight into relationships and events, both past and present. I challenge clients to integrate skills gained in sessions into their daily lives and we review progress and adjust the clinical approach as needed.
I team with adults, children, and parents to create solutions and awaken aspects of themselves they would like to grow.
Adults: You will gain healing and strength. When you feel stronger, your relationships and career will get better. Parents: We will create solutions to the worries you have about your baby, toddler, or older child. Behaviors, sleep, feeding, relationships will become better. For children and adults with autism, I am familiar with typing to communicate.
I team with adults, children, and parents to create solutions and awaken aspects of themselves they would like to grow.
Adults: You will gain healing and strength. When you feel stronger, your relationships and career will get better. Parents: We will create solutions to the worries you have about your baby, toddler, or older child. Behaviors, sleep, feeding, relationships will become better. For children and adults with autism, I am familiar with typing to communicate.
Parent-Child Dynamics: working with parents to improve the quality / flexibility of their relationships with children/teens, especially how to help kids better regulate emotions and behavior, as well as understand how parents' past family-of-origin experiences may influence current parenting style (i.e., reflective parenting).
Work-Related / Academic-Related Stress, Performance & Relationships: working with diverse professionals (managers, lawyers, doctors, therapists, researchers, students) to improve their comfort / performance through increased awareness and regulation of difficult emotions, repetitive negative thoughts, challenging work relationships, as well as past experiences that influence current functioning (i.e., Tavistock model).
Parent-Child Dynamics: working with parents to improve the quality / flexibility of their relationships with children/teens, especially how to help kids better regulate emotions and behavior, as well as understand how parents' past family-of-origin experiences may influence current parenting style (i.e., reflective parenting).
Work-Related / Academic-Related Stress, Performance & Relationships: working with diverse professionals (managers, lawyers, doctors, therapists, researchers, students) to improve their comfort / performance through increased awareness and regulation of difficult emotions, repetitive negative thoughts, challenging work relationships, as well as past experiences that influence current functioning (i.e., Tavistock model).
As a licensed therapist in the DC metro area, I work with teens, adults, parents, and women in the perinatal and postpartum period - offering a highly individualized approach during every stage.
Throughout my 12 years of clinical practice, I have worked in multiple therapeutic settings such as schools, an outpatient mental health clinic, and a group private practice in NW Washington, DC. I utilize a client-centered approach, drawing from multiple evidence-based models such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), play therapy, and attachment theory.
As a licensed therapist in the DC metro area, I work with teens, adults, parents, and women in the perinatal and postpartum period - offering a highly individualized approach during every stage.
Throughout my 12 years of clinical practice, I have worked in multiple therapeutic settings such as schools, an outpatient mental health clinic, and a group private practice in NW Washington, DC. I utilize a client-centered approach, drawing from multiple evidence-based models such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), play therapy, and attachment theory.
My 20 years of experience as a high school counselor at local independent schools has given me necessary insights into the lives of emerging adults and those who parent them.
I specialize in working with older adolescents, young adults, and parents by offering supportive psychotherapy to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and parenting challenges.
My 20 years of experience as a high school counselor at local independent schools has given me necessary insights into the lives of emerging adults and those who parent them.
I specialize in working with older adolescents, young adults, and parents by offering supportive psychotherapy to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and parenting challenges.
I also offer parenting work that strengthens parents skill sets.
Through a cognitive behavioral approach that is strengths based and solution focused I help clients identify and label their feelings, examine the thoughts they are telling themselves about those feelings and evaluate if those thoughts are rooted in distortions or evidence based. Upon examination and labeling, new and helpful cognitions can be learned.
I also offer parenting work that strengthens parents skill sets.
Through a cognitive behavioral approach that is strengths based and solution focused I help clients identify and label their feelings, examine the thoughts they are telling themselves about those feelings and evaluate if those thoughts are rooted in distortions or evidence based. Upon examination and labeling, new and helpful cognitions can be learned.
Michal Berkson Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
5 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20016
Life has its ups and downs. You want to have the skills, resources, and supports to weather whatever the world throws at you and you want that for your family too. As strong and resourceful as we are, no one has the ability to manage everything, all the time. Every now and then, any one of us could use a little extra help. Maybe you have been feeling more stressed. Maybe you are going through a major life change. Maybe there have been concerns about your child’s development or behavior. Maybe you or your loved one has been diagnosed with a learning or developmental disability, or you want to know more about ADHD, Autism, or Anxiety.
Life has its ups and downs. You want to have the skills, resources, and supports to weather whatever the world throws at you and you want that for your family too. As strong and resourceful as we are, no one has the ability to manage everything, all the time. Every now and then, any one of us could use a little extra help. Maybe you have been feeling more stressed. Maybe you are going through a major life change. Maybe there have been concerns about your child’s development or behavior. Maybe you or your loved one has been diagnosed with a learning or developmental disability, or you want to know more about ADHD, Autism, or Anxiety.
I am a licensed mental health counselor. I received my graduate degree from New York University and I am an experienced professional therapist for individuals, couples, and families trained at the Ackerman Institute for the Family in New York City. I specialize in relationship issues within the family, couple, and/or individual, improving the understanding of oneself and their relationship to others. I track the impact of family history on relationships, and the complex patterns of interaction that play out within relationships to help re-establish better connections and form better pathways to healthier communication.
I am a licensed mental health counselor. I received my graduate degree from New York University and I am an experienced professional therapist for individuals, couples, and families trained at the Ackerman Institute for the Family in New York City. I specialize in relationship issues within the family, couple, and/or individual, improving the understanding of oneself and their relationship to others. I track the impact of family history on relationships, and the complex patterns of interaction that play out within relationships to help re-establish better connections and form better pathways to healthier communication.
I have spent my career supporting children, parents, individuals, and couples.
My approach is very practical and direct. I focus on helping you gain greater clarity as I support you in making meaningful changes in your relationships, parenting, and professional pursuits. Success will be defined by you feeling that you have found a more authentic path toward contentment in your daily life.
I have spent my career supporting children, parents, individuals, and couples.
My approach is very practical and direct. I focus on helping you gain greater clarity as I support you in making meaningful changes in your relationships, parenting, and professional pursuits. Success will be defined by you feeling that you have found a more authentic path toward contentment in your daily life.
Started in 2022, Next Level Up Counseling was founded by three clinicians with over a decade of experience each in supporting children, adolescents and families with childhood behavioral challenges, concerns and parenting issues.
At Next Level Up Counseling, we specialize in services to children, caregivers and families navigating behavioral challenges and anxiety disorders in childhood. We believe that progress is not made by jumping to the top. It is made by doing the work to get to the next level up from where you were, and celebrating that as the moment of growth that it is.
Started in 2022, Next Level Up Counseling was founded by three clinicians with over a decade of experience each in supporting children, adolescents and families with childhood behavioral challenges, concerns and parenting issues.
At Next Level Up Counseling, we specialize in services to children, caregivers and families navigating behavioral challenges and anxiety disorders in childhood. We believe that progress is not made by jumping to the top. It is made by doing the work to get to the next level up from where you were, and celebrating that as the moment of growth that it is.
Depending on the situation, I may address such problems with individual therapy, family therapy, or parenting work
My work is more present- than past-focused, and more active than passive. Some clinical perspectives on which I draw are cognitive-behavioral, acceptance/mindfulness, Gottman couple therapy, and family systems. Key to my work are building a trusting relationship, careful assessment, collaborative goal-setting, and incorporating evidence-based approaches.
Depending on the situation, I may address such problems with individual therapy, family therapy, or parenting work
My work is more present- than past-focused, and more active than passive. Some clinical perspectives on which I draw are cognitive-behavioral, acceptance/mindfulness, Gottman couple therapy, and family systems. Key to my work are building a trusting relationship, careful assessment, collaborative goal-setting, and incorporating evidence-based approaches.
I specialize in anxiety, parenting, school difficulties, depression, and issues related to racial or ethnic identity.
Seeking help for yourself or a child can be daunting and requires courage. I want to partner with you as you work to gain the life that you envision, help open possibilities and promote a mindset of strength, resilience and competence to tackle what may be getting in your way. As a Licensed Psychologist, with 20 years of experience as a school psychologist and counselor, I am dedicated to helping others understand and potentially change behavior and mindsets for improved functioning in settings, including work and school, and in relationships with others.
I specialize in anxiety, parenting, school difficulties, depression, and issues related to racial or ethnic identity.
Seeking help for yourself or a child can be daunting and requires courage. I want to partner with you as you work to gain the life that you envision, help open possibilities and promote a mindset of strength, resilience and competence to tackle what may be getting in your way. As a Licensed Psychologist, with 20 years of experience as a school psychologist and counselor, I am dedicated to helping others understand and potentially change behavior and mindsets for improved functioning in settings, including work and school, and in relationships with others.
I work with children, teenagers, parents, and adults using techniques tailored to the needs of the client.
I use a structured approach by monitoring symptoms with measurement of emotions and behaviors. I teach DBT skills to help you understand and cope with emotions, change unwanted habits and behaviors, and improve your relationships. Doing therapy homework between sessions helps you in your every day life to reach the goals you set for yourself.
I work with children, teenagers, parents, and adults using techniques tailored to the needs of the client.
I use a structured approach by monitoring symptoms with measurement of emotions and behaviors. I teach DBT skills to help you understand and cope with emotions, change unwanted habits and behaviors, and improve your relationships. Doing therapy homework between sessions helps you in your every day life to reach the goals you set for yourself.
Having trouble with your spouse, children, parents, friends, colleagues?
I see older adolescents, adults and couples. I believe many of our hang-ups are related to our family histories and our past experiences but that doesn't mean that the present is ignored.
Having trouble with your spouse, children, parents, friends, colleagues?
I see older adolescents, adults and couples. I believe many of our hang-ups are related to our family histories and our past experiences but that doesn't mean that the present is ignored.
Shamara Howze
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, RPT-S
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20003
Waitlist for new clients
I hope to support you as a caregiver and your child on your journey. No matter how you got here, whether through adjustments, trauma, grief, attachment, divorce, anxiety or other mental health related challenges. I work with both caregiver and child/teen to establish realistic goals that don't lead to a perfect road but one that feels safe enough to travel. This means caregiver presence is important throughout the process as you both explore new ways of being.
I hope to support you as a caregiver and your child on your journey. No matter how you got here, whether through adjustments, trauma, grief, attachment, divorce, anxiety or other mental health related challenges. I work with both caregiver and child/teen to establish realistic goals that don't lead to a perfect road but one that feels safe enough to travel. This means caregiver presence is important throughout the process as you both explore new ways of being.
Government employees, parents, veterans, and athletes are a few populations I am especially passionate about serving.
You are the center of your therapy process. The approaches, theories, and practices I bring support you as you process experience and create your plan to achieve mental wellness. If you want to break cycles of trauma for yourself and your kids, are a government worker coping with stress, or need support just getting through the weeks, I would be honored to partner with you in healing. My background as a foreign service officer also leads me to serve our government employees with trauma-informed, practical modalities. Together we will set goals that make your healing measurable and tangible on a physiological level.
Government employees, parents, veterans, and athletes are a few populations I am especially passionate about serving.
You are the center of your therapy process. The approaches, theories, and practices I bring support you as you process experience and create your plan to achieve mental wellness. If you want to break cycles of trauma for yourself and your kids, are a government worker coping with stress, or need support just getting through the weeks, I would be honored to partner with you in healing. My background as a foreign service officer also leads me to serve our government employees with trauma-informed, practical modalities. Together we will set goals that make your healing measurable and tangible on a physiological level.
I work with busy professionals, adults navigating trauma, anxiety, or ADHD, and parents raising kids with big feelings.
I help clients slow down, feel more grounded, and understand the “why” behind what’s not working. Whether you're navigating ADHD, burnout, anxiety, or parenting challenges, I offer a space to make sense of your emotions and build real-life tools that work. My approach is warm, honest, and practical. We'll focus on small shifts and tangible goals!
I work with busy professionals, adults navigating trauma, anxiety, or ADHD, and parents raising kids with big feelings.
I help clients slow down, feel more grounded, and understand the “why” behind what’s not working. Whether you're navigating ADHD, burnout, anxiety, or parenting challenges, I offer a space to make sense of your emotions and build real-life tools that work. My approach is warm, honest, and practical. We'll focus on small shifts and tangible goals!
I am committed to helping people who feel challenged in relationships, in their professional lives, or creatively and emotionally. My approach is determined by your needs and pays attention to your strengths, guided by the belief that you already possess the ability to make things better. I provide individual therapy grounded in a strength based approach and often use holistic frames to promote insight and cultivate growth and change. I am noted for my warm demeanor, openness, positivity and authentic qualities. My practice offers a warm and caring place to build skills and enhance your growth.
I am committed to helping people who feel challenged in relationships, in their professional lives, or creatively and emotionally. My approach is determined by your needs and pays attention to your strengths, guided by the belief that you already possess the ability to make things better. I provide individual therapy grounded in a strength based approach and often use holistic frames to promote insight and cultivate growth and change. I am noted for my warm demeanor, openness, positivity and authentic qualities. My practice offers a warm and caring place to build skills and enhance your growth.
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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.