Parenting Therapists in Allston, MA
You’ve been working hard to keep up with life’s demands, but something still feels off. Maybe your energy feels drained, your focus is scattered, or your body is sending signals your mind hasn’t fully caught up with yet. You want to better understand yourself—how your physical rhythms, environment, and emotional well-being all influence one another. You’re ready to explore new ways of moving through challenges so you can approach life with clarity, strength, and a renewed sense of possibility. You want to feel stronger, calmer, and more capable of handling whatever life throws your way, while honoring the whole person you are.
You’ve been working hard to keep up with life’s demands, but something still feels off. Maybe your energy feels drained, your focus is scattered, or your body is sending signals your mind hasn’t fully caught up with yet. You want to better understand yourself—how your physical rhythms, environment, and emotional well-being all influence one another. You’re ready to explore new ways of moving through challenges so you can approach life with clarity, strength, and a renewed sense of possibility. You want to feel stronger, calmer, and more capable of handling whatever life throws your way, while honoring the whole person you are.
I welcome those who are young adults, later in life, as well as parents/family, to reach out if they are struggling.
There is not just one path that leads someone to seeking therapy and with that being said there is not just one type of therapy that works for everyone. I work with clients to help figure out what their needs are and together we figure out the best way to work together. My clients come from a variety of life circumstances and backgrounds and are often in some point of transition in their lives. I try to create a safe space for diversity and personal experiences as I believe they cannot be discounted from how it has shaped them. I work with many folks who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who are neurodiverse.
I welcome those who are young adults, later in life, as well as parents/family, to reach out if they are struggling.
There is not just one path that leads someone to seeking therapy and with that being said there is not just one type of therapy that works for everyone. I work with clients to help figure out what their needs are and together we figure out the best way to work together. My clients come from a variety of life circumstances and backgrounds and are often in some point of transition in their lives. I try to create a safe space for diversity and personal experiences as I believe they cannot be discounted from how it has shaped them. I work with many folks who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who are neurodiverse.
Sometimes we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious. We might notice patterns and struggle to understand them. Together, we will work to build skills to best meet your needs, hopes, and goals while exploring and building insight to better understand yourself. Our work will support you as you navigate different life phases, relationships, and environments. I specialize in working with individuals traversing life transitions (school, work, new parenthood), anxiety, grief and loss, familial or relationship dynamics, and identity exploration. I have extensive training and experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Sometimes we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious. We might notice patterns and struggle to understand them. Together, we will work to build skills to best meet your needs, hopes, and goals while exploring and building insight to better understand yourself. Our work will support you as you navigate different life phases, relationships, and environments. I specialize in working with individuals traversing life transitions (school, work, new parenthood), anxiety, grief and loss, familial or relationship dynamics, and identity exploration. I have extensive training and experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Accepting In-Person Referrals: Many of the people I work with are adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or intense emotional experiences that feel hard to manage alone. Often they’re insightful and motivated, yet still feel stuck in patterns that affect their mood, relationships, or sense of control. They’re looking for more than validation and want a clear, skill-based approach that makes sense of what’s happening and leads to meaningful change. The goal is not just short-term relief, but emotional steadiness, healthier relationships, and practical strategies that hold up and can be practiced outside the therapy room.
Accepting In-Person Referrals: Many of the people I work with are adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or intense emotional experiences that feel hard to manage alone. Often they’re insightful and motivated, yet still feel stuck in patterns that affect their mood, relationships, or sense of control. They’re looking for more than validation and want a clear, skill-based approach that makes sense of what’s happening and leads to meaningful change. The goal is not just short-term relief, but emotional steadiness, healthier relationships, and practical strategies that hold up and can be practiced outside the therapy room.
The mind is like an iceberg. It floats with one seventh of its bulk above water - Sigmund Freud
The mind is like an iceberg. It floats with one seventh of its bulk above water - Sigmund Freud
Looking for a therapist can feel like a lot of work before the real work even begins. I'll try to make this part easier. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, work stress, life transitions, and questions of identity. Some are coming to therapy for the first time, others have been before and are looking for something that fits better. What tends to be common is a sense of being stuck, or a gap between knowing something needs to change and actually feeling able to change it.
Looking for a therapist can feel like a lot of work before the real work even begins. I'll try to make this part easier. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, work stress, life transitions, and questions of identity. Some are coming to therapy for the first time, others have been before and are looking for something that fits better. What tends to be common is a sense of being stuck, or a gap between knowing something needs to change and actually feeling able to change it.
I have over a decade of experience working with people from all backgrounds, with a primary focus on trauma and anxiety. I love supporting people with high functioning anxiety, "people pleasers," and perfectionists; and working with teachers, therapists, nurses, and others in helping professions to manage stress, burnout, boundary setting, and vicarious trauma. Many people who have struggled to find the right fit in a therapist have reported finding a good connection with me. My style is warm and friendly and I find humor a vital tool as we navigate challenging waters together.
I have over a decade of experience working with people from all backgrounds, with a primary focus on trauma and anxiety. I love supporting people with high functioning anxiety, "people pleasers," and perfectionists; and working with teachers, therapists, nurses, and others in helping professions to manage stress, burnout, boundary setting, and vicarious trauma. Many people who have struggled to find the right fit in a therapist have reported finding a good connection with me. My style is warm and friendly and I find humor a vital tool as we navigate challenging waters together.
I’m so glad you’re here! Reaching out for support is not always easy, especially when you’ve been holding so much on your own. You may be feeling anxious, down, overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. Maybe you’re coping with stress, trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges, family expectations, or a major life change. In our work together, I hope to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and supported. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and we’ll move at your pace toward healing and growth that feels meaningful to you.
I’m so glad you’re here! Reaching out for support is not always easy, especially when you’ve been holding so much on your own. You may be feeling anxious, down, overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. Maybe you’re coping with stress, trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges, family expectations, or a major life change. In our work together, I hope to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and supported. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and we’ll move at your pace toward healing and growth that feels meaningful to you.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) of Asian descent with over a decade of experience supporting adults, children, families, and couples from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds. I provide trauma-informed care that honors each individual’s story and resilience. Grounded in authenticity, presence, and connection, my approach fosters a safe, supportive space for growth. I also integrate nature-based, experiential techniques to promote grounding, reflection, and holistic healing.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) of Asian descent with over a decade of experience supporting adults, children, families, and couples from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds. I provide trauma-informed care that honors each individual’s story and resilience. Grounded in authenticity, presence, and connection, my approach fosters a safe, supportive space for growth. I also integrate nature-based, experiential techniques to promote grounding, reflection, and holistic healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in negative thought patterns? I get it and I can help. Together we can process any troubling thoughts and feelings, explore your symptoms and learn to manage them, so you can gain access to a clearer mind and learn tools to tackle life's challenges. I enjoy working with college students, young professionals and adults who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, adjustment challenges, low self-esteem and difficulties managing stress.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in negative thought patterns? I get it and I can help. Together we can process any troubling thoughts and feelings, explore your symptoms and learn to manage them, so you can gain access to a clearer mind and learn tools to tackle life's challenges. I enjoy working with college students, young professionals and adults who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, adjustment challenges, low self-esteem and difficulties managing stress.
You're getting through it. Work, relationships, expectations, decisions. You're managing all of it. But there's a version of your life where you're not just getting through it, and you know that. The anxiety is too loud. The pressure is too constant. Something underneath it all needs attention. I work with young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the particular kind of overwhelm that comes with building a life while managing everything it throws at you. My approach is warm, practical, and grounded. We'll work on both the skills and the deeper stuff underneath them.
You're getting through it. Work, relationships, expectations, decisions. You're managing all of it. But there's a version of your life where you're not just getting through it, and you know that. The anxiety is too loud. The pressure is too constant. Something underneath it all needs attention. I work with young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the particular kind of overwhelm that comes with building a life while managing everything it throws at you. My approach is warm, practical, and grounded. We'll work on both the skills and the deeper stuff underneath them.
Specialized Telehealth Counseling for Asian & Asian American
When Anxiety Keeps You on Alert—and Depression Pulls You Down.
Living between constant worry and deep exhaustion is draining. These struggles often feed off each other: anxiety keeps your body on high alert, while low mood and low self-worth leave you feeling behind.
Therapy offers a space to break this cycle. Together, we’ll explore where these patterns came from and develop practical, grounded tools to help restore your energy, quiet racing thoughts, and bring balance back to your days.
Specialized Telehealth Counseling for Asian & Asian American
When Anxiety Keeps You on Alert—and Depression Pulls You Down.
Living between constant worry and deep exhaustion is draining. These struggles often feed off each other: anxiety keeps your body on high alert, while low mood and low self-worth leave you feeling behind.
Therapy offers a space to break this cycle. Together, we’ll explore where these patterns came from and develop practical, grounded tools to help restore your energy, quiet racing thoughts, and bring balance back to your days.
I provide therapy for parents and families navigating separation, divorce, co- parenting challenges, and other major family transitions.
Our ideal clients are individuals and couples feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. They often come to us because communication is breaking down, stress is building, or life changes feel difficult to manage. Our team provides a supportive, practical space to understand patterns, improve communication, build coping skills, and create healthier ways to move forward.
I provide therapy for parents and families navigating separation, divorce, co- parenting challenges, and other major family transitions.
Our ideal clients are individuals and couples feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. They often come to us because communication is breaking down, stress is building, or life changes feel difficult to manage. Our team provides a supportive, practical space to understand patterns, improve communication, build coping skills, and create healthier ways to move forward.
In person clients preferred. Similar to life therapy is a journey. And with all journeys, nobody deserves to go at it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for self exploration and healing.
In person clients preferred. Similar to life therapy is a journey. And with all journeys, nobody deserves to go at it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for self exploration and healing.
I am currently not accepting new clients. I no longer accept insurances, but am still a Give-An-Hour provider for current clients and provide a sliding fee scale.
I am currently not accepting new clients. I no longer accept insurances, but am still a Give-An-Hour provider for current clients and provide a sliding fee scale.
More Therapists Nearby
You can find more information about me at the Maxant Curtis Mental Health website. I am passionate about working with children. My specialty is ages 3 - 16 and am a Certified Clinical Service Provider for ADHD. I have years of experience working directly with children in my office, online, in schools and in their homes. I also have expertise in treating childhood anxiety and behavioral issues such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder and impulse control disorders.
You can find more information about me at the Maxant Curtis Mental Health website. I am passionate about working with children. My specialty is ages 3 - 16 and am a Certified Clinical Service Provider for ADHD. I have years of experience working directly with children in my office, online, in schools and in their homes. I also have expertise in treating childhood anxiety and behavioral issues such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder and impulse control disorders.
I work colloboratively with the parents to help their children.
Seeking therapy can feel vulnerable, and finding the right therapist is an important part
of the process. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment
where clients can process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences while deepening
their understanding of themselves. Whether you are navigating a life transition,
managing stress or anxiety, exploring relationships, a caregiver who needs help with a
child’s needs, or seeking personal growth, I believe therapy can provide a meaningful
space for reflection, healing, and change.
I work colloboratively with the parents to help their children.
Seeking therapy can feel vulnerable, and finding the right therapist is an important part
of the process. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment
where clients can process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences while deepening
their understanding of themselves. Whether you are navigating a life transition,
managing stress or anxiety, exploring relationships, a caregiver who needs help with a
child’s needs, or seeking personal growth, I believe therapy can provide a meaningful
space for reflection, healing, and change.
Areas of focus for my practice include (but are not limited to) - adjustment to parenthood; couples counseling; men's mental health; supporting parents of children with disabilities
I believe that the success of therapy is based on the strength of the relationships. I try to create a safe space free of judgement that can allow for that relationship to grow. My hope is that I can help individuals and families explore their understanding and meaning of the problems that they experience. I also hope to give more voice to the values and strengths that run counter to those problems and closer to the preferred path of families and individuals.
Areas of focus for my practice include (but are not limited to) - adjustment to parenthood; couples counseling; men's mental health; supporting parents of children with disabilities
I believe that the success of therapy is based on the strength of the relationships. I try to create a safe space free of judgement that can allow for that relationship to grow. My hope is that I can help individuals and families explore their understanding and meaning of the problems that they experience. I also hope to give more voice to the values and strengths that run counter to those problems and closer to the preferred path of families and individuals.
Accepting New Clients.
Preparing for and starting a family is one of the biggest transitions you will make in your lifetime. Sometime this period of transition does not go as planned and it can feel overwhelming, filled with anxiety, grief, and isolation. Can you relate to this but find yourself pretending like everything is ok? Do you feel alone in your struggles? It can feel liberating to seek help and healing to share your story in a safe environment.
Accepting New Clients.
Preparing for and starting a family is one of the biggest transitions you will make in your lifetime. Sometime this period of transition does not go as planned and it can feel overwhelming, filled with anxiety, grief, and isolation. Can you relate to this but find yourself pretending like everything is ok? Do you feel alone in your struggles? It can feel liberating to seek help and healing to share your story in a safe environment.
I offer specialized care for the tender perinatal stages of pregnancy, birth, birth trauma, postpartum, infertility, loss, early parenting, and anything in between.
Are you having difficulty coping with life's challenges? Do you feel anxious, are you up at night not sleeping, worrying, stressed or depressed? Counseling can provide the support that helps you to navigate life's challenges. I believe that we each have it in us to work through our experiences however sometimes with the help of another person we can foster that growth. I believe each person’s individual's experience is unique and that providing a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental environment fosters the process of healing, change and personal growth.
I offer specialized care for the tender perinatal stages of pregnancy, birth, birth trauma, postpartum, infertility, loss, early parenting, and anything in between.
Are you having difficulty coping with life's challenges? Do you feel anxious, are you up at night not sleeping, worrying, stressed or depressed? Counseling can provide the support that helps you to navigate life's challenges. I believe that we each have it in us to work through our experiences however sometimes with the help of another person we can foster that growth. I believe each person’s individual's experience is unique and that providing a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental environment fosters the process of healing, change and personal 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.