Parenting Therapists in Boston, MA
I have trained in a number of settings including psychosocial oncology (cancer); college counseling centers; and parenting wellness centers where I have worked with women struggling with postpartum adjustment, anxiety, or depression.
I feel that I work best with motivated individuals who are curious about themselves, their relationships, and the kinds of struggles which interfere with their fully enjoying their lives.
I have trained in a number of settings including psychosocial oncology (cancer); college counseling centers; and parenting wellness centers where I have worked with women struggling with postpartum adjustment, anxiety, or depression.
I feel that I work best with motivated individuals who are curious about themselves, their relationships, and the kinds of struggles which interfere with their fully enjoying their lives.
We will spend time talking about parenting strategies as well as mindfulness and coping skills that work for you.
Being a parent is tough work! Are you adjusting to parenthood? Wondering how to navigate family dynamics or your child’s behaviors? Feeling overwhelmed with special needs in the family and how to support them? My practice offers warm, practical support to someone like you.
We will spend time talking about parenting strategies as well as mindfulness and coping skills that work for you.
Being a parent is tough work! Are you adjusting to parenthood? Wondering how to navigate family dynamics or your child’s behaviors? Feeling overwhelmed with special needs in the family and how to support them? My practice offers warm, practical support to someone like you.
Erin Ramsey-Tooher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02131
Welcome! Reaching out for help can be a difficult step, and I'm so happy you've taken it. I'm a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in perinatal mental health, from pre-conception through the early years of parenting. Currently, my practice focuses largely on supporting parents of young children and on the intersection of trauma and parenting, including birth trauma. I also enjoy working with young adults around grief, anxiety and life transitions. I consider you to be the expert on your own life and hope that we will work collaboratively to help you move toward a more joyful, authentic, whole-hearted way of living.
Welcome! Reaching out for help can be a difficult step, and I'm so happy you've taken it. I'm a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in perinatal mental health, from pre-conception through the early years of parenting. Currently, my practice focuses largely on supporting parents of young children and on the intersection of trauma and parenting, including birth trauma. I also enjoy working with young adults around grief, anxiety and life transitions. I consider you to be the expert on your own life and hope that we will work collaboratively to help you move toward a more joyful, authentic, whole-hearted way of living.
Additionally, I specialize in parent guidance for parents of teens and young adults who are struggling with independence or emotion dysregulation.
I am licensed in MA and NY. I am straightforward, helping clients achieve behavioral change towards living in line with their values and priorities. I provide treatment that is founded on evidence based principles, meaning that I base treatment on knowledge gleaned from research and science while allowing for flexibility to accommodate to the individuals with whom I work. I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities and work from within an acceptance based cognitive behavior therapy framework. Balancing acceptance of our experiences and channeling our strengths towards behavior change is, I find, the most useful path forward.
Additionally, I specialize in parent guidance for parents of teens and young adults who are struggling with independence or emotion dysregulation.
I am licensed in MA and NY. I am straightforward, helping clients achieve behavioral change towards living in line with their values and priorities. I provide treatment that is founded on evidence based principles, meaning that I base treatment on knowledge gleaned from research and science while allowing for flexibility to accommodate to the individuals with whom I work. I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities and work from within an acceptance based cognitive behavior therapy framework. Balancing acceptance of our experiences and channeling our strengths towards behavior change is, I find, the most useful path forward.
Parent coaching focuses on: Parent burnout, behavioral responses, skill application, managing emotions, avoidance, aggression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, connection, and much more.
Welcome to The Be Center. A place for parents. DBT for parents. We are a telehealth parent-focused center dedicated to helping parents navigate the challenges of having a child or young adult who is struggling with behavioral and emotional issues. We believe parents need support in knowing WHAT and HOW to cope with, understand, and respond to the challenges that arise when a loved one is struggling with mental health. When parents feel nourished and empowered, they are able to guide their families back to wellness. How do we do this? We support parents thought parent coaching, Individual and couples therapy.
Parent coaching focuses on: Parent burnout, behavioral responses, skill application, managing emotions, avoidance, aggression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, connection, and much more.
Welcome to The Be Center. A place for parents. DBT for parents. We are a telehealth parent-focused center dedicated to helping parents navigate the challenges of having a child or young adult who is struggling with behavioral and emotional issues. We believe parents need support in knowing WHAT and HOW to cope with, understand, and respond to the challenges that arise when a loved one is struggling with mental health. When parents feel nourished and empowered, they are able to guide their families back to wellness. How do we do this? We support parents thought parent coaching, Individual and couples therapy.
The Life Workshop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02118 (Online Only)
From pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, NICU & medically complex babies, pregnancy & infant loss, birth trauma, PCOS, Endometriosis, parenting, and matrescence, our team of Postpartum Support International (PSI) trained clinicians (many are PMH-C's) is prepared to support you!.
Do you find yourself navigating the complexities of parenthood or reproduction? Perhaps you're a new parent wondering if what you're feeling is normal or grappling with feeling guilt and shame for not experiencing the joy you expected. You may be struggling with perinatal complications, feeling isolated and overwhelmed by the emotional rollercoaster. Your needs are multifaceted – deserving understanding, validation, and compassionate support from someone who truly "gets it." We want you to emerge from this experience feeling the best version of yourself and fully equipped to embrace the joys and challenges of this journey.
From pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, NICU & medically complex babies, pregnancy & infant loss, birth trauma, PCOS, Endometriosis, parenting, and matrescence, our team of Postpartum Support International (PSI) trained clinicians (many are PMH-C's) is prepared to support you!.
Do you find yourself navigating the complexities of parenthood or reproduction? Perhaps you're a new parent wondering if what you're feeling is normal or grappling with feeling guilt and shame for not experiencing the joy you expected. You may be struggling with perinatal complications, feeling isolated and overwhelmed by the emotional rollercoaster. Your needs are multifaceted – deserving understanding, validation, and compassionate support from someone who truly "gets it." We want you to emerge from this experience feeling the best version of yourself and fully equipped to embrace the joys and challenges of this journey.
April Xinran Yu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02111 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Navigating life as an immigrant involves constant adaptation to new environments and balancing personal, professional, and legal challenges, compounded by cultural differences and distance from support and comfort. As a solo parent and single child navigating immigration, I understand these challenges intimately. My journey has taught me the joys of independence, the richness of diverse experiences, and the importance of connection. I am dedicated to walking with you in your journey of transition, helping you create a new narrative filled with change, growth, and self-actualization.
Navigating life as an immigrant involves constant adaptation to new environments and balancing personal, professional, and legal challenges, compounded by cultural differences and distance from support and comfort. As a solo parent and single child navigating immigration, I understand these challenges intimately. My journey has taught me the joys of independence, the richness of diverse experiences, and the importance of connection. I am dedicated to walking with you in your journey of transition, helping you create a new narrative filled with change, growth, and self-actualization.
Elizabeth Renzella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience in maternal mental health, pregnancy/postpartum and parenting.
There are times in life when we all need extra support and it can be difficult to ask for help. By reading this, you have already taken the first step. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, parenting, pregnancy/postpartum, relationships, or any other emotional concerns, let’s work together to improve your mental health. I am here to guide you in your journey toward letting go of the things causing you distress while empowering you to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I have extensive experience in maternal mental health, pregnancy/postpartum and parenting.
There are times in life when we all need extra support and it can be difficult to ask for help. By reading this, you have already taken the first step. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, parenting, pregnancy/postpartum, relationships, or any other emotional concerns, let’s work together to improve your mental health. I am here to guide you in your journey toward letting go of the things causing you distress while empowering you to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Having it all can be stressful. Balancing work, relationships, self-care, and family with limited time and resources can be overwhelming and lead to guilt and shame. I work with professionals seeking work-life balance & navigating career transitions. I also have a specialization in helping working parents who are striving to facilitate supportive family dynamics. As a counseling psychologist, business owner, and parent, I offer personalized strategies to help individuals achieve balance, conquer career challenges, and navigate the complexities of parenthood with confidence.
Having it all can be stressful. Balancing work, relationships, self-care, and family with limited time and resources can be overwhelming and lead to guilt and shame. I work with professionals seeking work-life balance & navigating career transitions. I also have a specialization in helping working parents who are striving to facilitate supportive family dynamics. As a counseling psychologist, business owner, and parent, I offer personalized strategies to help individuals achieve balance, conquer career challenges, and navigate the complexities of parenthood with confidence.
NOTE: I cannot accept insurances! I am passionate about serving the diverse needs of queer, trans, and gender non-conforming individuals and family systems! I work with adults, couples, or multi-partner partnerships of all genders and sexualities seeking help with depression, anxiety, parenting, life transitions, trauma/C-PTSD & other issues. I provide perinatal and postpartum therapeutic services, including issues related to fertility and family planning, co-/ parenting, birthing/birth trauma(s), and blended families . I support sex workers and provide a sex positive space for folks of all identities and sexualities.
NOTE: I cannot accept insurances! I am passionate about serving the diverse needs of queer, trans, and gender non-conforming individuals and family systems! I work with adults, couples, or multi-partner partnerships of all genders and sexualities seeking help with depression, anxiety, parenting, life transitions, trauma/C-PTSD & other issues. I provide perinatal and postpartum therapeutic services, including issues related to fertility and family planning, co-/ parenting, birthing/birth trauma(s), and blended families . I support sex workers and provide a sex positive space for folks of all identities and sexualities.
I have extensive experience with anxiety, stress management, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues and parenting.
Perhaps you are experiencing loss, loneliness, or anxiety, or maybe you don't feel like 'yourself' anymore. I believe that empowerment and healing can come through self-connection, use of more adaptive and efficient tools and knowledge that I will have your back until you're ready to have your own. I show up for you authentically and drawing from my over twenty years of working with individuals of all ages. During our time together, I hope to provide a space for you to revive your joy, feel whole versus disjointed, and seek to create a balance between challenge and kindness for yourself.
I have extensive experience with anxiety, stress management, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues and parenting.
Perhaps you are experiencing loss, loneliness, or anxiety, or maybe you don't feel like 'yourself' anymore. I believe that empowerment and healing can come through self-connection, use of more adaptive and efficient tools and knowledge that I will have your back until you're ready to have your own. I show up for you authentically and drawing from my over twenty years of working with individuals of all ages. During our time together, I hope to provide a space for you to revive your joy, feel whole versus disjointed, and seek to create a balance between challenge and kindness for yourself.
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Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02114 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) therapist specializing in trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, parenting, and perinatal mental health, I combine holistic psychotherapy with practical, trauma-informed, and research-based techniques.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by parenting, struggling to manage anxiety or depression, or healing from past trauma? Life can be exhausting when you’re trying to do it all, especially while coping with emotional challenges or old wounds. Whether you're navigating the ups and downs of parenting, feeling stuck in your healing journey, struggling with relationships, or battling stress and overwhelm, you don’t have to do it alone.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) therapist specializing in trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, parenting, and perinatal mental health, I combine holistic psychotherapy with practical, trauma-informed, and research-based techniques.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by parenting, struggling to manage anxiety or depression, or healing from past trauma? Life can be exhausting when you’re trying to do it all, especially while coping with emotional challenges or old wounds. Whether you're navigating the ups and downs of parenting, feeling stuck in your healing journey, struggling with relationships, or battling stress and overwhelm, you don’t have to do it alone.
Anna Weiss- Psychotherapist And Parent Coach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MA
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
Becky Kennedy's Good Inside Parenting approach and offer parent coaching virtually in any state in order to support parents and children.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, strength-based, and client-centered. I believe in the healing power that exists within each individual, which is nurtured and strengthened within the context of our therapeutic relationship. I work with children, adults, and families who are facing complex struggles, including: parent-child relationship issues, transition to parenthood, postpartum difficulties, life transitions, behavior challenges, depression, anxiety, and more. My style is warm, empathic, and compassionate, and I work to create a safe environment to help you better understand and address the challenges you are facing.
Becky Kennedy's Good Inside Parenting approach and offer parent coaching virtually in any state in order to support parents and children.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, strength-based, and client-centered. I believe in the healing power that exists within each individual, which is nurtured and strengthened within the context of our therapeutic relationship. I work with children, adults, and families who are facing complex struggles, including: parent-child relationship issues, transition to parenthood, postpartum difficulties, life transitions, behavior challenges, depression, anxiety, and more. My style is warm, empathic, and compassionate, and I work to create a safe environment to help you better understand and address the challenges you are facing.
Melissa Spilman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02109 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! I provide therapy for couples and adult individuals. I specialize in relationship, attachment and parenting issues and perinatal mental health. My clients are curious about unhelpful patterns that seem to keep showing up in their life and relationships. Many times they are putting others before themselves, have trouble trusting, feel guilty about setting boundaries or have trouble communicating their needs AND getting them met. Together, we work to understand the “why’s” and then we continue our work to implement new skills and strategies to either break out of those cycles or find ways to work them in your favor.
Hi there! I provide therapy for couples and adult individuals. I specialize in relationship, attachment and parenting issues and perinatal mental health. My clients are curious about unhelpful patterns that seem to keep showing up in their life and relationships. Many times they are putting others before themselves, have trouble trusting, feel guilty about setting boundaries or have trouble communicating their needs AND getting them met. Together, we work to understand the “why’s” and then we continue our work to implement new skills and strategies to either break out of those cycles or find ways to work them in your favor.
I see people who desire to relieve suffering. Clients may feel overwhelmed by fear and worry in daily life, or may be struggling in relationship with spouse, friends or family. You may no longer find joy and pleasure where you once did or feel discouraged or stuck. My approach is solution-focused and goal-oriented. I have over ten years of experience providing therapy for adults, adolescents, couples, and families. The bulk of my experience has been helping people solve problems associated with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, relationship issues, and parenting. I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I see people who desire to relieve suffering. Clients may feel overwhelmed by fear and worry in daily life, or may be struggling in relationship with spouse, friends or family. You may no longer find joy and pleasure where you once did or feel discouraged or stuck. My approach is solution-focused and goal-oriented. I have over ten years of experience providing therapy for adults, adolescents, couples, and families. The bulk of my experience has been helping people solve problems associated with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, relationship issues, and parenting. I’m here to support you every step of the way.
For a Season Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
Are you a first time parent and feeling overwhelmed? Are you struggling to balance it all? Do you miss having time for yourself? Are you wondering if what you're feeling is normal? You are not alone. I started For a Season Counseling because this is what so many mothers feel, but are afraid to talk about. Media, friends and even our own expectations can make parenting feel and look easy. The reality is that many struggle in silence and can be made to feel ashamed for sharing how they really feel.
Are you a first time parent and feeling overwhelmed? Are you struggling to balance it all? Do you miss having time for yourself? Are you wondering if what you're feeling is normal? You are not alone. I started For a Season Counseling because this is what so many mothers feel, but are afraid to talk about. Media, friends and even our own expectations can make parenting feel and look easy. The reality is that many struggle in silence and can be made to feel ashamed for sharing how they really feel.
Rachel E. Zavertnik | irezonate joy llc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116
My goal is to help you navigate parenting obstacles and find a way forward.
I understand how difficult it can be to parent effectively, especially when it comes to improving communication and creating a peaceful home without resorting to yelling, screaming, or empty threats. Mastering positive parenting can be tough and overwhelming. Are you constantly arguing with your child or finding yourself using threats and getting into disagreements? Do you struggle to get your child to help with chores or show respect? I completely understand as I've been in similar situations. It's normal to want to feel in control while leading a balanced and satisfying life.
My goal is to help you navigate parenting obstacles and find a way forward.
I understand how difficult it can be to parent effectively, especially when it comes to improving communication and creating a peaceful home without resorting to yelling, screaming, or empty threats. Mastering positive parenting can be tough and overwhelming. Are you constantly arguing with your child or finding yourself using threats and getting into disagreements? Do you struggle to get your child to help with chores or show respect? I completely understand as I've been in similar situations. It's normal to want to feel in control while leading a balanced and satisfying life.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients for October 2024. I work with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan, and offer individual therapy, family therapy and parent/ caregiver consultation. I believe in the innate wisdom and dignity within each of us and use empathy, ritual, playfulness and imagination to support you in honoring your strengths and hurts and moving on from patterns that may no longer serve you or your family. I am passionate about supporting identity development, healing processes, conflict resolution, life transitions, communication and relationship skills building, and creative pursuits.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients for October 2024. I work with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan, and offer individual therapy, family therapy and parent/ caregiver consultation. I believe in the innate wisdom and dignity within each of us and use empathy, ritual, playfulness and imagination to support you in honoring your strengths and hurts and moving on from patterns that may no longer serve you or your family. I am passionate about supporting identity development, healing processes, conflict resolution, life transitions, communication and relationship skills building, and creative pursuits.
Amy Lowright
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02114 (Online Only)
I am an integrative, trauma-focused, queer therapist dedicated to helping people understand themselves better. I particularly enjoy working with clients who want to be in more authentic, connected relationships with partners and family members, want to better understand how trauma has impacted their life and shed patterns that are no longer useful, or want to parent differently than they were parented. My areas of specialized training include interpersonal trauma and PTSD (sexual assault, childhood abuse, domestic violence), attachment and relationships, perinatal mental health, and infant/early childhood mental health.
I am an integrative, trauma-focused, queer therapist dedicated to helping people understand themselves better. I particularly enjoy working with clients who want to be in more authentic, connected relationships with partners and family members, want to better understand how trauma has impacted their life and shed patterns that are no longer useful, or want to parent differently than they were parented. My areas of specialized training include interpersonal trauma and PTSD (sexual assault, childhood abuse, domestic violence), attachment and relationships, perinatal mental health, and infant/early childhood mental health.
Peachy Keen Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Jen and I am the owner of Peachy Keen Counseling LLC. Do you feel as if life keeps throwing you curveballs? Or do you feel as if you are still trying to find your path in life? Maybe you're feeling like you struggle to find balance in your life between work, school, relationships, or other obligations? Are you a parent and struggling with everything that entails? I am an LICSW that believes that you possess everything you need to build the life you love, we just need to dig it out. I am now taking new clients, 18 years or older only.
Hi there, I'm Jen and I am the owner of Peachy Keen Counseling LLC. Do you feel as if life keeps throwing you curveballs? Or do you feel as if you are still trying to find your path in life? Maybe you're feeling like you struggle to find balance in your life between work, school, relationships, or other obligations? Are you a parent and struggling with everything that entails? I am an LICSW that believes that you possess everything you need to build the life you love, we just need to dig it out. I am now taking new clients, 18 years or older only.
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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.