Parenting Therapists in Boston, MA

Therapy Lab Kids is a teletherapy practice that offers evidence-based plans (5-16 sessions) targeting mood/anxiety symptoms, sleep problems, family conflict, and disruptive behaviors. Our plans are designed to teach your child, teenager, or family a specific set of skills so you can walk away with emotional health and insight. Starting with an introductory session, an expert will help you establish goals that address your concerns, then initiate the best plan for you.

My overall focuses are women’s issues, trauma, and interpersonal relationships. I have worked closely with individuals and families impacted by addiction, survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, and individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma. I also have experience in developing curriculum and facilitating groups for women survivors of domestic violence with substance use disorders, parenting , and dual diagnoses. I prioritize trauma informed care and believe in empowering the individual by highlighting strengths and challenging negative thoughts and behaviors to improve overall quality of life!

Are you a parent managing life with a child who has special needs? I offer solid support to parents like you, helping them navigate life with the behavior challenges and manage the stress that comes with meeting the child’s needs. My private practice has also seen a large population of twenty-somethings exploring their adult identity, as well as new parents adjusting to parenthood.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over fifteen years of working with individuals, groups, and families. I believe that healing can come through the development of mindfulness, in the empowering of ourselves through self-awareness, the constructive exploring of our relationships with others, and taking the time to create peace and clarity in this complex chaotic world. During our time together, I hope to provide an environment for you to revive your joy, feel whole versus disjointed, and seek to create a balance between challenge and kindness for yourself.

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 worked for years with parents who are struggling to find joy, satisfaction, balance and confidence in their parenting role. Whether you have a newborn who just won’t sleep, a toddler whose tantrums are pushing you to the brink, or a teenager who is going down a path that worries you, I am here to help you to become the parent that you want and hope to be. Using approaches including mindfulness, CBT, art therapy and family systems work, I will help you to feel stronger and more resilient so that you may confidently face the challenges that inevitably arise during times of transition and change.

Are you struggling, feeling overwhelmed by some of the many challenges that come with parenting ? Under 'normal' circumstances, raising children is an awesome and complex undertaking. During these uncertain times, stress has been especially high. If anxiety and frustration are frequent occurrences in your family, you are not alone. I'm a firm believer that "It takes a village to raise a child." Everyone needs and deserves support. I am a social worker and a family therapist with over 20 years of experience. I'm available and interested in being a part of your support system.

I specialize in work with couples, parents and families. I aim to help couples and families work through difficult issues that often make them feel stuck. This may involve assistance with communication, increasing positive relationship behaviors, and practical family-based strategies. I strive to create a safe environment for partners to honestly express their needs and experiences, and to become aware of difficult emotional dynamics in order to shift them toward their goals. I am a committed, direct, solution-focused therapist.

Liveliness, warmth and connection are the ground for my practice, where I focus on you and your passions and commitments in life, the places you are stuck or feel vulnerable, and the hopes and capacities that you bring to difficulties in your life. I love the work I've done for the past 30+ years, consulting with a wide variety of individuals and couples, women and men, straight and gay, artists and performers, and parents of young children through adolescents.

"Kids do better when they feel better." -Jane Nelson. I understand that making the decision to seek support for your child can be difficult, and I strive to help parents feel comfortable during this time. I believe that parents and primary caregivers are the experts and that true growth and change comes from a thoughtful and collaborative process.

I am a certified professional coach, speaker, educator, and co-Founder of ImpactADHD.com, an online resource for parents of kids with ADHD/ADD and other "complex" issues such as Anxiety and Dyslexia. I help parents radically improve their personal and family life by gaining new skills, increasing confidence, and bringing a "coach approach" to parent management.

Currently seeing clients over Zoom. When face to face are permitted I will see people at Highland Ave. I specialize in supporting men and fathers as they strive to become the best version of themselves. I tend to work with a lot of new fathers who happen to be former athletes. My background as a former high school and college athlete seems to serve our connection. My training as a therapist with a specialty in parenting , anger management and spiritual issues also informs how I work. The men who come see me want to channel their aggression in a healthier way and are incredibly self reliant and often have a hard time asking for help.

I have been a child & adolescent therapist for 46 yrs., & I enjoy my work greatly. I also work with parents who want advice and guidance about parenting skills. Children can change much faster than adults, and that is why I love working with young people. I try to support their strengths, encourage their creativity, relate to them with warmth and humor. I also work with parents with children, and with parents with teens if teens want me to. I like the challenge of connecting with both children and teens, ages 4 to 20. Connecting requires intuition and open-heartedness.

**I am not currently accepting any new referrals** I have been working as a psychotherapist in the Boston area for over 25 years. I work hard to help create a safe space in which individuals can explore struggles without the fear of judgment. Whether people are wanting to address a current life situation that is challenging or feel they have unresolved issues from their childhood, I work collaboratively to help people challenge themselves to gain insights and greater satisfaction in their personal and professional worlds.

Active in approach, transparent in nature and collaborative in style, my practice will validate all it has taken for you to arrive at my door. Then begins the process of crafting a clear pathway towards a different experience of self. Supporting individuals and families in acquiring and sustaining the real skills necessary for positive behavioral change is what I do best, be it in my Cambridge office or in the front room of your home.

Hi there, and welcome. If your child's behaviors and/or emotions have you feeling eager to find a solution, I am here to help. Being a parent or caregiver to a child struggling with behavioral and emotional challenges is tough. And despite the fact that you know your child best, you may still be struggling to find the right interventions, supports, and resources to make it all better. That's where I come in. In addition to providing psychotherapy, I can help you navigate the various resources available to support your child.

Waitlist Only Presently. Do you feel unheard or invalidated? Do you tell yourself, "I shouldn't be feeling this way"? Maybe you're a first, second or third time mom having unwanted or scary thoughts. Is parenthood not everything you imagined it to be? If so, you are not alone. Even if you are doing the very best you can, it is still easy to think it is not enough. Our moods and stress have their way of taking over and make us think we no longer have power over our thoughts and emotions. I want to help you take that control back. We will create a space to express and work through your thoughts and emotions freely-without judgement.

In times of crisis, parenting can be especially challenging. My goal is to help you gain skills and confidence in your ability to support your children's resilience while attending to your own self-care. I provide expert, practical, sensitive help so you don't have to go it alone.

Babies come to this world with so many unique capacities. And parenting them is the most amazing journey.Inherently joyful, yet challenging,even when we all want to be the best parents we can be.You might simply be curious about your infant, toddler and your own self as a parent . You might be going through problems such as depression, anxiety, substance use.There might be medical issues with the baby such as prematurity causing prolonged NICU stay. Your infant or toddler might be have early regulation challenges such as problems with sleep,feeding, excessive crying, excessive tantrums.

Are you facing challenges coping with life stressors or relationships? Do you need help learning to manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to lead a productive and happy life? Are you a parent trying your best to parent a challenging child but still feel stuck? I offer compassionate, collaborative, results-oriented therapy and training for individuals and families who would like to improve the quality of life for themselves and/or their children. I use a warm and nonjudgmental approach to help you feel safe and comfortable. I want you to leave each session feeling hopeful, insightful, and empowered.