Parenting Therapists in Cambridge, MA
I do also have some sub-specialties, which are 1) young adults (16-28), 2) coaching for parents, and 3) early Autism assessment to toddlers ages 1-3 years.
I offer treatment that is practical, and focuses on what you can immediately to do improve things, as well as exploring historical influences on your current concerns.
I do also have some sub-specialties, which are 1) young adults (16-28), 2) coaching for parents, and 3) early Autism assessment to toddlers ages 1-3 years.
I offer treatment that is practical, and focuses on what you can immediately to do improve things, as well as exploring historical influences on your current concerns.
I am passionate about supporting parents, soon-to-be parents, and those considering parenthood, as well as college students/young adults, and anyone who is struggling to navigate the turmoil of our times.
I have a background counseling first-generation college students and first-hand experience as a stay-at-home parent. I work through a lens of social justice.
I am passionate about supporting parents, soon-to-be parents, and those considering parenthood, as well as college students/young adults, and anyone who is struggling to navigate the turmoil of our times.
I have a background counseling first-generation college students and first-hand experience as a stay-at-home parent. I work through a lens of social justice.
Seeking therapy can be one of the most difficult decisions we make. It requires us to take steps of courage through vulnerability, uncertainty, and trauma in the hope that we may grow through it and into our best selves. Keeping this in mind, you'll find I blend of variety of clinical practices based on what you need because my most crucial practice is meeting you where you are. Therapists call this the therapeutic alliance and the research tells us it's the most significant factor in therapeutic growth.
Seeking therapy can be one of the most difficult decisions we make. It requires us to take steps of courage through vulnerability, uncertainty, and trauma in the hope that we may grow through it and into our best selves. Keeping this in mind, you'll find I blend of variety of clinical practices based on what you need because my most crucial practice is meeting you where you are. Therapists call this the therapeutic alliance and the research tells us it's the most significant factor in therapeutic growth.
I have experience with anxiety, depression, parenting, adoptions, postpartum issues, PTSD, relationship issues, ASD, and eating disorders (as well as many other issues).
I work with each client to make sure 1) we are a good match and 2) we have mutually agreed upon goals. I use multiple approaches, including a psychodynamic model, practicing being in the here and now, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems for some examples.
I have experience with anxiety, depression, parenting, adoptions, postpartum issues, PTSD, relationship issues, ASD, and eating disorders (as well as many other issues).
I work with each client to make sure 1) we are a good match and 2) we have mutually agreed upon goals. I use multiple approaches, including a psychodynamic model, practicing being in the here and now, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems for some examples.
figuring out relationships with friends, parents, kids, colleagues
I uniquely offer integrating nature in our work whether we meet inside or outside. I'm also certified in IFS, RLT, EMDR, among other trainings. I've partnered with people across multiple intersections of identity & interests throughout my multicultural career. I also offer coaching, restorative circles, workshops, school consultations and nature experiences.
figuring out relationships with friends, parents, kids, colleagues
I uniquely offer integrating nature in our work whether we meet inside or outside. I'm also certified in IFS, RLT, EMDR, among other trainings. I've partnered with people across multiple intersections of identity & interests throughout my multicultural career. I also offer coaching, restorative circles, workshops, school consultations and nature experiences.
I specialize in providing support and guidance to parents and caregivers of newborns and young children.
I have worked with young children and families for over 10 years. Throughout my career and personal parenting journey, I've learned that becoming a parent can trigger emotions and thoughts we were unaware existed until becoming a parent. With therapy you will have the opportunity to make meaning of such thoughts and emotions.
I specialize in providing support and guidance to parents and caregivers of newborns and young children.
I have worked with young children and families for over 10 years. Throughout my career and personal parenting journey, I've learned that becoming a parent can trigger emotions and thoughts we were unaware existed until becoming a parent. With therapy you will have the opportunity to make meaning of such thoughts and emotions.
Through HIPAA-compliant online sessions, we'll use play—your child's natural language—while building your parenting confidence.
When you work with me, you can tap into your strengths and inner wisdom and apply them to your parenting and relationships in a way that is meaningful and sustainable for YOU. Your experience is valuable and your story is important. I offer online parenting consultations and online play therapy to children under age 10.
Through HIPAA-compliant online sessions, we'll use play—your child's natural language—while building your parenting confidence.
When you work with me, you can tap into your strengths and inner wisdom and apply them to your parenting and relationships in a way that is meaningful and sustainable for YOU. Your experience is valuable and your story is important. I offer online parenting consultations and online play therapy to children under age 10.
I also offer family therapy and parent coaching.
I specialize in the use of evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). I am also trained in SPACE (Supporting Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions).
I also offer family therapy and parent coaching.
I specialize in the use of evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). I am also trained in SPACE (Supporting Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions).
I provide parent guidance and coaching for caregivers who have children with challenging behaviors and special needs.
My many years of professional experience coupled with my lived experience puts me in a unique position to relate to my clients while providing quality, effective and supportive therapy. I also offer clinical consultation to other professionals in the field as well as supervision for social workers not yet fully licensed.
I provide parent guidance and coaching for caregivers who have children with challenging behaviors and special needs.
My many years of professional experience coupled with my lived experience puts me in a unique position to relate to my clients while providing quality, effective and supportive therapy. I also offer clinical consultation to other professionals in the field as well as supervision for social workers not yet fully licensed.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and supporting parents and families.
I pull from evidence-based approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy, ERP, and integrate mindfulness and somatic work into sessions. Importance is placed in honoring your emotions, developing self-compassion, and pulling from your own strengths. My goal is to meet clients where they are at and invite them into a collaborative space for growth.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and supporting parents and families.
I pull from evidence-based approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy, ERP, and integrate mindfulness and somatic work into sessions. Importance is placed in honoring your emotions, developing self-compassion, and pulling from your own strengths. My goal is to meet clients where they are at and invite them into a collaborative space for growth.
How do I effectuate change? I believe change occurs from a sustained active approach with the therapist. Why is there a need for change? Many people report affective states of anxiety, depression, and stress that are inhibiting them in their work, personal lives, and enjoyment of life. My education and experience put me in a unique position to give people the understanding to find satisfaction from their personal, family and work life. Therapeutic interactions are in the here and now. Understanding often leads to an improved quality of life; alleviating anxiety, depressive feelings as well as fears of being stuck.
How do I effectuate change? I believe change occurs from a sustained active approach with the therapist. Why is there a need for change? Many people report affective states of anxiety, depression, and stress that are inhibiting them in their work, personal lives, and enjoyment of life. My education and experience put me in a unique position to give people the understanding to find satisfaction from their personal, family and work life. Therapeutic interactions are in the here and now. Understanding often leads to an improved quality of life; alleviating anxiety, depressive feelings as well as fears of being stuck.
Things I do most often: diagnostic evaluation; functional behavioral assessment; family therapy; individual therapy; couples therapy; consultation; behavior support plan development; social skills training; parent training; collaboration with Psychiatrists/allied professionals; outreach
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.
Things I do most often: diagnostic evaluation; functional behavioral assessment; family therapy; individual therapy; couples therapy; consultation; behavior support plan development; social skills training; parent training; collaboration with Psychiatrists/allied professionals; outreach
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.
Please call me directly for a free 15 minute phone consultation in order to find out more about how I work. I have a group practice in Coolidge Corner in Brookline and my private office is located in Cambridge, MA between Harvard and Central Square with street parking.
Please call me directly for a free 15 minute phone consultation in order to find out more about how I work. I have a group practice in Coolidge Corner in Brookline and my private office is located in Cambridge, MA between Harvard and Central Square with street parking.
Are you a high-achieving college student, working professional, parent, or athlete trying to balance high performance with peace of mind?
In our sessions, you’ll find a warm, collaborative environment where you can safely explore your thoughts and emotions while learning practical strategies for real-world change. My integrative approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy, combining insight into how past experiences shape you with evidence-based tools.
Are you a high-achieving college student, working professional, parent, or athlete trying to balance high performance with peace of mind?
In our sessions, you’ll find a warm, collaborative environment where you can safely explore your thoughts and emotions while learning practical strategies for real-world change. My integrative approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy, combining insight into how past experiences shape you with evidence-based tools.
I work with clients who experience anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and parenting challenges.
I believe seeking therapy is a sign of strength! I assist individuals to find more happiness and health in their lives. I help people to understand and overcome their challenges and make significant progresses. I devote my work to help people feel calmer, more at peace, and enjoy more satisfying lives. I help motivated people being clear about their goals and finding effective ways in life. I love to work with accomplished professionals that need assistance to overcome barriers in their pursue of happiness.
I work with clients who experience anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and parenting challenges.
I believe seeking therapy is a sign of strength! I assist individuals to find more happiness and health in their lives. I help people to understand and overcome their challenges and make significant progresses. I devote my work to help people feel calmer, more at peace, and enjoy more satisfying lives. I help motivated people being clear about their goals and finding effective ways in life. I love to work with accomplished professionals that need assistance to overcome barriers in their pursue of happiness.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts. Most of my clients are young adults and adults, although I do have extensive experience working with children and adolescents as well. I'm here to support my clients to tune into their resiliency and intuition as they move toward what they want in life, as well as how to recognize and strengthen their communities of support.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts. Most of my clients are young adults and adults, although I do have extensive experience working with children and adolescents as well. I'm here to support my clients to tune into their resiliency and intuition as they move toward what they want in life, as well as how to recognize and strengthen their communities of support.
Her clients are thoughtful professionals and parents who have mastered achievement but long for connection, ease, and self-trust.
Many of Dr. Sterling’s clients come to therapy exhausted by their own high standards. They have worked hard to hold everything together—careers, families, expectations—but privately feel scattered, detached, or on edge. Even when they appear competent and reliable, they often struggle to slow down, communicate what they need, or feel at ease in their own skin. Therapy with Dr. Sterling feels like a thoughtful conversation rather than a clinical exercise. It is comfortable, candid, and grounded in respect for how hard it can be to change. Her approach is guided equally by empathy and evidence.
Her clients are thoughtful professionals and parents who have mastered achievement but long for connection, ease, and self-trust.
Many of Dr. Sterling’s clients come to therapy exhausted by their own high standards. They have worked hard to hold everything together—careers, families, expectations—but privately feel scattered, detached, or on edge. Even when they appear competent and reliable, they often struggle to slow down, communicate what they need, or feel at ease in their own skin. Therapy with Dr. Sterling feels like a thoughtful conversation rather than a clinical exercise. It is comfortable, candid, and grounded in respect for how hard it can be to change. Her approach is guided equally by empathy and evidence.
I also support parents who want to better understand and connect with their children.
With advanced training in the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum (MIGDAS-2), I also provide comprehensive autism assessments for adults both in-person and remotely and offer fresh perspectives on the autistic brain style, making space for confidence and connection. I also teach parents and professionals about neurodivergence.
I also support parents who want to better understand and connect with their children.
With advanced training in the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum (MIGDAS-2), I also provide comprehensive autism assessments for adults both in-person and remotely and offer fresh perspectives on the autistic brain style, making space for confidence and connection. I also teach parents and professionals about neurodivergence.
To develop a better understanding of yourself as an individual, partner, or parent, request a consult to see if we'd match well to work together.
The relationship we have with ourselves sets the bar for all of our other relationships, and through our relationships with others, we can heal ourselves if we know how. Together, we’ll develop and use strategies that consider both your strengths and challenges so that you have a real chance of changing the patterns that are no longer serving you. My goal is to walk beside you, and as you point us in a direction, I’ll support you by shining a light on your path. It can feel too hard to take steps when you can’t see what’s ahead, but once you see the terrain clearly, it’s much easier to move through- especially with a trained guide.
To develop a better understanding of yourself as an individual, partner, or parent, request a consult to see if we'd match well to work together.
The relationship we have with ourselves sets the bar for all of our other relationships, and through our relationships with others, we can heal ourselves if we know how. Together, we’ll develop and use strategies that consider both your strengths and challenges so that you have a real chance of changing the patterns that are no longer serving you. My goal is to walk beside you, and as you point us in a direction, I’ll support you by shining a light on your path. It can feel too hard to take steps when you can’t see what’s ahead, but once you see the terrain clearly, it’s much easier to move through- especially with a trained guide.
My practice is based in decades of direct psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families; the teaching of counseling, race, class, gender and the wide range of social identity dynamics; consultation; supervision; research; and publication. I look forward to working with clients eager to explore life challenges in the context of a professional relationship that is supportive, compassionately challenging, well-informed by theory, egalitarian, and appreciative of humor and irony as keys to coping. Severe addiction and severe cognitive or psychiatric challenges are beyond the scope of my practice at present. Private pay only; no medical insurance payments.
My practice is based in decades of direct psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families; the teaching of counseling, race, class, gender and the wide range of social identity dynamics; consultation; supervision; research; and publication. I look forward to working with clients eager to explore life challenges in the context of a professional relationship that is supportive, compassionately challenging, well-informed by theory, egalitarian, and appreciative of humor and irony as keys to coping. Severe addiction and severe cognitive or psychiatric challenges are beyond the scope of my practice at present. Private pay only; no medical insurance payments.
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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.