Parenting Therapists in Red Wing, MN
It is my goal to develop a positive relationship with you that creates a safe space to share and process at your pace. It is important that I bring evidence-based treatments to you from a person and relationship centered focus. I prioritize bringing my best self to each session we have together. Whether you are a couple, a family, a teen, or individual adult, I am here to meet you where you are in your journey.
It is my goal to develop a positive relationship with you that creates a safe space to share and process at your pace. It is important that I bring evidence-based treatments to you from a person and relationship centered focus. I prioritize bringing my best self to each session we have together. Whether you are a couple, a family, a teen, or individual adult, I am here to meet you where you are in your journey.
No one seems to understand you. Your irritability has reached a zenith, sure, but you are peri/menopausal and your tolerance for bullshit has been depleting just as fast as your estrogen, causing you to want to escape. What looks to others like running away, could be for you an internal reckoning. A re-prioritization, with yourself as the focal point, after a lifetime of focusing on others.
No one seems to understand you. Your irritability has reached a zenith, sure, but you are peri/menopausal and your tolerance for bullshit has been depleting just as fast as your estrogen, causing you to want to escape. What looks to others like running away, could be for you an internal reckoning. A re-prioritization, with yourself as the focal point, after a lifetime of focusing on others.
Being a Mom is hard! With the daily tasks of getting everyone out the door, planning meals, and taking care of everyone else's needs but your own. Have you ever felt that the workloads of life are not balanced? Felt this sense of resentment towards your spouse and children because they don’t appreciate you? Often women are defaulted to the family CEO, balancing, anticipating, planning, and preparing invisible, but necessary household tasks. The inequitable distribution of invisible labor takes a toll on our relationships with ourselves as well as our relationships with our partners and children.
Being a Mom is hard! With the daily tasks of getting everyone out the door, planning meals, and taking care of everyone else's needs but your own. Have you ever felt that the workloads of life are not balanced? Felt this sense of resentment towards your spouse and children because they don’t appreciate you? Often women are defaulted to the family CEO, balancing, anticipating, planning, and preparing invisible, but necessary household tasks. The inequitable distribution of invisible labor takes a toll on our relationships with ourselves as well as our relationships with our partners and children.
I have previous experience working in community mental health crisis response, short term residential, and in home therapy settings. Some of the most common diagnoses I have worked with are ADHD, Autism, Anxiety Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Bi Polar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Trauma Disorders, and Substance Use.
I have previous experience working in community mental health crisis response, short term residential, and in home therapy settings. Some of the most common diagnoses I have worked with are ADHD, Autism, Anxiety Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Bi Polar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Trauma Disorders, and Substance Use.
Investing in yourself is crucial. Life's busyness often leads to neglecting our personal growth. You may have prioritized others to the point of depleting your own reserves. When inevitable issues arise, it can feel overwhelming. However, it doesn't need to be this way. Focusing on self-improvement can actually make you more present for those you care about. Therapy is a commitment to invest time, energy, and resources into bettering your life, moving you out of constant crisis mode. By working together, you'll find that while daily demands remain the same, your ability to handle them improves, reducing life's stress.
Investing in yourself is crucial. Life's busyness often leads to neglecting our personal growth. You may have prioritized others to the point of depleting your own reserves. When inevitable issues arise, it can feel overwhelming. However, it doesn't need to be this way. Focusing on self-improvement can actually make you more present for those you care about. Therapy is a commitment to invest time, energy, and resources into bettering your life, moving you out of constant crisis mode. By working together, you'll find that while daily demands remain the same, your ability to handle them improves, reducing life's stress.
Difficulties with mood (Anxiety/Depression) focus or attention? Is your child demonstrating oppositional behaviors? Facing challenges in school either academically or socially? These are just a few of the many clinical presentations I work with regularly. My emphasis is on building a collaborative approach with my clients and their support systems to help identify and put into practice positive coping strategies to manage the stress and challenges that life sometimes presents. I will listen to you and work with you from your perspective and reality to help you identify and practice individualized strategies that work for you.
Difficulties with mood (Anxiety/Depression) focus or attention? Is your child demonstrating oppositional behaviors? Facing challenges in school either academically or socially? These are just a few of the many clinical presentations I work with regularly. My emphasis is on building a collaborative approach with my clients and their support systems to help identify and put into practice positive coping strategies to manage the stress and challenges that life sometimes presents. I will listen to you and work with you from your perspective and reality to help you identify and practice individualized strategies that work for you.
My expertise and enjoyment resides in working with teens and adults who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD concerns, parenting struggles, and neurodivergence.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and board approved LPCC licensure supervisor with extensive experience working with individuals of all ages. I believe that everyone's life story is a work in progress, and that even with a difficult beginning, that we are able to overcome our past history and obstacles to write a fulfilling story. I understand that therapy can be challenging and uncomfortable, so I strive to create a comfortable and engaging environment to build relationships. If you are wanting to begin your journey to healing, lets connect and get started on the next steps!
My expertise and enjoyment resides in working with teens and adults who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD concerns, parenting struggles, and neurodivergence.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and board approved LPCC licensure supervisor with extensive experience working with individuals of all ages. I believe that everyone's life story is a work in progress, and that even with a difficult beginning, that we are able to overcome our past history and obstacles to write a fulfilling story. I understand that therapy can be challenging and uncomfortable, so I strive to create a comfortable and engaging environment to build relationships. If you are wanting to begin your journey to healing, lets connect and get started on the next steps!
Whether you are heading to college, exploring career paths, navigating family relationships or parenting, I create a warm, supportive, non-judgmental space for our work together.
I have experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, loss, parenting, managing peer relationships and difficulty with family dynamics and family of origin as well as extensive experience working with students with special needs and their families and support systems.
Whether you are heading to college, exploring career paths, navigating family relationships or parenting, I create a warm, supportive, non-judgmental space for our work together.
I have experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, loss, parenting, managing peer relationships and difficulty with family dynamics and family of origin as well as extensive experience working with students with special needs and their families and support systems.
I collaborate with individuals, partners, and parents to create a wholistic plan of care.
I have over 25 years working with teens, families, and individuals in a variety of settings from addiction through mental health services. This means I can help you navigate through systems to get the care you deserve. The last 13 years I have had the joy of working (K-12) in schools. I am a board-certified supervisor for LADC and LPCC licensure.
I collaborate with individuals, partners, and parents to create a wholistic plan of care.
I have over 25 years working with teens, families, and individuals in a variety of settings from addiction through mental health services. This means I can help you navigate through systems to get the care you deserve. The last 13 years I have had the joy of working (K-12) in schools. I am a board-certified supervisor for LADC and LPCC licensure.
Seeking support can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with the right provider it doesn’t have to be. I am a doctoral-level psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care to people of all ages. I have over 15 years of experience using a variety of therapeutic styles to meet the individual needs of each client, couple, or family I treat. While I utilize evidence-based treatments including EMDR, CBT, IFS, and DBT therapies, I strongly believe that treatment must be tailored to each client’s needs. I also believe that a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship with one’s provider is the key to success.
Seeking support can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with the right provider it doesn’t have to be. I am a doctoral-level psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care to people of all ages. I have over 15 years of experience using a variety of therapeutic styles to meet the individual needs of each client, couple, or family I treat. While I utilize evidence-based treatments including EMDR, CBT, IFS, and DBT therapies, I strongly believe that treatment must be tailored to each client’s needs. I also believe that a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship with one’s provider is the key to success.
Stuck in patterns talk therapy has not reached? I specialize in Brainspotting and EMDR, supporting trauma survivors and motivated clients to move beyond managing symptoms to true nervous system healing. Together, we’ll help your body finally feel like a safe place to be, so you can stop reacting to the past and start choosing your future.
You might have already analyzed your problems, yet the tension in your body and the looping in your thoughts remains. Whether you are navigating complex trauma or creative blocks, our work will be a collaborative, somatic journey. Therapy is sometimes painful, sometimes fun!
Stuck in patterns talk therapy has not reached? I specialize in Brainspotting and EMDR, supporting trauma survivors and motivated clients to move beyond managing symptoms to true nervous system healing. Together, we’ll help your body finally feel like a safe place to be, so you can stop reacting to the past and start choosing your future.
You might have already analyzed your problems, yet the tension in your body and the looping in your thoughts remains. Whether you are navigating complex trauma or creative blocks, our work will be a collaborative, somatic journey. Therapy is sometimes painful, sometimes fun!
I support individuals navigating life transitions, especially those adjusting to the U.S., racial harm, or generational trauma. My work often centers on rebuilding family relationships, addressing employee burnout, and fostering healing from depression, anxiety, PTSD, or Autism-related challenges. My approach is relational and culturally responsive, helping clients reclaim their stories and move toward grounded, compassionate growth.
I also have services dedicated for bookish individuals interested in engaging in Bibliotherapy using my Subtext framework.
I support individuals navigating life transitions, especially those adjusting to the U.S., racial harm, or generational trauma. My work often centers on rebuilding family relationships, addressing employee burnout, and fostering healing from depression, anxiety, PTSD, or Autism-related challenges. My approach is relational and culturally responsive, helping clients reclaim their stories and move toward grounded, compassionate growth.
I also have services dedicated for bookish individuals interested in engaging in Bibliotherapy using my Subtext framework.
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I have extensive experience in working with children, teens, and their parents through difficult life circumstances.
Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? We all have the ability to change our situations or the way we handle them, we just need a little hope. I love coming alongside people who are struggling and helping them to see the light at the end of the tunnel. From coloring and play therapy to exploring the past, challenging beliefs, or sitting with you in your pain--I have a passion for hurting people. I'd love to walk with you through shame and conflict in your life and help you find meaning and hope.
I have extensive experience in working with children, teens, and their parents through difficult life circumstances.
Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? We all have the ability to change our situations or the way we handle them, we just need a little hope. I love coming alongside people who are struggling and helping them to see the light at the end of the tunnel. From coloring and play therapy to exploring the past, challenging beliefs, or sitting with you in your pain--I have a passion for hurting people. I'd love to walk with you through shame and conflict in your life and help you find meaning and hope.
Do you want to help your child learn the skills needed to make healthier and smarter choices? What about improving positive relationships with peers or family? Is it important for your child to have the guidance to learn healthy communication and coping skills? Or are you a young adult looking for services? We would love to work with you!
Do you want to help your child learn the skills needed to make healthier and smarter choices? What about improving positive relationships with peers or family? Is it important for your child to have the guidance to learn healthy communication and coping skills? Or are you a young adult looking for services? We would love to work with you!
I specialize in life transitions (health, parenting, relationship), relational trauma, grief, and family change.
You might be feeling emotionally drained—like you’re holding everything together on the outside while struggling to stay grounded on the inside. Maybe you feel disconnected from yourself or your relationships, or like the coping strategies that used to work just aren’t anymore. You want to feel more present, more steady, more like yourself again—but you’re not sure how to get there on your own. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, reconnect, and begin to feel more supported in your inner world. I work with teens and adults navigating grief, loss, and life transitions, and I bring a warm, relational approach to each session.
I specialize in life transitions (health, parenting, relationship), relational trauma, grief, and family change.
You might be feeling emotionally drained—like you’re holding everything together on the outside while struggling to stay grounded on the inside. Maybe you feel disconnected from yourself or your relationships, or like the coping strategies that used to work just aren’t anymore. You want to feel more present, more steady, more like yourself again—but you’re not sure how to get there on your own. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, reconnect, and begin to feel more supported in your inner world. I work with teens and adults navigating grief, loss, and life transitions, and I bring a warm, relational approach to each session.
I wish all parents knew that help is available.
Do your child's behaviors and emotions impact you and your family on the daily? Do they impact your child's sense of self, relationships with other adults and peers? How about their school life? Do you find yourself stressed, confused, or hopeless as how to help them? It's so hard to watch our children struggle. Possible sources of stress that may be impacting your child's behavior: parental/family conflict, death of a pet, move of residence(s), school bullying, abuse/neglect, medical trauma, divorce, or separation to name a few. If any of this resonates, your child may qualify and benefit from play-based therapy.
I wish all parents knew that help is available.
Do your child's behaviors and emotions impact you and your family on the daily? Do they impact your child's sense of self, relationships with other adults and peers? How about their school life? Do you find yourself stressed, confused, or hopeless as how to help them? It's so hard to watch our children struggle. Possible sources of stress that may be impacting your child's behavior: parental/family conflict, death of a pet, move of residence(s), school bullying, abuse/neglect, medical trauma, divorce, or separation to name a few. If any of this resonates, your child may qualify and benefit from play-based therapy.
Dr. Penticoff is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in individual, adolescent and family therapy. With over 25 years of experience providing therapy and community based services, Dr. Penticoff serves as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are adolescent struggles, depression, anxiety disorders in children, and family therapy. Dr. Penticoff is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and insight oriented feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
Dr. Penticoff is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in individual, adolescent and family therapy. With over 25 years of experience providing therapy and community based services, Dr. Penticoff serves as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are adolescent struggles, depression, anxiety disorders in children, and family therapy. Dr. Penticoff is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and insight oriented feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
I specialize in areas of play therapy, parent/child relationship, Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Developmental disorders), Special Needs, Spirituality, Grief/loss, and EMDR.
My practice is a collaborative healing process where you can be your authentic self in a trusting, respectful environment. My priority is to build a safe, caring, validating space where you can be known and understood. It’s a privilege to build strong relationships and notice the positive effects that therapy can have on their lives. I use a systemic, collaborative, strengths-based therapeutic approach to help you through the challenges of life, connecting with your strengths to help learn new ways to live in wholeness.
I specialize in areas of play therapy, parent/child relationship, Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Developmental disorders), Special Needs, Spirituality, Grief/loss, and EMDR.
My practice is a collaborative healing process where you can be your authentic self in a trusting, respectful environment. My priority is to build a safe, caring, validating space where you can be known and understood. It’s a privilege to build strong relationships and notice the positive effects that therapy can have on their lives. I use a systemic, collaborative, strengths-based therapeutic approach to help you through the challenges of life, connecting with your strengths to help learn new ways to live in wholeness.
I will be out of the office until Monday, March 31st
By reading this, you're already taking a step toward what you want. Maybe this is your first time, or you've had some difficult experiences in the past. Maybe your experiences were helpful and you're ready to take another step. Therapy is about relationship - my first goal is to create a safe space, open to all, free from judgement, where you can first build safety and support, and then move into learning, change and growth. I work with your values and beliefs to improve self-awareness, make the most of yourself and your life.
I will be out of the office until Monday, March 31st
By reading this, you're already taking a step toward what you want. Maybe this is your first time, or you've had some difficult experiences in the past. Maybe your experiences were helpful and you're ready to take another step. Therapy is about relationship - my first goal is to create a safe space, open to all, free from judgement, where you can first build safety and support, and then move into learning, change and growth. I work with your values and beliefs to improve self-awareness, make the most of yourself and your life.
New diagnosis? Recent loss of a loved one? Life feeling overwhelming? I can help! I believe that healing is a journey that doesn't have to happen alone. As your therapist, I will work alongside you to help process, set goals, overcome obstacles and gain control back in your life. Also, I recognize how difficult it can be to take that first step which is why I am dedicated to ensuring my practice is offered with a very caring, non judgmental and client centered approach.
New diagnosis? Recent loss of a loved one? Life feeling overwhelming? I can help! I believe that healing is a journey that doesn't have to happen alone. As your therapist, I will work alongside you to help process, set goals, overcome obstacles and gain control back in your life. Also, I recognize how difficult it can be to take that first step which is why I am dedicated to ensuring my practice is offered with a very caring, non judgmental and client centered approach.
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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.