Parenting Therapists in Raleigh, NC

Do you worry that your child's behaviors may be getting out of control? Are you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed or exhausted? Would you like for your child to listen to you? We'd like to help! Being a parent is one of life's most complicated and challenging jobs, but it can also be one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences. We'd like to help you and your child work through the challenges and build a strong foundation for a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

In my part time private practice I offer counseling/therapy to adults, children, adolescents, and parents. My areas of special interest include anxiety, depression, and parent education. I enjoy working with adults who are dealing with life challenges, loss, and seeking personal growth. When seeing children or adolescents, I typically use a child centered approach with the opportunity for play therapy. I also have experience with CBT, EFT, and mindfulness. These techniques are helpful in treating individuals who are experiencing anxiety, regulation of attention and impulse control, and trauma.

Being a kid, teen, or young adult these days is pretty complicated, and parenting can certainly feel overwhelming at times! Sometimes, unexpected challenges show up that get in the way of life feeling as carefree as we would like for it to be for you or your children. Counseling can help by providing a safe, trusted space for families to seek solutions, growth, and healing.

I'm Dr. Ernst, a post-doctoral fellow at Wynns Family Psychology. My expertise is in providing services to children, teens, young adults, and parents with trauma, ADHD, depression, and anxiety, as well as chronic illnesses and disabilities. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ kids, teens, young adults, and their parents. I have experience with providing therapy and testing services in community mental health, inpatient drug & alcohol rehabilitation, private practice, and school settings.

My approach to therapy is client-centered: clients are the experts on their lives and determine the direction and depth of therapy. Through a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens, I draw on multiple treatment modalities to guide clients in identifying strengths and developing treatment plans that accomplish their goals.

Relationships require work. You may be working hard, but if that work is destructive -- such as excessive conflict, worry, negativity, blaming or guilt, these actions and thoughts are breaking down, not building, healthy relationships. I concentrate on developing and sustaining positive motivation and behavior. In therapy with me, couples and individuals can expect thoughtful, knowledgeable support and direct guidance to make your work constructive. I will lend strength when needed, and, will just as quickly 'call you' on counterproductive behavior. This is a dynamic process.

Hello, my name is Nadia and I specialize in working with children (ages 3-12), adolescents, and their families, while also providing individual therapy to adults. I also provide a variety of therapy groups for children, adolescents, and adults. I am also a Registered Play Therapist which means I have extensive training in working with young children. You can find more information at www.a4pt.org. I am experienced in working with new parents, adoption/foster care, developmental trauma, trauma, anxiety, and depression.

The decision to seek psychotherapy can be one of the most courageous and life-changing things you can do. If you are in emotional pain, struggle with troubling relationship patterns, or are experiencing a difficult life transition, I would like to help. I strive to provide a nurturing, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where we work together to understand the underlying roots of painful patterns and problematic behaviors that may be keeping you feeling stuck and frustrated. It is through this process of self-examination and increased understanding that growth, healing, and change can occur, which can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Sometimes, life can be challenging. You might be overwhelmed with constant stress, plagued by continuous worry, struggling in your relationships or just feeling trapped in repetitive, unhelpful patterns. Relief is possible. I know firsthand how scary it is to take the first step toward change. I help facilitate growth and awareness, instill hope and empower people to overcome personal obstacles that keep them stuck. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore your best options, develop practical and creative solutions that are uniquely tailored to you, and help you implement new strategies that will lead you to achieve your goals.

I enjoy helping children, adolescents and parents grow as they build stronger relationships and families. Issues I work on include anxiety, family changes, educational challenges, and grief. I have worked extensively with families dealing with life-threatening illness. One of my favorite things about counseling is fostering hope in areas of worry and weakness while celebrating and building upon strengths.

I am licensed psychologist with an interest and expertise in anxiety, depression and family/ parenting stress. I also treat perinatal anxiety and mood disorders, including postpartum depression. I am particularly passionate about women's mental health across the lifespan, from teen to older adult.