Parenting Therapists in Clarence, NY
I offer therapy sessions with children in person, with teens and parents online via video.
I am a licensed and board -certified art therapist registered with the American Art Therapy Association. I specialize in working with children and adolescents. I support young people who may be struggling with anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, depression, trauma, grief and loss. Many of the children I work with experience challenges with impulse control, school stress, or behaviors that can feel overwhelming for both the child and their family. Using art therapy and psychotherapy, I help children express feelings that may be difficult to put into words while building skills for emotional regulation.
I offer therapy sessions with children in person, with teens and parents online via video.
I am a licensed and board -certified art therapist registered with the American Art Therapy Association. I specialize in working with children and adolescents. I support young people who may be struggling with anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, depression, trauma, grief and loss. Many of the children I work with experience challenges with impulse control, school stress, or behaviors that can feel overwhelming for both the child and their family. Using art therapy and psychotherapy, I help children express feelings that may be difficult to put into words while building skills for emotional regulation.
My goal is to help you reach yours. I have over 20 years experience in counseling individuals and couples in the areas of mental health, addiction, recovery from trauma, relationship issues, stress management, grief and loss, spirituality issues, and a host of other issues. I work to promote healing and growth for the mind, body, and spirit. I am accepting new referrals; call today so that together, we can begin the journey towards your goals.
My goal is to help you reach yours. I have over 20 years experience in counseling individuals and couples in the areas of mental health, addiction, recovery from trauma, relationship issues, stress management, grief and loss, spirituality issues, and a host of other issues. I work to promote healing and growth for the mind, body, and spirit. I am accepting new referrals; call today so that together, we can begin the journey towards your goals.
In this day and age, there are so many opinions on parenting, which is why I also offer parent consultation and training for children who engage in big behaviors when dysregulated to assist with co-regulation and strategies to both prevent outbursts and how to respond to them.
As a licensed psychologist trained in both school and counseling psychology, I offer individual therapy services for children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide variety of presenting concerns (e.g., anxiety, adjustment, developing executive functioning skills, ADHD, autism, stress management, etc.). My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based. I specialize in working with high masking teens, and I strive to create a space where clients can explore their authentic selves without judgment.
In this day and age, there are so many opinions on parenting, which is why I also offer parent consultation and training for children who engage in big behaviors when dysregulated to assist with co-regulation and strategies to both prevent outbursts and how to respond to them.
As a licensed psychologist trained in both school and counseling psychology, I offer individual therapy services for children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide variety of presenting concerns (e.g., anxiety, adjustment, developing executive functioning skills, ADHD, autism, stress management, etc.). My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based. I specialize in working with high masking teens, and I strive to create a space where clients can explore their authentic selves without judgment.
Welcome! My passion is centered on working with individuals struggling with a variety of conditions such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, women's health and trauma. I am certified in perinatal mental health which involves helping women and men address a variety of issues related to infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and challenges with parenthood. I place a major focus on providing compassion and empathy in the work I do and creating a safe comforting space.
Welcome! My passion is centered on working with individuals struggling with a variety of conditions such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, women's health and trauma. I am certified in perinatal mental health which involves helping women and men address a variety of issues related to infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and challenges with parenthood. I place a major focus on providing compassion and empathy in the work I do and creating a safe comforting space.
From trying to conceive and pregnancy to postpartum and parenting challenges, I am here to help.
Today's society is more stressful than ever. It is this build up of stress and at times
trauma, that will contribute to depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges. By taking care of your mental health, you are working to minimize the damage of this stress. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of challenges including stress, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
From trying to conceive and pregnancy to postpartum and parenting challenges, I am here to help.
Today's society is more stressful than ever. It is this build up of stress and at times
trauma, that will contribute to depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges. By taking care of your mental health, you are working to minimize the damage of this stress. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of challenges including stress, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
My clients come to see me seeking assistance for a wide variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, mental/physical illness, grief and loss, trauma, stress, and unexplained anger. I believe in exploring issues from a family perspective; where did you come from and how did you come to be who, and how, you are? When you struggle in your life, it can sometimes become too easy to focus solely on what is wrong, forgetting what is right. Working together, you can get back on the right path.
My clients come to see me seeking assistance for a wide variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, mental/physical illness, grief and loss, trauma, stress, and unexplained anger. I believe in exploring issues from a family perspective; where did you come from and how did you come to be who, and how, you are? When you struggle in your life, it can sometimes become too easy to focus solely on what is wrong, forgetting what is right. Working together, you can get back on the right path.
I can help you learn how to cope with difficult parent-child relationships, family issues, parenting issues, and health & wellness issues for children, adolescents and adults.
I have more than twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents and families addressing life changes. Together let's work toward achieving your goals through individual and/or family counseling.
I can help you learn how to cope with difficult parent-child relationships, family issues, parenting issues, and health & wellness issues for children, adolescents and adults.
I have more than twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents and families addressing life changes. Together let's work toward achieving your goals through individual and/or family counseling.
Now accepting new clients.
As good as life can be, it can also be hard, and we were not meant to "go it alone." If you are looking here, you are courageously acknowledging something in your life can be improved, and my goal is to help you make this change so that you can live more freely and fully. I work with clients 16+ years old on their overwhelming emotions, processing past experiences, building coping skills and resilience, improving communication, working through life changes, and related issues that may be holding them back in some way.
Now accepting new clients.
As good as life can be, it can also be hard, and we were not meant to "go it alone." If you are looking here, you are courageously acknowledging something in your life can be improved, and my goal is to help you make this change so that you can live more freely and fully. I work with clients 16+ years old on their overwhelming emotions, processing past experiences, building coping skills and resilience, improving communication, working through life changes, and related issues that may be holding them back in some way.
We specializing in treating couples who are struggling with communication challenges, sexual concerns, sexual dysfunction, parenting, recovering from affairs (emotional & physical).
One of the benefits of choosing Couple & Relationship Therapy, is that our therapists receive supervision & use their experiences to assist each other. Some specialties are: Affairs (Emotional/Physical); Anger Management, Anxiety; Child/Adolescent Anxiety & School Pressures; Eating Disorders; Sex Addiction;Sex Dysfunctions; Sexual Identity; Trauma.
We specializing in treating couples who are struggling with communication challenges, sexual concerns, sexual dysfunction, parenting, recovering from affairs (emotional & physical).
One of the benefits of choosing Couple & Relationship Therapy, is that our therapists receive supervision & use their experiences to assist each other. Some specialties are: Affairs (Emotional/Physical); Anger Management, Anxiety; Child/Adolescent Anxiety & School Pressures; Eating Disorders; Sex Addiction;Sex Dysfunctions; Sexual Identity; Trauma.
Kristi P. Smith, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I offer individual counseling, marriage counseling and family counseling for adolescents and adults,. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with a wide variety of issues. I utilize a Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral approach in a comforting environment. I strive to tailor counseling goals to each individual, and to assist those who desire to work through their struggles and improve their quality of life. I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
I offer individual counseling, marriage counseling and family counseling for adolescents and adults,. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with a wide variety of issues. I utilize a Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral approach in a comforting environment. I strive to tailor counseling goals to each individual, and to assist those who desire to work through their struggles and improve their quality of life. I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
Our human emotional experience is complicated and can sometimes get in the way of our goals or our relationships. We often judge our reactions or ourselves for having them because they can lead to impulsivity or emotional suffering, and of course we would prefer to avoid this. If we can learn to experience our thoughts, feelings, and actions in the moment without judgment or assumption, we can learn to work with our emotions, accept things we wish were different and more effectively enact change. This allows us to focus on what we can control to work towards your goals for yourself, relationships, and life.
Our human emotional experience is complicated and can sometimes get in the way of our goals or our relationships. We often judge our reactions or ourselves for having them because they can lead to impulsivity or emotional suffering, and of course we would prefer to avoid this. If we can learn to experience our thoughts, feelings, and actions in the moment without judgment or assumption, we can learn to work with our emotions, accept things we wish were different and more effectively enact change. This allows us to focus on what we can control to work towards your goals for yourself, relationships, and life.
Sometimes in life we find ourselves looking for a change or improvement but are unsure of how to go about doing so. My mission is to join you in creating a safe, non-judgmental space to conquer life’s challenges. Whether you want to find joy again, build self-esteem, improve your interpersonal relationships or identify tools to deal with life stressors, together we can develop an individualized plan to meet your goals. My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct, and compassionate. I often combine cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and solution focused techniques based on individual need and therapy goals.
Sometimes in life we find ourselves looking for a change or improvement but are unsure of how to go about doing so. My mission is to join you in creating a safe, non-judgmental space to conquer life’s challenges. Whether you want to find joy again, build self-esteem, improve your interpersonal relationships or identify tools to deal with life stressors, together we can develop an individualized plan to meet your goals. My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct, and compassionate. I often combine cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and solution focused techniques based on individual need and therapy goals.
At Wood Psychology Services, our approach is to provide a supportive and encouraging environment to facilitate change and to offer alternative ways of coping. Our goal is to encourage each client's personal growth, help decrease problematic symptoms and behaviors, and increase self-esteem and the ability to resolve life's challenges. We also offer diagnostic assessments to assist in treatment as well as eligibility evaluations for the identification of developmental disabilities, including autism.
At Wood Psychology Services, our approach is to provide a supportive and encouraging environment to facilitate change and to offer alternative ways of coping. Our goal is to encourage each client's personal growth, help decrease problematic symptoms and behaviors, and increase self-esteem and the ability to resolve life's challenges. We also offer diagnostic assessments to assist in treatment as well as eligibility evaluations for the identification of developmental disabilities, including autism.
I’m not your average therapist. I help people RAPIDLY reclaim their lives from suffering and develop a new, healthy way of living. I help my clients feel relief in just a few sessions. How you ask? Well, I could give you coping skills to help with your symptoms, and sometimes I will. But what I have found most beneficial is tracing the symptoms back to the root of your issues and repairing the mental injury. This can oftentimes be completed in one session. Therapy doesn’t have to be a long or distressing process. If you're ready to start feeling better and live a life in alignment with your potential, let's go!
I’m not your average therapist. I help people RAPIDLY reclaim their lives from suffering and develop a new, healthy way of living. I help my clients feel relief in just a few sessions. How you ask? Well, I could give you coping skills to help with your symptoms, and sometimes I will. But what I have found most beneficial is tracing the symptoms back to the root of your issues and repairing the mental injury. This can oftentimes be completed in one session. Therapy doesn’t have to be a long or distressing process. If you're ready to start feeling better and live a life in alignment with your potential, let's go!
I am a compassionate clinical social worker with fifteen years of experience providing mental health counseling to diverse populations in individual, family, and group settings. I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience their own healing and transformation and my hope is to cultivate the connection and environment with clients to do so. I hold a safe, non-judgmental space for you to feel seen, heard, and supported as you connect with yourself and process your experiences.
I am a compassionate clinical social worker with fifteen years of experience providing mental health counseling to diverse populations in individual, family, and group settings. I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience their own healing and transformation and my hope is to cultivate the connection and environment with clients to do so. I hold a safe, non-judgmental space for you to feel seen, heard, and supported as you connect with yourself and process your experiences.
Anxiety, depression and stress can become overwhelming at times and often lead to a feeling of being "stuck". Exploring and developing an understanding of yourself, your past experiences, and empowering you to envision a different path for your life are all essential parts of change. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, grief and loss, life transition, trauma, stifling anxiety or worry, overwhelming sadness or trouble managing your life, you'll find a safe, empathic setting with me. Achieving self-acceptance and self-compassion in your life launches your ability and confidence to take steps toward change.
Anxiety, depression and stress can become overwhelming at times and often lead to a feeling of being "stuck". Exploring and developing an understanding of yourself, your past experiences, and empowering you to envision a different path for your life are all essential parts of change. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, grief and loss, life transition, trauma, stifling anxiety or worry, overwhelming sadness or trouble managing your life, you'll find a safe, empathic setting with me. Achieving self-acceptance and self-compassion in your life launches your ability and confidence to take steps toward change.
Harris Hill Counseling and Coaching is a private counseling practice dedicated to helping our clients live happy and successful lives. We offer premium counseling services in a beautiful, inviting, and professional office space, conveniently located to many areas of Western New York. Our counselors are licensed professionals with vast experience in helping a wide range of clientele.
Harris Hill Counseling and Coaching is a private counseling practice dedicated to helping our clients live happy and successful lives. We offer premium counseling services in a beautiful, inviting, and professional office space, conveniently located to many areas of Western New York. Our counselors are licensed professionals with vast experience in helping a wide range of clientele.
Finding the right therapist for yourself or your child can feel overwhelming. I look forward to walking with clients and families on their journey towards growth and healing, and strive to create a space where clients can show up authentically and be their best selves. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, but my clinical areas of interest include work with children ages 3 to 10, as well as adolescents, preteens, teenagers, and young adults struggling with attachment issues, separation anxiety, behavioral challenges, trauma, disordered eating, OCD, and life transitions.
Finding the right therapist for yourself or your child can feel overwhelming. I look forward to walking with clients and families on their journey towards growth and healing, and strive to create a space where clients can show up authentically and be their best selves. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, but my clinical areas of interest include work with children ages 3 to 10, as well as adolescents, preteens, teenagers, and young adults struggling with attachment issues, separation anxiety, behavioral challenges, trauma, disordered eating, OCD, and life transitions.
Other approaches may include exposure-based strategies, behavioral interventions, and parent support, depending on the client's needs and concerns.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6–26) who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, academic, or social challenges that are affecting their daily lives. Many families seek services for anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, emotional regulation concerns, school-related stress, or adjustment to life changes.
My goal is to help clients better understand their challenges, develop practical skills, and make meaningful progress toward their goals. Treatment is individualized to each client's needs and focuses on building effective coping strategies, improving functioning, and promoting lasting change.
Other approaches may include exposure-based strategies, behavioral interventions, and parent support, depending on the client's needs and concerns.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6–26) who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, academic, or social challenges that are affecting their daily lives. Many families seek services for anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, emotional regulation concerns, school-related stress, or adjustment to life changes.
My goal is to help clients better understand their challenges, develop practical skills, and make meaningful progress toward their goals. Treatment is individualized to each client's needs and focuses on building effective coping strategies, improving functioning, and promoting lasting change.
I think it's important to acknowledge that we all struggle, but sometimes that struggle gets to be more often or more overwhelming than we know how to handle and we can benefit from an additional source of support, understanding and obtain some resources and skills that can help reduce our distress. We can work together to improve your ability to cope with daily life stressors or major life events with individual or family counseling. I have over 14 years experience working with adults, adolescents and children struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems and other difficult situations.
I think it's important to acknowledge that we all struggle, but sometimes that struggle gets to be more often or more overwhelming than we know how to handle and we can benefit from an additional source of support, understanding and obtain some resources and skills that can help reduce our distress. We can work together to improve your ability to cope with daily life stressors or major life events with individual or family counseling. I have over 14 years experience working with adults, adolescents and children struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems and other difficult situations.
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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.