Parenting Therapists in Williamsville, NY
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.
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.
At any given moment, YOU have the POWER to say: this is NOT how the story is going to END." Rachel's passion is helping clients find peace in their lives by helping to empower them to succeed in overcoming their difficulties and adversities. Rachel Marino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with considerable experience in providing services to individuals, children, adolescents, families and couples. Rachel is also an EMDR clinician.
At any given moment, YOU have the POWER to say: this is NOT how the story is going to END." Rachel's passion is helping clients find peace in their lives by helping to empower them to succeed in overcoming their difficulties and adversities. Rachel Marino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with considerable experience in providing services to individuals, children, adolescents, families and couples. Rachel is also an EMDR clinician.
Our sessions may address relationships, anxiety, depression, grief, divorce or separation, estrangement between parents and adult children, family-of-origin issues, chronic illness, work and retirement, relocation, empty nest syndrome, life transitions, trauma, and more.
I understand people. I am sensitive to their emotions and may, at times, understand what they are experiencing before they have the words to describe it. My own life experiences have deepened my understanding of the struggles others face, allowing me to meet clients with empathy and respect.
Our sessions may address relationships, anxiety, depression, grief, divorce or separation, estrangement between parents and adult children, family-of-origin issues, chronic illness, work and retirement, relocation, empty nest syndrome, life transitions, trauma, and more.
I understand people. I am sensitive to their emotions and may, at times, understand what they are experiencing before they have the words to describe it. My own life experiences have deepened my understanding of the struggles others face, allowing me to meet clients with empathy and respect.
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.
I am passionate about empowering couples and individuals to learn skills to effectively navigate and overcome relationship difficulties. I believe the relationships we have in our life can have a significant impact on our mental health and overall life satisfaction. Have relationships negatively affected your self-esteem, caused anxiety and depressed feelings, or opened your eyes to other concerns you would like to address? I can help you find meaning in the difficulties you are facing, and learn to create satisfying relationships and outcomes that you want in your life.
I am passionate about empowering couples and individuals to learn skills to effectively navigate and overcome relationship difficulties. I believe the relationships we have in our life can have a significant impact on our mental health and overall life satisfaction. Have relationships negatively affected your self-esteem, caused anxiety and depressed feelings, or opened your eyes to other concerns you would like to address? I can help you find meaning in the difficulties you are facing, and learn to create satisfying relationships and outcomes that you want in your life.
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.
Adoption has profound effects on children, adoptive parents, and birth parents.
I enjoy working with a variety of people. An area of special interest to me is helping someone who is experiencing loss, either due to a break up, job loss, family issues, or the death of a loved one. In addition, I have many years experience helping people deal with depression, anxiety,and life transitions. We all have life problems that arise at some point, and it is rewarding to help a person change, grow, and become happier.
Adoption has profound effects on children, adoptive parents, and birth parents.
I enjoy working with a variety of people. An area of special interest to me is helping someone who is experiencing loss, either due to a break up, job loss, family issues, or the death of a loved one. In addition, I have many years experience helping people deal with depression, anxiety,and life transitions. We all have life problems that arise at some point, and it is rewarding to help a person change, grow, and become happier.
Taking the first step can be difficult, but you are not alone. I wholeheartedly believe that mental health is wealth, as it impacts various areas of our lives. It makes a world of difference to not go through those difficulties alone. If you find that you have been struggling with a variety of issues, including but not limited to, relationship problems, work stress, familial conflict, or trauma history that manifests into anxiety or depression, I welcome you as you bravely choose to improve and prioritize your overall well-being. Please take comfort in knowing that you are doing something significant, and that is choosing you!
Taking the first step can be difficult, but you are not alone. I wholeheartedly believe that mental health is wealth, as it impacts various areas of our lives. It makes a world of difference to not go through those difficulties alone. If you find that you have been struggling with a variety of issues, including but not limited to, relationship problems, work stress, familial conflict, or trauma history that manifests into anxiety or depression, I welcome you as you bravely choose to improve and prioritize your overall well-being. Please take comfort in knowing that you are doing something significant, and that is choosing you!
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.
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.
My clients come to me for a number of reasons, but one common theme throughout is a need for self-care and self-love. My job is to facilitate self-care and coping in a way that brings a client contentment and joy. I want clients to look forward to their sessions with me as a time to attend to their own emotional needs, learn, grow, and develop. They want a safe space with unconditional support to work through and - importantly - find feasible solutions to their unique problems. I am known for my blend of personalized, positive/strengths-based, creative, and feasible cognitive behavior therapies. (Check out my photos!)
My clients come to me for a number of reasons, but one common theme throughout is a need for self-care and self-love. My job is to facilitate self-care and coping in a way that brings a client contentment and joy. I want clients to look forward to their sessions with me as a time to attend to their own emotional needs, learn, grow, and develop. They want a safe space with unconditional support to work through and - importantly - find feasible solutions to their unique problems. I am known for my blend of personalized, positive/strengths-based, creative, and feasible cognitive behavior therapies. (Check out my photos!)
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.
My hope as a trauma therapist is to provide a safe and inclusive space where healing and growth can take root. I recognize that past experiences deeply shape the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. With this understanding, I help clients explore the connection between their history and present challenges, creating opportunities for resilience and meaningful change. Work with clients is grounded in an ongoing commitment to decolonizing therapy by critically reflecting on traditional mental health frameworks and fostering a culturally responsive approach that honors each person’s lived experience.
My hope as a trauma therapist is to provide a safe and inclusive space where healing and growth can take root. I recognize that past experiences deeply shape the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. With this understanding, I help clients explore the connection between their history and present challenges, creating opportunities for resilience and meaningful change. Work with clients is grounded in an ongoing commitment to decolonizing therapy by critically reflecting on traditional mental health frameworks and fostering a culturally responsive approach that honors each person’s lived experience.
Are you part of the LGBTQIA+/kink/BDSM/ENM communities or seeking to explore this part of your identity? Have you ever felt judgment upon bringing this up? Have you ever just not felt comfortable bringing this up? Well, as a queer kink-identified therapist I understand that this is part of your identity and not a pathology. Does this mean I am going to try to move you towards ethical non monogamy or kink/BDSM? Nope! It means that this is a safe space to be you or explore those ideas. And if that’s not you? I welcome you as well.
Are you part of the LGBTQIA+/kink/BDSM/ENM communities or seeking to explore this part of your identity? Have you ever felt judgment upon bringing this up? Have you ever just not felt comfortable bringing this up? Well, as a queer kink-identified therapist I understand that this is part of your identity and not a pathology. Does this mean I am going to try to move you towards ethical non monogamy or kink/BDSM? Nope! It means that this is a safe space to be you or explore those ideas. And if that’s not you? I welcome you as well.
As a seasoned professional in the field of counseling, I bring over 27 years of comprehensive experience to the table.My journey in the realm of counseling has been enriched by a diverse range of roles and responsibilities, all of which have contributed to my proficiency in both English and Spanish. My career trajectory spans various esteemed organizations, including Erie County Child Adolescent Treatment Services, Gateway Longview, Buffalo Board of Education, New York State Senate, and my own thriving private practice. I' am a firm believer in the transformative power of counseling. My approach is collaborative and client-centered,
As a seasoned professional in the field of counseling, I bring over 27 years of comprehensive experience to the table.My journey in the realm of counseling has been enriched by a diverse range of roles and responsibilities, all of which have contributed to my proficiency in both English and Spanish. My career trajectory spans various esteemed organizations, including Erie County Child Adolescent Treatment Services, Gateway Longview, Buffalo Board of Education, New York State Senate, and my own thriving private practice. I' am a firm believer in the transformative power of counseling. My approach is collaborative and client-centered,
Sometimes life can be challenging. Often we turn to unhealthy ways of coping or may become frustrated, overwhelmed and want to give up. I am here to help you feel more in control of your choices and retake personal accountability. If you are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, loss, isolation, alcohol or substance use- you are not alone. Taking the first step to talk to a therapist may feel difficult, but I am here to make the process easy for you. I will meet you where you are in life and together we will develop a plan to help you heal and thrive.
Please visit my website through the link provided.
Sometimes life can be challenging. Often we turn to unhealthy ways of coping or may become frustrated, overwhelmed and want to give up. I am here to help you feel more in control of your choices and retake personal accountability. If you are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, loss, isolation, alcohol or substance use- you are not alone. Taking the first step to talk to a therapist may feel difficult, but I am here to make the process easy for you. I will meet you where you are in life and together we will develop a plan to help you heal and thrive.
Please visit my website through the link provided.
Many children and teens struggle to manage big emotions, anxiety, and self-doubt. They want to feel calm, confident, and understood—but often don’t know where to start. I provide a supportive space where young people can express themselves freely. Through creativity, play, and movement, we explore emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen confidence and connection at home, school, and within themselves.
Many children and teens struggle to manage big emotions, anxiety, and self-doubt. They want to feel calm, confident, and understood—but often don’t know where to start. I provide a supportive space where young people can express themselves freely. Through creativity, play, and movement, we explore emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen confidence and connection at home, school, and within themselves.
Life can become challenging, with or without a mental disorder. Regardless of the severity of your struggle, having professional support can be essential. I believe that the best way to get through the difficulties of life require selfempowerment. You may need an objective person with whom to process the curveballs life has thrown at you. You may need guidance and life skills (relaxation, coping, etc) to better handle overwhelming challenges. You may need directed professional care to help with symptoms associated with mental disorders. My job is to help get you back on the path to the life you want.
Life can become challenging, with or without a mental disorder. Regardless of the severity of your struggle, having professional support can be essential. I believe that the best way to get through the difficulties of life require selfempowerment. You may need an objective person with whom to process the curveballs life has thrown at you. You may need guidance and life skills (relaxation, coping, etc) to better handle overwhelming challenges. You may need directed professional care to help with symptoms associated with mental disorders. My job is to help get you back on the path to the life you want.
Hi! Thank you for your interest in my counseling services.
I work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and the life they want to live. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, motherhood and postpartum transitions, relationship challenges, burnout, trauma, self-esteem struggles, or major life changes. Some clients often are seeking practical coping tools and emotional support, while others are looking to heal deeper wounds, improve relationships, build confidence, or reconnect with who they are beneath the stress and survival mode.
Hi! Thank you for your interest in my counseling services.
I work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and the life they want to live. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, motherhood and postpartum transitions, relationship challenges, burnout, trauma, self-esteem struggles, or major life changes. Some clients often are seeking practical coping tools and emotional support, while others are looking to heal deeper wounds, improve relationships, build confidence, or reconnect with who they are beneath the stress and survival mode.
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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.