Parenting Therapists in Columbus, OH
Through my 8 years of daily work with children and families, I have developed specialized experience in supporting parents through the complexities of raising children.
I am a solution-focused therapist who works with you to move from where you are to where you want to be. If you're dealing with anxiety, life transitions, or just want to move forward as a person, I'll work with you on your goals to achieve that.
Through my 8 years of daily work with children and families, I have developed specialized experience in supporting parents through the complexities of raising children.
I am a solution-focused therapist who works with you to move from where you are to where you want to be. If you're dealing with anxiety, life transitions, or just want to move forward as a person, I'll work with you on your goals to achieve that.
I understand the strength that it takes to reach out for support. Life and relationships can be painfully complicated and messy. I am here to work through your concerns along with you and to provide support while you navigate challenges and life transitions. I will remain focused on your treatment goals and conduct sessions in an ethical and professional manner.
I understand the strength that it takes to reach out for support. Life and relationships can be painfully complicated and messy. I am here to work through your concerns along with you and to provide support while you navigate challenges and life transitions. I will remain focused on your treatment goals and conduct sessions in an ethical and professional manner.
I also have experience working with individuals working through the adjustment and struggles of parenting, and also have personal experience with this as I am a Mother of two!
In our first session I will be asking questions to better understand the reason you are seeking therapy. I will talk to you about your past experiences in therapy and things you have found helpful or that have not been helpful for you.
I also have experience working with individuals working through the adjustment and struggles of parenting, and also have personal experience with this as I am a Mother of two!
In our first session I will be asking questions to better understand the reason you are seeking therapy. I will talk to you about your past experiences in therapy and things you have found helpful or that have not been helpful for you.
As a Licensed Independent Social Worker, I specialize in working with children, families, and adults who are navigating depression, anxiety, and the lasting effects of trauma. Whether you're managing everyday stress or healing from deeper wounds, I offer a supportive space to explore your experiences and move toward meaningful change.
As a Licensed Independent Social Worker, I specialize in working with children, families, and adults who are navigating depression, anxiety, and the lasting effects of trauma. Whether you're managing everyday stress or healing from deeper wounds, I offer a supportive space to explore your experiences and move toward meaningful change.
I help parents make sense of what's happening in their child's brain and body, understand what's developmentally typical, and get to the root of their child's challenges — so together we can develop a plan for moving forward.
Is your child struggling with big emotions that feel too overwhelming to manage? Are they lashing out, having meltdowns, refusing to follow directions, or simply shutting down? Even seemingly small things can trigger strong anxiety or anger—and while your child might hold it together at school, home can feel like an emotional battlefield. You may feel exhausted, worried, and unsure how to help your child. It might seem like you’ve tried everything, and you just feel stuck. You don't have to navigate this alone.
I help parents make sense of what's happening in their child's brain and body, understand what's developmentally typical, and get to the root of their child's challenges — so together we can develop a plan for moving forward.
Is your child struggling with big emotions that feel too overwhelming to manage? Are they lashing out, having meltdowns, refusing to follow directions, or simply shutting down? Even seemingly small things can trigger strong anxiety or anger—and while your child might hold it together at school, home can feel like an emotional battlefield. You may feel exhausted, worried, and unsure how to help your child. It might seem like you’ve tried everything, and you just feel stuck. You don't have to navigate this alone.
I specialize in working with gender diverse kids and their parents, with deep experience supporting kids who are also gifted and neurodivergent.
I use TTRPGs, conversation, video games, and other kinds of play to help kids build self-trust, flexibility, and resilience without pressure to comply, perform, or mask. Sessions are creative and relational, paced to each child. Parents receive clear updates after each session and have access to a secure communication channel to stay connected and informed.
I specialize in working with gender diverse kids and their parents, with deep experience supporting kids who are also gifted and neurodivergent.
I use TTRPGs, conversation, video games, and other kinds of play to help kids build self-trust, flexibility, and resilience without pressure to comply, perform, or mask. Sessions are creative and relational, paced to each child. Parents receive clear updates after each session and have access to a secure communication channel to stay connected and informed.
I offer in-person counseling for teens, young adults, and parents as well as online parent-coaching for parents of children 12 and under who are struggling to manage behaviors in the home.
I'm both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Special Education Intervention Specialist. I've been teaching/supporting in the K-12 public system for 24 years, which gives me a unique perspective when addressing concerns around behaviors and mental health for families as well as teachers/administrators. By aligning with you and/or your family - not as a director, but as a partner, collaborator and coach - we can work as a team to develop effective strategies to address issues with behavior, academics, relationships, identity, work stress, professional issues, and family conflicts.
I offer in-person counseling for teens, young adults, and parents as well as online parent-coaching for parents of children 12 and under who are struggling to manage behaviors in the home.
I'm both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Special Education Intervention Specialist. I've been teaching/supporting in the K-12 public system for 24 years, which gives me a unique perspective when addressing concerns around behaviors and mental health for families as well as teachers/administrators. By aligning with you and/or your family - not as a director, but as a partner, collaborator and coach - we can work as a team to develop effective strategies to address issues with behavior, academics, relationships, identity, work stress, professional issues, and family conflicts.
I support parents through the messy, beautiful, overwhelming parts of life.
I decided to become a social worker after experiencing compassionate therapeutic care from a social worker myself. I specialize in working with those managing stressors related to pregnancy, postpartum, and caregiving/ parenting. I additionally offer services to any person, creed or personality wanting to address the concerns or issues arising in their lives.
I support parents through the messy, beautiful, overwhelming parts of life.
I decided to become a social worker after experiencing compassionate therapeutic care from a social worker myself. I specialize in working with those managing stressors related to pregnancy, postpartum, and caregiving/ parenting. I additionally offer services to any person, creed or personality wanting to address the concerns or issues arising in their lives.
I also offer Parent Management Training for ADHD management and behavior difficulties.
I like to apply a Systems lens no matter my treatment approach, which means I consider other external factors (eg, family structure, relationships, medical conditions, life stressors) that may add context for the presenting concern, in order to better understand challenges and move towards more sustainable change.
I also offer Parent Management Training for ADHD management and behavior difficulties.
I like to apply a Systems lens no matter my treatment approach, which means I consider other external factors (eg, family structure, relationships, medical conditions, life stressors) that may add context for the presenting concern, in order to better understand challenges and move towards more sustainable change.
You're a Caregiver on the cusp of burnout. You're struggling to know and identify your own wants/needs. You want to start setting boundaries but don't know where to start. You're over-stimulated and finding it hard to co-regulate in an environment of kids, endless demands, and a growing mental load. You find yourself at a crossroads in your romantic relationship/marriage and need a safe, non-judgmental space to sort out what to do next. If any of this resonates with you, you're not alone and deserve to have clarity, peace, and support in your journey.
You're a Caregiver on the cusp of burnout. You're struggling to know and identify your own wants/needs. You want to start setting boundaries but don't know where to start. You're over-stimulated and finding it hard to co-regulate in an environment of kids, endless demands, and a growing mental load. You find yourself at a crossroads in your romantic relationship/marriage and need a safe, non-judgmental space to sort out what to do next. If any of this resonates with you, you're not alone and deserve to have clarity, peace, and support in your journey.
We want patients who are interested in well-researched treatment and who are open to telepsychology or video based therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home. You'll save time and gas money.
We want patients who are interested in well-researched treatment and who are open to telepsychology or video based therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home. You'll save time and gas money.
I also enjoy helping clients who are parenting children/adults who are part of the LGBTQIA community.
I came onto the counseling scene as an empty nester looking for a way to share my experience and hope with others, and I have never felt more in tune with life than since I started seeing clients in 2014. My approach to counseling is warm, caring and positive. I use a combination of personal experience, professional models and education to help clients learn how to reframe how they see the world and themselves. I’m here to help you achieve the goals that we set together. You are not alone in your journey. I truly enjoy working with all adults for work stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and obsessive/compulsive disorder.
I also enjoy helping clients who are parenting children/adults who are part of the LGBTQIA community.
I came onto the counseling scene as an empty nester looking for a way to share my experience and hope with others, and I have never felt more in tune with life than since I started seeing clients in 2014. My approach to counseling is warm, caring and positive. I use a combination of personal experience, professional models and education to help clients learn how to reframe how they see the world and themselves. I’m here to help you achieve the goals that we set together. You are not alone in your journey. I truly enjoy working with all adults for work stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and obsessive/compulsive disorder.
If you’ve held back from therapy because you fear being misunderstood, you’re not alone. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space where you can openly share your story, challenges, and hopes—and see tangible, measurable progress. Whether you’re looking for rapid, goal‑oriented change or prefer a slower, reflective pace, my 15 years of experience equip me to guide you confidently toward the outcomes you want and deserve.
If you’ve held back from therapy because you fear being misunderstood, you’re not alone. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space where you can openly share your story, challenges, and hopes—and see tangible, measurable progress. Whether you’re looking for rapid, goal‑oriented change or prefer a slower, reflective pace, my 15 years of experience equip me to guide you confidently toward the outcomes you want and deserve.
Welcome – You have started the process of finding the right therapist for you, and that’s huge! Reaching out is a big step and can sometimes feel scary. I promise that I will keep your information confidential, keep the room non-judgmental and assure you that I will create a safe place to explore your ideas, feelings, beliefs and experiences.
Give yourself the gift of healing and health by reaching out today.
Welcome – You have started the process of finding the right therapist for you, and that’s huge! Reaching out is a big step and can sometimes feel scary. I promise that I will keep your information confidential, keep the room non-judgmental and assure you that I will create a safe place to explore your ideas, feelings, beliefs and experiences.
Give yourself the gift of healing and health by reaching out today.
Carly Habenschuss
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
4 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43214
I have experience treating a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, identity development, LGBTQ+ issues, women’s/ parenting issues, trauma and grief.
I strive to foster a safe, affirming and supportive therapeutic environment, and view therapy as a collaborative process. I am curious and observant, vulnerable and honest and I look forward to walking alongside you through your therapy journey. I encourage you to experiment with new behaviors that could help you embrace your thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them and begin to engage in your life through making choices that move you toward your values.
I have experience treating a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, identity development, LGBTQ+ issues, women’s/ parenting issues, trauma and grief.
I strive to foster a safe, affirming and supportive therapeutic environment, and view therapy as a collaborative process. I am curious and observant, vulnerable and honest and I look forward to walking alongside you through your therapy journey. I encourage you to experiment with new behaviors that could help you embrace your thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them and begin to engage in your life through making choices that move you toward your values.
We serve individuals, families, parents, couples, and groups.
The Gestalt Columbus team provides the highest quality counseling and psychotherapy services, whether individual, marital, child, couple, family, case management, parenting or group. The staff meets regularly to discuss each case and explore solutions. We make you a part of the process so you experience and recognize resolutions as they take hold.
We serve individuals, families, parents, couples, and groups.
The Gestalt Columbus team provides the highest quality counseling and psychotherapy services, whether individual, marital, child, couple, family, case management, parenting or group. The staff meets regularly to discuss each case and explore solutions. We make you a part of the process so you experience and recognize resolutions as they take hold.
There are times to cope and there are times to heal. I am passionate about helping clients “do the work” of healing past wounds, limiting mindsets, and whatever else keeps them from being as healthy, whole and happy as possible. I believe in being gentle with one’s self especially in the work of healing. My desire is to help clients work WITH their internal system to move toward greater internal harmony which I believe gives them access to more of their personal power, happiness and freedom.
There are times to cope and there are times to heal. I am passionate about helping clients “do the work” of healing past wounds, limiting mindsets, and whatever else keeps them from being as healthy, whole and happy as possible. I believe in being gentle with one’s self especially in the work of healing. My desire is to help clients work WITH their internal system to move toward greater internal harmony which I believe gives them access to more of their personal power, happiness and freedom.
She is especially skilled in listening to and working with parents.
In addition to her Masters in Clinical Mental Health counseling, Libby has completed training in the Oaklander Model of Play Therapy, Perinatal Mental Health and a three year program in Gestalt Therapy. She works with children, teens and parents to support a range of challenges facing high performing individuals and families.
She is especially skilled in listening to and working with parents.
In addition to her Masters in Clinical Mental Health counseling, Libby has completed training in the Oaklander Model of Play Therapy, Perinatal Mental Health and a three year program in Gestalt Therapy. She works with children, teens and parents to support a range of challenges facing high performing individuals and families.
I provide pediatric behavioral services, virtual Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and trauma‑focused therapy for young people, with sensitivity to culture, identity, generational patterns, and systemic bias.
I work with young children, teens, and caregivers (especially from multicultural backgrounds) who are navigating big emotions, challenging behaviors, or the impact of stress and trauma. Many families come to me feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to support their child, seeking care that truly understands their cultural context. I specialize in early childhood behavioral therapy and family‑centered trauma care, helping young people feel seen and helping caregivers feel encouraged as they build stronger, more connected relationships.
I provide pediatric behavioral services, virtual Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and trauma‑focused therapy for young people, with sensitivity to culture, identity, generational patterns, and systemic bias.
I work with young children, teens, and caregivers (especially from multicultural backgrounds) who are navigating big emotions, challenging behaviors, or the impact of stress and trauma. Many families come to me feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to support their child, seeking care that truly understands their cultural context. I specialize in early childhood behavioral therapy and family‑centered trauma care, helping young people feel seen and helping caregivers feel encouraged as they build stronger, more connected relationships.
I work with neurodivergent adults, trauma survivors, couples, and parents navigating identity, relationships, and change.
Many of my clients carry a quiet sense that something has always felt different or off-script. Some are autistic or ADHD and have spent years adapting to systems that never truly saw them. Others are navigating trauma, grief, or identity shifts, often without clear names or obvious scars. They want clarity, self-trust, and a way forward that reflects who they really are. Therapy with me is about honoring that complexity and building something real, no performance required.
I work with neurodivergent adults, trauma survivors, couples, and parents navigating identity, relationships, and change.
Many of my clients carry a quiet sense that something has always felt different or off-script. Some are autistic or ADHD and have spent years adapting to systems that never truly saw them. Others are navigating trauma, grief, or identity shifts, often without clear names or obvious scars. They want clarity, self-trust, and a way forward that reflects who they really are. Therapy with me is about honoring that complexity and building something real, no performance required.
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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.