Parenting Therapists in Doylestown, PA

As a parent , you hear advice from everyone and have likely tried a number of strategies. But, at the heart of these struggles, you don't want to lose sight of the connection with your child and all of the positive aspects about them. You want an "inside-out" approach to maintain your child's spirit and personality while tackling outward behaviors caused by anxiety, depression, transitions, trauma or hyperactivity.

Often my clients come to therapy feeling at a loss- whether it’s a child or teen who is desperately trying to get their needs met but continuously feels unheard, parents who are having a hard time tolerating the various challenges that come along with raising a child or adolescent and finds themselves in constant conflict with their young one, or parents and caregivers who are finding it hard to balance what it means to be both a parent and partner. If this sounds like you, I am here to help.

I am a child therapist who works to empower children and families to make changes to reach their goals. I am uniquely qualified to work with children as young as 2 years old and utilize a variety of techniques to understand family dynamics and embrace each child's unique personality. My office is a safe and relaxing place to help you and your child feel comfortable. I want to help you help your child with clear guidance, reassurance, and practical steps. I address behavioral issues, anxiety, difficult transitions, enhance self-esteem, develop social skills, and utilize coping techniques and mindfulness to allow for growth.

Parents can hold shame, self-reproach, frustration, and helplessness over a child’s distress; children fear, disgrace, anger, disquiet. Such dynamics summon my expertise. Mood disturbance, anxiety, panic, and maladjustment manifest as aversion to separation, school refusal, flawed coping mechanisms, pervasive woe. My approach allows vulnerability to speak. Individuals emerge from our process prepared to ably navigate their world by developing and honing effective strategies to ameliorate symptoms. More profoundly, they are empowered to not just push through travail, but to mindfully sit with it long enough to seed proper growth.

As a rooted relationship therapist, I am passionate and committed to helping my clients explore their growth potential, both in relationships and individually. By nurturing insight and providing consistent support, you will have the opportunity to work at your own pace and work through issues that you feel are preventing you from moving forward. I provide Individual, Couples and Family therapy in addition to Life Coaching.

When one experiences trauma, it is possible that how they relate to others may change. I strongly believe that relationships; how we relate and interact with others, is the cornerstone of healthy living. What is left unresolved from one's history or childhood often finds its way into the relationships one has in the present. As a family therapist, I spend my time supporting individuals and families in exploring these past experiences that have made them into who they are now, allowing them to move forward and live a healthy lifestyle.

I accept most insurances. I will help you with your anxiety, help solve your problems and make decisions, feel less overwhelmed, and manage your emotional pain. I will help you organize your life, thoughts, and decisions. I have over 3o years of experience working successfully with children, women, and couples. You deserve a safe place to be heard, and to discover your feelings and needs as a healing formula for you and your relationships. Find clarity, support, empowerment, and peace now.

My practice specializes in clinical issues associated with divorce/separation, infidelity, high conflict couples, blended families, coparenting, reunification therapy, and children's adjustment to divorce and custody arrangements. I also offer individual, couples, and family counseling for issues that include boundary making, maintaining healthy relationships, parenting , managing anxiety, personal development, and premarital counseling.

Are you an adult, teen or adolescent feeling disconnected, misunderstood, worried or stressed? Are you struggling with a relationship? Are you a parent concerned about your child's behavior or emotional health? If you are experiencing negative thoughts or emotions related to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, career challenges or a life transition and are tired of navigating your circumstances alone, I can help. Together, we will build on your strengths and develop skills and strategies to target your current concerns.

My individual therapy practice is geared toward helping families navigate the middle school and high school years. Parents are faced with many challenges today that can make raising teens more difficult than ever. I provide therapy for teens experiencing a problem - stress, worry, self-doubt, school problems, social or academic pressure. With a career in public education and working with kids of all ages, my strategies to help teens are designed to engage them in their therapy.

Are you a new parent who thinks therapy is nonsense? But your family is growing and there is a lot more pressure on you. And everyone focuses on the baby but you feel like you don't have the space to complain? You need a place to vent, to game plan, and to learn the magic words to say that will calm everyones' nerves and get everyone back on the same team.

Are you feeling stuck and unable to move forward in life? Do you have the sense that there are barriers preventing you from reaching your full potential and finding happiness? Do you want to develop healthy coping skills, resilience, and a deeper understanding of yourself? You're in the right place!

Reflecting back on 28 years of experience in practice as a licensed psychologist I am deeply appreciative of the trust placed in me by both current and former clients with whom I've worked, or who have referred their family or friends. I am told it is my easy-going, non-judgemental and comfortable style that helps my clients immediately sense my ability to connect with them and feel understood, supported and safe. While always professional, compassionate and sensitive, I believe my sense of humor also provides 'good medicine' and contributes to my ability to help others heal and grow.

Hi, my name is Nicole. I've been working with children, teen, and young adults for 24 years. I work with kids who are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, disordered eating, family conflict, oppositional defiant disorder, Obsessive compulsive disorder, and self harm. I use CBT, Talk Therapy, Solution Focussed Technique, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness. I meet the client where they are. I have a way of creating a safe space where kids feel comfortable opening up and letting the work unfold. I have worked in the school system for many years full time while also having a private practice.

Update 3/2023: Accepting new clients, both in-person and virtual. Are you experiencing relationship stress, life transitions or feeling overwhelmed by things outside of your control? Many of my clients come to me looking for a way to free themselves from feelings of anxiety or depression that interfere with their relationships and ability to manage stress. We work together to build healthy coping skills and an increased sense of security and self-esteem. I also enjoy working with children and their parents to address emotional and behavioral concerns that many families experience.

I have been working with adolescents and young adults for over 16 years. I work with teens and college students who are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, ODD, disordered eating, phobias, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, addition issues, or family conflict. This post pandemic and post virtual schooling world has created many challenges for kids these days especially having to come back into the world after being isolated. My therapeutic relationship with the kids I see is based on authenticity and genuineness and not a formal therapist in a suit taking notes.

Many people who seek mental health services struggle to find a clinician who is both personable and effective. The most important factor in therapeutic success is the therapeutic relationship. I am not the right fit for everyone, but finding the right professional is key. My work includes working with difficult to treat individuals as well as those who have experienced previous treatment failures. I am also a forensic psychologist and conduct evaluations of individuals involved with the legal system and often provide expert testimony. If you think I might be able to help you achieve your therapeutic goals, please contact me.

Accepting new clients. Licensed in PA, NJ and Florida. Through online counseling clients usually find success with me after trying traditional talk therapy with little success. Complex issues can often be resolved within a few months. Having symptoms of insomnia, anger, irritable, anxiety, and lack of motivation? These are signs of stress and possibly post traumatic stress disorder. For over 20 years, I have had success working with children, adults and families on many topics from anxiety, depression, grief, couples, parenting , post traumatic stress disorder, etc.