Parenting Therapists in North Versailles, PA
Hello! I work with ages 5 and up in our Irwin, PA office. I also have weekend hours. I have a background in working with complex psychiatric conditions, OCD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, body image concerns, trauma, self worth, distorted relationships with food identity, along with school based social work experience. This has only deepened my commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. You deserve support that sees you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis. Together, we’ll explore patterns with gentleness and honesty, reconnect to your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
Hello! I work with ages 5 and up in our Irwin, PA office. I also have weekend hours. I have a background in working with complex psychiatric conditions, OCD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, body image concerns, trauma, self worth, distorted relationships with food identity, along with school based social work experience. This has only deepened my commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. You deserve support that sees you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis. Together, we’ll explore patterns with gentleness and honesty, reconnect to your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
A graduate of Carlow University, I bring a client-centered and strength-based approach to counseling, while also drawing from brief solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and parenting support strategies.
I have experience supporting teens, adults, and parents as they navigate the everyday challenges of life—from stress and anxiety to relationship struggles and big life transitions. My background includes working with at-risk youth and families through community mental health programs, where I witnessed the power of resilience and connection in even the tough
A graduate of Carlow University, I bring a client-centered and strength-based approach to counseling, while also drawing from brief solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and parenting support strategies.
I have experience supporting teens, adults, and parents as they navigate the everyday challenges of life—from stress and anxiety to relationship struggles and big life transitions. My background includes working with at-risk youth and families through community mental health programs, where I witnessed the power of resilience and connection in even the tough
I have worked with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, parenting issues, and addiction.
With open communication, I work with clients to create a positive therapeutic relationship to allow for clients to explore these feelings freely. I believe each individual is unique and authentic, in that we come from different life experiences which shape us into who we are today.
I have worked with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, parenting issues, and addiction.
With open communication, I work with clients to create a positive therapeutic relationship to allow for clients to explore these feelings freely. I believe each individual is unique and authentic, in that we come from different life experiences which shape us into who we are today.
LaBaron W. Stevens, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MTh, LPC, NCC
North Versailles, PA 15137
Not accepting new clients
I have helped people with parenting issues, loss, and grief, anger management, depression, anxiety, spiritual and pastoral counseling, and relationship problems, empowering adults and young adults to overcome whatever situation they face with the strength that they already possess.
I am passionate about working with individuals and families, helping them to be better communicators and problem-solvers to handle challenging situations. I will provide an atmosphere of respect and understanding so that you can discuss issues freely.
I have helped people with parenting issues, loss, and grief, anger management, depression, anxiety, spiritual and pastoral counseling, and relationship problems, empowering adults and young adults to overcome whatever situation they face with the strength that they already possess.
I am passionate about working with individuals and families, helping them to be better communicators and problem-solvers to handle challenging situations. I will provide an atmosphere of respect and understanding so that you can discuss issues freely.
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I help parents, children, and teens make lasting changes with evidence-based strategies that work.
First, I help you understand what’s happening and why, because there’s real relief in knowing what you’re dealing with. Then, I clarify what’s needed from both parent and child so therapy works as a team effort. Finally, I teach practical, research-backed strategies that work quickly, last over time, and get easier the more you use them.
I help parents, children, and teens make lasting changes with evidence-based strategies that work.
First, I help you understand what’s happening and why, because there’s real relief in knowing what you’re dealing with. Then, I clarify what’s needed from both parent and child so therapy works as a team effort. Finally, I teach practical, research-backed strategies that work quickly, last over time, and get easier the more you use them.
Parents of children with special needs are often misunderstood, and for over a decade I have been their advocates in the healthcare industry.
The number one indicator of successful therapy is therapeutic rapport. Since the relationship between therapist and client is so vital I begin the therapeutic process with it. I want to work with you to build a personal connection conducive for healing.
Parents of children with special needs are often misunderstood, and for over a decade I have been their advocates in the healthcare industry.
The number one indicator of successful therapy is therapeutic rapport. Since the relationship between therapist and client is so vital I begin the therapeutic process with it. I want to work with you to build a personal connection conducive for healing.
I also really love and have extensive experience working with parents of children of all ages.
Are you feeling stuck? Are you going through times of high emotions and stress? Let me help. You deserve an experienced and competent professional that works with you to explore your situation with respect and compassion. Together, we will get to the heart of the problem and find fresh ways of managing your situation. I collaborate with you to help move you towards healthy change you desire. I have a flexible approach that takes the best parts of different treatments and uses them in a way that fits your needs.
I also really love and have extensive experience working with parents of children of all ages.
Are you feeling stuck? Are you going through times of high emotions and stress? Let me help. You deserve an experienced and competent professional that works with you to explore your situation with respect and compassion. Together, we will get to the heart of the problem and find fresh ways of managing your situation. I collaborate with you to help move you towards healthy change you desire. I have a flexible approach that takes the best parts of different treatments and uses them in a way that fits your needs.
If this resonates with you & your child, my goal will be to help you to better manage these really tough behaviors & help you both grow to enjoy one another's company more fully through the use of PCIT ( Parent Child Interaction Therapy) and/or CPP (Child Parent Psychotherapy).
"It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, & to make your Happiness a priority. It's necessary." So often we put off the pursuit of therapy because of our busy schedules. If you, you & your partner and/or you & your child know that the time has come to care for yourselves, I'd be happy to support your doing so while working around school/work schedules, rush hour traffic, and after school activities. Like all of us, life and how I approach it shifted when the pandemic occurred. One positive takeaway for me has been being able to be a part of life-changing therapy in a way I hadn’t yet experienced, Telehealth.
If this resonates with you & your child, my goal will be to help you to better manage these really tough behaviors & help you both grow to enjoy one another's company more fully through the use of PCIT ( Parent Child Interaction Therapy) and/or CPP (Child Parent Psychotherapy).
"It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, & to make your Happiness a priority. It's necessary." So often we put off the pursuit of therapy because of our busy schedules. If you, you & your partner and/or you & your child know that the time has come to care for yourselves, I'd be happy to support your doing so while working around school/work schedules, rush hour traffic, and after school activities. Like all of us, life and how I approach it shifted when the pandemic occurred. One positive takeaway for me has been being able to be a part of life-changing therapy in a way I hadn’t yet experienced, Telehealth.
For parents, I also offer the SPACE program (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), developed at Yale.
As a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts, West Virginia, and North Carolina, I bring over 15 years of experience to my work. I use evidence-based approaches like ERP, CBT, ACT to create a plan tailored to your specific needs. I am willing to meet you in the community or at home to assist with exposure based interventions if needed!
For parents, I also offer the SPACE program (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), developed at Yale.
As a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts, West Virginia, and North Carolina, I bring over 15 years of experience to my work. I use evidence-based approaches like ERP, CBT, ACT to create a plan tailored to your specific needs. I am willing to meet you in the community or at home to assist with exposure based interventions if needed!
Do you wish you had a parenting expert you could trust to ask your questions?
We offer several parent groups, backed by research, to provide parents with key skills to relieve their child's challenging behaviors at home. We also offer individualized treatment options such as Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and PCIT for Selective Mutism. At this time, all services at Child Behavior Management Pittsburgh via secure telehealth.
Do you wish you had a parenting expert you could trust to ask your questions?
We offer several parent groups, backed by research, to provide parents with key skills to relieve their child's challenging behaviors at home. We also offer individualized treatment options such as Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and PCIT for Selective Mutism. At this time, all services at Child Behavior Management Pittsburgh via secure telehealth.
If you're considering therapy, whether for yourself or as a parent reading this, know that you are fundamentally incredible.
My specialization is Child Centered Play therapy. This means that in my office, therapy is the experience of being accepted 100% as you are, so that a child can fully explore themselves and ultimately grow when they see what they do and why. In the case of children, toys and play are their natural medium for communication, which is why play is utilized.
If you're considering therapy, whether for yourself or as a parent reading this, know that you are fundamentally incredible.
My specialization is Child Centered Play therapy. This means that in my office, therapy is the experience of being accepted 100% as you are, so that a child can fully explore themselves and ultimately grow when they see what they do and why. In the case of children, toys and play are their natural medium for communication, which is why play is utilized.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working with children and families. I have experience using holistic approaches to trauma, mood disorders, relationships, parenting, substance use disorders, crisis intervention, disruptive disorders, grief, and postpartum issues. I use evidence-based techniques like Structural Family Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). I love working with families and couples!I believe those relationships are powerful, to hurt or to heal, and when family systems change, healing continues long after therapy.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working with children and families. I have experience using holistic approaches to trauma, mood disorders, relationships, parenting, substance use disorders, crisis intervention, disruptive disorders, grief, and postpartum issues. I use evidence-based techniques like Structural Family Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). I love working with families and couples!I believe those relationships are powerful, to hurt or to heal, and when family systems change, healing continues long after therapy.
Life can feel heavy and overwhelming sometimes. You might be carrying pain you haven’t been able to name or facing challenges that leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and others. I work with teens, young adults, and adults who are seeking deeper insight, emotional healing, and authentic change. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive and affirming. My background as an immigrant and woman of color informs the way I listen, hold space, and offer support with care, humility, and respect for each person’s lived experience.
Life can feel heavy and overwhelming sometimes. You might be carrying pain you haven’t been able to name or facing challenges that leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and others. I work with teens, young adults, and adults who are seeking deeper insight, emotional healing, and authentic change. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive and affirming. My background as an immigrant and woman of color informs the way I listen, hold space, and offer support with care, humility, and respect for each person’s lived experience.
"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." -Abraham Lincoln
"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." -Abraham Lincoln
Maybe you are a parent trying to raise tiny humans in a hot mess of a world while still figuring out who you are outside of snack time and survival mode.
I love working with ADHD; especially those who were missed/misdiagnosed, or made to feel “too much” or “not enough.” I can help you unlearn shame and understand your patterns, so you can find sustainability in a society that isn't built to cater to spicy brains. I am neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming, a little bit sweary, genuine and honest.
Maybe you are a parent trying to raise tiny humans in a hot mess of a world while still figuring out who you are outside of snack time and survival mode.
I love working with ADHD; especially those who were missed/misdiagnosed, or made to feel “too much” or “not enough.” I can help you unlearn shame and understand your patterns, so you can find sustainability in a society that isn't built to cater to spicy brains. I am neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming, a little bit sweary, genuine and honest.
Are you a parent-to-be struggling with anxiety/worry and boundaries as you approach this new life transition?
Utilizing a Strengths-Based and Solution-Focused approach, I specialize in supporting parents and parents-to-be find balance, boundaries and happiness with the transition to parenthood. I will help you learn, develop and utilizing healthy coping skills to overcome life's challenges.
Are you a parent-to-be struggling with anxiety/worry and boundaries as you approach this new life transition?
Utilizing a Strengths-Based and Solution-Focused approach, I specialize in supporting parents and parents-to-be find balance, boundaries and happiness with the transition to parenthood. I will help you learn, develop and utilizing healthy coping skills to overcome life's challenges.
These are tough times for children and the parents who love them.
My blend of evidence-based and cutting-edge treatment equips children and their parents with the strategies they need to overcome hurdles, relieve symptoms, increase confidence, and restore balance. My approach goes beyond traditional child therapy to help your child to realize their full potential for emotional wellness, personal and academic success.
These are tough times for children and the parents who love them.
My blend of evidence-based and cutting-edge treatment equips children and their parents with the strategies they need to overcome hurdles, relieve symptoms, increase confidence, and restore balance. My approach goes beyond traditional child therapy to help your child to realize their full potential for emotional wellness, personal and academic success.
My specialties include PTSD/trauma, child and adolescent development, autism, and parenting skills.
My focus is to work with children and families to form caring and supportive relationships that are solution focused and trauma informed. I work with children and adolescents providing individual therapy, family therapy, psychological and psycho-educational assessments, and consultation. I utilize cognitive-behavior therapy and play interventions in the service of providing a safe environment in which clients can better understand themselves and their relationships in order to foster growth and success.
My specialties include PTSD/trauma, child and adolescent development, autism, and parenting skills.
My focus is to work with children and families to form caring and supportive relationships that are solution focused and trauma informed. I work with children and adolescents providing individual therapy, family therapy, psychological and psycho-educational assessments, and consultation. I utilize cognitive-behavior therapy and play interventions in the service of providing a safe environment in which clients can better understand themselves and their relationships in order to foster growth and success.
You’ve done the work. Therapy isn’t new to you—you’ve been there, talked through it, gained awareness. You get why you are the way you are, but despite all of that, you still feel stuck. Like no matter how much you understand your past, something deeper is keeping you in survival mode.
Maybe you had to grow up fast. Maybe life didn’t give you much room to just be a kid. You’re great at figuring things out, staying strong, analyzing your feelings—but sometimes, it feels like you’re thinking your way around healing instead of actually feeling it.
That’s where I come in.
You’ve done the work. Therapy isn’t new to you—you’ve been there, talked through it, gained awareness. You get why you are the way you are, but despite all of that, you still feel stuck. Like no matter how much you understand your past, something deeper is keeping you in survival mode.
Maybe you had to grow up fast. Maybe life didn’t give you much room to just be a kid. You’re great at figuring things out, staying strong, analyzing your feelings—but sometimes, it feels like you’re thinking your way around healing instead of actually feeling it.
That’s where I come in.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by parenting?
of not only addressing the behavioral and emotional needs of the child, but the invaluable progress that can be made by supporting the parent through these trying times. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional with a focus on Neuroscience in my degree. This allows me a unique perspective when working
Are you feeling overwhelmed by parenting?
of not only addressing the behavioral and emotional needs of the child, but the invaluable progress that can be made by supporting the parent through these trying times. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional with a focus on Neuroscience in my degree. This allows me a unique perspective when working
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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.